Relationship Issues Therapists in Vancouver, BC
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I commonly work with people about: anxiety & depression, healing trauma, sports performance & growth mindset, family & relationship struggles, behaviour change & addictions, parenting consultation and personal growth projects.
As one of Vancouver’s only health professionals that is a qualified counsellor, fitness coach and educator, I offer people a broader perspective that engages them in personal health projects that go deeper into what actually motivates them or prevents them from feeling the way they want to. The work of psychological growth, physical well-being and emotional healing is my life project and I am passionate about helping others follow their own path of discovery.
I commonly work with people about: anxiety & depression, healing trauma, sports performance & growth mindset, family & relationship struggles, behaviour change & addictions, parenting consultation and personal growth projects.
As one of Vancouver’s only health professionals that is a qualified counsellor, fitness coach and educator, I offer people a broader perspective that engages them in personal health projects that go deeper into what actually motivates them or prevents them from feeling the way they want to. The work of psychological growth, physical well-being and emotional healing is my life project and I am passionate about helping others follow their own path of discovery.
![Photo of Erica Nye, MCP, RCC, CCC, CCS, CIS, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f195c8ff-82ba-4e7c-834c-db3f52625440/1/320x400.jpeg)
Erica Nye
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CCC, CCS, CIS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6T (Online Only)
I specialize in helping young adults navigate career pressures, family and cultural expectations, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues.
Early adulthood is a life stage marked by major decisions and transitions. It's normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertain, and you might be struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and even depression during this time. You're likely seeking guidance and support to navigate these challenges, aiming to build a fulfilling career, maintain healthy relationships, and develop a strong sense of self. You want to feel confident in your choices and secure in your identity as you embark on your unique path. Whether you're dealing with workplace pressures, family expectations, or cultural identity issues, you're seeking direction and peace of mind.
I specialize in helping young adults navigate career pressures, family and cultural expectations, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues.
Early adulthood is a life stage marked by major decisions and transitions. It's normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertain, and you might be struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and even depression during this time. You're likely seeking guidance and support to navigate these challenges, aiming to build a fulfilling career, maintain healthy relationships, and develop a strong sense of self. You want to feel confident in your choices and secure in your identity as you embark on your unique path. Whether you're dealing with workplace pressures, family expectations, or cultural identity issues, you're seeking direction and peace of mind.
![Photo of Nazanin Moghadami, RCC, MCP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cbb065a3-1bba-4b1e-ac27-b15ea81183f4/2/320x400.png)
Specialty areas: +Interpersonal and relationship issues, +Personal development, +Sexuality and gender identity, +Trauma and violence, +Partner abuse, +Immigration and adjustment, +Life transition, +Queer counselling, +Couple's counselling, +Trans counselling, +Poly and kink-friendly counselling.
Hello and welcome, My name is Nazanin Moghadami and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, activist and community organizer practising in the so-called British Columbia. My approach to counselling is shaped by my experiences as a queer, BIPOC, immigrant woman, and is strongly rooted in feminist, anti-oppression and justice oriented framework. We will explore how the patterns we learned and created as children show up in our adult lives and the way they might have strayed from their initial purposes. My approach is collaborative and consent-based. I have training in: EMDR, Hakomi, CBT, Focusing, IFS, Narrative and more.
Specialty areas: +Interpersonal and relationship issues, +Personal development, +Sexuality and gender identity, +Trauma and violence, +Partner abuse, +Immigration and adjustment, +Life transition, +Queer counselling, +Couple's counselling, +Trans counselling, +Poly and kink-friendly counselling.
Hello and welcome, My name is Nazanin Moghadami and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, activist and community organizer practising in the so-called British Columbia. My approach to counselling is shaped by my experiences as a queer, BIPOC, immigrant woman, and is strongly rooted in feminist, anti-oppression and justice oriented framework. We will explore how the patterns we learned and created as children show up in our adult lives and the way they might have strayed from their initial purposes. My approach is collaborative and consent-based. I have training in: EMDR, Hakomi, CBT, Focusing, IFS, Narrative and more.
![Photo of Georgia McCusker, MPsych, RSW, BSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7cdb6ec6-1a42-4b89-8f08-fb1c3fb26ce5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Georgia McCusker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPsych, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6L (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hey, life sucks sometimes. When life starts to suck a lot, that's when it's not ok. Therapy is a connection between two, equal people: we meet, and together, we figure out what's not working (and how to stop it) and what IS working (and how to do more of it). We co-research all this stuff through questions, reflections, somatic work, and support. No matter what, I’ll always be real with you and I'll always be on your team. I work mostly with people struggling with "I just don't feel right": whether that's parenting stuff, mom guilt, relationship issues, family drama, or just trying to find out who you are and who you want to be.
