Relationship Issues Therapists in Collegeville, PA

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Nancy Mitchell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426  (Online Only)
Are you OK? So many of us are experiencing anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Some of us feel stuck in our careers or lost in destructive patterns in our relationships. Perhaps you’re still grieving a lost loved one and feeling as though the hole in your heart will never heal – or maybe some trauma in your past has you trapped in a cycle of unwanted or unhealthy thoughts or behaviors. There is hope! We were designed to heal, and healing often takes place within safe relationships and connections with others. Therapy provides that safe relationship where real change can occur.
Are you OK? So many of us are experiencing anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Some of us feel stuck in our careers or lost in destructive patterns in our relationships. Perhaps you’re still grieving a lost loved one and feeling as though the hole in your heart will never heal – or maybe some trauma in your past has you trapped in a cycle of unwanted or unhealthy thoughts or behaviors. There is hope! We were designed to heal, and healing often takes place within safe relationships and connections with others. Therapy provides that safe relationship where real change can occur.
(267) 214-0359 View (267) 214-0359
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Corrine Enderline
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426
I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest tools for treatment.
Hello! As a clinician, I am dedicated to working collaboratively with my clients in order to cultivate and achieve their goals. My areas of experience and specialty are anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, transitional issues, emotional regulation, and LGBTQ+ identities. I also have experience working with families on increasing communication skills and emotional expression in order to strengthen their support and relationships with one another.
I firmly believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest tools for treatment.
Hello! As a clinician, I am dedicated to working collaboratively with my clients in order to cultivate and achieve their goals. My areas of experience and specialty are anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, transitional issues, emotional regulation, and LGBTQ+ identities. I also have experience working with families on increasing communication skills and emotional expression in order to strengthen their support and relationships with one another.
(484) 613-3296 View (484) 613-3296
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Mike & Kim Couples & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426  (Online Only)
Whether your relationship is at an impasse, you just want to proactively enrich your relationship, or you are a professional looking for certification in couples work, we can support you.
Has your relationship become toxic? Should you separate or get married? We will help you get those answers and more by giving you REAL practical tools through a powerfully unique CO-LED counseling approach that you won’t find offered in most practices. We are both married and licensed clinicians that conduct counseling sessions together with the couple; then Mike meets with the male and Kim meets with the female, for one on one individual session. We focus on relationships in crisis situations that NEED real change and real solutions FAST. This is the support you have been looking for. Call for a free consultation today!
Whether your relationship is at an impasse, you just want to proactively enrich your relationship, or you are a professional looking for certification in couples work, we can support you.
Has your relationship become toxic? Should you separate or get married? We will help you get those answers and more by giving you REAL practical tools through a powerfully unique CO-LED counseling approach that you won’t find offered in most practices. We are both married and licensed clinicians that conduct counseling sessions together with the couple; then Mike meets with the male and Kim meets with the female, for one on one individual session. We focus on relationships in crisis situations that NEED real change and real solutions FAST. This is the support you have been looking for. Call for a free consultation today!
(484) 214-2998 View (484) 214-2998
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Emily Cody
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426
As a master’s-level clinician, I specialize in working with adults and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and building self-esteem. I have specialized training in family systems dynamics and sex therapy. My approach to therapy includes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness skills. I focus on taking an open approach with each client to understand their specific needs in treatment.
As a master’s-level clinician, I specialize in working with adults and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and building self-esteem. I have specialized training in family systems dynamics and sex therapy. My approach to therapy includes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness skills. I focus on taking an open approach with each client to understand their specific needs in treatment.
(484) 559-7291 View (484) 559-7291
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Anne K Fanelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
Congratulations! You've listened to your inner wisdom and realized that you can't do this on your own so you've made the decision to seek help. That's a big step and you've taken it. Now you're wondering who's the right therapist for you, who will you feel comfortable with? Those are great questions because, bottom line, therapy is about the relationship you form with your therapist. In our sessions, we're just human beings working together to make your life better. You're the expert on your life and, where ever you are on your journey, my first responsibility is to listen and understand where you're coming from.
