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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 Dayton, the suburbs of Dayton, other nearby places such as Kettering, Huber Heights, or anywhere else in Ohio, 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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Rebecca May
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I support women in finding their voices, taking up space in their own life, becoming comfortable and accepting of their own bodies/appearances, and creating relationships that are fulfilling rather than exhausting. I teach you how to prioritize YOU!


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I support women in finding their voices, taking up space in their own life, becoming comfortable and accepting of their own bodies/appearances, and creating relationships that are fulfilling rather than exhausting. I teach you how to prioritize YOU!

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I am a holistic and feminist therapist who uses their understanding of the feminine experience to support women in creating more fulfilling lives. I work with my clients as a whole person and help them to become their own healer and support system.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Motivation
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women
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Taylor Yong
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Explore your past, present, and future. We will work towards inner peace. We will work to increase insight, process thoughts and feelings, heal wounds, see things in a different light, and develop healthier skills.


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Explore your past, present, and future. We will work towards inner peace. We will work to increase insight, process thoughts and feelings, heal wounds, see things in a different light, and develop healthier skills.

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I focus on what you want to work on and what you’re ready for. You’re free to come as you are and we’ll go at your pace. I combine aspects of different types of therapies based on your needs.

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  • Adult Adoptees
  • Anxiety
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • East Asian Cultural Issues
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
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Explore your history and values, learn strategies for managing stress and setting healthy boundaries, work toward self-compassion and acceptance, explore your strengths, and build healthy supports.


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Explore your history and values, learn strategies for managing stress and setting healthy boundaries, work toward self-compassion and acceptance, explore your strengths, and build healthy supports.

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I tailor my approach to my clients. Sometimes just having space to explore thoughts and feelings allows for new insights. Others may benefit from support and validation, gentle challenging, or practical tools to manage stress and process emotions.

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Create real goals that address the underlying issues and difficulties that may be making your everyday life harder. My hope is that you begin to feel as though you are a better version of yourself! We can also dive deeper into issues via testing.


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Create real goals that address the underlying issues and difficulties that may be making your everyday life harder. My hope is that you begin to feel as though you are a better version of yourself! We can also dive deeper into issues via testing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor to change and I strive to give all my clients a safe and judgment-free session. I listen and help you find your voice. It's there-even if you haven't heard it recently.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abandonment Issues
  • ADHD Testing
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Assessments
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Caregivers
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • College Students
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • Loneliness
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Perfectionism
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Sarah Wearsch
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have a safe space to work on your wellness. In our therapeutic alliance, we can build upon your personal strengths and healthy coping skills. You can learn new tools to succeed in your positive journey ahead.


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have a safe space to work on your wellness. In our therapeutic alliance, we can build upon your personal strengths and healthy coping skills. You can learn new tools to succeed in your positive journey ahead.

Something to know about my approach is:

that it is client centered and compassionate. Life is complex, but everyone has the capacity to learn and heal. I utilize depth work, evidenced based practices, psychoeducation, and an eclectic approach in order for clients to achieve their goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Addictions
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Aging Parents
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavior Change
  • Bereavement
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Communication Skills
  • Complicated Grief
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Cultural Issues
  • Cutting
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • End of Life
  • Families
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Family of Origin
  • Family Trauma
  • Feeling Hopeless
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Job Stress
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness
  • Marriage
  • Mood Swings
  • Narcissism
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Perfectionism
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Recovery
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Toxic Families
  • Toxic Work Environment
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Worrying
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