Social Isolation therapists in Altoona, Pennsylvania PA
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Social Isolation
Juniper Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Social isolation can be driven by many factors. Our team is well equipped to assess your unique experiences and needs and design a treatment plan to meet your individual goals.
8 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
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 Altoona, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Social Isolation
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 Altoona, PA Pennsylvania
Social Isolation
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 Altoona, PA Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Confluence Mind and Motion
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Isolation often reflects deeper experiences of disconnection, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. We work to understand what led to withdrawal and help clients rebuild meaningful, safe relationships at a sustainable pace. Healing begins with connection.
9 Years Experience
Online in Altoona, PA Pennsylvania
Social Isolation therapists in Altoona, Pennsylvania Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Altoona, Pennsylvania average 16 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (53%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (51%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 51% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |