Online Social Isolation therapists in Gilbert, Arizona AZ
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Social Isolation
Dr. Jennifer McManus
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, PLLC
Does this sound familiar? You want to feel calm and confident in social situations, but instead you are so afraid that you will look stupid or be rejected that you have started avoiding spending time with others altogether. It has been hard for you to manage this level of social isolation on your own. Each day it becomes more difficult to focus on anything other than those worst-case scenarios that your mind so quickly creates. Life doesn’t have to go on this way. Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer McManus, and I help women find relief from social isolation. I can help you, too. Online psychotherapy is particularly helpful in the early stages of treatment for social isolation. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.
12 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Dr. Jeannine Pablo
Psychologist, LP, LCMHC, MLADC
Prolonged social isolation can deeply impact emotional regulation, cognitive well-being, and overall quality of life. Utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and behavioral activation frameworks, I help individuals identify and dismantle the cognitive distortions—such as fear of rejection or hypervigilance to social threats—that maintain isolation loops. Our clinical work focuses on safely rebuilding social stamina, overcoming loneliness, and establishing structured, meaningful avenues for community reintegration.
23 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with adults who feel socially isolated or disconnected, even though they want closer relationships. Many of the people I see are thoughtful, highly self‑aware, and sometimes feel out of sync with typical social norms. From the outside, it can look like you are doing fine; inside, you may feel alone, peripheral, or hard to really know. You may enjoy connection once it is happening, but getting there can feel complicated, effortful, or uncertain.
Social isolation can look like drifting away from friends without meaning to; keeping conversations on the surface because a deeper connection feels risky or confusing; or feeling invisible or on the edges in social settings. It can also look like wanting closeness but not knowing how to move toward it, feeling disconnected from your own needs or preferences, or carrying a sense that other people have an ease with relationships that you somehow missed. You may often feel judged, misread, or like people do not really understand you, which can make it even harder to risk reaching out.
I work extensively with adults navigating this kind of disconnection and know how heavy it can feel when most of your life is lived on your own. For many people, there can also be a long history of masking, camouflaging, or adapting to others that leaves you unsure what you actually want. Over time, this can lead to loneliness, self‑doubt, or a sense of being on the outside of your own life.
In our work together, we look closely at how these patterns developed and what they have been protecting you from. We make room for the part of you that has learned to be fiercely self‑sufficient, to rely on yourself because that has felt safest. From there, we explore small, meaningful steps toward connection that feel authentic and sustainable for you, with relationships where you can feel met and genuinely seen. You don’t have to manage this alone. This kind of work is central to my practice, and I approach it with a great deal of care.
26 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Social Isolation
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
If you struggle with social isolation, I can help you overcome feelings of rejection or being misunderstood through gradual, compassionate support. Through our work together, you’ll build confidence, communication skills, and a stronger sense of belonging.
10 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Ben Hedberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, BCC
I work with men who feel isolated, disconnected, or withdrawn from others. Treatment focuses on rebuilding social confidence, improving communication, and developing realistic steps to reconnect and build meaningful relationships.
29 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Social Isolation
Patrick Varney-Phoenix Foundations Recovery
Counselor/Therapist, MA, MS, LISAC, LAC
With the Covid-19 epidemic we as a society need to adjust back into socialization, we were meant to have connection with other people.
5 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Social Isolation
Heidi Ison-Lustberg
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Many of our clients identify with chronic loneliness being at the core of their distress. RO DBT offers a way to form healthy connected relationships by learning skills on open expression and flexible responding in relationships.
19 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Dr. Brian Sharpless
Psychologist, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology; M.A., Philosophy
Social isolation can occur for a number of reasons with effects on people ranging from distressing to crippling. Following a thorough assessment, I apply one of several contemporary forms of psychodynamic or cognitive-behavior therapy to help people become more engaged with others.
19 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Social Isolation
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
Social isolation can leave you feeling disconnected, lonely, or misunderstood. I help clients explore the patterns, emotions, and parts of themselves that contribute to withdrawal or difficulty connecting. Together, we work toward building meaningful connections, self-trust, and a stronger sense of belonging.
26 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Cameron Staley
Psychologist, Ph.D.
