We must change the behavior of you cancelling plans due to the relief you feel afterwards. I can help you reduce your social isolation by releasing you of the disturbance caused by your anxiety and panic symptoms when thinking about social interactions.
Social isolation can have a detrimental effect on mental health functioning. Understanding and reducing social isolation is an important step to improving mental health.
Isolation drains our lives of life-giving relationships and experiences. It comes from different places for everyone, but often involves some wounded or ashamed part of ourselves that we’d rather keep hidden from others. If you are motivated to change, I can help you by offering a nonjudgmental space to explore the roots of isolation in your life so you can reconnect to the world. Book your free consultation with me today.
The world has changed around you through technology and because of the pandemic. Becoming isolated is easier today than it has ever been. We can explore what a sense of community and different relationships mean to you to be able to best support your needs. You don't have to be alone anymore and connection is possible.
We come along side you to support your growth in relational intelligence, which increases your own sense of control in social environments, thereby leading to a reduction in anxiety.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
Some goals for therapy when one is struggling with social isolation are:
• Reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
• Enhance social skills and confidence in interacting with others.
• Develop effective coping mechanisms to manage feelings of loneliness and stress.
• Improve overall mental health and quality of life.
• Foster meaningful relationships and social connections.
• Empower you with tools and strategies for long-term social engagement and well-being
Depression and/or anxiety are often at the root of social isolation. We strive to understand the function of the isolation to ultimately treat it the most effective way.
Social isolation comes when the external world no longer seems a viable investment of your Self. The people, places, things and events do not feed you. Or you may be afraid of something or some part of what they represent. And yet in the end we are social creatures, and crave connection. Let's shine a light into the dark spaces with you and mend what needs mending.