Relationship Issues Therapists in 85259

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Ariana Nicole De Andrado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259  (Online Only)
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to be curious about my work! I possess an innate desire to understand each individual and couple’s unique perspectives and circumstances. This allows me to create a safe non-judgemental space for clients in the therapy room so you can explore all aspects of your past and present experiences. As a counselor, I am here to be a collaborative, curious and interactive part of your self discovery by using your feedback along with my knowledge and skills to aid you in a deeper understanding of yourself and/or your relationship.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to be curious about my work! I possess an innate desire to understand each individual and couple’s unique perspectives and circumstances. This allows me to create a safe non-judgemental space for clients in the therapy room so you can explore all aspects of your past and present experiences. As a counselor, I am here to be a collaborative, curious and interactive part of your self discovery by using your feedback along with my knowledge and skills to aid you in a deeper understanding of yourself and/or your relationship.
(512) 865-4912 View (512) 865-4912
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Tara S Verhagen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
The most important thing to myself and Therapy With Heart is to provide a safe space for growth and to work on the relationship with yourself and others.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals, families, and couples to strengthen their relationships with others and themselves. I take a collaborative approach with you to understand your experience and guide you toward personal growth, emotional awareness, and healthy relationships. I have 10 years experience working with individuals who struggle with mental health and families who have children that require special care including autism, mental, and physical disabilities.
The most important thing to myself and Therapy With Heart is to provide a safe space for growth and to work on the relationship with yourself and others.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals, families, and couples to strengthen their relationships with others and themselves. I take a collaborative approach with you to understand your experience and guide you toward personal growth, emotional awareness, and healthy relationships. I have 10 years experience working with individuals who struggle with mental health and families who have children that require special care including autism, mental, and physical disabilities.
(480) 771-8868 View (480) 771-8868
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Lynn Barinbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259  (Online Only)
All relationship have ups and downs.
I have been a Clinical Social Worker for 50 years. . I love being able to help people and to make a difference in their lives. I work with adults, both individually and as couples. I see couples for pre-marital counseling, as well as marital therapy. I also work with gay and lesbian couples.Often times, individuals are able to resolve their issue and develop a stronger relationship. I also see adolescents experiencing adjustment issues and work with families during and after divorces.I have a psychodynamic background and focus on underlying motivations. I use cognitive therapy to understand cognitive distortions.
All relationship have ups and downs.
I have been a Clinical Social Worker for 50 years. . I love being able to help people and to make a difference in their lives. I work with adults, both individually and as couples. I see couples for pre-marital counseling, as well as marital therapy. I also work with gay and lesbian couples.Often times, individuals are able to resolve their issue and develop a stronger relationship. I also see adolescents experiencing adjustment issues and work with families during and after divorces.I have a psychodynamic background and focus on underlying motivations. I use cognitive therapy to understand cognitive distortions.
(480) 540-0153 x480540 View (480) 540-0153 x480540
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Kayla Kuykendall
Counselor, LAC, MS, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
I create a safe space for you, where our therapeutic relationship empowers you to embrace meaningful, personal growth.
I work with individuals, couples, and facilitate workshops on sexual health and sex related challenges. Are you dealing with sexual or emotional concerns, perhaps about sexual shame, trauma, relationship conflicts, or identity conflicts? I assist my clients utilizing a therapeutic style that is affirming, sex positive, and empathetic to people of all backgrounds. I help individuals discover their erotic blueprints, explore their fantasies, and incorporate their authentic erotic selves into their relationships. I can also help you by providing treatment of sexual dysfunctions, loss of desire, painful sex, and problems with arousal.
I create a safe space for you, where our therapeutic relationship empowers you to embrace meaningful, personal growth.
I work with individuals, couples, and facilitate workshops on sexual health and sex related challenges. Are you dealing with sexual or emotional concerns, perhaps about sexual shame, trauma, relationship conflicts, or identity conflicts? I assist my clients utilizing a therapeutic style that is affirming, sex positive, and empathetic to people of all backgrounds. I help individuals discover their erotic blueprints, explore their fantasies, and incorporate their authentic erotic selves into their relationships. I can also help you by providing treatment of sexual dysfunctions, loss of desire, painful sex, and problems with arousal.
(602) 786-7531 View (602) 786-7531
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Martin Keller
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Keller believes that the relationship between therapist and patient is the most important ingredient for change to occur.
Dr. Keller is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology with special interest in counseling and psychotherapy with adults, children, teenagers, couples, and families. He also provides consultation to organizations. Dr. Keller completed his undergraduate training at Temple University, his masters from Columbia University. His Doctorate is from Rutgers University. His internship was at the Rutgers Counseling Center. He is on the Staff of Scottsdale Healthcare, John C. Lincoln, and Paradise Valley Hospital. Dr. Keller was awarded Diplomates from the American Academy of Counseling and Psychotherapy, The American Academy of Behavioral Medicine, and the American Board of Sexology.
Keller believes that the relationship between therapist and patient is the most important ingredient for change to occur.
Dr. Keller is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology with special interest in counseling and psychotherapy with adults, children, teenagers, couples, and families. He also provides consultation to organizations. Dr. Keller completed his undergraduate training at Temple University, his masters from Columbia University. His Doctorate is from Rutgers University. His internship was at the Rutgers Counseling Center. He is on the Staff of Scottsdale Healthcare, John C. Lincoln, and Paradise Valley Hospital. Dr. Keller was awarded Diplomates from the American Academy of Counseling and Psychotherapy, The American Academy of Behavioral Medicine, and the American Board of Sexology.
(602) 996-8619 x104 View (602) 996-8619 x104
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Kelly B Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
As a counselor serving the community for 24 years, I enjoy working with clients who desire to work as a team. As a team, the counselor/client relationship is most important. It is a mutual respect and motivation to achieve the goals and objectives designed early on in treatment. As your counselor, I am committed to working to my best ability to provide a safe, supportive and encouraging environment and do all I can to help you to achieve your goals. As a client, you commit to your work and appointments.
As a counselor serving the community for 24 years, I enjoy working with clients who desire to work as a team. As a team, the counselor/client relationship is most important. It is a mutual respect and motivation to achieve the goals and objectives designed early on in treatment. As your counselor, I am committed to working to my best ability to provide a safe, supportive and encouraging environment and do all I can to help you to achieve your goals. As a client, you commit to your work and appointments.
(480) 418-6841 View (480) 418-6841
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Michelle Hildt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
My goal is to create a place of growth where change can take place, relationship bonds can be strengthened and healing can occur.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Therapy With Heart. I know that making the decision to seek therapy takes courage, and feeling safe and comfortable are the first steps in creating personal change. With this as a backdrop, I structure our sessions around mindfulness and emphasizing your strengths while collaborating together to find the answers that work for YOU. I also strive to help provide you with the tools necessary to continue growing outside the therapy session.
My goal is to create a place of growth where change can take place, relationship bonds can be strengthened and healing can occur.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Therapy With Heart. I know that making the decision to seek therapy takes courage, and feeling safe and comfortable are the first steps in creating personal change. With this as a backdrop, I structure our sessions around mindfulness and emphasizing your strengths while collaborating together to find the answers that work for YOU. I also strive to help provide you with the tools necessary to continue growing outside the therapy session.
(480) 568-1942 View (480) 568-1942
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Ilisa Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
I'm also trained in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Brainspotting and have been recognized as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Gottman-trained relationship therapist.
It's nice to meet you! As a Licensed Professional Counselor at Gilbert Counselors LLC, I draw equally from my professional training and the insights I've gained throughout my 30+ year marriage and experiences raising two now-grown children. I think most of us would agree that we're living in challenging times. Many of us feel anxious and pessimistic about the future. We may feel unable to draw pleasure and comfort from our most important relationships or stuck in destructive patterns we believe we're powerless to change. Some of us are facing difficult life transitions or overpowering feelings of loneliness and isolation.
I'm also trained in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Brainspotting and have been recognized as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Gottman-trained relationship therapist.
It's nice to meet you! As a Licensed Professional Counselor at Gilbert Counselors LLC, I draw equally from my professional training and the insights I've gained throughout my 30+ year marriage and experiences raising two now-grown children. I think most of us would agree that we're living in challenging times. Many of us feel anxious and pessimistic about the future. We may feel unable to draw pleasure and comfort from our most important relationships or stuck in destructive patterns we believe we're powerless to change. Some of us are facing difficult life transitions or overpowering feelings of loneliness and isolation.
(602) 900-8861 View (602) 900-8861
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Dr. Rosalie R Hydock
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Do you need help dealing with life transitions? Are you trying to cope with relationship conflicts and getting nowhere? Have you been struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression created by the stresses in your life? Do you feel as though your usual coping strategies just aren't working for you anymore? Ready to deal with these in better ways? I can help. I have more than 25 years of experience dealing with human behavior, development, and performance issues, and work with adults, couples, and groups--helping them deal more effectively with life transitions, relationship issues, and other psychological concerns.
Do you need help dealing with life transitions? Are you trying to cope with relationship conflicts and getting nowhere? Have you been struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression created by the stresses in your life? Do you feel as though your usual coping strategies just aren't working for you anymore? Ready to deal with these in better ways? I can help. I have more than 25 years of experience dealing with human behavior, development, and performance issues, and work with adults, couples, and groups--helping them deal more effectively with life transitions, relationship issues, and other psychological concerns.
(480) 788-7931 View (480) 788-7931
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Jamie Pattee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MAS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
I work with individuals and couples on a variety of issues: rebuilding connection, relationship injury repair, communication, conflict, anxiety, parenting skills, and trauma.
I provide a safe, nonjudgemental space for individuals, couples, and families to build strong and healthy relationships. I believes in guiding individuals through life's obstacles with healthy communication, empathy, and openness, all to ensure change and personal growth with every client.
I work with individuals and couples on a variety of issues: rebuilding connection, relationship injury repair, communication, conflict, anxiety, parenting skills, and trauma.
I provide a safe, nonjudgemental space for individuals, couples, and families to build strong and healthy relationships. I believes in guiding individuals through life's obstacles with healthy communication, empathy, and openness, all to ensure change and personal growth with every client.
(480) 485-3995 View (480) 485-3995
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Maritza Garza-Hogue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259  (Online Only)
I want to help you find your way through unique life challenges by first creating a positive working relationship as a foundation for the important work we will do together.
Have you ever felt like you wanted more out of life, but you weren’t sure where to start? You find yourself engaging in familiar and ineffective patterns, but aren’t sure how to break free? Choosing therapy as a mode to find your way is a courageous decision you can make toward transformation, in a way that feels authentic and tailor-made for you. Seeking therapy does not have to mean there is something “wrong” with you, only that you need a safe and accepting place to make sense of difficult emotions, painful experiences, and to create tools to make lasting change. **Currently, all sessions with me are Telehealth only**
I want to help you find your way through unique life challenges by first creating a positive working relationship as a foundation for the important work we will do together.
Have you ever felt like you wanted more out of life, but you weren’t sure where to start? You find yourself engaging in familiar and ineffective patterns, but aren’t sure how to break free? Choosing therapy as a mode to find your way is a courageous decision you can make toward transformation, in a way that feels authentic and tailor-made for you. Seeking therapy does not have to mean there is something “wrong” with you, only that you need a safe and accepting place to make sense of difficult emotions, painful experiences, and to create tools to make lasting change. **Currently, all sessions with me are Telehealth only**
(602) 932-3183 View (602) 932-3183
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Changepoints Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259  (Online Only)
All relationships change over time. If they're healthy, they are evolving to something deeper and more meaningful for each partner. Is your primary relationship as strong as it could be or are you struggling? Has communication become difficult? Do you and your partner feel at a loss about sharing differences or resolving conflicts? Have you just learned about a betrayal?Have you tried therapy before and found it disappointing? Do you feel alone instead of in a real partnership? If you answered yes to any of these, there is help. Couples therapy can get beyond the challenges and help you create the relationship you want and deserve.
