Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Hackensack, NJ.

 

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 Hackensack, the suburbs of Hackensack, other nearby places such as Passaic, Yonkers, or anywhere else in New Jersey, 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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gently confront the self-limiting narrative in your mind to facilitate an increased level of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, peace, and inner healing. It's time to take that next step towards inner transformation; you are absolutely worth it.


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gently confront the self-limiting narrative in your mind to facilitate an increased level of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, peace, and inner healing. It's time to take that next step towards inner transformation; you are absolutely worth it.

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My clinical training is primarily in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; however, I also incorporate Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy into my practice in order to best meet you where you are.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
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  • Childhood Trauma
  • Motherhood
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women
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Our session content will vary based on your specific needs at that time, but we will continue to work towards your overall goal(s) that led you to therapy.

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Therapy is a journey. Throughout that journey, I will work to understand who you are, how you became that person, and who it is you desire to be.

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  • Grief
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
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  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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  • Social Anxiety
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Therapy is a space to feel grounded in which we will work to gain a non-judgmental perspective on your struggles and put our minds together to strategize ways forward.

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I take a pragmatic and eclectic approach by integrating psychodynamic theories with evidence-based tools. I draw on treatments ranging from CBT, ACT, and CPT, tailoring treatment to your unique needs and experiences.

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work to better understand the nature of your difficulties and form a treatment aimed at both symptom relief and meaningful change in accordance with your values.

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that it is drive by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an active, directive, and problem-focused form of treatment rooted in psychological science. I also incorporate Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing into my treatment approach.

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  • Alcohol
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  • Burnout
  • Cannabis
  • Cigarettes and Smoking
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Perfectionism
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Social Anxiety
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Charlene Esquilin
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• Addictions • Trauma and Abuse • Faith-Based Counseling • Intimacy-related issues • Parenting issues • Anger management • Self esteem • Career difficulties • Bipolar disorder • Coping with life changes • ADHD • Couples Therapy • Relationship ETC


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• Addictions • Trauma and Abuse • Faith-Based Counseling • Intimacy-related issues • Parenting issues • Anger management • Self esteem • Career difficulties • Bipolar disorder • Coping with life changes • ADHD • Couples Therapy • Relationship ETC

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My goal in therapy is to create a comfortable space where clients feel that they are seen as people, where they can share at their own pace. It is also a goal of mine to provide an environment where I come alongside clients in a collaborative way.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Career Change
  • Depression
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