Relationship Issues Therapists in Cherry Hills Village, CO

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Pam Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACT, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
Through the development of a safe and nurturing relationship, we can end self-destructive patterns, strengthen relationships and build confidence.
Now Accepting NEW Clients. I work with adult children, partners and siblings of individuals with Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorder traits. It can be difficult to find a therapist who truly understand the impact and wounds of being raised in a home or being in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic and borderline traits. My work includes creating a healthy psychological separation, changing the negative internal messages, learning how to respond to others, creating healthy boundaries, stopping the legacy of distorted love and becoming your true and authentic self.
Through the development of a safe and nurturing relationship, we can end self-destructive patterns, strengthen relationships and build confidence.
Now Accepting NEW Clients. I work with adult children, partners and siblings of individuals with Narcissistic and Borderline Personality Disorder traits. It can be difficult to find a therapist who truly understand the impact and wounds of being raised in a home or being in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic and borderline traits. My work includes creating a healthy psychological separation, changing the negative internal messages, learning how to respond to others, creating healthy boundaries, stopping the legacy of distorted love and becoming your true and authentic self.
(720) 838-4531 View (720) 838-4531
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Lisa Laumann Billings
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
My areas of expertise are Anxiety Disorders (including OCD, Social Anxiety and Panic Disorder), Depression and Mood Disorders, Adolescent Identity Development, Transition to Adulthood, Divorce and Post-Divorce Family Functioning, Transition to Parenthood, Communication and Other Relationship-Enhancing Skills, Adoption Issues, Life Transitions, and Life Balance.
My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.
My areas of expertise are Anxiety Disorders (including OCD, Social Anxiety and Panic Disorder), Depression and Mood Disorders, Adolescent Identity Development, Transition to Adulthood, Divorce and Post-Divorce Family Functioning, Transition to Parenthood, Communication and Other Relationship-Enhancing Skills, Adoption Issues, Life Transitions, and Life Balance.
My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to the needs of each client. I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life events with which you may be struggling.
(303) 747-6823 View (303) 747-6823
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Kwai Kendall-Grove
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
Successful therapy requires a strong and collaborative relationship between client and therapist.
Welcome the description of my psychology practice. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My strengths are a warm, direct,collaborative,and approachable style. I strive to make clients feel heard, empowered, and nurtured. I draw from a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches and techniques including CBT and DBT to help change your difficulties, and will work closely with you and your family to develop an appropriate treatment plan so that you can get the best care possible.
Successful therapy requires a strong and collaborative relationship between client and therapist.
Welcome the description of my psychology practice. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My strengths are a warm, direct,collaborative,and approachable style. I strive to make clients feel heard, empowered, and nurtured. I draw from a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches and techniques including CBT and DBT to help change your difficulties, and will work closely with you and your family to develop an appropriate treatment plan so that you can get the best care possible.
(303) 900-7225 View (303) 900-7225
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Linda Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, Supervi, Grief, Educato
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80121
We grow in relationship with ourselves and each other. How do we connect with people and build a unique, full life? How do we "keep our cool", deflecting media hype, when abrupt decisions disrupt our "in the spot light" careers? How do we achieve our life's highest meaning, and our relational, personal, social and professional satisfaction? Including the sports, medical and mental health professions, I provide consultation and counseling for highly visible, local and national government leaders. My culture and faith friendly, overall wellness, systems supportive, preventive and restorative emphasis is available to individuals, couples, families, groups & supervisees.
We grow in relationship with ourselves and each other. How do we connect with people and build a unique, full life? How do we "keep our cool", deflecting media hype, when abrupt decisions disrupt our "in the spot light" careers? How do we achieve our life's highest meaning, and our relational, personal, social and professional satisfaction? Including the sports, medical and mental health professions, I provide consultation and counseling for highly visible, local and national government leaders. My culture and faith friendly, overall wellness, systems supportive, preventive and restorative emphasis is available to individuals, couples, families, groups & supervisees.
