Relationship Issues Therapists in Edgewater, CO

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Nehemiah Weiner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
I specialize in supporting adults experiencing ADHD, Relationship Distress, and Anxiety to feel like themselves again using CBT, mindfulness and other evidence-based and holistic approaches.
Is anxiety or past trauma making it feel like life is out of control? Maybe you’re caught in a spiral of worry or stress you can’t seem to stop, constantly second-guessing yourself or can’t seem to get motivated. Maybe you’re frustrated and exhausted by it all: feeling like you’ve done everything you know to do to get ‘over’ it, but still feeling stressed or on edge all the time. You might be seeing patterns in your relationships that you want to change or wondering what’s going on under the surface that’s causing you to continue to feel this way.
I specialize in supporting adults experiencing ADHD, Relationship Distress, and Anxiety to feel like themselves again using CBT, mindfulness and other evidence-based and holistic approaches.
Is anxiety or past trauma making it feel like life is out of control? Maybe you’re caught in a spiral of worry or stress you can’t seem to stop, constantly second-guessing yourself or can’t seem to get motivated. Maybe you’re frustrated and exhausted by it all: feeling like you’ve done everything you know to do to get ‘over’ it, but still feeling stressed or on edge all the time. You might be seeing patterns in your relationships that you want to change or wondering what’s going on under the surface that’s causing you to continue to feel this way.
(720) 605-1581 View (720) 605-1581
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Daniela Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
I see individuals and families who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or any type of psychological distress.
Isn’t it beautiful waking up every morning with the biggest smile on your face, feeling complete, as if you own the world? Sadly, that is not the reality for many of us. There are times in our lives when we just feel stuck. Experiences of loneliness, pain, and anxiety can cause us to feel like we can’t breathe, draining us, and having an overall negative impact on our health. These experiences may be due to consequences of our choices, our past, or may just be unresolved issues that are beyond our control. It takes tremendous strength and courage to seek help and I truly commend you for taking that first step.
I see individuals and families who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or any type of psychological distress.
Isn’t it beautiful waking up every morning with the biggest smile on your face, feeling complete, as if you own the world? Sadly, that is not the reality for many of us. There are times in our lives when we just feel stuck. Experiences of loneliness, pain, and anxiety can cause us to feel like we can’t breathe, draining us, and having an overall negative impact on our health. These experiences may be due to consequences of our choices, our past, or may just be unresolved issues that are beyond our control. It takes tremendous strength and courage to seek help and I truly commend you for taking that first step.
(405) 451-7657 View (405) 451-7657
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Amanda Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
I specialize in individual therapy for adults and couples counseling. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety and/or depression, pressures to be "enough" or perfectionism, burnout and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of their different roles in life. Couples I work with often grapple with how to manage conflict and communication while being both partners and parents in their relationship. Today's culture dictates we have to be "all" to everyone in order to experience joy and happiness. Working with a therapist can help you find the balance you desire and make the changes you deserve.
I specialize in individual therapy for adults and couples counseling. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety and/or depression, pressures to be "enough" or perfectionism, burnout and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of their different roles in life. Couples I work with often grapple with how to manage conflict and communication while being both partners and parents in their relationship. Today's culture dictates we have to be "all" to everyone in order to experience joy and happiness. Working with a therapist can help you find the balance you desire and make the changes you deserve.
(720) 702-8242 View (720) 702-8242
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Laura Lavoie
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
I specialize in issues surrounding anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, relationship issues, self worth, and confidence.
I strive to empower my clients to be their most amazing, vibrant, and truest selves. It is normal to struggle but we don't need to suffer. We're often on the right path when we feel lost. This shows us we are aware and open. We are not hard wired for change but we ARE innately predisposed to search for possibilities that support our values, goals, and dreams. I see my clients as creative, capable and whole. We live in a society that is focused on external “success” and appearance and this can create an internal chaos and disconnection from that which truly feeds the spirit. The good news is that we don’t have to live this way.
