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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 Durham, Campus Hill, Duke Forest, Duke Homestead, or even Duke University, 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.

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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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Explore a broad range of concerns, both past and present, including life and work stress, relationship issues, and personal struggles with the goal to improve your overall quality of life.

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Dr. Petrongolo believes in a collaborative style to treatment including cognitive behavioral approaches, supportive therapy, mindfulness, and principles of positive psychology.

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  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Behavior Change
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  • College Students
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Eating
  • Families with Autism-related challenges
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  • Parenting
  • Social Anxiety
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Imagine being able to focus on your healing and self and turn off the worry. Together we can move past imagining and work to empower you to explore vulnerabilities, achieve balance and connect more deeply with yourself and others.

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My therapy style is rooted in warmth and focused on connection. Your connection with yourself, others and your world. I am an eclectic practitioner, focusing on approaches that work for each individual client.

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  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Codependency
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  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
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  • Friendships
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Parenting
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Worth
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
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  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Women
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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.


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work through self-criticism, perfectionism, & shame; shift automatic reactions into mindful & intentional choices; help you cope with pain, loss, anxiety, & trauma; And more effectively ask for what you want while saying no to what you don't want.

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My goal is to provide a safe, authentic, and collaborative space for you to better understand yourself and your goals, determine what is working for you and what may not be, and for you to feel emboldened to approach life in new and meaningful ways!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Styles
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  • Families
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
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  • Relationship Distress
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  • Working Professionals
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Danielle Palumbo
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Welcome curiosity into our sessions. You may be asking yourself, "how do I get rid of my anxiety and depression?" Instead I’ll first ask you to consider the question, "am I willing to understand these parts of myself more?”


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Welcome curiosity into our sessions. You may be asking yourself, "how do I get rid of my anxiety and depression?" Instead I’ll first ask you to consider the question, "am I willing to understand these parts of myself more?”

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach will vary depending on your needs and preferences. We can do interactive practices and exercises, or I can provide a listening presence that allows you to process your thoughts and experiences, or we can incorporate both.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Caregivers
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Changes
  • Relationship Distress
  • Social Isolation
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
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Loren Conaway
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Determine your values, related goals and changes you would like to make to live your life to the fullest. We will personalize the treatment approach based on your goals.


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Determine your values, related goals and changes you would like to make to live your life to the fullest. We will personalize the treatment approach based on your goals.

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I utilize cognitive-behavioral strategies integrated with acceptance and commitment therapy and exposure work. Treatment of OCD incorporates exposure and response prevention. I use limited virtual reality for some specific phobia exposure work.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Harm OCD
  • Health Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD)
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