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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 Virginia Beach, Ashville Park, Bay Colony, Christopher Farms, or even Fairfield, 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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Make your world a better, brighter and safer space. Free from stress, anxiety and/or depression.

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I work best with adolescent to adult ages 12-60 and I assist them with reaching their goals by obtaining background information about client’s history along with presenting problems and asking them what goals they would like to work on.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Ideation
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We'll explore your past problems to find the source of what's keeping you stuck or unhappy. We will break unhealthy patterns and resolve underlying issues that keep you from living your best life. We will work to create the positive changes you want.


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We'll explore your past problems to find the source of what's keeping you stuck or unhappy. We will break unhealthy patterns and resolve underlying issues that keep you from living your best life. We will work to create the positive changes you want.

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My approach is Holistic, Creative, and Trauma Focused. I work with clients to create a balance of the mind, body, and soul to improve mental health and feel whole again. We work together to resolve any issues from the past. This is all about you.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Codependency
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Family Trauma
  • Infidelity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Moral Injury
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Workplace Issues
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By talking about what you think and do, we can identify patterns and create the necessary change to develop skills to help you with stress at work and home, parenting, sleep, boundaries, self-esteem, work-life balance, relationships, anxiety, trauma.


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By talking about what you think and do, we can identify patterns and create the necessary change to develop skills to help you with stress at work and home, parenting, sleep, boundaries, self-esteem, work-life balance, relationships, anxiety, trauma.

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I value your time, so I want our sessions to have useful take aways that are based on your needs. Effective therapists balance directness with caring. Together, we will both identify and remove your barriers and stuck points.

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Together, we'll cultivate your capacity for courage, compassion, and lasting change. You'll walk away with a better understanding of yourself and new tools and strategies for navigating your relationships and stressors with resilience and purpose.


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Together, we'll cultivate your capacity for courage, compassion, and lasting change. You'll walk away with a better understanding of yourself and new tools and strategies for navigating your relationships and stressors with resilience and purpose.

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I use an eclectic style of theories and modalities to develop client-centered, realistic treatment plans. I never recommend unrealistic or unachievable treatments that don't align with your goals and vision for your ideal future.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Bisexuality
  • Church Abuse
  • Communication Skills
  • Cult Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Empowering Women
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Family Trauma
  • Family Violence
  • Gender Non-Conforming
  • Gender Transition
  • Gender Transition in Families
  • Gun Violence Survivors
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Incest
  • Military Life Transition
  • Military Service
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Parent of Sexual Abuse Survivor
  • Polyamory
  • Professional Women
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Violence
  • Women
  • Women’s Health
  • Women Veterans
  • Young Women
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Dwyana Smithen-Lewis
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As a LPC, I aim to create a supportive environment where I can guide clients using their strengths. Together, we will work towards their healing and growth in an honest, encouraging manner.


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As a LPC, I aim to create a supportive environment where I can guide clients using their strengths. Together, we will work towards their healing and growth in an honest, encouraging manner.

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I use a blend of therapies to cater to your unique needs and goals, focusing on your overall mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I'm eager to join you on your personal journey.

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