I specialize in issues surrounding anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, relationship issues, self worth, and confidence.
I strive to empower my clients to be their most amazing, vibrant, and truest selves. It is normal to struggle but we don't need to suffer. We're often on the right path when we feel lost. This shows us we are aware and open. We are not hard wired for change but we ARE innately predisposed to search for possibilities that support our values, goals, and dreams. I see my clients as creative, capable and whole. We live in a society that is focused on external “success” and appearance and this can create an internal chaos and disconnection from that which truly feeds the spirit. The good news is that we don’t have to live this way.
(720) 807-1568 View (720) 807-1568
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Denver Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
Denver Wellness Counseling is accepting new EMDR clients. We work collaboratively with each client to help them heal from emotional wounds, engage more fully in the present, and work towards building a brighter future. We specialize in treating those who are struggling with trauma, complex-trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship/family problems, and overall life stress. Our approach assists clients in managing present day symptoms, earning secure attachment, and healing emotional wounds through EMDR treatment.
Denver Wellness Counseling is accepting new EMDR clients. We work collaboratively with each client to help them heal from emotional wounds, engage more fully in the present, and work towards building a brighter future. We specialize in treating those who are struggling with trauma, complex-trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship/family problems, and overall life stress. Our approach assists clients in managing present day symptoms, earning secure attachment, and healing emotional wounds through EMDR treatment.
(720) 740-0512 View (720) 740-0512
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Alyssandra Livingston-Shelburne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
Has your child has started behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through? Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and can help them gain confidence and explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. I strive to build a therapeutic egalitarian relationship where we work together in order to help resolve the issues you and your family could be struggling with.
Has your child has started behaving out of character leading you to wonder what they are going through? Perhaps they are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or anger. Play therapy offers an avenue to gain insight into what your child is struggling with and can help them gain confidence and explore their emotions in a safe environment where they can freely express themselves. I strive to build a therapeutic egalitarian relationship where we work together in order to help resolve the issues you and your family could be struggling with.
(720) 408-7542 View (720) 408-7542
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Amanda Sweetbark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
You’re someone who has been relying on changing your body to change your life, overthinking every thought or feeling you have, fearing that if you don’t get in control that you will fall apart at any second. And even after all this time and effort, you still find yourself unable to find relief, feeling frustrated for not feeling different, despite trying everything. But you’re here because something has got to give. You’re ready to try something new to finally heal your relationship with yourself, your body, and food. Most importantly, you’re ready to find hope, lasting relief, and leave chaos behind. I want to help you get there.
You’re someone who has been relying on changing your body to change your life, overthinking every thought or feeling you have, fearing that if you don’t get in control that you will fall apart at any second. And even after all this time and effort, you still find yourself unable to find relief, feeling frustrated for not feeling different, despite trying everything. But you’re here because something has got to give. You’re ready to try something new to finally heal your relationship with yourself, your body, and food. Most importantly, you’re ready to find hope, lasting relief, and leave chaos behind. I want to help you get there.
(720) 753-5071 View (720) 753-5071
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Emily Fisher
Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, MFTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
I strive to build a therapeutic relationship in which my clients feel supported, empowered, and brave enough to develop the skills needed to achieve their goals.
The start of something new is filled with excitement, fear, hesitation, and a variety of other emotions that can influence whether we try again the next day. Therapy is no different. Whether it's beginning again, beginning anew, or simply beginning somewhere, the idea of therapy may stir up unfamiliar feelings. But when our emotions and relationships are a source of pain rather than support, we are left wondering if and how things can change. Seeing a therapist takes courage and you have taken the first step towards this change. My specialties include relationship counseling, boundaries, self esteem, grief, anxiety, & depression.
I strive to build a therapeutic relationship in which my clients feel supported, empowered, and brave enough to develop the skills needed to achieve their goals.
