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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 Tacoma, Central, Eastside Enact, Fircrest, or even Newtacoma, 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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In session, I assist my clients in creating roadmaps to clear barriers and create goals that will lead to maximizing their potential.

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I love working with people with anxiety. It is so rewarding when my clients realize that anxiety can be turned into a superpower and that the uncomfortable pieces of anxiety can be processed and managed.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Family Trauma
  • Life Adjustment
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Understanding
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Tracie Bonjour
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Explore where you are getting stuck, what experiences shaped your identity, and where culture is defining your sense of self. My goal is to help increase your self-awareness and feel more confident with difficult emotions.


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Explore where you are getting stuck, what experiences shaped your identity, and where culture is defining your sense of self. My goal is to help increase your self-awareness and feel more confident with difficult emotions.

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You can start to feel more open to life and less uncertain of yourself. This can free up space for creativity, acceptance, and growth.

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  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Motherhood
  • Perfectionism
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My mission is to help clients transform their pain into an opportunity for self-discovery, healing and empowerment, to ultimately reclaim their voice, purpose, and self-worth. I strive to assist you in finding your inner wisdom.


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My mission is to help clients transform their pain into an opportunity for self-discovery, healing and empowerment, to ultimately reclaim their voice, purpose, and self-worth. I strive to assist you in finding your inner wisdom.

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My role as a therapist is also as a collaborator, offering a partnership with a person centered approach. Thus I allow therapy to move at a pace you feel comfortable with, addressing issues as they arise.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Family Conflict
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Self-Esteem
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Sophie's therapy is based on empathy, active listening, and personalized treatment. She collaborates with clients to identify their goals and provide non-judgmental support. She believes in the power of therapy for personal growth and transformation.


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Sophie's therapy is based on empathy, active listening, and personalized treatment. She collaborates with clients to identify their goals and provide non-judgmental support. She believes in the power of therapy for personal growth and transformation.

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Sophie has worked with adults in different levels of mental health care, using evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and EFT. She helps clients build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and improve their quality of life.

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  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Friendships
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Ivy Turner
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During our work together, we will map out your narrative story and the influences that are a part of it. You will learn more about yourself and grow the skills you have while learning new ones, I would love to help you on your journey.


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During our work together, we will map out your narrative story and the influences that are a part of it. You will learn more about yourself and grow the skills you have while learning new ones, I would love to help you on your journey.

Something to know about my approach is:

While my primary approach is narrative therapy I also incorporate Family Systems therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). This combination of approaches allows for me to understand the relationships and influences in the client's life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Friendships
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Adjustment
  • Queer
  • Racial Justice
  • Racial Trauma
  • Racism
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Image
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex Workers
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