Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Cambridge, MA.

 

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 Cambridge, the suburbs of Cambridge, other nearby places such as Boston, Chelsea, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, 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.

Cambridge, MA Shame Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in shame. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.
Read more
Showing 1 - 5 (65 total therapists)
Showing 1 - 5 (65 total therapists)
Filters:
Picture of Brittany Palacios, mental health therapist in Massachusetts
Brittany Palacios
Together, we will:

I will provide you with a caring and supportive environment where you can learn to rewire negative thoughts and develop a mindset like Christ. Through prayer, worship, mindfulness, and meditation, we will work together to achieve your unique long and short-term goals. By exploring your talents and strengths, we will optimize your quality of life. Remember, two heads are better than one.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Brittany Palacios, mental health therapist in Massachusetts
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

I will provide you with a caring and supportive environment where you can learn to rewire negative thoughts and develop a mindset like Christ. Through prayer, worship, mindfulness, and meditation, we will work together to achieve your unique long and short-term goals. By exploring your talents and strengths, we will optimize your quality of life. Remember, two heads are better than one.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will receive medication-assisted treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychotropic medication. Group therapy and daily exercise will be part of my treatment plan.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
Read more about me
Brittany Palacios remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts
Picture of Amanda Sadat, mental health therapist in Massachusetts, New Hampshire
Amanda Sadat
Together, we will:

Together we will work toward your wellness and strengthen your ability to stay present and reduce your symptoms. You symptoms are painful and can distract you and sometimes make it difficult to function in your daily life.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Amanda Sadat, mental health therapist in Massachusetts, New Hampshire
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Together we will work toward your wellness and strengthen your ability to stay present and reduce your symptoms. You symptoms are painful and can distract you and sometimes make it difficult to function in your daily life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a masters in counseling and also psychiatric nursing allowing me to treat the whole person in a holistic manner. This may include therapy and medication/supplements. I believe your healing is nonlinear and curated to each person.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Disease
  • Chronic Illness
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Emotional Support Animals
  • Empowering Women
  • Engagement
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • High-Risk Pregnancy
  • Illness and Disease
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) / Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Job Loss
  • Job Stress
  • Lawyers
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Lupus
  • Lyme Disease
  • Marriage
  • Medical Trauma
  • Middle Age
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Open Relationships
  • Overachievers
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Teachers
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
  • Veterinarians
  • Women
  • Women’s Health
  • Workaholics
  • Working Professionals
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worrying
  • Young Women
Read more about me
Amanda Sadat remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts, New Hampshire
FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Take our free survey to make your search easier.
Picture of Yourdeline Sertyl, mental health therapist in Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey
Yourdeline Sertyl
Together, we will:

Together, we'll explore self-empowerment and resilience. My goal is to support individuals by not only understanding their mental health symptoms but also not allowing their mental health symptoms to define them.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Yourdeline Sertyl, mental health therapist in Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Together, we'll explore self-empowerment and resilience. My goal is to support individuals by not only understanding their mental health symptoms but also not allowing their mental health symptoms to define them.

Something to know about my approach is:

In our sessions, you'll find a goal-oriented and individualized approach.My most utilized techniques are CBT, DBT, Talk Therapy, and Person-Centered methods, emphasizing strength-based and cognitive behavioral strategies.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
Read more about me
Yourdeline Sertyl remote and phone therapy in Georgia, Massachusetts, New Jersey
Picture of Julia Thouin, mental health therapist in Massachusetts
Julia Thouin
Together, we will:

Increase your personal power and strength despite whatever challenges you have faced. We can work on solving interpersonal issues, improving your relationships and your self esteem/self worth.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Julia Thouin, mental health therapist in Massachusetts
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Increase your personal power and strength despite whatever challenges you have faced. We can work on solving interpersonal issues, improving your relationships and your self esteem/self worth.

Something to know about my approach is:

I love working with people who are motivated and ready to do the work. I use strengths based, trauma informed, attachment and psychodynamic theory to help you understand yourself, your symptoms and to reach your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self-Worth
Read more about me
Julia Thouin remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts
Picture of Andrea Kamins, mental health therapist in Massachusetts, Virginia
Andrea Kamins
Together, we will:

Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Andrea Kamins, mental health therapist in Massachusetts, Virginia
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Enhance your self-awareness and sense of satisfaction in life, increase self-confidence, reduce distress caused by painful past experiences, and increase fulfillment and comfort in relationships with yourself and others.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to psychotherapy is highly person-centered and collaborative, and I aim to provide a safe, supportive environment for my clients to deepen their understanding of themselves and learn new ways of coping with life's challenges.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Chronic Pain
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Neurodivergence
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
Read more about me
Andrea Kamins remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts, Virginia