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Social isolation can be a good thing in moderation. However, when social isolation is prolonged and undesired, it can breed loneliness and have detrimental effects on your emotional and physical well-being. COVID-19 lockdowns and associated physical distancing guidelines have caused widespread social isolation and feelings of loneliness.

If you’re feeling chronic loneliness, seeing a therapist can help you manage these feelings and feel happier. Whether you are located in downtown San Diego, Black Mountain Ranch, Carmel Mountain Ranch, La Jolla, or even Miramar Ranch North, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of Loneliness & Social Isolation

Social isolation often leads to loneliness, which can come with several symptoms, including stress, sadness, and lack of sleep. It can even lead sufferers to engage in unhealthy habits (overeating, drinking, using illicit drugs, etc.) to numb their negative feelings. Read this article to learn more about how to cope with social isolation and loneliness.

Take Control of Your Life: See a Therapist Today!

If you are dealing with loneliness and are finding it hard to cope, a therapist can help you build relationships and give you tools to help you feel better. So, why wait? You can find a quality therapist today with Mental Health Match. Browse below or use our therapist matching tool to get started.

San Diego, CA Loneliness Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Do you want to expand your network? Mental Health Match is here to help! We pair clients with therapists and counselors who specialize in treating patients with social isolation and loneliness. Getting set up for new referrals takes no more than 10 minutes. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

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Cheri Y. Eads
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I work most with anxiety, loneliness, depression, anxiety-related anger, stress, trauma, anger management, mood disorders, chronic pain, grief, work/life stress. We will work together to get you relief in the area(s) holding you back in life.


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I work most with anxiety, loneliness, depression, anxiety-related anger, stress, trauma, anger management, mood disorders, chronic pain, grief, work/life stress. We will work together to get you relief in the area(s) holding you back in life.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapy modalities are CBT, Solutions-Focused, Psychodynamic and Rogerian Person-Centered. While creating a safe space of courage and hope, we will set achievable goals to help you work through pain that is not allowing you to move forward.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Disorders
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Loneliness
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Panic Disorders
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Trauma
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Gene Lichtenstein
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My clients appreciate that I listen to them without judgment. Together, we discover their strengths and create a new, hopeful story for their lives.


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My clients appreciate that I listen to them without judgment. Together, we discover their strengths and create a new, hopeful story for their lives.

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I prioritize building a strong bond with my clients and tailor my approach to their needs. I favor Narrative Therapy but also incorporate Gestalt for teenagers, Cognitive Behaviorism for addicts, and Strategic Therapy. Milton Erickson and Michael White have greatly influenced my practice.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Mary Dierenfield
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Figure out tangible ways to feel more regulated inside so that you can bring your true self forward. We will use mindfulness skills to grow presence, learn ways to be deeply compassionate with yourself, and embody your inner authority.


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Figure out tangible ways to feel more regulated inside so that you can bring your true self forward. We will use mindfulness skills to grow presence, learn ways to be deeply compassionate with yourself, and embody your inner authority.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am drawn to help clarify what is being said, from what desires to be said. My in depth orientation helps us to explore your inner landscape of self, especially the parts that are unseen and unspoken about.

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  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
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Patty Gonzalez
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I am committed to building a collaborative relationship with my clients. Together, we will delve into your unique perspective and delve deeper into your experiences. My goal is to assist you in finding healing and guiding you towards your desired path.


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I am committed to building a collaborative relationship with my clients. Together, we will delve into your unique perspective and delve deeper into your experiences. My goal is to assist you in finding healing and guiding you towards your desired path.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in providing trauma-focused CBT, gender-affirming care for non-conforming children, and support for transgender youth and adults. I also offer behavior therapy for ADHD and personalized interventions like internal family systems and DBT.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • School Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Eric van der Voort
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Find ways for you to better manage stress and painful feelings, examine and challenge unhelpful thinking, explore new ways of experiencing pleasure, communicate more effectively, and enjoy better sex.


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Find ways for you to better manage stress and painful feelings, examine and challenge unhelpful thinking, explore new ways of experiencing pleasure, communicate more effectively, and enjoy better sex.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work with people in the kink, LGBTQIA+, and non-monogamous communities to address performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, use of sex/porn or substances, confusion about sexuality, relationship conflict, and communication issues.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
  • Compulsive Sexuality/Hypersexuality
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Engagement
  • Front Line Workers
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Guilt
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Kink
  • Marriage
  • Pornography
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Issues
  • Shame
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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