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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 Peoria, the suburbs of Peoria, other nearby places such as Springfield, Bloomington, 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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Rosa V King
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Tackle challenge, resolve issues with planning ahead instead of worrying ahead, receive psycho-education about problem areas, and identify triggers in order to build an appropriate tool box.


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Tackle challenge, resolve issues with planning ahead instead of worrying ahead, receive psycho-education about problem areas, and identify triggers in order to build an appropriate tool box.

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Allow therapy to help clear your mind and get some questions answered. You should be heard, not judged when talking about personal, important matters. My approach is solution focused and tension reduction

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Issues
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  • Depression
  • Relationship Distress
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Andrew Ritchie
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Discover what is making you anxious and find a way to help you work with your brain and not against it. We will work as a team to find what skills you need in your toolbox to make life work for you. Your anxious thoughts don't have to rule your day.


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Discover what is making you anxious and find a way to help you work with your brain and not against it. We will work as a team to find what skills you need in your toolbox to make life work for you. Your anxious thoughts don't have to rule your day.

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I utilize my knowledge to find ways to help you get relief from the negative thoughts you're having. I respect your strengths and work with you to find where these meet. There is not a one-size-fits-all approach and I'll be with you each step.

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  • Anxiety
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
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Examine how your past is connected to your present, identify problematic relationship patterns, and figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so that you can be kinder to yourself, enjoy deeper relationships, and live with meaning.


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Examine how your past is connected to your present, identify problematic relationship patterns, and figure out how you want to apply these insights to your life so that you can be kinder to yourself, enjoy deeper relationships, and live with meaning.

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I will help you to slow down and lean INTO your emotions, especially the uncomfortable ones you’re so good at avoiding. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an intense process, but I will support and guide you as we explore the terrain of your inner life.

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work together to understand how your past experiences inform your present difficulties as well as your strengths. We will use this lens to develop new tools and strategies to generate momentum for sustainable change.


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work together to understand how your past experiences inform your present difficulties as well as your strengths. We will use this lens to develop new tools and strategies to generate momentum for sustainable change.

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I work collaboratively using an integrative approach that draws on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, dynamic, and creative techniques. We work together to create a plan to help support healing in your thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal patterns.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Boundaries
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • Stress
  • Toxic Families
  • Trauma
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Taleatha Welch
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Enhance: Mindfulness, Patience, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, and Impulse Control to name a few. Our thoughts influence our feelings, which In turn influences our behaviors.


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Enhance: Mindfulness, Patience, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, and Impulse Control to name a few. Our thoughts influence our feelings, which In turn influences our behaviors.

Something to know about my approach is:

I strive to build a genuine connection with my clients by fostering an environment of transparency and support. Remember, you are the expert in your journey, and I am here to assist.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Caregivers
  • Clinician Supervision
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Life Changes
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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