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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 Philadelphia, Allegheny West, Bella Vista, Callowhill, or even Delaware Avenue, 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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Exploration of emotional responses, focusing on how they settle in the body. I also take a holistic approach will help you connect with these experiences, drawing out your strengths and developing new coping strategies.


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Exploration of emotional responses, focusing on how they settle in the body. I also take a holistic approach will help you connect with these experiences, drawing out your strengths and developing new coping strategies.

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My approach harmonizes mindfulness-based practices, person-centered therapy, and existential ideologies. I believe in honoring each individual's creative identity and meaningful purpose.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Disease
  • Chronic Stress
  • College Students
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Life Adjustment
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Situational Stress
  • Starting College
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dive into managing stress, building self-esteem, navigating relationships, and understanding how your past influences your present. We'll focus on emotional resilience, decision-making, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life that feels right for yo


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dive into managing stress, building self-esteem, navigating relationships, and understanding how your past influences your present. We'll focus on emotional resilience, decision-making, and creating a balanced, fulfilling life that feels right for yo

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relaxed, supportive, and focused on what matters most to you. We’ll explore what’s beneath the surface, and together, work on building confidence and clarity. My goal is to help you feel understood, empowered, and ready to take on whatever comes your

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Together, we will build a professional relationship of warmth, humor, and trust to face your challenges together.


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Together, we will build a professional relationship of warmth, humor, and trust to face your challenges together.

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Therapy can be hard, feeling vulnerable and intrusive. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to speak freely where my goal is to validate your feelings and empower you to discover your strengths. You deserve to be heard and supported.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Addictions
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  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
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Rachel Crispin
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I will support you by listening to your experiences. You will support yourself by validating your experiences as you express them. We will break down learned reactions/responses and re-construct a life you look forward to living.


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I will support you by listening to your experiences. You will support yourself by validating your experiences as you express them. We will break down learned reactions/responses and re-construct a life you look forward to living.

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My hope for clients in the healing process is that they always feel heard, truly heard. While I cannot physically step into my client’s shoes, solve their problems, or take their problems away, they do not have to face them alone.

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  • Academic Issues
  • Addictions
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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
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  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Emerging Adults
  • Fear of Failure
  • Gaslighting
  • Grief
  • Loneliness
  • Perfectionism
  • Procrastination
  • Relationships
  • Religious Identity
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  • Spirituality
  • Vulnerability
  • Weight Management
  • Women
  • Work Stress
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Avery Wasmanski
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We will spend time exploring how experiences early on in your life are impacting you currently and work to understand and change these old patterns to support you in the present moment.


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We will spend time exploring how experiences early on in your life are impacting you currently and work to understand and change these old patterns to support you in the present moment.

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I work with women who are navigating parenting, their career, and their relationships feel like themselves again and find balance again without shame or judgment. Many of the women I support struggle with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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