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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 Sarasota, the suburbs of Sarasota, other nearby places such as Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, or anywhere else in Florida, 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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My purpose as a therapist is to help you along the path to a functional and fulfilling life. I incorporate CBT, mindfulness, strength-based, solution focused perspectives, and trauma informed methods into my practice. Connection is a key.

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Together we will work towards making you a better YOU. We will explore underlying issues and concerns, look back at how childhood may impact you and your thought patterns and explore your current way of thinking.

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I am very person-centered and modify my approach based on my client needs and wants. I am good at getting to "the root" of issues and not afraid to go deep. I use CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused among many other techniques to help client get "unstuck".

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Discuss what your goals are in therapy and what you have done thus far to achieve those goals. We will complete an assessment to get a baseline of your functioning and work together on creating treatment goals and revisit them until closure.


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Discuss what your goals are in therapy and what you have done thus far to achieve those goals. We will complete an assessment to get a baseline of your functioning and work together on creating treatment goals and revisit them until closure.

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I love to incorporate non-traditional counseling techniques such as breathing techniques, food assessment, sleep assessments, etc. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

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