Relationship Issues Therapists in Morgan Hill, CA

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Angela V Fowler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Many, with relationship issues, have said that the help I offer is change that's permanent.
Are you feeling anxious? Are you having a hard time concentrating or enjoying the things you used to. Are you experiencing anxiety attacks, OCD, or depression. If you said yes to any of these, you might be experiencing an Anxiety Disorder or a Depression Disorder. I've been treating anxiety and depression successfully in private practice since 2001. I also specialize in relationship issues. Feel free to call me to make an appointment for yourself.
Many, with relationship issues, have said that the help I offer is change that's permanent.
Are you feeling anxious? Are you having a hard time concentrating or enjoying the things you used to. Are you experiencing anxiety attacks, OCD, or depression. If you said yes to any of these, you might be experiencing an Anxiety Disorder or a Depression Disorder. I've been treating anxiety and depression successfully in private practice since 2001. I also specialize in relationship issues. Feel free to call me to make an appointment for yourself.
(408) 641-6077 View (408) 641-6077
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Charles Bauman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037  (Online Only)
" This starts by modeling a new and different relationship that is without judgment or unwanted advice.
Clients usually arrive with some version of the Triple-Knot and a fractured sense of self. Their major issue is navigating their world through a lens of insecurity/anxiety/avoidance. As such, their Coping Strategies Menu is filled with numbing and distractions: alcohol, substances, electronics, etc. My task is to gain a client's trust, and help he/she unravel their Triple-Knot, and gain fulfillment or efficiency within the Self.
" This starts by modeling a new and different relationship that is without judgment or unwanted advice.
Clients usually arrive with some version of the Triple-Knot and a fractured sense of self. Their major issue is navigating their world through a lens of insecurity/anxiety/avoidance. As such, their Coping Strategies Menu is filled with numbing and distractions: alcohol, substances, electronics, etc. My task is to gain a client's trust, and help he/she unravel their Triple-Knot, and gain fulfillment or efficiency within the Self.
(831) 216-5420 View (831) 216-5420
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Patricia Toscano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037  (Online Only)
Hello! I’m Patricia Toscano. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve been providing counseling to BIPOC for the past 12 years. When I first began my career, I never thought I’d become an expert at trauma, violence, and relationship issues. My career path has afforded me the privilege to help people with intimate relationship issues and concerns with violence and trauma. My ability to be fluent in Spanish and to understand the various factors related to the living experience of BIPOC has granted me the opportunity to guide my client’s in a better understanding of their lives and to help them come to a resolution.
Hello! I’m Patricia Toscano. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. I’ve been providing counseling to BIPOC for the past 12 years. When I first began my career, I never thought I’d become an expert at trauma, violence, and relationship issues. My career path has afforded me the privilege to help people with intimate relationship issues and concerns with violence and trauma. My ability to be fluent in Spanish and to understand the various factors related to the living experience of BIPOC has granted me the opportunity to guide my client’s in a better understanding of their lives and to help them come to a resolution.
(669) 322-4021 View (669) 322-4021
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Nina Lindajane Holmes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TRI, ESMHL
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
As a Certified Advanced Imago Therapist and Imago Workshop Presenter, I work with couples to help them through the rapids of a relationship.
I am a Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist and Certified Imago Workshop Presenter. I am Internal Family Systems or IFS Level One trained, currently enrolled in Level Two IFS training in Intimacy From the Inside Out (the IFS couples model). I have 18 years of clinical experience assisting with relationships as well as with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, domestic violence, psychosis and sexual assault. I often work collaboratively with the entire family to promote positive change. I provide equine facilitated psychotherapy for individuals who make better progress working outdoors.
As a Certified Advanced Imago Therapist and Imago Workshop Presenter, I work with couples to help them through the rapids of a relationship.