Congratulations! You've listened to your inner wisdom and realized that you can't do this on your own so you've made the decision to seek help. That's a big step and you've taken it. Now you're wondering who's the right therapist for you, who will you feel comfortable with? Those are great questions because, bottom line, therapy is about the relationship you form with your therapist. In our sessions, we're just human beings working together to make your life better. You're the expert on your life and, where ever you are on your journey, my first responsibility is to listen and understand where you're coming from.
(267) 699-7860 View (267) 699-7860
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Carol A Hershey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
Through a collaborative process and a supportive therapeutic relationship, we identify issues and goals to determine which treatment approach is most comfortable and effective.
For 35 years, I have worked with adolescents and adults to improve the quality of their lives and to enhance their relationships. Depression, anxiety, work-related stress, and family/ relationship issues can be resolved by working together. Couples may start treatment to improve communication and problem-solving skills as well as to explore sexual and emotional intimacy issues. My experience as a therapist has provided me with various approaches to help people better understand and accept themselves, and to develop more satisfying relationships.
Through a collaborative process and a supportive therapeutic relationship, we identify issues and goals to determine which treatment approach is most comfortable and effective.
For 35 years, I have worked with adolescents and adults to improve the quality of their lives and to enhance their relationships. Depression, anxiety, work-related stress, and family/ relationship issues can be resolved by working together. Couples may start treatment to improve communication and problem-solving skills as well as to explore sexual and emotional intimacy issues. My experience as a therapist has provided me with various approaches to help people better understand and accept themselves, and to develop more satisfying relationships.
(610) 915-8220 View (610) 915-8220
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Qatana Samanen
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
When working with couples, I help you both learn how to communicate better, transform negative patterns and enjoy a more satisfying and loving relationship.
I am extremely solution-focused in the work I do. Clients come focused on the challenges they're facing. They're experts on their problems. My job is to help you identify and work toward the solutions. You become an expert on what you can do to make your life better. As you make these changes, you enjoy life more and experience greater confidence, self-esteem and well-being. With 40+ years of clinical experience, I've developed the skill and expertise to work comfortably and effectively with a wide variety of problems, such as anxiety, depression, low self esteem, stress and relationship issues. Let's explore how I can help you!
When working with couples, I help you both learn how to communicate better, transform negative patterns and enjoy a more satisfying and loving relationship.
I am extremely solution-focused in the work I do. Clients come focused on the challenges they're facing. They're experts on their problems. My job is to help you identify and work toward the solutions. You become an expert on what you can do to make your life better. As you make these changes, you enjoy life more and experience greater confidence, self-esteem and well-being. With 40+ years of clinical experience, I've developed the skill and expertise to work comfortably and effectively with a wide variety of problems, such as anxiety, depression, low self esteem, stress and relationship issues. Let's explore how I can help you!
(484) 257-9858 View (484) 257-9858
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Lauren C. Ostrowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CCH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426
I have trained extensively in the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, which is based in helping each partner to see the role that they are playing in the relationship as well as holding onto their own wants, wishes, and desires while recognizing those of their partner.
I enjoy working with clients with many different types of concerns or areas in which they would like to grow. I have been working with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families since 2007. I tailor my treatment approach to each client and I believe that each client is an expert on themselves. I have assisted clients with many different reasons for coming into counseling, and only some of those topics are highlighted here.
I have trained extensively in the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, which is based in helping each partner to see the role that they are playing in the relationship as well as holding onto their own wants, wishes, and desires while recognizing those of their partner.
I enjoy working with clients with many different types of concerns or areas in which they would like to grow. I have been working with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families since 2007. I tailor my treatment approach to each client and I believe that each client is an expert on themselves. I have assisted clients with many different reasons for coming into counseling, and only some of those topics are highlighted here.
(484) 925-2169 View (484) 925-2169
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Susan Winters-Griste
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
As a "systemically trained" therapist, I enter the therapeutic relationship within a contextual lense.
When I work with a client, my hope is that the individual will experience a sense of understanding and hopefulness for change in their present situation. I believe that when an individual feels that the clinician is truly invested in "walking with" the "whole person" on their journey, the client will gain a new perspective on their movement in life. When I see individuals who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression, relational concerns, life stressors, and/or loss and transition issues, my main focus is to support the client in developing a hopefulness that positive change is possible.
