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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 Iowa from Ames to West Des Moines or even Des Moines, 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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Our work together will help you build on your strengths, while identifying thought patterns or behaviors that may be keeping you from truly LIVING your life. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone. I look forward to working with you!


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Our work together will help you build on your strengths, while identifying thought patterns or behaviors that may be keeping you from truly LIVING your life. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone. I look forward to working with you!

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I aim to create a safe, collaborative and judgement-free space to address your needs. Therapeutic approaches utilized are based on your journey and may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR and ACT.

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I specialize in trauma informed care, and the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, but have a substantial amount experience treating a host of other mental health issues in a diverse population of clients. I just became a Certified Mental Health

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Whatever your situation your mental health is important. Whether you have been in therapy before or just starting to manage your mental health, I would love to be apart of your journey. Please reach out to me to start the growing process.

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I believe in person-centered therapy and seeing the person as a whole person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness and many other techniques are all a part of the toolbox I used to help you improve your mental health.

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Explore underlying reasons for your distress and learn strategies to manage your symptoms effectively. We will examine patterns that are contributing to negative thoughts/behaviors and successfully identify ways to overcome challenging emotions.

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I provide quality psychotherapy, support, and education to empower individuals to develop coping skills to better navigate the difficulties of life. I use the latest in neuroscience techniques and interventions to obtain the best therapy results.

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