Loneliness
Find connection and reclaim a sense of belonging
Loneliness is more than sadness. It’s the distance between the closeness we need and the closeness we experience. It may look like drifting from friends, feeling unseen, or hesitating to build new bonds — and it can slowly affect self-esteem and mental health.
We understand how deeply loneliness can affect your sense of self and your relationships. Our approach is warm, collaborative, and relational. We’ll walk this path together—exploring what contributes to your loneliness, helping you build resilience, and supporting you in creating meaningful bonds in your life, all without judgement and at a pace that feels right for you.
What Loneliness Feels Like
Everyone experiences loneliness differently, but some common experiences include:
Feeling disconnected or misunderstood, even when surrounded by people
Avoiding social interactions to prevent disappointment or rejection
Low energy, apathy, or losing interest in things you once enjoyed
A sense of isolation, shame, or fear that you won’t “fit in”
Difficulty trusting others or forming new relationships
Yearning for connection but avoiding vulnerability
Loneliness can creep in even when you’re surrounded by people. Therapy can help you understand the roots of disconnection and begin building relationships that feel real and sustaining.
Simple Ways to Connect Today
While therapy helps with deeper change, there are things you can try right now to ease the ache of loneliness:
Reach out for one small connection. Call a friend, send a text, or say hello to someone new.
Join something external. Club, group, or class that aligns with your interests.
Practice shared activities. Volunteer, attend a group meeting, or participate in community events.
Write it out. Journal about times you felt alone, what you needed, what stopped you from reaching out.
Be gentle with yourself. Allow discomfort, remind yourself that many people feel loneliness.
These strategies may not end loneliness today, but they can ease the moment and plant seeds for deeper connection ahead.
Our Approach to Therapy for Loneliness
We know loneliness can feel heavy and discouraging—but you don’t have to navigate it on your own. In our work together, we’ll look at both the inner patterns and outer circumstances that shape your relationships and sense of connection. We’ll start where you are, moving at a pace that feels right, and focus on helping you cultivate relationships that feel safe, supportive, and genuine through a blend of:
Relational and trauma-informed approaches to understand how past disconnection or hurt may be shaping current relationships
Exploration of frustration tolerance so you can stay engaged with others even when relationships don’t feel perfect or predictable
Cognitive and behavioral strategies to shift negative beliefs about yourself (“I don’t belong,” “I’ll always be alone”) and support new ways of reaching for closeness
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for navigating discomfort, practicing vulnerability, and balancing independence with connection
Strengths-based work to highlight what’s already working in your life and expand on those moments of connection
Mindfulness and grounding techniques to regulate emotions and stay present in social situations
Research consistently shows that strong social bonds aren’t just good for happiness—they’re essential for overall health.
You don’t have to face loneliness alone.
If you are ready to have more connection in your life, let’s connect.