When You Feel Disconnected From Yourself
You may be keeping up with life while finding it difficult to say what you actually want or feel.
Read MoreLoneliness in a Full Life
You can be surrounded by family, colleagues, and friends and still feel deeply alone.
Rebecca Victor, LP-D
Questions That Matter to You
Loneliness in a Full Life
You can be surrounded by family, colleagues, and friends and still feel deeply alone.
Lonely, but not alone
Loneliness is not only about how many people are around you. It can come from feeling unknown, from conversations that stay on the surface, or from a sense that no one would understand what you are really thinking. It is more common than people admit.
What gets in the way of closeness
Sometimes distance protects us. Old disappointments, fear of being a burden, or habits of self-reliance can make it hard to let others in. Therapy offers a place to look at those patterns with curiosity rather than blame.
The relationship in the room
In exploratory therapy, the relationship with the therapist is part of the work. Being listened to closely, over time, can help you notice what you expect from others and what becomes possible when those expectations are understood.
A conversation to begin with
A free 15-minute consultation is a place to ask about fit and practical arrangements. Onboarding happens only after you both agree to try working together.
Frequently asked questions
Is loneliness a reason to start therapy?
Yes. You do not need another reason. Feeling persistently alone is worth exploring.
Will therapy help me make friends?
Therapy focuses on understanding your experience of connection. Changes in relationships can follow from that, though no specific outcome is promised.
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Ask about a free 15-minute consultation. Onboarding follows only after you agree to try working together.