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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 Salem, the suburbs of Salem, other nearby places such as Tigard, Lake Oswego, 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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Explore some of things adding to your stress and help you to find new ways to manage them. My goal is to help you leave feeling less stressed and instead, feeling more empowered.

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I strive to provide a sense of warmth and encouragement in all of my sessions. I focus on creating a space free from judgment and meeting people where they are at. I also incorporate coping skills so you have access to skills you can use right away.

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  • Aging and Getting Older
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I have worked with clients in the Latinx community and have provided therapy in Spanish. I also have a certification in working with eating disorders and have experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence.


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I have worked with clients in the Latinx community and have provided therapy in Spanish. I also have a certification in working with eating disorders and have experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence.

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I utilize a trauma informed, collaborative, and client centered approach meaning that we work together to find tools that are specific for your needs.

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Explore patterns of self-defeating thoughts-beliefs-actions to uncover their roots. Learn to set clear boundaries and respond in healthy ways. Improve your self-esteem to make better life choices. Manage anxiety to be more productive&engaged in life.


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Explore patterns of self-defeating thoughts-beliefs-actions to uncover their roots. Learn to set clear boundaries and respond in healthy ways. Improve your self-esteem to make better life choices. Manage anxiety to be more productive&engaged in life.

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With compassion and non-judgment we will focus on the problems that are important to you. Therapy is tailored for your needs using a holistic approach that takes into account mind, body, and spirit. This is a safe space to talk about what is hurting.

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As you bring yourself as fully as possible to what confuses or afflicts, I will help guide you with my understanding of the mind toward a life of growth and healing. What experiences come up in the therapy are for us to work through together.


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As you bring yourself as fully as possible to what confuses or afflicts, I will help guide you with my understanding of the mind toward a life of growth and healing. What experiences come up in the therapy are for us to work through together.

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I believe psychotherapy is a project between two people where sources of emotional pain and anguish are discovered and revisited, where what has been denied, unimagined, forgotten, or come to be unspeakable can become imagined, felt and spoken.

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I help people understand their needs, increase self-compassion, and build their ability to cope with life's challenges. Let's work together to get you unstuck today.


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I help people understand their needs, increase self-compassion, and build their ability to cope with life's challenges. Let's work together to get you unstuck today.

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I focus on helping people who are feeling stuck, not good enough, or anxious shift their lives to make positive changes. I believe people inherently have the potential for growth and healing. Our time together will explore the root of the challenges.

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  • Aging Parents
  • Anxiety
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