(303) 625-6928 View (303) 625-6928
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Joshua R Burg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111
We are all striving to be our best selves, even when we're stuck in life. My approach is grounded in this belief, as well as the conviction that a collaborative and trusting relationship is the foundation for any successful therapy. Understanding together the reasons and context for your particular behaviors or feelings can help move you towards change, and holding the painful emotions we all carry around with us can be powerfully healing over time. The therapy space is here for us to work towards helping you discover your authentic self and heal.
We are all striving to be our best selves, even when we're stuck in life. My approach is grounded in this belief, as well as the conviction that a collaborative and trusting relationship is the foundation for any successful therapy. Understanding together the reasons and context for your particular behaviors or feelings can help move you towards change, and holding the painful emotions we all carry around with us can be powerfully healing over time. The therapy space is here for us to work towards helping you discover your authentic self and heal.
(720) 605-6368 View (720) 605-6368
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Julieann Myers-Center For Healthy Change
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACIII, MAC, EMDR, CSAT
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111
Waitlist for new clients
We specialize in treating Relationship/Intimacy Disruptions or Disorders, Behavioral Addictions, and SUD issues, Trauma, and Mood Disorders.
There is HOPE! I believe counseling is a "product!" You should have measurable improvements in your life when you are in counseling. We provide a safe relationship where you can explore the ways you "turn against yourself" through defenses and adaptations while learning new ways to address long-standing challenges. We will identify what has NOT been working and what IS working, with the goal of practicing effective strategies to create more positive results and get more out of your life. I couple three decades of clinical practice with my intuitive and relational expertise to help you realize your goals.
We specialize in treating Relationship/Intimacy Disruptions or Disorders, Behavioral Addictions, and SUD issues, Trauma, and Mood Disorders.
There is HOPE! I believe counseling is a "product!" You should have measurable improvements in your life when you are in counseling. We provide a safe relationship where you can explore the ways you "turn against yourself" through defenses and adaptations while learning new ways to address long-standing challenges. We will identify what has NOT been working and what IS working, with the goal of practicing effective strategies to create more positive results and get more out of your life. I couple three decades of clinical practice with my intuitive and relational expertise to help you realize your goals.
(760) 289-5958 View (760) 289-5958
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Grace Ballard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
I specialize in working with gender identities, consensual nonmonogamy and varied relationship structures, as well as diverse sexual practices such as kink and BDSM.
If you want to cultivate more freedom in your life, and better understand yourself and your relationships, you've come to the right place. I walk alongside you to explore your inner world. We will discover why you do what you do, and whether you want to keep doing it. Together, we learn how you impact others and yourself. I ask questions that elucidate your deeper motivations. I help you understand what you actually want so that you can get it. If you're ready to go deeper, but you're not sure how to go about it, I can help.
I specialize in working with gender identities, consensual nonmonogamy and varied relationship structures, as well as diverse sexual practices such as kink and BDSM.
If you want to cultivate more freedom in your life, and better understand yourself and your relationships, you've come to the right place. I walk alongside you to explore your inner world. We will discover why you do what you do, and whether you want to keep doing it. Together, we learn how you impact others and yourself. I ask questions that elucidate your deeper motivations. I help you understand what you actually want so that you can get it. If you're ready to go deeper, but you're not sure how to go about it, I can help.
(720) 575-5427 View (720) 575-5427
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Dr. Trey Cole
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, DAAETS
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111
It is my belief that we all have an innate desire to connect, feel heard, and be understood. My therapeutic approach is grounded in this belief, and it is my hope that we will create a meaningful therapy that is validating and encouraging, yet simultaneously challenging enough to be a catalyst for meaningful growth. Because change often occurs as a byproduct of a connected and understanding relationship, a critical task of therapy is to help you explore, understand, and challenge what meanings you have made of your experiences, and in so doing, facilitate a new experience of yourself or your relationships.
It is my belief that we all have an innate desire to connect, feel heard, and be understood. My therapeutic approach is grounded in this belief, and it is my hope that we will create a meaningful therapy that is validating and encouraging, yet simultaneously challenging enough to be a catalyst for meaningful growth. Because change often occurs as a byproduct of a connected and understanding relationship, a critical task of therapy is to help you explore, understand, and challenge what meanings you have made of your experiences, and in so doing, facilitate a new experience of yourself or your relationships.
