Find Shame Therapists & Counselors in Burien, WA.

 

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 Burien, the suburbs of Burien, other nearby places such as Kent, Seattle, or anywhere else in Washington, 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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I am a believer in the power of therapy for everyone. We all need a safe place to vent, feel validated in our experiences and be able to process the difficult parts of life. I implement evidence-based practices to create lasting change and progress.

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are two approaches that are utilized frequently along with other approaches that can be incorporated to assist in providing evidence-based therapy.

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Kelsey Lockard
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Gently explore the wounds you have experienced and the ways you have learned to survive; identify patterns and beliefs that may be getting in your way; decrease shame and increase self-compassion; reconnect you to your wholeness and innate wisdom


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Gently explore the wounds you have experienced and the ways you have learned to survive; identify patterns and beliefs that may be getting in your way; decrease shame and increase self-compassion; reconnect you to your wholeness and innate wisdom

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I use evidence-based practices to help clients unpack the harmful and unhelpful messages they have internalized about themselves from childhood, traumatic experiences, or from just being a human in this world.

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Develop and nurture skills related to communication, sex and intimacy. We can help you gain insight, build stronger connections, recapture joy in your relationships, and satisfaction in your intimate life.

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I am sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ and Kink/BDSM/Poly affirming. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental therapy space where you can freely share your concerns and emotions.

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  • Sex Addiction
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Issues
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Jamie Appleby-Dykes, LLC
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create a safe and trusting relationship, deeply understand the problem/symptoms that led you to therapy together, set goals, and explore what a happy life looks like for you and how we can get you to that point.


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create a safe and trusting relationship, deeply understand the problem/symptoms that led you to therapy together, set goals, and explore what a happy life looks like for you and how we can get you to that point.

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I believe every person possesses an intuition and the innate knowledge to heal, grow, move forward, and create change. I enjoy helping clients improve self-awareness and develop a healthy understanding and relationship with their emotions.

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  • Anxiety
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