Relationship Issues Therapists in Denton, TX

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William G DeFoore
Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
With over 50 years of experience, I choose to work with motivated clients who are willing to take responsibility for becoming well and happy. I use a positive psychology approach, building on strengths while directly addressing problems head-on. I don't use a lot of diagnosis, preferring to see each person as an individual capable of overcoming problems and reaching her/his goals. I work with the person as a whole being, and am willing to address issues of spirituality if the client chooses. I have particular expertise in dealing with emotional issues and relationship healing.5
With over 50 years of experience, I choose to work with motivated clients who are willing to take responsibility for becoming well and happy. I use a positive psychology approach, building on strengths while directly addressing problems head-on. I don't use a lot of diagnosis, preferring to see each person as an individual capable of overcoming problems and reaching her/his goals. I work with the person as a whole being, and am willing to address issues of spirituality if the client chooses. I have particular expertise in dealing with emotional issues and relationship healing.5
(214) 919-9751 View (214) 919-9751
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Mary Anne Knolle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
Hi, I'm Mary Anne. What brought you here today? A relationship? Marriage? Kids? Divorce? Family conflict? Job? Boss? You're angry? Sad? Grieving a loss? Hurt? Stuck? Tell me. If someone hurt you, you might feel down. Let's shift gears. Think of a success. HOW did you succeed? Using your God-given personality strengths - even if you didn't know you did that. Take your Personality Strengths Assessment (PSA) tests. Learn HOW you succeed. Use your PSA to reach relationships and work goals. Your PSA tells where you are in US people for 32 personalty strengths. Are you higher than 95% of us in Strategic Thinking?
Hi, I'm Mary Anne. What brought you here today? A relationship? Marriage? Kids? Divorce? Family conflict? Job? Boss? You're angry? Sad? Grieving a loss? Hurt? Stuck? Tell me. If someone hurt you, you might feel down. Let's shift gears. Think of a success. HOW did you succeed? Using your God-given personality strengths - even if you didn't know you did that. Take your Personality Strengths Assessment (PSA) tests. Learn HOW you succeed. Use your PSA to reach relationships and work goals. Your PSA tells where you are in US people for 32 personalty strengths. Are you higher than 95% of us in Strategic Thinking?
(844) 225-6477 View (844) 225-6477
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Natalie S Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
I enjoy working with individuals that are wrestling to find peace from anxiety, secrets, or relationship difficulties.
You are tired of being someone you are not. Tired of pretending you have it all together so that others do not find out your secrets or shame. You tend to feel guilt, talk to yourself in a negative way, and struggle with insecurity. Relationships with family or others tend to be difficult which at times leads to anxiety and disconnecting from yourself or others. Sometimes you may think, “I don’t deserve ‘it’”. What you want most is some emotional relief. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to do just that. I meet you where you are without an agenda.
I enjoy working with individuals that are wrestling to find peace from anxiety, secrets, or relationship difficulties.
You are tired of being someone you are not. Tired of pretending you have it all together so that others do not find out your secrets or shame. You tend to feel guilt, talk to yourself in a negative way, and struggle with insecurity. Relationships with family or others tend to be difficult which at times leads to anxiety and disconnecting from yourself or others. Sometimes you may think, “I don’t deserve ‘it’”. What you want most is some emotional relief. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to do just that. I meet you where you are without an agenda.
(940) 514-8766 View (940) 514-8766
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Roseli Godoy-Doty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT-A, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76205
Hello, my name is Roseli Godoy-Doty. I am trilingual (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) and own a private practice, Sweet Exchange Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC, in Denton. My passion is to help individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship issues. Some of these issues may involve poor communication, self-esteem, stress, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, teen/parent conflict, blended family and step-parenting issues, cultural differences, grief, and other relational problems. I also have a heart for helping individuals, couples, and families hurt by legalistic or misrepresenting church counseling.
Hello, my name is Roseli Godoy-Doty. I am trilingual (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) and own a private practice, Sweet Exchange Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC, in Denton. My passion is to help individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship issues. Some of these issues may involve poor communication, self-esteem, stress, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, teen/parent conflict, blended family and step-parenting issues, cultural differences, grief, and other relational problems. I also have a heart for helping individuals, couples, and families hurt by legalistic or misrepresenting church counseling.
(940) 340-5964 View (940) 340-5964
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Jenny Streit-Horn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
Are you feeling stuck and looking for a way to turn your momentum in a positive direction? I help people identify where they're getting stuck and how to move forward. I help people with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and spiritual and existential concerns as well as with difficulties adjusting to major life changes. For those who have already done a lot of therapy and/or a lot of self-analysis, I can provide insight, presence, and techniques that help resolve long-standing, and sometimes subtle, issues.
Are you feeling stuck and looking for a way to turn your momentum in a positive direction? I help people identify where they're getting stuck and how to move forward. I help people with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and spiritual and existential concerns as well as with difficulties adjusting to major life changes. For those who have already done a lot of therapy and/or a lot of self-analysis, I can provide insight, presence, and techniques that help resolve long-standing, and sometimes subtle, issues.
(940) 202-9952 View (940) 202-9952
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Kaylia Schunemann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76207  (Online Only)
What’s important is our relationship, that you can be seen for who you really are beneath the surface, and not feel judged.
I offer a free, 30-minute consultation. Are you feeling off or not quite yourself? Maybe you function well on the outside but inside you feel anxious, depressed, or disconnected. Maybe you're struggling with existential concerns: meaninglessness, death anxiety, feeling lost or isolated. I have found that the most uplifting and healing moments in life occur when we are completely open and exposed to another person and then accepted for who we are. In my practice, I value my clients whole-heartedly and emphasize your autonomy and personal choice. You are the expert on your own life.
What’s important is our relationship, that you can be seen for who you really are beneath the surface, and not feel judged.
I offer a free, 30-minute consultation. Are you feeling off or not quite yourself? Maybe you function well on the outside but inside you feel anxious, depressed, or disconnected. Maybe you're struggling with existential concerns: meaninglessness, death anxiety, feeling lost or isolated. I have found that the most uplifting and healing moments in life occur when we are completely open and exposed to another person and then accepted for who we are. In my practice, I value my clients whole-heartedly and emphasize your autonomy and personal choice. You are the expert on your own life.
(512) 643-6617 View (512) 643-6617
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Shaneé Hucks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76205
Are you currently struggling with a relationship or family system? Are you looking to overcome past hurts, communicate more effectively, improve trust/intimacy, make a decision regarding a relationship, re-envision your future, or simply to improve relationships overall? You found the right person! Hello, I am Shaneé Hucks, LMFT-Associate. I primarily work with individuals, couples/partners, and families wanting to improve or make changes to their relationships. I use evidence-based practices, tailor my approach to meet your needs, work openly with you, and help you take steps toward your preferred future.
Are you currently struggling with a relationship or family system? Are you looking to overcome past hurts, communicate more effectively, improve trust/intimacy, make a decision regarding a relationship, re-envision your future, or simply to improve relationships overall? You found the right person! Hello, I am Shaneé Hucks, LMFT-Associate. I primarily work with individuals, couples/partners, and families wanting to improve or make changes to their relationships. I use evidence-based practices, tailor my approach to meet your needs, work openly with you, and help you take steps toward your preferred future.
(817) 790-9312 View (817) 790-9312
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Robin Watts Mental Health Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, CFLE, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
At the core of any successful treatment is a genuine relationship between the client and the therapist.
My primary role as your therapist is to help you determine what sort of life you want to live and help you to create it. I don't use a 'one size fits all' approach but a mixed Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral approach rooted in Family Systems Theory. I also work with the family courts as a treating expert, a very different role than that of a traditional psychotherapist. As a forensically-informed Collaborative Divorce Mental Health Professional, Parenting Facilitator/Coordinator, Reunification Therapist, and New Ways for Families Parent Educator, I will use my knowledge to help you satisfy requirements in a legal setting.
At the core of any successful treatment is a genuine relationship between the client and the therapist.
My primary role as your therapist is to help you determine what sort of life you want to live and help you to create it. I don't use a 'one size fits all' approach but a mixed Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral approach rooted in Family Systems Theory. I also work with the family courts as a treating expert, a very different role than that of a traditional psychotherapist. As a forensically-informed Collaborative Divorce Mental Health Professional, Parenting Facilitator/Coordinator, Reunification Therapist, and New Ways for Families Parent Educator, I will use my knowledge to help you satisfy requirements in a legal setting.
(940) 202-7961 View (940) 202-7961
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Andrea Earle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
I specialize in sexual assault & abuse, trauma, physical, mental, & emotional abuse, relationship & family issues, couple’s therapy, PTSD, ADHD & Anxiety.
I have been in practice 16-years and have opened my service area thanks to Google Meet & Facetime. I became a therapist (I have a dual degree in both individual & family therapy) after beginning my own work over 2 decades ago. I see therapy as a tool, a valuable asset that helps us to pull from our history and present the things that work so our future can be everything we want.
I specialize in sexual assault & abuse, trauma, physical, mental, & emotional abuse, relationship & family issues, couple’s therapy, PTSD, ADHD & Anxiety.
I have been in practice 16-years and have opened my service area thanks to Google Meet & Facetime. I became a therapist (I have a dual degree in both individual & family therapy) after beginning my own work over 2 decades ago. I see therapy as a tool, a valuable asset that helps us to pull from our history and present the things that work so our future can be everything we want.
(817) 369-3645 View (817) 369-3645
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Daphne Riddle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'm Daphne. Being a licensed counselor for over 15 years has brought me extensive opportunities to work with clients experiencing a multitude of situations, hardships, struggles, confusions, problems, and hurts. Some client concerns that I have worked with include professionals struggling with balancing work and personal life, people experiencing relationship hurt, career and life trajectory confusion, struggles with depressed mood or anxiety, as well as trauma recovery. I work with clients from a Christian counseling perspective, utilizing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
Hello, I'm Daphne. Being a licensed counselor for over 15 years has brought me extensive opportunities to work with clients experiencing a multitude of situations, hardships, struggles, confusions, problems, and hurts. Some client concerns that I have worked with include professionals struggling with balancing work and personal life, people experiencing relationship hurt, career and life trajectory confusion, struggles with depressed mood or anxiety, as well as trauma recovery. I work with clients from a Christian counseling perspective, utilizing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
(940) 573-7550 View (940) 573-7550
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Dr. Fyneface Uche Ikpo
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
I assist individuals, couples, partners, and families in relieving stress, anxiety, and depression. If you are struggling in your relationships: marital conflicts, separation, and divorce issues; unresolved relationship issues (parent-child, family, friends); communication difficulties, behavioral and boundary problems; anger management, substance use/abuse; or want premarital counseling, grief counseling, personal trauma; or specifically, men’s issues, please reach out to me so we can work together to get you to where you and your family can feel comfortable and happy living your life again.
I assist individuals, couples, partners, and families in relieving stress, anxiety, and depression. If you are struggling in your relationships: marital conflicts, separation, and divorce issues; unresolved relationship issues (parent-child, family, friends); communication difficulties, behavioral and boundary problems; anger management, substance use/abuse; or want premarital counseling, grief counseling, personal trauma; or specifically, men’s issues, please reach out to me so we can work together to get you to where you and your family can feel comfortable and happy living your life again.
(940) 353-1238 View (940) 353-1238
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Brittany Miles Jacquote
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76210  (Online Only)
My name is Brittany Miles Jacquote, but I go by Joyce. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed chemical dependency counselor with eight years of clinical experience. I typically work with clients experiencing Family Conflict, Divorce, Relationship Issues, LGBTQIA+, and Marital/Pre-Marital issues. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Gottman Method, and Narrative therapies. I believe that goals are only practical if a client is entirely on board; therefore, goal setting is a collaborative process.
My name is Brittany Miles Jacquote, but I go by Joyce. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed chemical dependency counselor with eight years of clinical experience. I typically work with clients experiencing Family Conflict, Divorce, Relationship Issues, LGBTQIA+, and Marital/Pre-Marital issues. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Gottman Method, and Narrative therapies. I believe that goals are only practical if a client is entirely on board; therefore, goal setting is a collaborative process.
(346) 572-9391 View (346) 572-9391
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Mark Michalica
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76209
My goal as a Counselor is to help you let go of the resistance that keeps you stuck, whether it's from PTSD, depression, anxiety, limiting beliefs/behaviors, or a bad relationship; stuck in ways that are destructive to you and/or your family. I believe in taking time to focus on communication skills and the many dynamics of "relationship", relationship to self, partner, family, and coworkers. This includes learning self care as well as setting healthy boundaries with others. You are someone ready to make some changes and do things differently.
My goal as a Counselor is to help you let go of the resistance that keeps you stuck, whether it's from PTSD, depression, anxiety, limiting beliefs/behaviors, or a bad relationship; stuck in ways that are destructive to you and/or your family. I believe in taking time to focus on communication skills and the many dynamics of "relationship", relationship to self, partner, family, and coworkers. This includes learning self care as well as setting healthy boundaries with others. You are someone ready to make some changes and do things differently.
(940) 784-3979 View (940) 784-3979
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Kristen McGee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Kristen, MSSW, LCSW, CIMHP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
I believe the most important relationship we have is with ourselves and I focus on teaching my clients self-care and self-compassion.
Making the decision to seek therapy takes a lot of courage. Allow me to take that journey with you! I am trained in scientifically proven techniques to help alleviate depression, anxiety and trauma. These issues can weigh us down from time to time and, if left unchecked, can profoundly affect us in our daily lives. Some days we struggle just to make it through the day! Counseling can empower you with skills to help you function better in your daily life. Once empowered with tools, this can carry over into other areas of your life giving you a greater sense of well-being. When you feel better, your relationships benefit as well.
I believe the most important relationship we have is with ourselves and I focus on teaching my clients self-care and self-compassion.
Making the decision to seek therapy takes a lot of courage. Allow me to take that journey with you! I am trained in scientifically proven techniques to help alleviate depression, anxiety and trauma. These issues can weigh us down from time to time and, if left unchecked, can profoundly affect us in our daily lives. Some days we struggle just to make it through the day! Counseling can empower you with skills to help you function better in your daily life. Once empowered with tools, this can carry over into other areas of your life giving you a greater sense of well-being. When you feel better, your relationships benefit as well.
(817) 330-8532 View (817) 330-8532
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Rebecca R Reilly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76207
I work with adults and I specialize in anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and/or interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is holistic, which allows me to provide a safe space in which my clients can explore and accept who they are. To facilitate this process of self-discovery, I have a non-directive and supportive manner that encourages openness and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I honor all cultural and spiritual backgrounds, and I am sensitive to LGBT individuals.
I work with adults and I specialize in anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and/or interpersonal relationships. My approach to therapy is holistic, which allows me to provide a safe space in which my clients can explore and accept who they are. To facilitate this process of self-discovery, I have a non-directive and supportive manner that encourages openness and trust in the therapeutic relationship. I honor all cultural and spiritual backgrounds, and I am sensitive to LGBT individuals.
(254) 274-0571 View (254) 274-0571
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Elizabeth Conley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
I am an Adlerian counselor, I believe that humans are social creatures who grow through relationships with other people; a fundamental aspect of a healthy person is a healthy relationship.
As a therapist, I believe my primary responsibility is to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere within which clients can freely explore areas of their lives and selves which have not been working well. I believe in identifying client strengths and in supporting and building on those strengths. At at the same time, I work to help clients develop realistic and healthy alternatives to old habits which are interfering with their abilities to become the individuals they are meant to be and to achieve the goals they have set for their lives.
I am an Adlerian counselor, I believe that humans are social creatures who grow through relationships with other people; a fundamental aspect of a healthy person is a healthy relationship.
As a therapist, I believe my primary responsibility is to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere within which clients can freely explore areas of their lives and selves which have not been working well. I believe in identifying client strengths and in supporting and building on those strengths. At at the same time, I work to help clients develop realistic and healthy alternatives to old habits which are interfering with their abilities to become the individuals they are meant to be and to achieve the goals they have set for their lives.
(817) 646-5876 View (817) 646-5876
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Dr. Ryan Kent Lloyd
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76205
Waitlist for new clients
Howdy! My name is Ryan Lloyd and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor, AAMFT Supervisor Candidate, & Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor working in North Texas. One of the mantras I live by is "we can't do better if we don't know better." I say this as I involve psychoeducation into my work with clients and view therapy as a learning experience. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and don't shy away from challenging clients to foster growth within themselves and their relationships. It's important to me to collaborate with my clients and I welcome you to explore growth, learning, and healing with me.
Howdy! My name is Ryan Lloyd and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor, AAMFT Supervisor Candidate, & Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor working in North Texas. One of the mantras I live by is "we can't do better if we don't know better." I say this as I involve psychoeducation into my work with clients and view therapy as a learning experience. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and don't shy away from challenging clients to foster growth within themselves and their relationships. It's important to me to collaborate with my clients and I welcome you to explore growth, learning, and healing with me.
(260) 376-0229 View (260) 376-0229
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M'kayla Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201
Whatever reason brought you here, I hope you stay. I started One Eighty Counseling because I yearned to create a counseling practice that focused on open, kind communication and acceptance. I wanted my own corner of the world where people could truly come as they are. This means that my clients, their families, and their stories could be acknowledged without judgement or fear, and most importantly without rejection. In my practice, I work best with individuals who are looking for a long-term therapeutic relationship to work on struggles over time. I work through a person-centered lens where I believe you are the expert on you.
Whatever reason brought you here, I hope you stay. I started One Eighty Counseling because I yearned to create a counseling practice that focused on open, kind communication and acceptance. I wanted my own corner of the world where people could truly come as they are. This means that my clients, their families, and their stories could be acknowledged without judgement or fear, and most importantly without rejection. In my practice, I work best with individuals who are looking for a long-term therapeutic relationship to work on struggles over time. I work through a person-centered lens where I believe you are the expert on you.
(817) 518-7097 View (817) 518-7097
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Shelby Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76209  (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Shelby! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and enjoy working with teenagers and young adults as well as couples. I am most competent in dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, trauma, and relationship distress. I use a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solutions-Focused therapy to help my clients walk in freedom. I enjoy teaching my clients tools they can use in their everyday lives to live more fully and present.
Hi there, I'm Shelby! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and enjoy working with teenagers and young adults as well as couples. I am most competent in dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger, trauma, and relationship distress. I use a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solutions-Focused therapy to help my clients walk in freedom. I enjoy teaching my clients tools they can use in their everyday lives to live more fully and present.
(682) 538-5404 View (682) 538-5404
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Kathy Point
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
I specialize in treating adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I enjoy working alongside couples, helping them navigate challenging life transitions together. With a welcoming and supportive personality, I strive to create an environment where you can feel at ease in my presence. Building a trust-based relationship is paramount to me, and I am committed to earning your trust through our therapeutic journey together. My goal is to empower you with healthy coping strategies and boost your confidence in working through difficult situations.
I specialize in treating adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I enjoy working alongside couples, helping them navigate challenging life transitions together. With a welcoming and supportive personality, I strive to create an environment where you can feel at ease in my presence. Building a trust-based relationship is paramount to me, and I am committed to earning your trust through our therapeutic journey together. My goal is to empower you with healthy coping strategies and boost your confidence in working through difficult situations.
(512) 768-2731 View (512) 768-2731
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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.