Online Social Isolation therapists in Bennington, Vermont VT
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Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Social isolation can contribute to feelings of loneliness, sadness, and disconnection from others. Many individuals struggle to maintain relationships due to anxiety, life stress, or past experiences. Treatment focuses on improving emotional wellbeing, strengthening interpersonal skills, and helping individuals reconnect with meaningful relationships and community.
6 Years Experience
Online in Bennington, VT (Online Only)
Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Feeling disconnected from others can be one of the most painful human experiences. Maybe you’re struggling to find meaningful relationships, or you feel like you don’t quite belong anywhere. Perhaps you've withdrawn due to past hurts, anxiety, or life circumstances, and now the idea of reconnecting feels overwhelming or even impossible. Loneliness can creep in slowly or hit all at once, leaving you feeling invisible, misunderstood, or unsure of how to reach out.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Together, we’ll explore the barriers keeping you isolated—whether it’s fear, self-doubt, or uncertainty about where to start—and work toward creating connections that feel fulfilling and safe. Meaningful relationships aren’t just about having people around you; they’re about feeling truly seen and valued. You deserve that, and it’s never too late to take the first step toward connection.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bennington, VT
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 Bennington, VT (Online Only)
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 Bennington, VT (Online Only)
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 Bennington, VT (Online Only)
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 Bennington, VT (Online Only)
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 Bennington, VT
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 Bennington, VT
Molly Toomey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Social isolation is different from simply being alone or lonely. Whether a conscious decision or an unconscious reaction or survival strategy, social isolation can have devastating consequences—humans are built for connection! My relational approach to therapy is often a great fit for folks who struggle with social isolation, avoidance, and perpetual feelings of disconnect or aloneness and are interested in exploring a different way of being.
9 Years Experience
Online in Bennington, VT (Online Only)
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 Bennington, VT
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 Bennington, VT
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 Bennington, VT (Online Only)
Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Social isolation often reflects both a longing for connection and a need for emotional protection. My work integrates psychoanalytic exploration and relational understanding to examine the internal conflicts that shape withdrawal and distance. This process supports renewed openness to relationship and belonging.
7 Years Experience
Online in Bennington, VT (Online Only)
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 Bennington, VT
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 Bennington, VT
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 Bennington, VT
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 Bennington, VT (Online Only)
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 Bennington, VT
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 Bennington, VT
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 Bennington, VT (Online Only)
Social Isolation therapists in Bennington, Vermont Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Bennington, Vermont average 16 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Social Isolation (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Social Anxiety (88%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Social Isolation |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 88% | Social Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 84% | Stress |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Loss or Grief |