We need human connection and yet social isolation is increasingly common. I work to help individuals build the types of connection they want to create a more meaningful life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who experience social isolation.
18 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Social Isolation
Dr. Danielle Watkins at Sound Wellness Counseling PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMHC, NCC, PMH-C
As a perinatal mental health specialist, I specifically focus on supporting parents who feel disconnected, lonely, or overwhelmed due to the demands of caring for a child. Many parents no longer identify having significant support communities, which leads to parenthood being even more challenging. This work helps parents explore feelings of isolation, build supportive social connections, and develop coping strategies to manage stress and loneliness. Counseling also addresses challenges such as loss of identity, limited adult interaction, or difficulty balancing personal needs with parenting responsibilities. The goal is to help parents feel more connected, confident, and supported while navigating the unique demands of parenthood.
18 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Social Isolation
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Feelings of loneliness and isolation can be deeply painful and often affect emotional well-being, self-esteem, and relationships. Sometimes isolation develops after difficult life experiences, relationship challenges, trauma, or repeated experiences of feeling misunderstood or disconnected. I help you explore the factors contributing to isolation, strengthen confidence, improve relationship skills, and build more meaningful and fulfilling connections with others.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Discover your inner strengths, and find new ways to connect with yourself and others.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Social Isolation
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
When you’re outwardly successful but internally disconnected, isolation becomes a lonely companion—even in crowded rooms or surrounded by colleagues. Perhaps you’re adept at appearing socially engaged, but deep down you feel unseen or profoundly alone. Dr. Jenny Shields supports driven professionals to gently explore the roots of their isolation through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based techniques, and interpersonal therapy. With warmth and genuine understanding, she helps clients rebuild meaningful connections, move through barriers to intimacy, and regain a sense of authentic belonging—both personally and professionally.
12 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Social Isolation
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Social isolation can contribute to feelings of loneliness, sadness, and disconnection from others. Many individuals struggle to maintain relationships due to anxiety, life stress, or past experiences. Treatment focuses on improving emotional wellbeing, strengthening interpersonal skills, and helping individuals reconnect with meaningful relationships and community.
6 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Ilyssa Swartout
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Feeling isolated or disconnected from others can deepen sadness, anxiety, and loneliness. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore what’s keeping you apart—whether emotional wounds, fear, or life circumstances—and to begin rebuilding meaningful connection. Together, we’ll work on creating safe ways to reach out, strengthen self-worth, and reconnect with a sense of belonging and community.
25 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Mariana Carabantes, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Social isolation may be a consequence of many circumstances and disorders. Retirement, illness, social anxiety, depression, can all lead to social isolation. People who become isolated tend to decline considerably both in physical and mental health.
16 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Social Isolation
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Social isolation often reflects both a longing for connection and a need for emotional protection. My work integrates psychoanalytic exploration and relational understanding to examine the internal conflicts that shape withdrawal and distance. This process supports renewed openness to relationship and belonging.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Kim Salinger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MBA, MSN, PMHNP, FNP, AHN
Social isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness, or disconnection, even when someone appears to be functioning well on the outside. I work with individuals who are feeling socially withdrawn or disconnected, using an integrative approach that considers emotional health, nervous system stress, and medical factors that may contribute to these experiences. Visits focus on support, insight, and psychiatric care when appropriate, helping patients rebuild a sense of connection, stability, and emotional well-being.
14 Years Experience
Online in Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States and one of the most family-oriented suburbs in the Phoenix metro, with a significant LDS (Latter-day Saint) community that shapes the social fabric and therapy culture — many residents seek therapists who can integrate faith values with evidence-based approaches to marriage, parenting, and anxiety. The city's rapid growth and suburban character mean social isolation and the challenge of building community in a sprawling new development are recurring therapy themes. Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources, and many Gilbert residents access care through the broader Phoenix metro therapy ecosystem. The city's younger family demographic drives consistent demand for child and adolescent therapists and couples counselors.
Social Isolation therapists in Gilbert, Arizona Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Gilbert, Arizona average 17 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Isolation (100%), Anxiety or Fears (98%), and Depression (91%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Isolation |
| 98% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 91% | Depression |
| 89% | Stress |
| 89% | Social Anxiety |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |