Online Social Isolation therapists in Bethesda, Maryland MD
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Social Isolation
Richard Scott, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Feeling isolated or disconnected from others can take a real toll on your emotional well-being. Whether it’s due to life transitions, past hurts, anxiety, or just feeling like you don’t quite fit in, social isolation can leave you feeling lonely and stuck. Therapy can help you understand the roots of your disconnection, build confidence in relationships, and create more meaningful connections. If you're longing for deeper connection and a stronger sense of belonging, I’m here to support you.
20 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
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 Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our Social Isolation counseling services are dedicated to individuals experiencing the challenges and consequences of prolonged isolation. Whether due to life transitions, mental health issues, or external circumstances, social isolation can have profound impacts on one’s emotional, and physical well-being. Understanding the multifaceted nature of isolation, our counseling aims to provide a compassionate, supportive, and confidential environment where individuals can reconnect with themselves and the wider community.
Support and Strategies for Overcoming Social Isolation
* Personalized Counseling Sessions to understand the root causes of isolation and address any underlying mental health concerns such as depression or anxiety.
* Social Skills Training to equip individuals with the necessary tools for initiating and maintaining social interactions.
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and modify thoughts and behaviors contributing to feelings of isolation.
* Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques to help manage stress, enhance wellbeing, and foster a positive outlook.
* Community Engagement Guidance to assist individuals in finding groups, activities, or volunteering opportunities that align with their interests and comfort level.
Objectives of Social Isolation Counseling
Our Social Isolation Counseling seeks to:
* Provide a safe and understanding space for individuals to explore and express their feelings of loneliness and isolation.
* Foster a sense of belonging and connection through gradual exposure to social situations and community involvement.
* Combat the negative thought patterns and behaviors that perpetuate isolation.
* Enhance self-esteem and confidence in social settings.
* Encourage the development of healthy, supportive relationships and networks.
Addressing social isolation involves both internal work to build self-confidence and external efforts to create connections. By addressing the barriers to social engagement and equipping clients with practical skills, we work to open new pathways to connection and community.
9 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for social isolation and related concerns, including loneliness, disconnection, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, withdrawal from social contact, and feeling emotionally distant from others. Social isolation can significantly impact mental health, contributing to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and a reduced sense of meaning, belonging, and connection.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to social isolation, helping clients understand the emotional, psychological, and relational factors that may be contributing to withdrawal or disconnection from others. For many individuals, social isolation is connected to past trauma, attachment wounds, rejection experiences, social anxiety, or long-standing beliefs about safety, trust, or self-worth in relationships.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients process underlying emotional pain, reduce avoidance patterns, and rebuild the capacity for safe and meaningful connection with others. Therapy focuses on strengthening emotional resilience, improving self-awareness, and gently increasing comfort in relational and social environments.
Brad works collaboratively with clients to identify barriers to connection, explore past experiences that may have contributed to isolation, and develop practical, individualized steps toward rebuilding relationships and social engagement at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Therapy is supportive, non-judgmental, and tailored to each client’s needs, with an emphasis on emotional safety, empowerment, and sustainable change. The goal is not forced social engagement, but helping clients reconnect with others in ways that feel authentic, manageable, and aligned with their personal comfort level.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond isolation, rebuild meaningful connections, and experience greater belonging, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
28 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (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 Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
Hhypnotherapy is considered a valuable tool for treating social isolation by addressing underlying causes like low self-esteem, anxiety, and negative thinking. It helps individuals break the cycle of loneliness, build confidence, and foster motivation to make social connections.Key aspects of how hypnotherapy treats social isolation include:Addressing Underlying Issues: Hypnotherapy helps identify and treats root causes of isolation, such as social anxiety, fear of judgment, or past traumatic experiences.Rewiring Thought Patterns: It assists in overcoming negative self-talk, boosting self-esteem, and encouraging a more positive self-image, which can make it easier to reach out to others.Building Social Confidence: Through visualization and mental rehearsal, sessions help patients feel more relaxed and confident in social situations.
Social isolation is undesirable for both physical and mental health. I have been helping individuals with this issue, treating them with Dicit hypnotherapy. All my clients with this issue are getting resilient in no time. It's your turn. Let me help you. Man cannot live alone. Let me train you to be social beyond compare.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Dr. Patricia Webbink
Psychologist, MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology
The pandemic led to social isolation, and much of our contemporary lifestyle isolates us from one another. The need for social connection is a basic need and isolation can lead to anxiety and depression. Methods to combat this isolation are vital to survival in these challenging times. My regular free zoom seminars foster connection. Please feel free to call for information and/or a consultation: 301-229-8000.
56 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Washington Psychological Wellness
Counselor/Therapist
Washington Psychological wellness is a boutique-style mental health practice located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. At Washington Psychological Wellness, we believe that now, more than ever, we all need support. Our clinicians believe in the uniqueness of each individual. They will provide a comfortable and collaborative environment where one can take risks and explore different ways of thinking, feeling, and being. We aim to help you gain clarity about the underlying causes of your mental health concerns, provide strategies to help you cope, and empower you to trust your inner voice and live each day authentically. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington Psychological Wellness is proud to offer easy-to-use HIPAA-compliant telehealth (online) therapy options. We are currently accepting new clients. Please call now to schedule your appointment!
12 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Scot Seitz
Psychologist, PhD
I provide a tailored therapy approach for addressing social isolation that is based on your specific goals. I draw on evidence-based approaches, including Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (CBT).
12 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (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 Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who experience social isolation.
18 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Connie Wolf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA in Counseling, LCPC, LIMHP, LMHC
Counseling can be effective in helping clients cope with social isolation. I will talk with you in a non-judgmental way that helps you feel comfortable in discussing your concerns and options for change.
20 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Juniper Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Social isolation can be driven by many factors. Our team is well equipped to assess your unique experiences and needs and design a treatment plan to meet your individual goals.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Tiyahna M
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC,LPCMH,NCC,C-DBT
Are you tired of being alone but afraid to open up to others? Lets figure out a way to help you rejoin society without fear or worry.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Julie Cochrane - Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist
Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT-T, Rewind Therapy Practitioner, Integration Coaching
Social isolation is rarely a logistics problem. People who feel deeply isolated often have people around them. The isolation lives in the gap between being seen and feeling truly known, a gap that is usually held by subconscious beliefs like "I do not belong", "people will leave" or "the real me is not safe to show". RTT works directly with those beliefs. Once the underlying pattern updates, reaching out tends to feel less effortful and connection starts to land where it used to bounce off. I work online via Zoom with adults around the world and offer a free 20-minute discovery call as the first step.
6 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Jason Hutchings
Psychologist, PsyD
Social isolation can result from many different scenarios. COVID was a game changer in our culture and cut off so many from their routines and social groups. We can understand that drives self isolation and work to open up your world to new opportunities.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Social isolation can lead to profound loneliness. If you are struggling with this, please give me a call and see if working together we can help you develop some healthy relationships!
19 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Social isolation can leave you feeling disconnected, lonely, and disconnected from the world around you. I work with clients to explore the factors contributing to isolation—whether it’s past trauma, social anxiety, or life changes—and help create pathways toward meaningful connections. Using a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and social skills training, we focus on rebuilding your sense of belonging, enhancing communication, and developing healthier, more fulfilling relationships. You don’t have to face isolation alone—together, we can create the change you’re seeking.
35 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Dr. Mike Lee
Psychologist
I help individuals address social isolation and the loneliness that often accompanies it, easing distress while rebuilding pathways to connection. The work is depth-informed and collaborative: we make sense of what is happening at and beneath the surface—protective distance, discouragement, and meanings carried from past experience—and turn that understanding into workable steps. The aim is durable change—less withdrawal and resignation, more ease, choice, and a felt sense of belonging.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation
Norma J. Perez
Psychologist, PhD
Wow, post COVID there is a lot of social isolation. Some of it may be fear of infection, but most of it is just because we lost our routine social activities and the friends we used to see all the time. I can help you figure out how to purposely find good matching friends who have similar values, are like-minded, and who enjoy doing the things you like to do. When anxiety sets in I can help you manage that so you can still live your best life. I have helped many people develop new social networks, whether because of relocation. change in life circumstance, or just because they outgrew their old social network. It's scary but so worth it when you find your tribe.
22 Years Experience
Online in Bethesda, MD
Social Isolation therapists in Bethesda, Maryland Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Bethesda, Maryland average 17 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Isolation (100%), Anxiety or Fears (98%), and Social Anxiety (92%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Isolation |
| 98% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 92% | Social Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 86% | Stress |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Loss or Grief |