I am a Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist and Certified Imago Workshop Presenter. I am Internal Family Systems or IFS Level One trained, currently enrolled in Level Two IFS training in Intimacy From the Inside Out (the IFS couples model). I have 18 years of clinical experience assisting with relationships as well as with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, domestic violence, psychosis and sexual assault. I often work collaboratively with the entire family to promote positive change. I provide equine facilitated psychotherapy for individuals who make better progress working outdoors.
(408) 916-3092 View (408) 916-3092
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Greg Boyd Whittaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Conflict in marriage often builds over time and your relationship can deteriorate into constant arguing, power struggles, and lack of intimacy. Even simple problems become fights. You may even be concerned that your children are being damaged by the tension in your home. Some times its even difficult difficult to understand how things have gotten so bad, and even harder to change it. With the help of outside intervention, you can change patterns of behavior and communication. By obtaining new information,and skills its possible to resolve conflict in a healthy manner and rebuild intimacy in your marriage.
Conflict in marriage often builds over time and your relationship can deteriorate into constant arguing, power struggles, and lack of intimacy. Even simple problems become fights. You may even be concerned that your children are being damaged by the tension in your home. Some times its even difficult difficult to understand how things have gotten so bad, and even harder to change it. With the help of outside intervention, you can change patterns of behavior and communication. By obtaining new information,and skills its possible to resolve conflict in a healthy manner and rebuild intimacy in your marriage.
(408) 647-6987 View (408) 647-6987
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Mike Zukowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
If you are looking for help in relationship/individual recovery (intimacy issues, betrayal, affairs and sexual addiction), let's talk about how you can take your first step to a better place.
If you are a man facing problems filled with pain, fear, loneliness or failure- affair/addiction/past negative experiences caused you to doubt yourself, damaging the ones you love. Contact me. Don't allow the past to control your future. You don't have to do this alone. Email me to discover new strategies to work through stress and pain and find your best self again.
If you are looking for help in relationship/individual recovery (intimacy issues, betrayal, affairs and sexual addiction), let's talk about how you can take your first step to a better place.
If you are a man facing problems filled with pain, fear, loneliness or failure- affair/addiction/past negative experiences caused you to doubt yourself, damaging the ones you love. Contact me. Don't allow the past to control your future. You don't have to do this alone. Email me to discover new strategies to work through stress and pain and find your best self again.
(408) 217-6548 View (408) 217-6548
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Michelle Ann Farris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037  (Online Only)
Relationship recovery is about going from relationships that no longer serve you to learning self-trust and mutually satisfying relationships.
If you are struggling with relationships, codependency or anger, let's talk. Codependent behaviors like people pleasing, low self-esteem and giving too much create unhealthy, one-sided relationships. Maybe you're already in recovery but need more individualized help. You can change these patterns at your own pace and get relief. Anger management is another area where I can help. Whether you explode or stuff your anger, learn how to handle emotions in healthy way. Relationships and self-esteem improve when you have the skills it takes to take care of yourself and communicate effectively. You're not alone!
Relationship recovery is about going from relationships that no longer serve you to learning self-trust and mutually satisfying relationships.
If you are struggling with relationships, codependency or anger, let's talk. Codependent behaviors like people pleasing, low self-esteem and giving too much create unhealthy, one-sided relationships. Maybe you're already in recovery but need more individualized help. You can change these patterns at your own pace and get relief. Anger management is another area where I can help. Whether you explode or stuff your anger, learn how to handle emotions in healthy way. Relationships and self-esteem improve when you have the skills it takes to take care of yourself and communicate effectively. You're not alone!
(408) 418-2252 View (408) 418-2252
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Reshma H Lancaster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
I have a warm, empathic, and charismatic approach to my work and I take great pride in fostering a caring and compassionate relationship with my clients.
I am driven to help you lead the life you are yearning for. Many of us can feel stuck and overwhelmed with life’s challenges but you are not alone in your journey to making a healthy change. I have over 7 years of experience working with children, teens, families, couples, and adult individuals in reaching their mental health goals. I help people overcome their fears, manage anxiety, cope with depression, and improve their relationships with others. I am a strengths-based therapist who believes in meeting each client where they are and individualizing treatment to meet everyone’s unique needs.
