Online Social Isolation therapists in Charleston, South Carolina SC
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Social Isolation
Dr. Mike Strand
Psychologist, PsyD
Social isolation can quietly take root in our lives, leaving feelings of loneliness and disconnection that weigh heavily on the soul. In my practice, I offer a compassionate ear to those who feel adrift and disconnected from the world around them. Together, we explore pathways to reconnect with oneself and others, fostering meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging, step by gentle step.
18 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
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 Charleston, SC
Social Isolation
Grace in the Shadows
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MDiv, MA, NCMHC, ALMHC, VALMHC, SCMHC, FLMHC, KYMHC, IDMHC
I address social isolation with a compassionate and faith-centered approach, integrating psychological insights with Christian principles to guide individuals toward connection and community. Recognizing the emotional and spiritual impact of social isolation, I create a supportive environment that incorporates prayer, scriptural reflection, and discussions on the importance of fellowship. Encouraging individuals to draw strength from their faith, I collaborate to explore the root causes of social isolation and develop strategies for building meaningful connections. This may involve integrating into church or faith communities and fostering a sense of belonging. By emphasizing Christian values such as love, compassion, and community, I aim to empower individuals to overcome social isolation, cultivate relationships, and experience the transformative power of connection within the context of their Christian beliefs.
11 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC (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 Charleston, SC
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 Charleston, SC
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 Charleston, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Social isolation isn’t just about being alone—it’s about not feeling connected, not feeling seen, and not having spaces where you can show up as yourself and actually belong. You can be surrounded by people and still feel deeply isolated. For many, this comes from repeated experiences of not fitting, being misunderstood, navigating environments that don’t reflect your identity or values, or feeling like you have to edit yourself just to stay connected. Over time, that disconnection can become internal—making it harder to reach out, trust relationships, or believe that belonging is even possible.
At Nour Counseling, we center belonging as a core part of the work—not as a vague idea, but as something we actively help you build. Our founder has developed a patent-pending model that integrates different areas of your life—relationships, work, identity, community, and internal experience—to understand where belonging has been disrupted and how it can be rebuilt. We work with you to identify where you feel connected, where you don’t, and what’s getting in the way. From there, we help you create more intentional pathways toward connection—whether that’s shifting environments, building relationships that feel more aligned, or strengthening your sense of belonging within yourself. This is about more than reducing isolation—it’s about helping you experience connection in a way that is real, sustainable, and rooted in who you are.
9 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Amy Marshall, Owner of Counseling & Life Coaching, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Social isolation is a common concern that brings people to therapy. You are taking a brave step in getting help. I have over a decade of experience to assist you in better managing your social isolation through Person-Centered approaches, Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques.
15 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC (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 Charleston, SC
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 Charleston, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in supporting individuals who are experiencing social isolation or feeling disconnected from others. Whether it’s been hard to build or maintain relationships, or you’ve found yourself pulling away over time, that sense of loneliness can take a real toll. Together, we focus on understanding what’s contributing to the disconnection while building confidence, social comfort, and meaningful ways to reconnect. My approach combines practical tools with mind-body awareness, helping you move at your own pace toward feeling more connected, engaged, and supported in your life.
27 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
Social Isolation
Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Loneliness and social isolation are more common than most people admit, and for men they can be particularly difficult to acknowledge. There is rarely a dramatic moment where connection disappears. More often it happens gradually: friendships fade after a move or a life transition, a relationship ends and takes a social world with it, work and family demands crowd everything else out, or the effort of maintaining relationships starts to feel like more than you have to give.
Over time, isolation tends to compound. The longer it goes on, the harder it becomes to re-engage, and the more the disconnection starts to affect mood, motivation, and overall functioning. What began as circumstance can start to feel like identity.
Social isolation is also frequently connected to other things: depression, anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, or a history of relationships that felt unsafe or disappointing. Sometimes the withdrawal is protective. Sometimes it is habitual. Either way, understanding what is sustaining it matters as much as addressing the isolation itself.
In our work together, we look honestly at what has contributed to where you are, what has made connection feel difficult or not worth the effort, and what it would actually take to build a life that feels less alone. We work on the internal barriers as much as the practical ones, developing the confidence, skills, and clarity needed to re-engage on your own terms.
My approach is direct and nonjudgmental. I work with men who are ready to be honest about where they are and willing to do something about it.
If you have been feeling disconnected and are ready to address it, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
Social Isolation
Robin Wellington
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A, RYT-500, CTP, CSTFP
When working with social isolation, I help clients explore the experiences, emotions, and patterns that may have led to feeling disconnected from others. Isolation can develop gradually and often brings feelings of loneliness, self-doubt, or uncertainty about how to reconnect. Together we gently explore these patterns while building greater confidence, self-understanding, and comfort in forming meaningful connections with others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Lauren Palumbo
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Social isolation doesn’t always feel like loneliness, it can look like being “too busy,” feeling drained by socializing, or struggling to connect like you used to. Over time this can leave you stuck on the outside of your own life. I enjoy helping clients understand what’s keeping them distant and how to rebuild connection in ways that feel natural and fulfilling.
4 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Dr. Brian M. Berman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Social isolation negatively impacts both depression and anxiety. I will work with you to better manage unwanted thoughts and feelings which interfere with daily living. I will work with you to begin widening your life in a comfortable and non-overwhelming manner.
22 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
Social Isolation
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Supporting clients in reconnecting with others and building meaningful social relationships.
7 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC
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 Charleston, SC
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 Charleston, SC
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 Charleston, SC
Social Isolation
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Isolation may feel protective but often deepens loneliness and shame. I use IFS, attachment work, and integrative approaches to help clients explore the parts that fear connection and slowly build safety in relationships. Somatic and mindfulness practices support regulation in social settings. My diagnostic expertise clarifies overlap with depression, trauma, or personality disorders, and I work with prescribers when needed.
29 Years Experience
Online in Charleston, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation therapists in Charleston, South Carolina Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Charleston, South Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Isolation (100%), Anxiety or Fears (96%), and Social Anxiety (91%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Isolation |
| 96% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 91% | Social Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 87% | Stress |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Loss or Grief |