Social Isolation therapists in Woodlake, California CA
Social Isolation
Ilah Brock - Central Valley Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht
We have been a world of isolated peoples and now that many areas of this great planet are starting to open and see the world again. Having been required to isolate has created a sense of desire to socialize and it can manifest as a phobia. You are not necessarily feeling lonely as much as just an inner isolation and being around people can be a little scary. Contact me - Let's chat about this.
Some conditions may warrant a medical or menthal health awareness referral.
7 Years Experience
Social Isolation
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Humans are social animals. We are not the fastest animals nor the strongest, but one of our greatest strengths is that we are able work together and coordinate. People tend to be more emotionally healthy when they are connected to others. When cut off from social support people tend to not do as well in many areas of functioning. A variety of factors can result in isolation, including situational factors, as well as personal factors. Not everyone has the same social needs. Some people like to have one or two people very close to them, and others like to have a broad and active social life. As a clinician, taking into account people's relationships and social supports is a very important dimension in understanding what may be holding them back from thriving. Then understanding what is interfering with them having the relationships that would serve them well to have becomes another important step in the therapeutic process, and then this understanding can be used to support the client in taking the steps necessary to overcome those barriers. Quite often I help clients with this through what is called Interpersonal Psychotherapy, which involves making room in the therapy for hearing about the clients social interactions and relationships and then helping my clients to consider more effective ways of responding to others. Other times I help my clients become involved in new activities and communities which will provide opportunities to form new relationships.
24 Years Experience
Social Isolation
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
One word. Pandemic. It is rattling us to our core as we live with, oftentimes, paralyzing anxiety about the future of the unknown. We don't deal well with so much uncertainty, and having someone to talk through it with can be very comforting, humanizing and help reduce the isolation. Also, you need sun on your skin and regular soothing and uplifting activities.
36 Years Experience
Social Isolation
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I know of the seriousness of social isolation especially brought on by Covid
Social Isolation
COPE Psychological Center
Psychologist, PhD
Depression and/or anxiety are often at the root of social isolation. We strive to understand the function of the isolation to ultimately treat it the most effective way.
12 Years Experience