Online Social Isolation therapists in Columbus, Ohio OH
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Social Isolation
Megan Obermeyer Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPCC-S
Therapy for social isolation will focus on identifying and gaining the skills necessary to feel more comfortable and safe interacting while also exploring the past experiences that have created the pattern of isolation.
12 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH (Online Only)
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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Full Circle Mental Health LLC
Registered Social Worker, MSW, LISW
Social isolation is a deeply heavy and lonely experience, often creating a painful cycle where the more disconnected you feel, the harder it becomes to reach out. Whether your isolation is rooted in a major life transition, the aftermath of trauma, navigating a post-divorce reality, or leaving a rigid religious community that once provided your entire social structure, I provide a compassionate, telehealth space across Ohio to help you navigate your way back to meaningful connection.
At Full Circle Mental Health LLC, I view social isolation through an integrative, trauma-informed lens. Loneliness rarely exists in a vacuum; it is often guarded by intense daily anxiety, perfectionism, or the fear of judgment. Grounded in a strengths-based framework, we will work as collaborative partners to dismantle these barriers from the safety and privacy of your own home.
You do not have to carry the weight of loneliness or navigate the path to rebuilding your life in isolation. Together, we will look at your big picture, honor your innate resilience, and co-create a personalized virtual roadmap. Our work will focus on deepening your self-compassion and building practical tools so you can step confidently into a life filled with genuine community and lasting peace.
3 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH (Online Only)
Social Isolation
New Beginnings Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feeling socially isolated can be painful and lonely, often leading to sadness, anxiety, or disconnection from others and even from yourself. Social isolation can stem from life transitions, past trauma, anxiety, or relational struggles. In therapy, we provide a safe and compassionate space to explore these experiences, build social skills, and strengthen meaningful connections. With Christ-centered guidance, clients learn to overcome loneliness, foster healthy relationships, and experience greater emotional and spiritual well-being.
15 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
Social Isolation
Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Social isolation can happen slowly, especially after loss, stress, depression, anxiety, or a major change. We can explore what pulled you away and what makes connection feel difficult now. The goal is to rebuild support in a way that feels manageable and authentic, without forcing change faster than it can realistically happen.
25 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
Social Isolation
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Imagine Recovery Counseling prioritizes trauma and somatic healing for mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns. We serve adults and couples age 18+ and specialize in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Couples counseling services to address trauma related issues. We welcome clients with a variety of MH issues and strive to serve as an ally to unserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Military and First Responders, and Neurodivergent). Email us directly and we will respond within 24 hours! I post weekly on Wed with the current status of our waitlist and who is taking clients. No wait right now!
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed care protocols, including EMDR, Parts work (IFS/Ego State), DBT skills, iREST, Somatic Experiencing, ACT and CBT. Kristen also provides EMDR Consultation and Supervision for Counselors. Chris, Sarah, Polly, Linda, and Jessica are accepting clients! We operate off a short waiting list for the rest of the team.
We are competent. We believe you. We know what to do. We got you. We are mindful of our space and strive to provide trauma informed care. Our providers have lived experience and the knowledge to help. You have spent your whole life surviving; it's time to thrive and life the life you want to live. In person or virtual. Daytime and evening hours.
19 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
Social Isolation
The Empowering Space PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Breaking Free from Social Isolation & Reconnecting
Feeling disconnected from others can be lonely and overwhelming, whether it's due to anxiety, depression, past trauma, or major life changes. At The Empowering Space, we provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment to help you rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships, and find a sense of belonging.
Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness techniques, we work together to address the underlying causes of isolation, develop social skills, and create meaningful connections at a pace that feels comfortable for you. You don’t have to go through this alone—healing and connection are possible.
Let’s take the first step together toward a life filled with support, confidence, and meaningful relationships.
7 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Kristin Harris
Psychologist, PhD
If social isolation has left you feeling disconnected and alone, know that support is available to help you reconnect with others and rebuild a sense of community. As a psychologist specializing in treating social isolation, I offer a compassionate and understanding space where we can work together to address the underlying factors contributing to your isolation. Using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, I provide personalized strategies to help you challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors that may be keeping you isolated. Through collaborative exploration and skill-building exercises, we will work to expand your social network, improve communication skills, and enhance your confidence in social situations. With empathy and guidance, I am committed to helping you break free from social isolation and cultivate meaningful connections. Take the first step towards a more fulfilling social life by reaching out today.
17 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
Social Isolation
Pamela Angel
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
social isolation often stems from the intense, one-sided emotional labor of holding space for clients' traumas all day, leaving little energy for personal socialization. In solo private practice, the lack of coworkers, combined with strict confidentiality requirements, means you often work alone, removing the natural peer support and casual check-ins that prevent burnout. Furthermore, as a "helper," you may inadvertently prioritize client care over your own social needs, or find that your own emotional reserves are too depleted for deeper, reciprocal relationships outside of work.
7 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Many people experience loneliness or a sense of disconnection, even when they are surrounded by others. While technology and social media have made it easier to stay connected in some ways, they can also leave us feeling isolated and longing for more meaningful relationships.
I help clients better understand the barriers that may be contributing to loneliness and work collaboratively to build stronger, more fulfilling connections. Together, we'll identify practical, personalized ways to expand your support system, strengthen existing relationships, and create a greater sense of belonging in your community and everyday life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
We provide psychotherapy for individuals experiencing social isolation and difficulty maintaining meaningful social connections. Our approach focuses on understanding the emotional, cognitive, and situational factors that contribute to withdrawal and disconnection, while helping clients develop practical skills to build and sustain supportive relationships. Through evidence-based strategies, we work on increasing comfort in social situations, improving communication and interpersonal effectiveness, and addressing barriers such as anxiety, low mood, or past relational experiences. Treatment is tailored to each individual, with the goal of fostering greater connection, support, and a stronger sense of belonging.
7 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Identify factors contributing to isolation and develop strategies to overcome these using a cognitive behavioral approach.
44 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH
Social Isolation
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Removing ourselves from our lives can be a result of many things that we may feel conflicted by. The desire to understand these tendencies is very important to restore what we might hope for in living a meaningful and connected life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
Social Isolation
Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Whether depression, neurodivergence, or other relational struggles, many factors can lead to us feeling lonely and disconnected. With me in your corner, we can identify barriers to connection and put a plan in place to increase social connectedness.
6 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
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 Columbus, OH (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Loren Conaway, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Social isolation is often a byproduct of OCD, specific phobias and other anxiety. My approach to social anxiety includes cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy as well as exposure work.
37 Years Experience
Online in Columbus, OH
Columbus is home to Ohio State University — one of the largest universities in the country — creating sustained demand for therapists specializing in academic pressure, young adult identity, and sports psychology. The city's position as Ohio's state capital and a growing tech and healthcare hub has accelerated demographic change, with therapists increasingly addressing burnout and adjustment among a fast-growing professional population. OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provide major institutional mental health anchors for the region. Columbus also has one of the largest Somali communities in the United States, making culturally competent and multilingual therapists who specialize in refugee trauma and identity an important part of the local therapy landscape.
Social Isolation therapists in Columbus, Ohio Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Columbus, Ohio 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 (94%), and Social Anxiety (89%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Isolation |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 89% | Social Anxiety |
| 85% | Stress |
| 85% | Depression |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |