Social Isolation therapists in Carbondale, IL
Browse Social Isolation therapists in Carbondale, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Richard Scott, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Feeling isolated or disconnected from others can take a real toll on your emotional well-being. Whether it’s due to life transitions, past hurts, anxiety, or just feeling like you don’t quite fit in, social isolation can leave you feeling lonely and stuck. Therapy can help you understand the roots of your disconnection, build confidence in relationships, and create more meaningful connections. If you're longing for deeper connection and a stronger sense of belonging, I’m here to support you.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carbondale, IL
Online in Carbondale, IL
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 Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
The modern world is connected yet so isolated. We work with individuals to help them find a sense of meaning and connection with communities that make sense for them.
12 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
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 Carbondale, IL (Online Only)
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 Carbondale, IL
Social Isolation therapists in Carbondale, IL Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Carbondale, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (46%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 33% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 30% | Christian |