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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.

Wherever you are located in Virginia from Alexandria to Virginia Beach or even Lynchburg, or anywhere else nearby, 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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work together to understand how your past experiences inform your present difficulties as well as your strengths. We will use this lens to develop new tools and strategies to generate momentum for sustainable change.

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I work collaboratively using an integrative approach that draws on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, dynamic, and creative techniques. We work together to create a plan to help support healing in your thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal patterns.

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dig deeper to understand your people pleasing patterns so you can align your life with your core values to honor your true self. You'll make positive changes & learn tools to manage your self doubt & anxious mindset to feel more grounded & centered.


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dig deeper to understand your people pleasing patterns so you can align your life with your core values to honor your true self. You'll make positive changes & learn tools to manage your self doubt & anxious mindset to feel more grounded & centered.

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during each session you'll get take-aways so you can apply our work into your daily life. I'll help you learn skills to create momentum so you can start to notice the shift towards living a life that is more balanced, intentional, and aligned.

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Explore setting boundaries, identify stress management techniques, and revamp our mindset to tackle feelings of overwhelm, imperfection, or worry. We will navigate through your challenges to find what balance means for you in your life.

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We will work as a team to identify the imbalances and determine what balance means for you. Together we will accomplish the goals that you have identified and tackle the items that you bring to each session, with a gentle, straight-forward approach.

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Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, and creative approaches to therapy, providing balance and support within our work.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Sexuality
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Explore painful emotions that may feel too big to face alone, and discover how past experiences or trauma is influencing your life today. Together, we will plan concrete steps using evidence-based tools to help you achieve a sense of freedom.


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Explore painful emotions that may feel too big to face alone, and discover how past experiences or trauma is influencing your life today. Together, we will plan concrete steps using evidence-based tools to help you achieve a sense of freedom.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy isn't effective unless there is a strong sense of trust and safety. We will work together to build an inviting space where you can find a deeper understanding of yourself and the challenges you face.

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  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Codependency
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  • Confidence
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  • Gender Identity
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (OCSDs)
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Conflict
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