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Starting Loneliness counseling in Silver Spring

What is loneliness counseling?

Loneliness counseling is a specialized form of therapy focused on helping individuals navigate the emotional challenges and isolation associated with persistent loneliness. Counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Silver Spring, MD create a supportive and understanding environment where clients can delve into the root causes of their loneliness and develop strategies to establish meaningful social connections.

How does loneliness counseling work?

Loneliness counseling employs a multifaceted approach, utilizing Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to reframe your negative thought patterns, enhance communication, and improve social skills. It also incorporates interpersonal therapy to address relationship patterns, and mindfulness practices to manage feelings of loneliness and self-criticism. Goal-setting is also encouraged to help you actively pursue social connections and community engagement. Through these techniques, loneliness therapy empowers individuals to overcome isolation, develop meaningful relationships, and enhance their overall emotional well-being.

Is loneliness counseling conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks loneliness counseling in Silver Spring, MD is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does loneliness counseling last?

Loneliness counseling can take different amounts of time. It depends on how lonely a person is and how they’re doing in counseling. Normally, it involves many sessions that last from a few weeks to a few months. The exact number of sessions and how long it takes are determined with the loneliness counselor’s input.

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Loneliness and Social Isolation Counseling in Silver Spring, MD–Counselors and Therapists

Connect with Thriveworks Silver Spring, MD Counseling & Coaching and let us come up with a customized plan for you to let go of your loneliness and find solutions to your social isolation. Combat loneliness and isolation with help from our counselors—simply call or book online to get started today.

At Thriveworks Silver Spring, you can expect your treatment plan to be personalized based on your needs.  Your counselor will assess you and your unique needs to find the right way to handle your path toward healing.

A clinician at Thriveworks can help you in a number or ways, a couple of which can include:

  • Helping you let go of inaccurate beliefs. When a person feels Longley, their outlook on the world can be distorted.  These feels can be hard to get rid of and can make it impossible for a person to move through the other feelings of loneliness.
  • Direct support may be required. Some people know and understand the root of their loneliness – they have lost a spouse, a child’s parents may have just divorced, or they have recently moved to a place where they don’t know anyone.  In these cases, specific steps can and will be taken to deal with these issues.

A clinician at Thriveworks Silver Spring can provide the compassionate and experienced support you need to move forward.

  • Individual Therapy: Provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore underlying causes of loneliness, develop coping strategies, and build self-esteem and social skills.
  • Group Therapy: Offers a sense of belonging and connection through interactions with others experiencing similar feelings of loneliness, providing opportunities for shared experiences and mutual support.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs contributing to loneliness, while developing healthier coping mechanisms and social behaviors.
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): Focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication skills, addressing loneliness by exploring and resolving conflicts, role transitions, and social isolation.
  • Community Programs and Support Groups: Provides opportunities for individuals to engage in social activities, volunteer work, or join interest-based groups, fostering connections and a sense of community outside of therapy.
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaches individuals mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness, self-compassion, and acceptance, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.

If you feel lost and need support, call Thriveworks Silver Spring today.  We want to help you build a strong support network and conquer loneliness.  You can thrive, and our clinicians have the tools you’ll need to tackle all of the challenges you’ve been facing.

Schedule Loneliness Counseling at Thriveworks Silver Spring

Our clinicians would be happy to help you eliminate the harsh feelings loneliness can bring.  Call Thriveworks Silver Spring today to schedule your first appointment at (202) 478-9619.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Silver Spring accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • JP Farley Corporation

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Self-pay costs at Silver Spring
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Hear from our clients

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Ease of making the appointments and the clinician is great to work with
Angela Sep 2025
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Dr. Upshaw is great at being a combination of empathetic and pushing me to grow
Jonathan Sep 2025
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Very knowledgeable and invigorating sessions.
Eddie Sep 2025
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My sessions help me figure things out, make improvements in my perception and it progresses through clear and direct communication without fluff. I appreciate how we interact dynamically from one session to the next and it doesn't come across as a formatted or scripted interaction. Works for me.
Read more My sessions help me figure things out, make improvements in my perception and it progresses through clear and direct communication without fluff. I appreciate how we interact dynamically from one session to the next and it doesn't come across as a formatted or scripted interaction. Works for me.
Christopher Sep 2025
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Judy was very knowledgable and empathetic and helped me work through my issues. She has good insight and showed me what to do to combat negative thoughts.
Stephanie Sep 2025
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Magy is unbelievable. I cannot begin to describe how much her professional, kind demeanor has helped me through very hard issues with my mental health. I am so very grateful for her help.
Peter Sep 2025
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It's been great working with my therapist! He has adjusted my thinking in so many areas. It's been eye opening.
Diana Sep 2025
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Mohammed is attentive, a great listener, and engaging.
Ellis Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Silver Spring is located off Lamberton Drive, across the street from Truist Bank and CVS Pharmacy. We currently share the building with Champion Martial Arts and Ben Yehuda restaurant.

Phone number

(202) 915-2842

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