The start of something new is filled with excitement, fear, hesitation, and a variety of other emotions that can influence whether we try again the next day. Therapy is no different. Whether it's beginning again, beginning anew, or simply beginning somewhere, the idea of therapy may stir up unfamiliar feelings. But when our emotions and relationships are a source of pain rather than support, we are left wondering if and how things can change. Seeing a therapist takes courage and you have taken the first step towards this change. My specialties include relationship counseling, boundaries, self esteem, grief, anxiety, & depression.
(720) 408-3757 View (720) 408-3757
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Megan Yarnall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
By reshaping narratives, learning self-compassion skills and new behaviors, and focusing on your values, we'll change your relationship with anxiety and other dominant problems.
Envision a life where the obstacles you face, such as depression, anxiety, fear, and loneliness, no longer hinder your progress. The unease and apprehension of feeling worried, guilty, adrift, or uncertain can be overwhelming. When these concerns cloud your mind and hinder your sense of purpose, they profoundly impact your mood, relationships, and overall quality of life. In a life unburdened by these challenges, you can cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships, derive greater satisfaction from your professional and personal endeavors, and better manage worries and fears.
By reshaping narratives, learning self-compassion skills and new behaviors, and focusing on your values, we'll change your relationship with anxiety and other dominant problems.
Envision a life where the obstacles you face, such as depression, anxiety, fear, and loneliness, no longer hinder your progress. The unease and apprehension of feeling worried, guilty, adrift, or uncertain can be overwhelming. When these concerns cloud your mind and hinder your sense of purpose, they profoundly impact your mood, relationships, and overall quality of life. In a life unburdened by these challenges, you can cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships, derive greater satisfaction from your professional and personal endeavors, and better manage worries and fears.
(720) 458-9361 View (720) 458-9361
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Shannon Stockman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214
Are you feeling stuck, numb, joyless, or just knowing that life could be better? Are you in the midst of a difficult life change—perhaps new to parenthood, or finding challenge in the ever-changing landscape of parenthood, navigating a new/old job, new/old relationship, or caring for aging parents? Sometimes life feels like one transition after the next, and it can be hard to catch your breath! Therapy can help you explore the beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, as well as provide an opportunity to find your strength and capacity to create new patterns that serve you better.
Are you feeling stuck, numb, joyless, or just knowing that life could be better? Are you in the midst of a difficult life change—perhaps new to parenthood, or finding challenge in the ever-changing landscape of parenthood, navigating a new/old job, new/old relationship, or caring for aging parents? Sometimes life feels like one transition after the next, and it can be hard to catch your breath! Therapy can help you explore the beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, as well as provide an opportunity to find your strength and capacity to create new patterns that serve you better.
(720) 419-1609 View (720) 419-1609
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Ashley Patel
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for healing and growth.
Hello, I am a psychotherapist with iSeek Counseling and am currently accepting new clients! Are you feeling stuck and unsure? Are you having difficulty managing stressors and making progress towards your goals. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed? Let's work together to discovering what is keeping you from the life you want. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and low self-esteem. I'm here to support your healing journey.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for healing and growth.
Hello, I am a psychotherapist with iSeek Counseling and am currently accepting new clients! Are you feeling stuck and unsure? Are you having difficulty managing stressors and making progress towards your goals. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed? Let's work together to discovering what is keeping you from the life you want. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and low self-esteem. I'm here to support your healing journey.
(888) 901-5874 View (888) 901-5874
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Monira Hallaway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
I help clients struggling with anxiety,trauma,disordered eating,stress and relationship issues, Feeling stuck or stagnate? My therapeutic style utilizes judgement free curiosity and compassion to promote awareness, growth, and healing. I am an eternal learner in the field, and life in general. My therapeutic approach utilizes both insight oriented and skill based techniques that are research and data driven, to empower you to make sustainable changes. Therapy is helpful both when we are in crisis, and when we are working to avoid crisis. You don’t have to live in your struggles or stay stuck, effective change and help are available.
I help clients struggling with anxiety,trauma,disordered eating,stress and relationship issues, Feeling stuck or stagnate? My therapeutic style utilizes judgement free curiosity and compassion to promote awareness, growth, and healing. I am an eternal learner in the field, and life in general. My therapeutic approach utilizes both insight oriented and skill based techniques that are research and data driven, to empower you to make sustainable changes. Therapy is helpful both when we are in crisis, and when we are working to avoid crisis. You don’t have to live in your struggles or stay stuck, effective change and help are available.
(720) 640-6809 View (720) 640-6809
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Trisha Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
Are you curious about wellness? Would you like to work on actualizing your potential? Are you needing better, more effective ways to cope? I can help! If you are in need of someone grounded and objective to help you make sense of your world and provide you with the necessary skills to overcome, then I'm the therapist for you. If your goal is stability and personal growth I can guide you on that path to self-actualization. My experience ranges from general anxiety, depression and mindfulness training to chronic mental illness, trauma and addiction. There is no issue too big or too small for our time together.
Are you curious about wellness? Would you like to work on actualizing your potential? Are you needing better, more effective ways to cope? I can help! If you are in need of someone grounded and objective to help you make sense of your world and provide you with the necessary skills to overcome, then I'm the therapist for you. If your goal is stability and personal growth I can guide you on that path to self-actualization. My experience ranges from general anxiety, depression and mindfulness training to chronic mental illness, trauma and addiction. There is no issue too big or too small for our time together.
(719) 581-4307 View (719) 581-4307
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Lorna Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC, PACT, Coach
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
Navigating coupling, uncoupling, transitions, and relationships can be challenging. We yearn for togetherness and separateness; closeness and space; intimacy and independence; trust/safety/security and spark/intrigue/desire. In relationships we ask: Can I be myself here? We fear in relationships we are either losing love or losing ourselves. Lorna is passionate about supporting couples and connection. She works with partners and individuals experiencing relational distress and exploring attachment orientations - leveraging forces that foster a sense of safety alongside those that sustain long-term fulfillment and desire.
Navigating coupling, uncoupling, transitions, and relationships can be challenging. We yearn for togetherness and separateness; closeness and space; intimacy and independence; trust/safety/security and spark/intrigue/desire. In relationships we ask: Can I be myself here? We fear in relationships we are either losing love or losing ourselves. Lorna is passionate about supporting couples and connection. She works with partners and individuals experiencing relational distress and exploring attachment orientations - leveraging forces that foster a sense of safety alongside those that sustain long-term fulfillment and desire.
(720) 706-7058 View (720) 706-7058
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Pauly Munn, EMDR Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPCC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
Welcome to my office, would you like some tea? Feel free to make yourself comfortable, and start wherever you'd like. As your individual & couples counselor, I am here to delve into the depths of your unique experience. My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel comfortable and confident exploring your inner-self, nurturing your relationships, expanding your deepest curiosities, and healing any emotional wounds along the way. Therapy doesn't always have to be scary or painful, so take a moment to bring attention to your breath, and when you feel ready, shoot me a e-mail to see how I can help.
Welcome to my office, would you like some tea? Feel free to make yourself comfortable, and start wherever you'd like. As your individual & couples counselor, I am here to delve into the depths of your unique experience. My goal is to provide a safe space where you feel comfortable and confident exploring your inner-self, nurturing your relationships, expanding your deepest curiosities, and healing any emotional wounds along the way. Therapy doesn't always have to be scary or painful, so take a moment to bring attention to your breath, and when you feel ready, shoot me a e-mail to see how I can help.
(720) 802-2765 View (720) 802-2765
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Conscious Pathways Trauma Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
Did your family trigger the hell out of you over the holidays? Maybe you noticed things about your family dynamics you never noticed before. Perhaps they even brought out some of the traits you don't like so much about yourself. Maybe some of the trauma you've been through feels super edgy and close to the surface right now. We can help you. Trauma resolution is about moving the stuck gunk of trauma out of your body, mind, and heart. Getting relief from the constant state of anxiety... or a state of being totally checked out. We can help you face the hard stuff to bring peace and safety back to your nervous system.
Did your family trigger the hell out of you over the holidays? Maybe you noticed things about your family dynamics you never noticed before. Perhaps they even brought out some of the traits you don't like so much about yourself. Maybe some of the trauma you've been through feels super edgy and close to the surface right now. We can help you. Trauma resolution is about moving the stuck gunk of trauma out of your body, mind, and heart. Getting relief from the constant state of anxiety... or a state of being totally checked out. We can help you face the hard stuff to bring peace and safety back to your nervous system.
(720) 702-1835 View (720) 702-1835
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Emily Bretl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MFTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
We are all becoming. Becoming more confident, more weighed down by the stressors of life and our relationships, more independent, and more unsure of our identity or place in the world. And the most confusing part: all of those ‘becomings’ are happening at the same time. How are we able to celebrate the joys in our worlds while feeling tied to pressures that are both external to us and internal, hitting close to vulnerable wounds? Welcome to Becoming Therapy Services. By engaging in open and collaborative dialogue, we will use tools to help discover the stories that deserve a voice and parts of you that exist beyond the surface.
We are all becoming. Becoming more confident, more weighed down by the stressors of life and our relationships, more independent, and more unsure of our identity or place in the world. And the most confusing part: all of those ‘becomings’ are happening at the same time. How are we able to celebrate the joys in our worlds while feeling tied to pressures that are both external to us and internal, hitting close to vulnerable wounds? Welcome to Becoming Therapy Services. By engaging in open and collaborative dialogue, we will use tools to help discover the stories that deserve a voice and parts of you that exist beyond the surface.
(720) 815-9541 View (720) 815-9541
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Sarah Suby-Long Kalantari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
If a major loss has left you overwhelmed, stuck, and unsure of the best path forward, I know how hard it can be to cope and get through day-to-day life. I offer a non-judgmental space to explore and feel through these life challenges, a place to reflect, and a place to slow down. I work with high-achieving and highly sensitive adults and couples who are struggling with the pain of grief, challenging life transitions, relationships, burnout, self-esteem, or confusion about what comes next in life. You’re not alone in feeling challenged by these very human experiences, and you deserve to navigate them with support all along the way.
If a major loss has left you overwhelmed, stuck, and unsure of the best path forward, I know how hard it can be to cope and get through day-to-day life. I offer a non-judgmental space to explore and feel through these life challenges, a place to reflect, and a place to slow down. I work with high-achieving and highly sensitive adults and couples who are struggling with the pain of grief, challenging life transitions, relationships, burnout, self-esteem, or confusion about what comes next in life. You’re not alone in feeling challenged by these very human experiences, and you deserve to navigate them with support all along the way.
(720) 802-9624 View (720) 802-9624
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Xan Schwartz
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I enjoy working with clients who are seeking out more meaning, purpose, and connection in their lives. My clients are often working on learning to regulate their emotions and connect to their bodies, understand their families and cultures, and trying to increase their self-compassion and their compassion for the world. I support people in coming back to their more authentic self, and I know the importance of taking it slow and starting where we are.
As a therapist, I enjoy working with clients who are seeking out more meaning, purpose, and connection in their lives. My clients are often working on learning to regulate their emotions and connect to their bodies, understand their families and cultures, and trying to increase their self-compassion and their compassion for the world. I support people in coming back to their more authentic self, and I know the importance of taking it slow and starting where we are.
(720) 964-2958 View (720) 964-2958
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Khesed Wellness
LPC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Edgewater, CO 80214
We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.
We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health therapy they can afford. Our team of therapists offer a variety of expertise, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and substance use, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, faith, sexuality, boundary setting, identity exploration, and more. We offer individual, couples, and family sessions. Our goal is to match you with the therapist who is the best therapeutic, cultural and relational fit to meet your needs. We return all outreaches within one business day and match you with a therapist within one week so you don't have to wait for care. We're here for you.
(720) 844-8606 View (720) 844-8606
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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.