Online Social Isolation therapists in Columbia, South Carolina SC
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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 Columbia, SC (Online Only)
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 Columbia, SC
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 Columbia, SC (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 Columbia, SC
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 Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LMHC, LCPC, LPC
Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.
15 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
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 Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who experience social isolation.
18 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC
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 Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Dr. Cara Bussell, PhD, LLC
Psychologist
Social isolation can affect emotional well-being, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. I work with adults who feel lonely, disconnected, or unsure how to re-engage with others. Whether you have experienced recent life changes, anxiety, loss, or long-standing patterns of withdrawal, therapy can provide a supportive space to explore your experience and move toward more meaningful connection. I use evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychoeducation, and mindfulness-informed strategies to help clients reconnect with others and with themselves. If you are feeling isolated or stuck, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
11 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Dr. Natasha Shukla
Psychologist, PhD., LPC
Social isolation can be a deeply distressing experience. In therapy, I provide empathetic support for individuals grappling with social isolation, helping them not only reconnect with others but also address those core challenges. Together, we'll explore the deeper issues contributing to your isolation and develop practical strategies to rebuild your social networks. Whether it's tackling shyness, building self-confidence, or confronting specific emotional hurdles, we'll work on a holistic approach. My goal is to empower you to break free from isolation, foster meaningful connections, and enhance your overall well-being by addressing those fundamental concerns at the root. Remember, you're not alone in this journey, and I'm here to provide the guidance and support you need.
15 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Social Isolation
Natalie Campbell
Psychologist, PsyD; LLC
When we struggle mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually, we often withdraw. It’s important to examine and understand these irrational beliefs and patterns. All of these aspects can be rewired and transformed.
29 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in social isolation, I provide compassionate and effective treatment for adolescents and adults experiencing loneliness and unwanted isolation. In our increasingly connected world, social isolation remains a silent crisis affecting communities—from older adults dealing with seclusion to younger generations facing unexpected challenges. My approach, grounded in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, is tailored to address the unique needs of each individual in a post-pandemic world.
22 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (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 Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
Struggling with social isolation can be incredibly difficult, but you don't have to face it alone. Our team is committed to offering compassionate support and strategies to help you build connections, improve social skills, and foster a sense of belonging.
12 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
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 Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC
Social Isolation therapists in Columbia, South Carolina Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Columbia, 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 |