Hey, life sucks sometimes. When life starts to suck a lot, that's when it's not ok. Therapy is a connection between two, equal people: we meet, and together, we figure out what's not working (and how to stop it) and what IS working (and how to do more of it). We co-research all this stuff through questions, reflections, somatic work, and support. No matter what, I’ll always be real with you and I'll always be on your team. I work mostly with people struggling with "I just don't feel right": whether that's parenting stuff, mom guilt, relationship issues, family drama, or just trying to find out who you are and who you want to be.
![Photo of Steven Hobkirk, MA, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4db07d60-5766-47fd-9645-171396ed8d70/3/320x400.jpeg)
In the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship, we will draw upon and expand your existing strengths, uncover aspects of yourself you may not have previously recognized, and develop new tools and strategies that will help get you to where you want to be.
Life is complex and ever-changing. Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, having difficulty identifying your feelings and values, or struggling to process the effects of a trauma, I am dedicated to providing a safe, empathic, and trusting environment that fosters acceptance, understanding, healing, and growth. At the core of my work is the belief that every person has the capacity to change, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
In the context of a supportive therapeutic relationship, we will draw upon and expand your existing strengths, uncover aspects of yourself you may not have previously recognized, and develop new tools and strategies that will help get you to where you want to be.
Life is complex and ever-changing. Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling in relationships, having difficulty identifying your feelings and values, or struggling to process the effects of a trauma, I am dedicated to providing a safe, empathic, and trusting environment that fosters acceptance, understanding, healing, and growth. At the core of my work is the belief that every person has the capacity to change, and I am committed to working collaboratively with you to reach your goals.
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Allura Sex Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z
Waitlist for new clients
Our team is headed by Vancouver's only Certified Sex Therapist – we support folks and couples like you to enhance their relationship, sexual satisfaction, and feel in control.
At Allura, we know and understand that sexuality is one of the most fun but complicated parts of humanity, while also one of the hardest to find a safe and non-judgmental space to speak openly about. Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about your sexuality, sex life, or relationship? Do you wish for more connection and excitement with your partner? Do you sometimes feel stress or anxiety fill your life? We can help with that. Our clients are professionals, parents, sometimes monogamous and sometimes polyamorous, LGBTQ+ - but they all share one thing in common: they are struggling with their sexuality in some way.
Our team is headed by Vancouver's only Certified Sex Therapist – we support folks and couples like you to enhance their relationship, sexual satisfaction, and feel in control.
At Allura, we know and understand that sexuality is one of the most fun but complicated parts of humanity, while also one of the hardest to find a safe and non-judgmental space to speak openly about. Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about your sexuality, sex life, or relationship? Do you wish for more connection and excitement with your partner? Do you sometimes feel stress or anxiety fill your life? We can help with that. Our clients are professionals, parents, sometimes monogamous and sometimes polyamorous, LGBTQ+ - but they all share one thing in common: they are struggling with their sexuality in some way.
![Photo of Sophia Kopelow, MCP, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a793c94-31cf-462e-bea5-bd7297efb139/2/320x400.jpeg)
The world has changed in the past few years, and so have you. If you're yearning to reconnect with your inner truth, feel more in tune with and loving towards your body, overcome relationship challenges, and heal from trauma, I'm here to support you. I've gone through my own healing journey, and I know how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for support. You can expect compassion, gentle curiosity, and understanding from me in our sessions. I'm here to hold space, and solace so that you can return back home to yourself. I provide a free 20 minute initial consultation, and offer in-person, virtual or walk and talk therapy.
The world has changed in the past few years, and so have you. If you're yearning to reconnect with your inner truth, feel more in tune with and loving towards your body, overcome relationship challenges, and heal from trauma, I'm here to support you. I've gone through my own healing journey, and I know how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for support. You can expect compassion, gentle curiosity, and understanding from me in our sessions. I'm here to hold space, and solace so that you can return back home to yourself. I provide a free 20 minute initial consultation, and offer in-person, virtual or walk and talk therapy.
