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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Get to know your presenting issues, where they come from, how they serve (and don't really serve) you, and find a path forward. We will also understand your feelings and how you can cope with them in the moment.

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I am actively committed to helping clients learn more about themselves. I don’t just sit and listen. I talk and ask thought-provoking questions. I offer new perspectives while also offering time to reflect together.

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I am client centered. The journey is based upon your goals. With multiple modalities at my disposal, my goal is to help you find the best fit for your success. Often a combination of therapies is the best approach. Therapy is not one size fits all.

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Attain the personal growth and goals which you are seeking by exploring, understanding, and transforming patterns that no longer serve you. We will also gain insight into the way you relate to yourself, others and the world around you.

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I received specialized training in various evidence-based treatment modalities including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and ADHD assessment and treatment.

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I look forward to providing you with a safe space to process experiences and emotions that have had and continue to have an impact on you.

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I believe that the key to successful mental health treatment is the therapeutic relationship. I provide a warm validating environment that fosters self-growth and increases acceptance towards oneself.

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Hannah Boettcher
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figure out what matters most to you; identify what's in your way, and what's under your influence; and use cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness skills to build a meaningful life - while managing the pain and difficulty that comes with that.


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figure out what matters most to you; identify what's in your way, and what's under your influence; and use cognitive, behavioral and mindfulness skills to build a meaningful life - while managing the pain and difficulty that comes with that.

Something to know about my approach is:

I think of mental health problems as natural: they arise when the mind's default settings aren't a good fit for your situation. So our approach is functional and skills-based: learning new mental habits so you can steer more effectively.

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