Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Chicago Heights, IL.

 

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 Chicago Heights, the suburbs of Chicago Heights, other nearby places such as Crete, Glenwood, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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I meet clients where they are and work with them to achieve their life goals. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental listening presence to all my clients. Counseling is collaborative; together, we discover solutions to help you live your best life.


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I meet clients where they are and work with them to achieve their life goals. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental listening presence to all my clients. Counseling is collaborative; together, we discover solutions to help you live your best life.

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My practice aims to create a humanizing and supportive counseling experience. I am not here to fix you but to give witness to your pain and journey with you toward better self-knowledge and holistic health.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Religious Trauma
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I encourage clients to gain a deeper understanding of their internal thoughts in order to develop healthy coping skills needed to pursue their life goals.


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I encourage clients to gain a deeper understanding of their internal thoughts in order to develop healthy coping skills needed to pursue their life goals.

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I use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy. I strive to provide interventions that are non-judgmental and culturally competent.

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  • Attachment Issues
  • Depression
  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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She is committed to helping her clients find meaning and purpose in their lives, and she believes that every individual has the potential for growth and transformation.

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Chelsea takes an integrative approach to therapy, seeking to understand the whole person she is working with. Her primary theoretical orientation is interpersonal.

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Embrace ADHD's uniqueness + explore its strengths, ease anxiety, surf the waves of grief, build fulfilling relationships + foster healthier attachments. Let's navigate challenges, discover new insights + create a more fulfilled life!

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Partner with me to tailor a roadmap for your specific areas for growth. Explore effective communication tools, gain insights into emotions, align with your desires desires, and celebrate each step towards progress feeling more empowered.

FOCUS AREAS:
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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Anxious Attachment
  • Attachment Styles
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Body Image
  • Breakups
  • Career Change
  • Communication Skills
  • Complicated Grief
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Graduate Students
  • Grief
  • High-Achieving
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Moving and Relocation
  • New Job Transition
  • Perfectionism
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Situational Grief
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Emily Gumm
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Together we will explore the challenges you face today. We will create a safe space to better understand you as a whole person and we will find a path for meeting your goals. I work to be attentive to you and hope you will feel energized in return.


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Together we will explore the challenges you face today. We will create a safe space to better understand you as a whole person and we will find a path for meeting your goals. I work to be attentive to you and hope you will feel energized in return.

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I work with you to create a conversation that feels supportive and goal oriented. Together, you and I will find tools that fit your life.

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