![Photo of Elene (Eleni) Maria Poulos - Imera Counselling, RPC-C, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7e77c0b9-6bb6-4cb8-8b44-6af1874041af/2/320x400.jpeg)
Growth and transformation are largely based on an environment of safety, compassion, and collaboration. The client-counsellor relationship is foundational, and I use an integrative, personalized approach with each client. I encourage clients to use their own understanding of experiences as a platform for healing, and together, we work to discover clarity, develop awareness, and create balance.
Growth and transformation are largely based on an environment of safety, compassion, and collaboration. The client-counsellor relationship is foundational, and I use an integrative, personalized approach with each client. I encourage clients to use their own understanding of experiences as a platform for healing, and together, we work to discover clarity, develop awareness, and create balance.
![Photo of Tanya Fruehauf, MA, CSAT, CCC, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e322e1d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Tanya Fruehauf
Counsellor, MA, CSAT, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6B
Waitlist for new clients
Addiction is a lonely place to live. Whether you are struggling with your own addiction or the addiction of someone you love, you are likely in the grips of pain, frustration and fear. I help addicts and loved ones of addicts reclaim themselves from addiction and trauma. I work with multiple addictions, relationship issues, codependency, and intimacy issues. I also offer addiction assessment services and work with clients with regards to financial disorders including gambling, debting and compulsive spending. Clients comment that my approach warm, compassionate and honest.
Addiction is a lonely place to live. Whether you are struggling with your own addiction or the addiction of someone you love, you are likely in the grips of pain, frustration and fear. I help addicts and loved ones of addicts reclaim themselves from addiction and trauma. I work with multiple addictions, relationship issues, codependency, and intimacy issues. I also offer addiction assessment services and work with clients with regards to financial disorders including gambling, debting and compulsive spending. Clients comment that my approach warm, compassionate and honest.
![Photo of Caroline Wakelin, MC, RCC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1cefd348-771b-4050-993b-a212e882e27c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I'm a registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. I'm passionate about supporting clients to heal the relationship they have with themselves and others. If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more at home and fulfilled in yourself and your relationships I want to help. Whether you’re recovering from heartbreak, struggling to assert yourself in your most important relationships, having difficulty making decisions, or are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and feelings, we'll work together towards your healing and growth.
I'm a registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. I'm passionate about supporting clients to heal the relationship they have with themselves and others. If you are seeking meaningful change in your life, and long to feel more at home and fulfilled in yourself and your relationships I want to help. Whether you’re recovering from heartbreak, struggling to assert yourself in your most important relationships, having difficulty making decisions, or are overwhelmed by anxious thoughts and feelings, we'll work together towards your healing and growth.
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Kevin Barry Adult Adhd Coach And Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, MSW, ACS-RCC, RSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6M
Waitlist for new clients
ADHD Coaching • Relationship Coaching • Walk and Talk Therapy • Virtual Couples Therapy • Affordable Online Therapy • Career Coaching • Motivational Coaching • Addictions Counsellor • Virtual Chat Therapy • Crisis Counselling • Clinical Supervision for New Therapists and Students.
Learn how to clear our your life clutter and reassess, navigate through tough times, set goals and take your power back, and increase self-awareness. My name is Kevin Barry, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health & Substance Use. I am currently a coordinator at the Surrey Mental Health & Substance Use, Urgent Care Response Centre. In 2016, I co-founded Inspirit Health Group which is a successful integrated health clinic located in Downtown. I am also a counselling instructor at City University, Douglas College, and Sprott Shaw.
ADHD Coaching • Relationship Coaching • Walk and Talk Therapy • Virtual Couples Therapy • Affordable Online Therapy • Career Coaching • Motivational Coaching • Addictions Counsellor • Virtual Chat Therapy • Crisis Counselling • Clinical Supervision for New Therapists and Students.
Learn how to clear our your life clutter and reassess, navigate through tough times, set goals and take your power back, and increase self-awareness. My name is Kevin Barry, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health & Substance Use. I am currently a coordinator at the Surrey Mental Health & Substance Use, Urgent Care Response Centre. In 2016, I co-founded Inspirit Health Group which is a successful integrated health clinic located in Downtown. I am also a counselling instructor at City University, Douglas College, and Sprott Shaw.
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Every person at some moment in their life reaches a roadblock where they are unsure what to do or who to turn to. Every day may feel like a struggle. Whether it be conflict in your relationship, feeling overwhelmed with life demands or just feeling anxious or stuck, counselling is a safe space that can allow you to address your most private and vulnerable emotions and thoughts. I have over 15 years of counselling experience and I am passionate in helping individuals and couples find their path to a more peaceful future. Together we will discuss your concerns, work toward healing, and find realistic solutions.
