Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Newton, 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 Newton, the suburbs of Newton, other nearby places such as Boston, Waltham, 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.

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Delphine Adou
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We will identify the past's grip on the present to gain understanding of negative patterns, then collaboratively establish new narrative through self awareness and re-authoring your life so you can reach your specific goals.


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We will identify the past's grip on the present to gain understanding of negative patterns, then collaboratively establish new narrative through self awareness and re-authoring your life so you can reach your specific goals.

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I start with self discovery and awareness, then I focus on the potential solutions and strengths unique to the individual. I believe each individual is different, therefore I also use an integrative approach that is tailored to the person's reality.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger
  • Depression
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Relationships
  • Self-Worth
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Health
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Cora Glazer
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We'll talk about any and all experiences that provoke feeling for you: relationships, fears, the past, the future, death, and/or the book you're reading. I want to know what matters to you.


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We'll talk about any and all experiences that provoke feeling for you: relationships, fears, the past, the future, death, and/or the book you're reading. I want to know what matters to you.

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I invite a lot of feedback on how you're experiencing therapy. This helps you practice direct communication, learn about what's happening for you in other relationships that goes unspoken, and helps make therapy more effective for you.

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  • Adolescents
  • Body Image
  • Eating Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy
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Sarah Aftab
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Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.


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Collaborate so you can heal and grow by learning to reconnect with your mind, body & surroundings, love & trust yourself, prioritize your needs, recover from people-pleasing & perfectionism, set boundaries & accept that nothing is wrong with you.

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My practice is mindfulness-based with a holistic approach: nurturing your mind, body, spirit, & being present with yourself & the world around you. We may explore your childhood, relationships & difficult experiences to help you learn about yourself.

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  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
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  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Kedian Dixon
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explore issues such as navigating relationship issues and challenging family dynamics, major life transitions, boundary setting and emotional trauma. I often help clients with low mood, anxiety, work stress and burnout. I see couples and individuals.


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explore issues such as navigating relationship issues and challenging family dynamics, major life transitions, boundary setting and emotional trauma. I often help clients with low mood, anxiety, work stress and burnout. I see couples and individuals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I come from a trauma-informed background so I allowed you to lead when working through something that may feel uncomfortable or difficult. I also do my best to provide a space where you feel heard and validated in what you’re feeling.

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  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Black Women
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout
  • Career Burnout
  • Caribbean Women
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Identity
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Interracial Relationships
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Parental Burnout
  • Perfectionism
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Professional Women
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  • Racial Trauma
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  • Relationships
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  • Stress
  • Trauma
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  • Workplace Issues
  • Work Stress
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Darcy Elton
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Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, heal and grow.


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Moving through a painful transition? Want to make changes in your life? Need to figure out where to go from here and how to get there? I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story, heal and grow.

Something to know about my approach is:

We'll build a counseling experience unique as you- we can blend what works best for what you need in our time together. Each time we meet is a new opportunity for healing and growth. Trauma informed approach - no problem is too big or small.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Ancestral Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bisexuality
  • Breakups
  • Change
  • Childhood Issues
  • Children of Immigrants
  • Climate Change Stress
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  • Coming Out
  • Coming Out of a Cult
  • Complex Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Creatives
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Trauma
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  • Embodiment
  • Empowerment
  • End of Life
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  • Feelings of Not Being Good Enough
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  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • First Generation Issues
  • Gay
  • Gender Fluid
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Giftedness
  • Grief
  • Happiness
  • Health
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • Holistic Wellness
  • Hospice
  • Identity
  • Immigrants
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Leaving Home
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Natural Disasters
  • Near Death Experiences
  • Neurodivergence
  • Oppression
  • Overwhelm
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Political Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Purity Culture Recovery
  • Queer
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  • Religious Trauma
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  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Understanding
  • Self-Worth
  • Spiritual Trauma
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  • Tech Workers
  • Toxic Work Environment
  • White Privilege
  • Young Adults
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