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Disconnection & Loneliness

Find your way back to meaningful connection with yourself and others.

When Isolation Feels Like Your Only Reality

Loneliness isn’t just being alone—it’s feeling unseen, misunderstood, or unable to connect authentically. Many of us carry wounds around belonging, whether from trauma, childhood experiences, or simply living in a world that prioritizes productivity over relationship.

Reconnecting Through the Therapeutic Relationship

Therapy becomes a practice ground for connection. Together, we’ll look at how disconnection shows up in your life, the protective strategies that may also isolate you, and the fears that make vulnerability hard.

Learning to Trust Connection Again

We’ll work with both your tender wounds and the parts of you longing for relationship. This isn’t about forcing yourself to be more social or “fixing” introversion—it’s about understanding your unique patterns and learning how to connect in ways that feel sustainable.

Building a Life That Feels Connected

The goal isn’t to change who you are, but to remove barriers to the connections you truly want. We’ll find ways to honor your solitude while growing your capacity for intimacy, helping you build relationships that nourish rather than drain you.

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Tessa Anttila, MSW, LICSW1304
University Ave NE #300
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: (612) 760-5339
Tessaanttilallc@gmail.com

Tessa E. Anttila, LLC

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