Every person at some moment in their life reaches a roadblock where they are unsure what to do or who to turn to. Every day may feel like a struggle. Whether it be conflict in your relationship, feeling overwhelmed with life demands or just feeling anxious or stuck, counselling is a safe space that can allow you to address your most private and vulnerable emotions and thoughts. I have over 15 years of counselling experience and I am passionate in helping individuals and couples find their path to a more peaceful future. Together we will discuss your concerns, work toward healing, and find realistic solutions.
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Are you dealing with feelings of anxiety or depression? Are you grappling with issues related to ADHD, such as trouble focusing on tasks or procrastination? Are you contending with unresolved issues from your past that continue to weigh heavily on you? Are you seeking to heal from past traumas and experiences?Are you currently facing challenges in your relationship with your partner or loved ones? Do you find it difficult to communicate effectively, leading to frequent misunderstandings in your romantic relationship? Are you encountering obstacles in your parenting style and feel that you and your partner are not in same page?
Are you dealing with feelings of anxiety or depression? Are you grappling with issues related to ADHD, such as trouble focusing on tasks or procrastination? Are you contending with unresolved issues from your past that continue to weigh heavily on you? Are you seeking to heal from past traumas and experiences?Are you currently facing challenges in your relationship with your partner or loved ones? Do you find it difficult to communicate effectively, leading to frequent misunderstandings in your romantic relationship? Are you encountering obstacles in your parenting style and feel that you and your partner are not in same page?
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I have experience and a special interest in working with clients experiencing anxiety, stress and overwhelm, burnout, depression, relationship issues, attachment and relational trauma, as well as those feeling stuck in old patterns, thoughts and beliefs.
NEW: Now accepting waitlist, please get in touch to book a consultation. Welcome, I am so glad you are here! I am a Master's level Counsellor (M.C., CCC, RCC) passionate about helping clients through an integrative, body-mind approach that recognizes clients’ innate ability for change, growth, and healing.
I have experience and a special interest in working with clients experiencing anxiety, stress and overwhelm, burnout, depression, relationship issues, attachment and relational trauma, as well as those feeling stuck in old patterns, thoughts and beliefs.
NEW: Now accepting waitlist, please get in touch to book a consultation. Welcome, I am so glad you are here! I am a Master's level Counsellor (M.C., CCC, RCC) passionate about helping clients through an integrative, body-mind approach that recognizes clients’ innate ability for change, growth, and healing.
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My approach to counselling is centered on building a genuine and trusting relationship.
My passion lies in helping my clients navigate their unique personal struggles and the impact of larger harmful or limiting social norms. I am deeply curious about my clients’ journey, and committed to guiding them towards self-discovery, stronger interpersonal connections, and realizing their goals and potential. I achieve this by offering valuable insights, reflections, and practical tools. Furthermore, sessions become an important place to practice the skills that you'd like to take forward into your life. Our time together is an opportunity to slow down, consider, and deeply feel things.
My approach to counselling is centered on building a genuine and trusting relationship.
My passion lies in helping my clients navigate their unique personal struggles and the impact of larger harmful or limiting social norms. I am deeply curious about my clients’ journey, and committed to guiding them towards self-discovery, stronger interpersonal connections, and realizing their goals and potential. I achieve this by offering valuable insights, reflections, and practical tools. Furthermore, sessions become an important place to practice the skills that you'd like to take forward into your life. Our time together is an opportunity to slow down, consider, and deeply feel things.
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Lee Lourdeaux
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6G (Online Only)
With over twenty-five years of experience, I can help with relationship problems such as poor communication, conflict, or sex.
Everyone's story is unique and no therapy session follows a predictable path. Yet the following steps provide a general outline of how your therapy sessions with me may progress. We investigate your particular problem thoroughly, its destructive dramas and dark messages, until we see exactly how it turns up in your day. Just as important, we clarify your core values, hopes, and skills from which emerges a clear direction for your life.
With over twenty-five years of experience, I can help with relationship problems such as poor communication, conflict, or sex.
Everyone's story is unique and no therapy session follows a predictable path. Yet the following steps provide a general outline of how your therapy sessions with me may progress. We investigate your particular problem thoroughly, its destructive dramas and dark messages, until we see exactly how it turns up in your day. Just as important, we clarify your core values, hopes, and skills from which emerges a clear direction for your life.
