Online Social Isolation therapists in Guilford, Vermont VT
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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 Guilford, VT
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer treatment for individuals who experience social isolation.
18 Years Experience
Online in Guilford, VT
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 Guilford, 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 Guilford, VT
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 Guilford, VT (Online Only)
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 Guilford, VT (Online Only)
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 Guilford, VT (Online Only)
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 Guilford, VT (Online Only)
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey! If social situations make you feel uneasy or anxious, you're not alone, and we're here to help. We specialize in supporting teens and adults dealing with social anxiety. Let's work together to understand your feelings, build confidence, and develop strategies to navigate social settings. In our sessions, you'll find a safe space to express yourself without judgment. Social anxiety is common, and with the right support, you can overcome it. We're here to guide you on your journey to feeling more comfortable, confident, and connected. Your well-being matters, and we're honored to be part of your path towards a more relaxed and enjoyable social life.
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in this area at our practice. See our website for more information)
17 Years Experience
Online in Guilford, VT (Online Only)
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 Guilford, VT (Online Only)
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 Guilford, VT (Online Only)
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 Guilford, VT
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 Guilford, VT
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 Guilford, VT
Emily Rowe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Feeling disconnected or isolated can be overwhelming and lonely. I specialize in helping clients who are struggling with social isolation, whether due to anxiety, trauma, or major life changes. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your isolation and work on building confidence, reconnecting with others, and fostering meaningful relationships. Through evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT, I’ll support you in breaking the cycle of loneliness and creating a more fulfilling social life.
7 Years Experience
Online in Guilford, 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 Guilford, VT
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 Guilford, VT (Online Only)
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 Guilford, VT (Online Only)
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 Guilford, 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 Guilford, VT
Social Isolation therapists in Guilford, Vermont Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Guilford, 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% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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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 |