Friendship in adulthood isn’t easy. According to a recent national survey by Cigna, 46% of people feel alone or left out, 43% feel their relationships are not meaningful, 25% feel like no one understands them, and 20% never get to feel close to others. If you feel lonely and struggle with connection – you are not alone.

In this video, Dr. Kyler Shumway talks about the importance of friendship, shares his own story of overcoming loneliness, and highlights how therapy can help people just like you find and build meaningful relationships.