I have a warm, empathic, and charismatic approach to my work and I take great pride in fostering a caring and compassionate relationship with my clients.
I am driven to help you lead the life you are yearning for. Many of us can feel stuck and overwhelmed with life’s challenges but you are not alone in your journey to making a healthy change. I have over 7 years of experience working with children, teens, families, couples, and adult individuals in reaching their mental health goals. I help people overcome their fears, manage anxiety, cope with depression, and improve their relationships with others. I am a strengths-based therapist who believes in meeting each client where they are and individualizing treatment to meet everyone’s unique needs.
(408) 665-7796 View (408) 665-7796
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Roscelia Madrigal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT , CTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
You are pushing through life and aware of what you want but you are stuck. You struggle to apply what you already know leaving you anxious and confused. You are committed to your growth and have a desire to improve but something is blocking you from achieving your goals. You want to improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, but you need help developing healthier boundaries. You just want to feel happy and be you, but at times you don’t feel You are good enough.
You are pushing through life and aware of what you want but you are stuck. You struggle to apply what you already know leaving you anxious and confused. You are committed to your growth and have a desire to improve but something is blocking you from achieving your goals. You want to improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, but you need help developing healthier boundaries. You just want to feel happy and be you, but at times you don’t feel You are good enough.
(831) 208-3288 View (831) 208-3288
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Jessica Bullwinkle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037  (Online Only)
I extensive experience in supporting women navigate anxiety, adult ADHD, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, PMDD, perinatal mood disorders, postpartum struggles, and perimenopause.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated with current relationships or situations in your life? Are you wanting to make changes, but don’t know where to start? Feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, doubt, or other difficulties can affect the quality of your life and relationships others, as well as the relationship with yourself. I can help you discover what you truly want to achieve from therapy and then begin working on your goals together in a setting where you are heard and not judged.
I extensive experience in supporting women navigate anxiety, adult ADHD, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, PMDD, perinatal mood disorders, postpartum struggles, and perimenopause.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated with current relationships or situations in your life? Are you wanting to make changes, but don’t know where to start? Feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, doubt, or other difficulties can affect the quality of your life and relationships others, as well as the relationship with yourself. I can help you discover what you truly want to achieve from therapy and then begin working on your goals together in a setting where you are heard and not judged.
(408) 883-3362 View (408) 883-3362
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Samantha Mendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
My name is Samantha Mendez and I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Livermore, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with youth and parents focusing primarily on anxiety, stress, and family building, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for youth who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions, family relationship issues, and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, and stress.
My name is Samantha Mendez and I am a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Livermore, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with youth and parents focusing primarily on anxiety, stress, and family building, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for youth who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions, family relationship issues, and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, and stress.
(408) 547-2561 View (408) 547-2561
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Aimee Michele Semas-Day
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Aimee has worked with adults, teens and families for 20 years; She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. Her approach is strength-based, solution focused and her overarching goal is to support clients in developing skill sets while processing past traumas. Aimee has a keen ability to connect with all ages; but her primary focus has been teens and adults for the past decade. Aimee has also expanded her practice to include video therapy, phone calls and walk/talk therapy to better meet the needs of clients.
Aimee has worked with adults, teens and families for 20 years; She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. Her approach is strength-based, solution focused and her overarching goal is to support clients in developing skill sets while processing past traumas. Aimee has a keen ability to connect with all ages; but her primary focus has been teens and adults for the past decade. Aimee has also expanded her practice to include video therapy, phone calls and walk/talk therapy to better meet the needs of clients.