All relationships change over time. If they're healthy, they are evolving to something deeper and more meaningful for each partner. Is your primary relationship as strong as it could be or are you struggling? Has communication become difficult? Do you and your partner feel at a loss about sharing differences or resolving conflicts? Have you just learned about a betrayal?Have you tried therapy before and found it disappointing? Do you feel alone instead of in a real partnership? If you answered yes to any of these, there is help. Couples therapy can get beyond the challenges and help you create the relationship you want and deserve.
(480) 608-9993 View (480) 608-9993
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Laura Bell
Counselor, MS, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Do you feel like you keep repeating the same harmful patterns that seem right at the time but actually keep you in a cycle of pain? I understand how Iife's challenges can leave us feeling disconnected, anxious, and stuck. I help people every day navigate & overcome obstacles they once thought were impossible & I would be honored to help you, too. Whether it's individual growth or strengthening your relationship through couples therapy, I can help. Let's work together to resolve painful past experiences, improve communication, and set healthier boundaries so you can embrace a lighter and brighter life connected to yourself & others.
Do you feel like you keep repeating the same harmful patterns that seem right at the time but actually keep you in a cycle of pain? I understand how Iife's challenges can leave us feeling disconnected, anxious, and stuck. I help people every day navigate & overcome obstacles they once thought were impossible & I would be honored to help you, too. Whether it's individual growth or strengthening your relationship through couples therapy, I can help. Let's work together to resolve painful past experiences, improve communication, and set healthier boundaries so you can embrace a lighter and brighter life connected to yourself & others.
(602) 755-9758 View (602) 755-9758
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Dustin Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259  (Online Only)
Hello there. I specialize in providing psychoanalysis and psychotherapy to individuals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, emotional imbalance, relationship conflict, dependency concerns, and identity confusion.
Hello there. I specialize in providing psychoanalysis and psychotherapy to individuals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, emotional imbalance, relationship conflict, dependency concerns, and identity confusion.
(602) 932-3099 View (602) 932-3099
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Kimberley Kern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259  (Online Only)
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important components of success in therapy.
Overwhelmed? Overstimulated? Feeling stuck? Feeling lost? If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. Whether you’ve been struggling for a day, a year, or a lifetime, my goal is to guide you through navigating life’s challenges while exploring all of the things that make you who you are. From anxiety and depression to trauma and relationship trouble, I’m here to help you create the life you want to be living, on your terms. Together, let’s explore how you can become your most authentic self.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important components of success in therapy.
Overwhelmed? Overstimulated? Feeling stuck? Feeling lost? If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. Whether you’ve been struggling for a day, a year, or a lifetime, my goal is to guide you through navigating life’s challenges while exploring all of the things that make you who you are. From anxiety and depression to trauma and relationship trouble, I’m here to help you create the life you want to be living, on your terms. Together, let’s explore how you can become your most authentic self.
(480) 725-8117 View (480) 725-8117
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Roberta Jane Zatkowsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSc, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
I treat OCD, Trichotillomania (hair-pulling), & Dermatillomania (skin-picking) using Exposure Response Prevention, ComB, HRT, & ACT. Treat past and present TRAUMA using EMDR. I have experience in individual and group therapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families suffering from depression, anxiety, & bipolar disorder. I treat children and adolescents' behavioral problems such as aggression, anger, rebellion, poor academic performance, criminal problems, and sexual abuse. I have worked with adults suffering from sexual compulsivity and addiction, and educate adults on parenting skills and communication skills. I work with couples going through infertility, adoption, and relationship issues.
I treat OCD, Trichotillomania (hair-pulling), & Dermatillomania (skin-picking) using Exposure Response Prevention, ComB, HRT, & ACT. Treat past and present TRAUMA using EMDR. I have experience in individual and group therapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families suffering from depression, anxiety, & bipolar disorder. I treat children and adolescents' behavioral problems such as aggression, anger, rebellion, poor academic performance, criminal problems, and sexual abuse. I have worked with adults suffering from sexual compulsivity and addiction, and educate adults on parenting skills and communication skills. I work with couples going through infertility, adoption, and relationship issues.
