Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Lake Oswego, OR.

 

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 Lake Oswego, the suburbs of Lake Oswego, other nearby places such as Portland, Tigard, or anywhere else in Oregon, 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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Della Woods
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Bring awareness to your patterns, teach you to connect with your values, emotions and intuition, and bring clarity to the areas of your life which you feel stuck. Through our work together, you will develop the insight and skills needed to transform.


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Bring awareness to your patterns, teach you to connect with your values, emotions and intuition, and bring clarity to the areas of your life which you feel stuck. Through our work together, you will develop the insight and skills needed to transform.

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I meet you where you are at, listen to understand, and collaborate with you to move your life towards desired changes. My approach is research-based and client-centered.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Styles
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Address issues such as trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, mood disorders, health at every size, emotional regulation, boundary setting and more. II can help you process these issues with words, through your body, and expressively with art.


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Address issues such as trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, mood disorders, health at every size, emotional regulation, boundary setting and more. II can help you process these issues with words, through your body, and expressively with art.

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I am an art therapist and therapist and work with somatic based therapies.

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  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Family Trauma
  • Grief
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Expression
  • Self-Harm
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  • Self-Understanding
  • Sexual Trauma
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  • Traumatic Loss
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Scott Kobold
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Operating from a place of compassion, my role is to gain a thorough understanding of your unique experience, how it's impacted you, and introduce methods that can alleviate harmful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can be a happier person.


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Operating from a place of compassion, my role is to gain a thorough understanding of your unique experience, how it's impacted you, and introduce methods that can alleviate harmful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can be a happier person.

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My holistic approach takes into account and addresses any factors that can affect our emotional health- relationships, significant life events, family dynamics, your worldview, chronic pain, nutrition, physical activity, and quality of sleep.

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  • Addictions
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  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
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  • Family Trauma
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Transitions
  • Military Life Transition
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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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.

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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
  • College Students
  • Coming Out
  • Coming Out of a Cult
  • Complex Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Creatives
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Embodiment
  • Empowerment
  • End of Life
  • Existential Issues
  • Faith Transition
  • Family of Origin
  • Feelings of Not Being Good Enough
  • Feminism
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • First Generation Issues
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  • 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
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  • Near Death Experiences
  • Neurodivergence
  • Oppression
  • Overwhelm
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  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Political Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Self-Doubt
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  • Self-Worth
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Starting College
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  • Tech Workers
  • Toxic Work Environment
  • White Privilege
  • Young Adults
  • Young Professionals
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Steve Harper
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I believe in using a "whole-self" model for my clients to uncover internal resources for change. We will uncover your strength and growth patterns, helping you define and work with "self", moving towards greater fulfillment in life and relationships.


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I believe in using a "whole-self" model for my clients to uncover internal resources for change. We will uncover your strength and growth patterns, helping you define and work with "self", moving towards greater fulfillment in life and relationships.

Something to know about my approach is:

My clients gain a deeper connection to an honest experience of themselves as they naturally are. This means meeting together on your terms. The outcome is improved confidence, self-esteem, and authentic empowerment in the direction of your goals.

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  • Complex Trauma
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  • Depression
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
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