(408) 479-6137 View (408) 479-6137
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Karin Mathews Whitman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
My focus areas are depression, anxiety, panic, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Sometimes, we can feel, think, and act in ways that we don't recognize or that feel at odds with who we are. We may feel lost and disoriented, unsure how we got here and trying to get our bearings. We can ask ourselves questions like, why am I so angry right now? Why do I feel like I can't breathe? Why is my body so tired? Why don't I care about anything? What is wrong with me? We may feel stuck and exhausted, physically and emotionally. If this sounds like you, you are not alone, and I am so glad you are here. We can work together to find the way back to you.
My focus areas are depression, anxiety, panic, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Sometimes, we can feel, think, and act in ways that we don't recognize or that feel at odds with who we are. We may feel lost and disoriented, unsure how we got here and trying to get our bearings. We can ask ourselves questions like, why am I so angry right now? Why do I feel like I can't breathe? Why is my body so tired? Why don't I care about anything? What is wrong with me? We may feel stuck and exhausted, physically and emotionally. If this sounds like you, you are not alone, and I am so glad you are here. We can work together to find the way back to you.
(408) 351-6984 View (408) 351-6984
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Lucy M Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Are you living, or just existing? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions, doing whatever it takes to get through the day, only to find the next day is more of the same? Sometimes things get in the way of us really living our lives. It could be any number of things, including relationship problems, things from the past invading our thoughts, depression, anger, or addiction. Whatever it is, we find we're simply existing. Sometimes we need help moving past that. I'd like to help you get back into living your life.
Are you living, or just existing? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions, doing whatever it takes to get through the day, only to find the next day is more of the same? Sometimes things get in the way of us really living our lives. It could be any number of things, including relationship problems, things from the past invading our thoughts, depression, anger, or addiction. Whatever it is, we find we're simply existing. Sometimes we need help moving past that. I'd like to help you get back into living your life.
(408) 868-5746 View (408) 868-5746
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Jean L Galica
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037  (Online Only)
If you want a happy, fulfilling relationship versus feeling ignored or at odds in your relationship, I'd like to help.
Relationships aren't always easy. It seems they start out so good. You talked. You laughed. You had fun together. Everything once seemed so perfect. But now . . . you may feel you can't even talk without getting into an argument. Maybe he just did something that doesn't feel right. You perhaps feel like you're walking on eggshells all the time. What I do know is that no relationship is perfect all the time and relationships do go through seasons of stress and difficulty. It's very easy to get overwhelmed with the demands of life and relationships.
If you want a happy, fulfilling relationship versus feeling ignored or at odds in your relationship, I'd like to help.
Relationships aren't always easy. It seems they start out so good. You talked. You laughed. You had fun together. Everything once seemed so perfect. But now . . . you may feel you can't even talk without getting into an argument. Maybe he just did something that doesn't feel right. You perhaps feel like you're walking on eggshells all the time. What I do know is that no relationship is perfect all the time and relationships do go through seasons of stress and difficulty. It's very easy to get overwhelmed with the demands of life and relationships.
(408) 762-3356 View (408) 762-3356
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Tiffany Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Guiding adult women in developing wholeness, rejuvenation, and hope. Doing life can be hard, lonely, confusing, unsettling, and chaotic, especially if facing uncertainty about a new relationship, transitioning into motherhood, or newlywed. This is where I’d like to meet you, I believe each woman can create their own rhythm of life that feels balanced, authentic, and healing. My specialities are; life-transitions, co-dependency, motherhood, adulthood, and parenting.
Guiding adult women in developing wholeness, rejuvenation, and hope. Doing life can be hard, lonely, confusing, unsettling, and chaotic, especially if facing uncertainty about a new relationship, transitioning into motherhood, or newlywed. This is where I’d like to meet you, I believe each woman can create their own rhythm of life that feels balanced, authentic, and healing. My specialities are; life-transitions, co-dependency, motherhood, adulthood, and parenting.
