Online Social Isolation therapists in East Independence, Missouri MO
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Social Isolation
Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon
Psychologist, PsyD
Isolation is rarely chosen. It accumulates — one declined invitation, one more evening alone, one more year of the gap between you and other people widening until crossing it feels impossible. The loneliness is real, but so is the protection: being alone means no one can see you, which means no one can find you lacking. The work begins by taking the isolation seriously — not as a problem to be solved by forcing yourself into the world, but as something that made sense once and may no longer be serving the life you actually want.
3 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
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 East Independence, MO (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Community and Long-Term Care Psychiatry, L.L.C.
Psychiatrist, Psychiatrists and LCSWs
All our therapists have extensive background in treating this condition.
11 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
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 East Independence, MO
Social Isolation
Pathways Counseling KC
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, IAT Coach
Are you ready to change your life, but feel like nothing you try ever works? Are you tired of feeling this way? Do you want lasting results? At Pathways Counseling KC we understand that true and lasting change needs to take place at the subconscious level. Anything else is simply putting a band-aid on a wound. PCKC provides actionable strategies to target the subconscious and heal unhealthy patterns for good. We work with individuals, couples, and families in the Kansas City area to provide support as you uncover the past, embrace the present, and pursue your best path forward.
10 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
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 East Independence, MO (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
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.
8 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Christina Song
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT-S
I work with individuals experiencing social isolation from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective. Feeling disconnected can arise from life transitions, mental health challenges, systemic barriers, or past relational trauma, and it often affects both emotional and physical well-being. In therapy, we explore the factors contributing to isolation, the impact on your sense of self, and the patterns that may keep you disconnected.
Our work focuses on building meaningful connection, fostering self-compassion, and developing strategies to navigate social environments in ways that feel safe and authentic. Therapy becomes a space to reconnect with yourself and others, strengthen relational skills, and cultivate sustainable ways of belonging that honor your needs, boundaries, and values.
10 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
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 East Independence, MO
Social Isolation
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy can help individuals experiencing social isolation by addressing underlying feelings of loneliness, fear, or low self-esteem that may contribute to withdrawal from others. Through guided relaxation and positive suggestion, hypnotherapists support clients in building confidence, reducing self-doubt, and enhancing motivation to connect with others. This process can help reframe negative beliefs about social interaction, foster a greater sense of belonging, and encourage more active participation in community and social activities. As part of an integrated approach, hypnotherapy offers a gentle and supportive pathway for those seeking to overcome isolation and build meaningful connections.
3 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Pathways Counseling KC
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, IAT Coach
Pathways Counseling KC has the utmost respect for individuals who choose to begin therapy. Connecting with a well-trained therapist is one of the best investments that you can make in yourself. We will help you explore old patterns, heal wounds from the past, and teach the skills needed to build the life and relationships that you are seeking. We understand that finding a therapist can be an intimidating and scary process. We're here to make that process easier
10 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
Social Isolation
Merritt Posten Benz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSCSW, CDWF, MCLC
I am a Certified The Daring Way ™ Facilitator. The Daring Way ™ is based on the research of Brené Brown, PhD and all certified Daring Way™ programs are led by facilitators who have completed TDW training and certification process, led by Brené Brown, PhD and TDW Faculty. The primary focus is on exploring topics such as vulnerability, courage, shame, and worthiness & developing shame resilience skills and developing daily practices that transform the way we live, love, parent, and lead.
23 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
Social Isolation
Owelleth Mental Health
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MedFT
I help clients experiencing social isolation rebuild connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
10 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
Social Isolation
Kieri Olmstead
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Isolation is rarely just introversion. It's often a protection strategy — a way of avoiding rejection, judgment, or the vulnerability of being known and still left. At Simple Empathy we work with the parts of you that have decided connection is too risky, and we get honest about what experiences taught you that. This isn't about forcing you into social situations. It's about understanding the wall, who built it, and whether it's still keeping you safe or just keeping you alone.
9 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
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 East Independence, MO
Social Isolation
Dr. Rae Mazzei
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults overcome social isolation and build meaningful, fulfilling connections with others. Feelings of loneliness and disconnection can arise from anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, chronic health conditions, or past experiences of rejection and loss. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), interpersonal strategies, and mindfulness-based techniques, I help clients increase confidence in social situations, strengthen communication skills, address barriers to connection, and develop supportive relationships. My goal is to help clients cultivate a greater sense of belonging, improve emotional well-being, and create a more connected and satisfying life.
12 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Middle Path Wellness Collective
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC
We specialize in helping clients who feel socially isolated, disconnected, or alone, even when surrounded by others. Many clients long for deeper, more meaningful relationships but struggle with fear of vulnerability, past relational hurts, or uncertainty about how to connect. Over time, isolation can impact mood, confidence, and overall well-being. Our approach helps clients understand the emotional patterns that contribute to disconnection, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and develop the confidence to form authentic, supportive relationships. Therapy provides a safe place to explore these experiences and begin moving toward greater connection, belonging, and emotional fulfillment.
19 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
Social Isolation
Devon Davasher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CCM, CFSW, Master ART Practitioner
I help adults who feel disconnected, lonely, withdrawn, or unsure how to build and maintain meaningful relationships. Therapy can support you in understanding what is contributing to the isolation, strengthening social confidence, and creating more connection in ways that feel genuine and sustainable.
13 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO (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 East Independence, MO (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component provide support regarding the development of social skills, meaningful connections, and coping strategies to enhance emotional well-being and community engagement.
24 Years Experience
Online in East Independence, MO
Social Isolation therapists in East Independence, Missouri Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in East Independence, Missouri average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Isolation (100%), Anxiety or Fears (96%), and Social Anxiety (89%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Isolation |
| 96% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 89% | Social Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 85% | Stress |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |