Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in West Sacramento, 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 West Sacramento, the suburbs of West Sacramento, other nearby places such as Sacramento, Elk Grove, 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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Rachelle Bloksberg
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reduce stress, ADHD symptoms, depression & anxiety & increase self-esteem & hope, explore ways to manage & cope, & focus on what you want. I'll treat you respectfully without judgment. Find ways to improve your life & be the best version of yourself.


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reduce stress, ADHD symptoms, depression & anxiety & increase self-esteem & hope, explore ways to manage & cope, & focus on what you want. I'll treat you respectfully without judgment. Find ways to improve your life & be the best version of yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

Social justice, compassion, & inclusivity are important to me. I believe therapy can include humor. Things don't have to get worse before they get better. You can gain hope and start to feel better after your first session. Many of my clients do.

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Devise your goals for therapy and create a treatment plan that is uniquely tailored to you, geared toward overcoming the obstacles preventing you from experiencing your best life. With me, you will have a safe space to express your authentic self.


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Devise your goals for therapy and create a treatment plan that is uniquely tailored to you, geared toward overcoming the obstacles preventing you from experiencing your best life. With me, you will have a safe space to express your authentic self.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is primarily Person-Centered; I meet you where you are in your journey toward wholeness of mind/body/spirit. I draw from a diverse set of theories, including Psychodynamic (Jungian & Object Relations), Attachment, CBT, Narrative, and Existential.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Childhood Trauma
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Alejandra Ipina
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Together we explore life experiences that are holding you back to help you identify the life you want to experience. We will work together to develop new skills to help you regulate your emotions and live in the present moment.


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Together we explore life experiences that are holding you back to help you identify the life you want to experience. We will work together to develop new skills to help you regulate your emotions and live in the present moment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am trained in somatic approaches this means we will work on building a relationship between your mind and body. This may look like exploring sensations to learn when emotions are expressing themselves to help you develop skills to bring balance.

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  • Depression
  • Empowering Women
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Postpartum Anxiety
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Leila Atiyeh
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Deepen the relationship you have with yourself, gauge your innermost needs and desires, explore how you connect to others and your environment, identify patterns in behavior, and work through roadblocks and barriers


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Deepen the relationship you have with yourself, gauge your innermost needs and desires, explore how you connect to others and your environment, identify patterns in behavior, and work through roadblocks and barriers

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I aim to provide a welcoming, comfortable, and an accepting space. My approach is insight driven and also client-centered, where you get decide the direction of our sessions. I will infuse compassion and relevant skills along the way.

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  • Anxiety
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Annalisa Sciullo
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I guide clients in cultivating coping tools, self compassion, insight, and ultimately becoming one’s own friend. With gentleness, collaboration, and evidence based treatments, we can work together to get you back in alignment with your values.


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I guide clients in cultivating coping tools, self compassion, insight, and ultimately becoming one’s own friend. With gentleness, collaboration, and evidence based treatments, we can work together to get you back in alignment with your values.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that our bodies and our minds are not the enemy and also acknowledge that sometimes it will not feel that way. Regardless of where our struggles stem from, whether it be internal or external factors, our healing comes from within.

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  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
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