As a "systemically trained" therapist, I enter the therapeutic relationship within a contextual lense.
When I work with a client, my hope is that the individual will experience a sense of understanding and hopefulness for change in their present situation. I believe that when an individual feels that the clinician is truly invested in "walking with" the "whole person" on their journey, the client will gain a new perspective on their movement in life. When I see individuals who are struggling with anxiety and/or depression, relational concerns, life stressors, and/or loss and transition issues, my main focus is to support the client in developing a hopefulness that positive change is possible.
(484) 334-8401 View (484) 334-8401
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Mark Merryman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426
I am successful in treating adults with a wide range of problems, specializing in depression, anxiety, all spheres of relationship problems, boundary setting and assertiveness training.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page. My drive for treatment begins by connecting with you, followed by a collaborative alignment that explores the barriers that keep you from reaching your goals. It is a privilege to be granted access to one's personal life, a gift that I care for with a great sense of empathy. If you are here, perhaps you may be ready to take a step further and reach out for help.
I am successful in treating adults with a wide range of problems, specializing in depression, anxiety, all spheres of relationship problems, boundary setting and assertiveness training.
Hello, and thank you for visiting my page. My drive for treatment begins by connecting with you, followed by a collaborative alignment that explores the barriers that keep you from reaching your goals. It is a privilege to be granted access to one's personal life, a gift that I care for with a great sense of empathy. If you are here, perhaps you may be ready to take a step further and reach out for help.
(484) 556-2153 View (484) 556-2153
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Jenna Hesbol
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSTIP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426
My work revolves around creating a healthy relationship with yourself and with those closest to you.
Welcome! I'm so glad you are taking a step to take care of yourself! Therapy is a place of refuge and solace; a place to slow down to take a closer look at what has not been fulfilling, what has caused pain, what has lingered and now surfaces as problematic. It's a place to address underlying relationship patterns, trauma, losses, etc. with compassionate support. It is ALSO a place to honor what you have become even despite what has left you currently feeling "stuck," anxious, lost, sad, overwhelmed, fearful, alone, etc.
My work revolves around creating a healthy relationship with yourself and with those closest to you.
Welcome! I'm so glad you are taking a step to take care of yourself! Therapy is a place of refuge and solace; a place to slow down to take a closer look at what has not been fulfilling, what has caused pain, what has lingered and now surfaces as problematic. It's a place to address underlying relationship patterns, trauma, losses, etc. with compassionate support. It is ALSO a place to honor what you have become even despite what has left you currently feeling "stuck," anxious, lost, sad, overwhelmed, fearful, alone, etc.
(215) 598-6531 View (215) 598-6531
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Rainbow Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
Effective relationship therapy via an eclectic approach to Couples Counseling or Marriage Counseling.
Rainbows represent HOPE. Effective counseling can be a journey of healing and hope: Talking out your thoughts and feelings in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe place; learning coping skills to heal and to more effectively manage your life’s stressful challenges; acquiring effective, healthy interpersonal skills that help improve the quality of your important relationships—your therapy at Rainbow Counseling can produce these awesome rewards for you or for you and your partner. Effective counseling can be very empowering and create hope when there seems to be no hope. Individual Counseling and Couples/Marriage Counseling sessions.
Effective relationship therapy via an eclectic approach to Couples Counseling or Marriage Counseling.
Rainbows represent HOPE. Effective counseling can be a journey of healing and hope: Talking out your thoughts and feelings in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe place; learning coping skills to heal and to more effectively manage your life’s stressful challenges; acquiring effective, healthy interpersonal skills that help improve the quality of your important relationships—your therapy at Rainbow Counseling can produce these awesome rewards for you or for you and your partner. Effective counseling can be very empowering and create hope when there seems to be no hope. Individual Counseling and Couples/Marriage Counseling sessions.
(610) 753-5096 View (610) 753-5096
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Dr. Monir F Morgan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , PhD , LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
From the outset of treatment, I do my best to build a Trusting, Healing, Empathic, and Empowering (THEE) relationship with my clients.
I am a passionate, client-centered, and skilled Licensed Professional Counselor. I strive to meet my clients wherever they happen to be in the moment of seeking therapy and help them get to where they want to be through using evidence-based interventions, encouragement, support, and empowerment. It is my privilege to offer help and hope to my clients who are facing challenges in their life’s journey. I strongly believe that clients are the expert on their own lives and they have the answers to their own questions. My role is to work with my clients to find those answers, and help them become the best version of themselves.
From the outset of treatment, I do my best to build a Trusting, Healing, Empathic, and Empowering (THEE) relationship with my clients.
I am a passionate, client-centered, and skilled Licensed Professional Counselor. I strive to meet my clients wherever they happen to be in the moment of seeking therapy and help them get to where they want to be through using evidence-based interventions, encouragement, support, and empowerment. It is my privilege to offer help and hope to my clients who are facing challenges in their life’s journey. I strongly believe that clients are the expert on their own lives and they have the answers to their own questions. My role is to work with my clients to find those answers, and help them become the best version of themselves.
(484) 218-2652 View (484) 218-2652
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Reneé Todd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426  (Online Only)
Sometimes life hands us more than we can deal with on our own; that’s why I became a therapist- to help people manage through difficult times so they can find a sense of safety & security to function at their best. Whether it's due to stress, anxiety, relationship/family challenges, or past emotional pain, we’ll work together to help you discover what you need to heal and grow. As a licensed therapist as well as a clinical supervisor of therapists, over the years, I’ve guided hundreds of individuals, couples, parents, and families in defining and connecting to the ideals, values, and relationships that made them feel whole again.
Sometimes life hands us more than we can deal with on our own; that’s why I became a therapist- to help people manage through difficult times so they can find a sense of safety & security to function at their best. Whether it's due to stress, anxiety, relationship/family challenges, or past emotional pain, we’ll work together to help you discover what you need to heal and grow. As a licensed therapist as well as a clinical supervisor of therapists, over the years, I’ve guided hundreds of individuals, couples, parents, and families in defining and connecting to the ideals, values, and relationships that made them feel whole again.
(610) 215-2037 View (610) 215-2037
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James Alderfer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426
When you find a new, free relationship to your past self, you can awake to the present and meet what comes toward you from the future with openness and expectancy.
I provide therapeutic services for individuals and families who are struggling with difficult relationships, and for anyone needing help navigating challenging states of being or life situations. Perhaps troubling emotions, including numbness, are separating you from others and from participating in the world, keeping you disconnected from life. Perhaps you are at an impasse where the old ways of life are no longer working and the new have not yet emerged; maybe you are giving up hope of meaningful contact with others and on how you fit in this world.
When you find a new, free relationship to your past self, you can awake to the present and meet what comes toward you from the future with openness and expectancy.
I provide therapeutic services for individuals and families who are struggling with difficult relationships, and for anyone needing help navigating challenging states of being or life situations. Perhaps troubling emotions, including numbness, are separating you from others and from participating in the world, keeping you disconnected from life. Perhaps you are at an impasse where the old ways of life are no longer working and the new have not yet emerged; maybe you are giving up hope of meaningful contact with others and on how you fit in this world.
(484) 246-8842 View (484) 246-8842
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Beverly P. Gordon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, RN, CFLE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426  (Online Only)
I can help you with your healing journey. I am a seasoned healthcare professional with a passion for fostering strong human relationships and enriching the mental health and well-being of families and individuals. I provide ethical, competent, compassionate care for persons who are experiencing grief and loss; depression; anxiety; relationship difficulties; acculturation challenges and adjustments: My rich background of multicultural exposure in my personal and professional life, has translated into a delight and enthusiasm for working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds.
I can help you with your healing journey. I am a seasoned healthcare professional with a passion for fostering strong human relationships and enriching the mental health and well-being of families and individuals. I provide ethical, competent, compassionate care for persons who are experiencing grief and loss; depression; anxiety; relationship difficulties; acculturation challenges and adjustments: My rich background of multicultural exposure in my personal and professional life, has translated into a delight and enthusiasm for working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds.
(844) 547-0114 View (844) 547-0114
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Jed Baronia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collegeville, PA 19426
Whether you or a loved one is managing relationship issues, healing from trauma, or struggling to overcome the stress of day-to-day life - I'm here to help you move forward.
We all have parts of ourselves that we wish we could change. Sometimes, those parts are internal, like our feelings or personality traits (being a "perfectionist" or feeling insecure). Other times, those parts can be external, like our relationships with work, school, and the people around us. Change can be a powerful, and even necessary, experience. But it's not always clear what kind of change we need, or how we can hope to make that change happen.
Whether you or a loved one is managing relationship issues, healing from trauma, or struggling to overcome the stress of day-to-day life - I'm here to help you move forward.
We all have parts of ourselves that we wish we could change. Sometimes, those parts are internal, like our feelings or personality traits (being a "perfectionist" or feeling insecure). Other times, those parts can be external, like our relationships with work, school, and the people around us. Change can be a powerful, and even necessary, experience. But it's not always clear what kind of change we need, or how we can hope to make that change happen.
(215) 458-2683 View (215) 458-2683
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Gregg Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
I have been working with clients who have had Major Depression, BiPolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Relationship issues, and Behavioral Issues.
Are you depressed, anxious, or having conflicts in your relationships.? I have over 20 years experience in helping clients lessen their depression, reduce their anxiety, and resolve conflicts in their personal relationships with their significant others. I have had much success in helping clients improve their insight, understanding and perspective of their concerns and in their relationships. I provide a cognitive/behavioral approach to therapy, offerring direction and feedback as needed. I provide individual and couples counseling, having daytime and evening hours available.
I have been working with clients who have had Major Depression, BiPolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Relationship issues, and Behavioral Issues.
Are you depressed, anxious, or having conflicts in your relationships.? I have over 20 years experience in helping clients lessen their depression, reduce their anxiety, and resolve conflicts in their personal relationships with their significant others. I have had much success in helping clients improve their insight, understanding and perspective of their concerns and in their relationships. I provide a cognitive/behavioral approach to therapy, offerring direction and feedback as needed. I provide individual and couples counseling, having daytime and evening hours available.
(610) 674-6349 View (610) 674-6349
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Sarah Humphreys
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
I am grateful you are here. I know the courage it takes to decide to seek counseling and the work it takes to find the right fit in a therapist. My mission is to ensure that you receive individualized, quality care, using evidenced based practices all while supported with compassion and non-judgement. I specialize in the relationship between the mind and body in trauma recovery, substance abuse (both for individuals and families of addiction), grief and loss, life transition support, sexuality, & health psychology (including terminal illness and reproductive health)
I am grateful you are here. I know the courage it takes to decide to seek counseling and the work it takes to find the right fit in a therapist. My mission is to ensure that you receive individualized, quality care, using evidenced based practices all while supported with compassion and non-judgement. I specialize in the relationship between the mind and body in trauma recovery, substance abuse (both for individuals and families of addiction), grief and loss, life transition support, sexuality, & health psychology (including terminal illness and reproductive health)
(484) 854-2374 View (484) 854-2374
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Linnea Schrantz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Collegeville, PA 19426
Hello and welcome! I am a Masters level therapist who works with young adults and adults ages 16+ in individual therapy settings. My passion lies in helping people develop and foster a grounded and centered sense of themselves. I find that this helps us have a foundation to find meaning and increase empowerment during times of transition. I believe that a trusting and warm relationship is necessary in collaborating with my clients. I will always start by fostering this and embodying both trust and warmth for you. These core values help my clients find unique ways to consciously process hardship and foster their confidence.
Hello and welcome! I am a Masters level therapist who works with young adults and adults ages 16+ in individual therapy settings. My passion lies in helping people develop and foster a grounded and centered sense of themselves. I find that this helps us have a foundation to find meaning and increase empowerment during times of transition. I believe that a trusting and warm relationship is necessary in collaborating with my clients. I will always start by fostering this and embodying both trust and warmth for you. These core values help my clients find unique ways to consciously process hardship and foster their confidence.
(484) 882-0406 View (484) 882-0406
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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.