(480) 405-7596 View (480) 405-7596
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Sonya K. Bettendorf
Psychologist, PhD, PLLC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, loneliness, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or success and achievement worries, we can work to understand the experiences contributing to distress.
Relationships are vital for survival and necessary for growth. Often, however, people experience disconnections from others, which can be a major source of suffering. Although we deeply desire and need emotional connections, many people are reasonably apprehensive about the risks involved in intimacy. As a result, one may keep parts of themselves hidden or silenced. This serves an important protective function, which must be honored and understood with compassionate curiosity. Therapy can offer a safe space to relinquish unproductive patterns and consider new, more balanced and flexible ways of relating.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, loneliness, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or success and achievement worries, we can work to understand the experiences contributing to distress.
Relationships are vital for survival and necessary for growth. Often, however, people experience disconnections from others, which can be a major source of suffering. Although we deeply desire and need emotional connections, many people are reasonably apprehensive about the risks involved in intimacy. As a result, one may keep parts of themselves hidden or silenced. This serves an important protective function, which must be honored and understood with compassionate curiosity. Therapy can offer a safe space to relinquish unproductive patterns and consider new, more balanced and flexible ways of relating.
(480) 696-5127 View (480) 696-5127
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Lisa Galper
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
I have been treating anxiety, depression, shame, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, impulsivity, emotional overeating, and relationship struggles for more than 25 years.
My passion is to collaborate with clients to improve their lives, gain insight and new perspectives, and assist them in removing unwanted barriers so they can confidently make desired life changes. I provide treatment and counseling for emotional eating and binge eating, anxiety, trauma resolution, borderline personality disorder, psychology of weight loss, improving self esteem, depression, healing shame, relationship issues, stress management, and health enhancement.
I have been treating anxiety, depression, shame, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, impulsivity, emotional overeating, and relationship struggles for more than 25 years.
My passion is to collaborate with clients to improve their lives, gain insight and new perspectives, and assist them in removing unwanted barriers so they can confidently make desired life changes. I provide treatment and counseling for emotional eating and binge eating, anxiety, trauma resolution, borderline personality disorder, psychology of weight loss, improving self esteem, depression, healing shame, relationship issues, stress management, and health enhancement.
(480) 264-6546 View (480) 264-6546
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Gila Lesky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Resolving relationship conflicts through the generations is a particular interest of mine.
Within all people there is a compelling force to move toward life and fulfillment. There are challenges along the way, and in the midst of COVID 19, there is extraordinary stress. Health, relationships and coping is of paramount importance. Is there hope for my marriage? What impact is marital conflict having on my children? I specialize in co parenting after divorce and those contemplating divorce. My background allows me to work with chronic illness, as well as with medical students, residents and fellows experiencing both acute and long term stress, particularly in their personal and professional lives.
Resolving relationship conflicts through the generations is a particular interest of mine.
Within all people there is a compelling force to move toward life and fulfillment. There are challenges along the way, and in the midst of COVID 19, there is extraordinary stress. Health, relationships and coping is of paramount importance. Is there hope for my marriage? What impact is marital conflict having on my children? I specialize in co parenting after divorce and those contemplating divorce. My background allows me to work with chronic illness, as well as with medical students, residents and fellows experiencing both acute and long term stress, particularly in their personal and professional lives.
(412) 520-3674 View (412) 520-3674
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Amie Celender
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Are you ready to believe that it can get better? Maybe you are new to therapy and ready to make life changes, or maybe therapy has been helpful in the past and it’s time for a tune up. With the right therapeutic fit a new path may open for you and lead you to healing past trauma and reviving your life. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. I specialize in treating maternal mental health / parental stress management, disordered eating, body image, relationship issues and general mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and trauma.
Are you ready to believe that it can get better? Maybe you are new to therapy and ready to make life changes, or maybe therapy has been helpful in the past and it’s time for a tune up. With the right therapeutic fit a new path may open for you and lead you to healing past trauma and reviving your life. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. I specialize in treating maternal mental health / parental stress management, disordered eating, body image, relationship issues and general mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem and trauma.
(602) 536-9765 View (602) 536-9765
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.