![Photo of Karolina Taracha, MA, RPC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cbeba67f-6180-4a7a-9657-bd9edbab6d82/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work with individuals and couples who are a desiring a change in their relationship but cannot seem to make it happen.
Do you feel like you cannot express your true self in relationships? People disappointed you in the past and you are very careful in how you show up to others? Or perhaps strong emotions are making it difficult for you to connect to your close ones? If you are currently struggling in your relationship and it feels like you are stuck in a cycle getting nowhere, conversing about it with a trained professional might just be the next step for you. I am certified coach and registered counsellor and I help individuals and couples improve their relationships be it with their partner, family, friends or coworkers.
I work with individuals and couples who are a desiring a change in their relationship but cannot seem to make it happen.
Do you feel like you cannot express your true self in relationships? People disappointed you in the past and you are very careful in how you show up to others? Or perhaps strong emotions are making it difficult for you to connect to your close ones? If you are currently struggling in your relationship and it feels like you are stuck in a cycle getting nowhere, conversing about it with a trained professional might just be the next step for you. I am certified coach and registered counsellor and I help individuals and couples improve their relationships be it with their partner, family, friends or coworkers.
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Collectively Tangled
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5L (Online Only)
We know that being a business owner, entrepreneur, or just general go-getter in the business world can be tough, and we're glad you're here. We offer clinical services in Alberta and BC specifically for entrepreneurs and folks working in startup and innovation spaces. It's not about getting rid of stress, it's making sure you have the knowledge, skills, and support to be your best through the up's and downs. We offer both Individual and Business Relationship Counselling that's all about equipping you with what you need to be resilient - because resilient people build resilient businesses.
We know that being a business owner, entrepreneur, or just general go-getter in the business world can be tough, and we're glad you're here. We offer clinical services in Alberta and BC specifically for entrepreneurs and folks working in startup and innovation spaces. It's not about getting rid of stress, it's making sure you have the knowledge, skills, and support to be your best through the up's and downs. We offer both Individual and Business Relationship Counselling that's all about equipping you with what you need to be resilient - because resilient people build resilient businesses.
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I abide by a non-judgmental and compassionate framework, and I can assist you individually or in a couples/relationship setting.
Hi, I am Andressa Taverna. Being a trauma survivor has moulded me and impacted my life in many obvious and also many mysterious ways. Numbing out and dissociating has helped me bear the trauma, but burying it deep and pretending it didn’t exist never really worked. It was only when I started looking at it and inviting my demons to come forward, to speak up, to scream out their rage, that what I saw behind it was pain. Eventually, I saw that they were not demons after all, but my inner child.
I abide by a non-judgmental and compassionate framework, and I can assist you individually or in a couples/relationship setting.
Hi, I am Andressa Taverna. Being a trauma survivor has moulded me and impacted my life in many obvious and also many mysterious ways. Numbing out and dissociating has helped me bear the trauma, but burying it deep and pretending it didn’t exist never really worked. It was only when I started looking at it and inviting my demons to come forward, to speak up, to scream out their rage, that what I saw behind it was pain. Eventually, I saw that they were not demons after all, but my inner child.
![Photo of Darya Mardani, RPC, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d1055b71-e5ef-4a4a-afab-b4f95ba25edc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Your relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression or poor stress management are signals that reveal there is an important part of your life that requires attention.
Accepting new clients in my practice -Sometimes it’s easier to say I’m fine – instead of admitting the truth, even to yourself. The truth might be that you are feeling sad or lonely. The truth might be that you are feeling insecure or hopeless. The truth might be that you are disappointed or hurt, anxious or maybe embarrassed. The truth might be that you are feeling ashamed. The truth might be that you are minimizing, avoiding or ignoring core parts of your identity. Maybe you have inadvertently locked yourself into what you think is socially acceptable?
Your relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression or poor stress management are signals that reveal there is an important part of your life that requires attention.
Accepting new clients in my practice -Sometimes it’s easier to say I’m fine – instead of admitting the truth, even to yourself. The truth might be that you are feeling sad or lonely. The truth might be that you are feeling insecure or hopeless. The truth might be that you are disappointed or hurt, anxious or maybe embarrassed. The truth might be that you are feeling ashamed. The truth might be that you are minimizing, avoiding or ignoring core parts of your identity. Maybe you have inadvertently locked yourself into what you think is socially acceptable?
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Relationship Issues Counsellors
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.