Shame, self-worth, depression, Image & identity issues
Shame, Self-Worth, Depression, and Identity Healing
Reclaiming Who You Are Beneath the Pain
Shame and self-worth struggles are some of the deepest and most painful effects of unresolved childhood trauma. When you grow up feeling unseen, criticized, or never “good enough,” it’s easy to lose touch with your true self. Over time, that inner disconnection can lead to depression, emptiness, and confusion about who you really are.
The Hidden Weight of Shame
Shame is more than just guilt or regret—it’s the painful belief that something is wrong with you. It can quietly shape how you see yourself, how you treat yourself, and what you believe you deserve.
You might recognize shame if you:
- Struggle to accept compliments or achievements
- Feel like you’re “too much” or “not enough”
- Hide your emotions or true thoughts from others
- Constantly compare yourself to others
- Feel a deep sense of unworthiness or self-doubt
Shame thrives in silence and isolation—but when it’s met with compassion, it begins to lose its power.
Depression and Identity Loss
For many adults with a history of emotional neglect or trauma, depression isn’t just sadness—it’s disconnection from self. You might feel numb, detached, or like you’re living someone else’s life. You might have learned to perform, achieve, or please others to feel valued—only to find that it leaves you feeling empty inside.
Healing begins with rediscovering your own voice, needs, and inner truth—the parts of you that were silenced or forgotten.
Rebuilding Self-Worth and Identity
At LifeLongYou Counseling & Coaching Services, I help you reconnect with your authentic self beneath the layers of shame and false beliefs. Together, we work to:
- Understand and release internalized shame and self-blame
- Develop a new, compassionate relationship with yourself
- Explore the protective parts of you that learned to hide or perform
- Reconnect with your emotions, needs, and inner wisdom
- Rebuild a sense of meaning, purpose, and identity
You don’t need to “fix” yourself—you’re not broken. You’re remembering who you truly are.
Healing Through Compassion and Connection
Through a holistic, trauma-informed, and attachment-focused approach, we create a safe, supportive space where healing can happen at your pace. With curiosity and kindness, we help you move from shame and self-criticism toward self-acceptance and inner peace.
Begin Reclaiming Yourself
Healing from shame and identity wounds is not about becoming someone new—it’s about coming home to yourself. You deserve to feel whole, worthy, and alive.
Laurie Teegarden Cape, MEd, LPCC-S, LMHC-QS, NCC
LifeLongYou Counseling & Coaching Services 📍 Bowling Green, KY | 🌐 Telehealth in FL & KY 📞 (615) 693-1116 | www.lifelongyou.net