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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 Nashville, Demonbreun Hill, Downtown, Germantown, or even Glencliff, 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 the interaction between your history, emotional style, relationships, and current circumstances as they affect and concern you. Together we collaborate on pathways to recovery and/or greater wellbeing, sense of self, and resiliency.

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I am trained in and utilize state-of-the-art approaches to address impacts of stress, self-image, and overwhelming emotions. However, each therapeutic relationship and approach is different and collaboratively based on your unique needs and pace.

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I encourage my clients to think about what they want to be different about their lives so we can identify the goals and direction of our work together. Typical areas of change are: self, marriage, family, work, friendships, children, hobbies, etc.


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I encourage my clients to think about what they want to be different about their lives so we can identify the goals and direction of our work together. Typical areas of change are: self, marriage, family, work, friendships, children, hobbies, etc.

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I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focus Therapy to help my clients identify and resolve issues in their own thoughts, behaviors, and boundaries with others. My approach is direct, non-judgmental, and supportive.

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Identify what prior experiences have led to the issues, fears, or problems you are currently having. We will begin with finding ways to cope with stress and then move on to reprocessing trauma in order to gain real transformation and deep healing.

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I can help you get to the root of the issues or problems you are having. I believe that you are the expert on you and will work together with you to move towards the results that you want for your life. Together, we can face the hard things.

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I help you learn self-compassion and coping, and make positive changes in your life. We delve into your story, discover what you value, find meaning and purpose in your life, and explore what is getting in the way of you living the life you want.


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I help you learn self-compassion and coping, and make positive changes in your life. We delve into your story, discover what you value, find meaning and purpose in your life, and explore what is getting in the way of you living the life you want.

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My goal is to create a safe space in which you feel authentically seen and heard. Your values will inform our sessions as we work to better understand you, the context of your life, and what you need to heal, grow, or change.

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  • Life Transitions
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Mindfulness
  • Professional Women
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Build a strong therapeutic relationship in a safe, non-judgmental environment, so that you may live your best, most fulfilling life, in whatever capacity that is for you.

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While I individualize sessions to the uniqueness of each client, I often utilize talk therapy techniques from several evidence-based practices, including DBT, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, along with the use of art and narritive therapy techniques.

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  • Suicidal Ideation
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