(408) 351-7439 View (408) 351-7439
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Fred Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
When working with clients I can draw on a vast reservoir of life experience, professional education, and clinical wisdom to assist in working through various issues of concern, such as adjustment to change, relationship distress, parenting challenges, substance use/abuse, coping with past trauma, and facing the reality of unsettling medical events.
May I introduce myself, I am Fred S Harris, LCSW, licensed in California to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I have worked in community mental health, private practice, on military installations, as a staff member at major research medical centers, and with a nongovernmental agency providing services to severely and persistently mentally ill adults. What is different about working with me? First and foremost, you will be treated as a "client" not a "patient". The focus of engagement will be a conscious intention to understand you within your own unique environment.
When working with clients I can draw on a vast reservoir of life experience, professional education, and clinical wisdom to assist in working through various issues of concern, such as adjustment to change, relationship distress, parenting challenges, substance use/abuse, coping with past trauma, and facing the reality of unsettling medical events.
May I introduce myself, I am Fred S Harris, LCSW, licensed in California to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I have worked in community mental health, private practice, on military installations, as a staff member at major research medical centers, and with a nongovernmental agency providing services to severely and persistently mentally ill adults. What is different about working with me? First and foremost, you will be treated as a "client" not a "patient". The focus of engagement will be a conscious intention to understand you within your own unique environment.
(805) 669-9966 View (805) 669-9966
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Tamara Garner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist that has worked in the Mental Health field for 15 years. I love seeing my client/s have those AHA! Moments in therapy, when things click, and they are able to move forward into healing and wellness. I feel my role is to help you become more insightful of who you are, how you got there and support you in creating the changes to get you were you would like to be. I enjoy working with adults, couples and groups. My specialties are with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, couples' relationship and communication, and pre-marital.
I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist that has worked in the Mental Health field for 15 years. I love seeing my client/s have those AHA! Moments in therapy, when things click, and they are able to move forward into healing and wellness. I feel my role is to help you become more insightful of who you are, how you got there and support you in creating the changes to get you were you would like to be. I enjoy working with adults, couples and groups. My specialties are with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, couples' relationship and communication, and pre-marital.
(323) 794-0169 View (323) 794-0169
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Lucinda Guarino
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
These challenges often include anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and family disharmony.
Hi, there, I'm Lucinda! My name is Lucinda Guarino, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and men ages 14 and over and specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I use Humanistic/Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients progress and start feeling better. I'm also happy to work with clients who desire to meet with someone from a faith-based, Christian perspective.
These challenges often include anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and family disharmony.
Hi, there, I'm Lucinda! My name is Lucinda Guarino, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and men ages 14 and over and specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I use Humanistic/Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients progress and start feeling better. I'm also happy to work with clients who desire to meet with someone from a faith-based, Christian perspective.
(510) 466-1028 View (510) 466-1028
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Lana Shatil
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
I have a firsthand understanding that work stress or fear of not having work, relational issues or absence of relationship, identity conflicts, and external conflicts are heavy loads to carry around.
I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relational issues, and career challenges/changes. There is no need to stay awake at night with troubling thoughts, feel lonely even when in a relationship, and use distractions of substances, media, sex, or work. I invite you to take ownership of your life. I believe in a holistic approach to healing with the mind, heart, body, and spirit integrated. I use the Internal Family System (IFS), Trauma processing with CBT, and Emotional and Somatic Experiencing.
I have a firsthand understanding that work stress or fear of not having work, relational issues or absence of relationship, identity conflicts, and external conflicts are heavy loads to carry around.
I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relational issues, and career challenges/changes. There is no need to stay awake at night with troubling thoughts, feel lonely even when in a relationship, and use distractions of substances, media, sex, or work. I invite you to take ownership of your life. I believe in a holistic approach to healing with the mind, heart, body, and spirit integrated. I use the Internal Family System (IFS), Trauma processing with CBT, and Emotional and Somatic Experiencing.
(408) 351-8078 View (408) 351-8078
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Relationship Issues Therapists
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.