Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Sunnyvale, CA.

 

Is shame negatively affecting your life? Many people feel shame for all sorts of reasons, but shame is often a weapon used in bullying behaviors to make others feel defenseless, embarrassed, or confused. If you are experiencing these symptoms of shame, then it's a good idea to seek professional assistance from a licensed therapist, who can help you make sense of those feelings and stop them at the source.

Whether you are located in downtown Sunnyvale, the suburbs of Sunnyvale, other nearby places such as Campbell, Mountain View, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Signs of Shame

If you’re wondering whether you’re experiencing shame, this section is for you. Shame can bring on a myriad of symptoms, including:

  • Feelings of vulnerability.
  • Feelings of rejection.
  • Feeling small in relation to others.
  • Worrying about failing.
  • Worrying about what others may think about you.

This is not an exhaustive list. Licensed therapist Aaron Mason wrote this article about shame, imperfections, and the difference between guilt and shame.

Don’t Wait: Get Shame Counseling Today!

It’s totally normal to feel shame in the short term, but when these feelings linger or grow over time, they can have detrimental effects on your self-esteem and mental health as a whole. Therapy can help tremendously by helping you discover the source of your shame and how to overcome it. And Mental Health Match can help you find a quality therapist to get started. Start by browsing below or using our free therapist matching tool.

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Recognizing that we all react out of habit in challenging situations, I offer concrete practices that build the necessary skills to intervene in these habitual reactions, make new choices and live engaged and fulfilling lives.

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co-create a plan to help you live the life you want and deserve. We'll take a look at the past to help understand your present-self, while engaging in mind-body practices to integrate healing into your truest-self.


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co-create a plan to help you live the life you want and deserve. We'll take a look at the past to help understand your present-self, while engaging in mind-body practices to integrate healing into your truest-self.

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my emphasis on developing a genuine connection with my clients in order to help them feel safe, notice what’s happening in their body, how to identify deeply rooted beliefs and how to find joy in play and rest. My best sessions feel like a warm hug.

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Together, we'll set goals and identify key areas of focus. We'll prioritize urgent concerns while also assessing strategies for increasing self-awareness, increasing self-care, strengthening emotional wellness, and improving overall peace of mind.


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I use collaborative approach to uncover your strengths and rediscover areas of resilience. Employing a strengths-based approach, I assist clients in harnessing their resilience to achieve inner harmony, cultivate a sense of security, and calmness.

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Adjusting to different stages and responsibilities, coping with emotions and past events or childhood of origin issues that continue to get triggered, changing relationships, increasing self-compassion, and meaning making of the past and present.

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My approach is collaborative and my sessions are guided by your goals, concerns, and your readiness to make changes. I would like to learn about what made you seek therapy at this point in your life.

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Together we will discuss opportunities for growth, challenges you may face, and ways to strengthen communication for the betterment of your relationships and lived experience.

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I have had the pleasure of supporting individuals, couples, and families using a combination of therapeutic treatment modalities: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Humanistic/Person Centered Approach.

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