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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 Philadelphia, Allegheny West, Bella Vista, Callowhill, or even Delaware Avenue, 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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Tori St John
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work on self-discovery, coping skills, relationships, and personal growth. We'll navigate challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental space to foster resilience and empowerment.


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work on self-discovery, coping skills, relationships, and personal growth. We'll navigate challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental space to foster resilience and empowerment.

Something to know about my approach is:

my therapeutic approach integrates empathy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and cultural sensitivity. I prioritize creating a nonjudgmental and collaborative space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Children
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
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Tina Cole
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discuss how your life is going and help identify how you'd like to feel, discuss progress, and if you are getting value from our sessions. I will ask a lot of questions, and will not give you the answers, but will help you find them.


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discuss how your life is going and help identify how you'd like to feel, discuss progress, and if you are getting value from our sessions. I will ask a lot of questions, and will not give you the answers, but will help you find them.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am trained in Brainspotting, level 2, this is my most used technique. This is a focused mindfulness using a fixed eye position that is gentle and powerful. This takes therapy to a somatic/body based approach, as talk therapy is not always enough.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Self-Acceptance
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Benjamin Nguyen
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have opportunities to talk about and make sense of loneliness, toxic shame, culture, identity, loss, gender, sexuality, trauma, spirituality, interpersonal or relational challenges, acculturation, attachment, aging, adult development, and purpose.


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have opportunities to talk about and make sense of loneliness, toxic shame, culture, identity, loss, gender, sexuality, trauma, spirituality, interpersonal or relational challenges, acculturation, attachment, aging, adult development, and purpose.

Something to know about my approach is:

I offer in-depth, insight-oriented, and relationship-centered therapy. I wouldn't say I'm here to “fix” you, but rather to co-create a space where your most authentic self can be awakened into reality no matter how bitter, sour, or sweet.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Connection
  • Depression
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Health
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Loneliness
  • Personal Growth
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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Lauren Schechter
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devise a strategy for how to achieve your goals & objectives efficiently and effectively. We will work on your self-awareness and self-worth, communication, relationships (to self & others), achieve personal growth, and learn lifelong coping skills.


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devise a strategy for how to achieve your goals & objectives efficiently and effectively. We will work on your self-awareness and self-worth, communication, relationships (to self & others), achieve personal growth, and learn lifelong coping skills.

Something to know about my approach is:

my unique combination of master’s degrees supports my skillset of critical thinking, problem-solving, empathy, and emotional intelligence. I value your time, energy, and money and so I cater our sessions to be most productive and supportive for you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Communication Skills
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Life Skills
  • Life Transitions
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Worth
  • Sex Therapy
  • Stress
  • Work-Life Balance
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James Lockwood
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Improve your life by taking a look at practical things such as sleep, diet, exercise, social life, relationships, family, work, and hobbies. Moreover, we can dive deeper into dreams, your beliefs about yourself, your childhood, etc.The time is yours.


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Together, we will:

Improve your life by taking a look at practical things such as sleep, diet, exercise, social life, relationships, family, work, and hobbies. Moreover, we can dive deeper into dreams, your beliefs about yourself, your childhood, etc.The time is yours.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a variety of human centered evidence backed approaches including CBT, IFS, and existential. I am very practical when it comes to therapy and the stratgies that we can implement to improve your life and your relationships.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Affairs and Cheating
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Betting and Gambling
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Issues
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Family Business
  • Family Conflict
  • Financial Stress
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Mindfulness
  • Mood Swings
  • Panic Attacks
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Procrastination
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexuality
  • Social Isolation
  • Social Media Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Suicide loss
  • Teenagers
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Boys
  • Teen Girls
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Veterinarians
  • Women
  • Workaholics
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worrying
  • Young Men
  • Young Professionals
  • Young Women
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