(720) 336-4609 View (720) 336-4609
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Adina Krausz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111
Dating someone and unsure whether to pursue the relationship? Stuck in negative patterns in your marriage? Worn out from your kids' behavior? I can help.
Congratulations! You've taken the first step toward feeling better - whether you're pained by relationship problems, feelings of sadness and isolation, tension and worry, or you're searching for true meaning in your life. You have come to the right place to regain the sense of well-being that you deserve. Achieving happiness and serenity is in your power, and I will help you get there. It's human nature to lose sight of our strengths when we are feeling down - but together we'll identify the inner qualities you can harness to begin your healing journey.
Dating someone and unsure whether to pursue the relationship? Stuck in negative patterns in your marriage? Worn out from your kids' behavior? I can help.
Congratulations! You've taken the first step toward feeling better - whether you're pained by relationship problems, feelings of sadness and isolation, tension and worry, or you're searching for true meaning in your life. You have come to the right place to regain the sense of well-being that you deserve. Achieving happiness and serenity is in your power, and I will help you get there. It's human nature to lose sight of our strengths when we are feeling down - but together we'll identify the inner qualities you can harness to begin your healing journey.
(720) 863-6685 View (720) 863-6685
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Tara Lisa Cameron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111  (Online Only)
Life throws us challenges, big and small. And sometimes we need someone to help us along the way. Are you someone who is struggling with depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum, parenting a child with higher needs, fertility issues, or low self-esteem/self-worth? Maybe you're struggling in your marriage/relationship or relationships in general. Or maybe you're going through a life transition that isn't what you expected and/or is challenging. Either way, you deserve brighter days and a quality of life that you are okay with.
Life throws us challenges, big and small. And sometimes we need someone to help us along the way. Are you someone who is struggling with depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum, parenting a child with higher needs, fertility issues, or low self-esteem/self-worth? Maybe you're struggling in your marriage/relationship or relationships in general. Or maybe you're going through a life transition that isn't what you expected and/or is challenging. Either way, you deserve brighter days and a quality of life that you are okay with.
(720) 713-7952 View (720) 713-7952
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Sue Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80121
As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I have over 20 years experience in the area of grief and loss, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, women's issues, adolescent issues, and other life challenges.
Grief and loss can leave you feeling shattered, as though you will never experience joy again. Life losses take many forms: The loss of a loved one, suicide loss, life transitions, loss of a relationship, physical losses, psychological losses, loss from trauma, financial losses, loss of a pet, loss from natural causes, and so on. It's difficult knowing where to turn for help during these times. Finding someone to help you navigate your grief journey is important to your healing and wholeness. I will provide the help you are looking for in a safe and supportive setting, as you walk through life's struggles.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I have over 20 years experience in the area of grief and loss, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, women's issues, adolescent issues, and other life challenges.
Grief and loss can leave you feeling shattered, as though you will never experience joy again. Life losses take many forms: The loss of a loved one, suicide loss, life transitions, loss of a relationship, physical losses, psychological losses, loss from trauma, financial losses, loss of a pet, loss from natural causes, and so on. It's difficult knowing where to turn for help during these times. Finding someone to help you navigate your grief journey is important to your healing and wholeness. I will provide the help you are looking for in a safe and supportive setting, as you walk through life's struggles.
(720) 650-7751 View (720) 650-7751
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Margarita Kogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111
If you're seeking to overhaul your relationship with yourself or others, you've come to the right place. Whether it's revitalizing communication, resolving trust issues, or recovering from infidelity, I specialize in guiding couples through these transformations. Additionally, for individuals with bipolar or borderline personality traits, I provide evidence-based therapies and holistic interventions to promote stability, well-being, and healthier connections in the long run.
If you're seeking to overhaul your relationship with yourself or others, you've come to the right place. Whether it's revitalizing communication, resolving trust issues, or recovering from infidelity, I specialize in guiding couples through these transformations. Additionally, for individuals with bipolar or borderline personality traits, I provide evidence-based therapies and holistic interventions to promote stability, well-being, and healthier connections in the long run.
(833) 315-0172 View (833) 315-0172
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Sound Mind Counseling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113  (Online Only)
I work exclusively with Men and with Couples. My work is focused on creating the relationship in which feelings can be shared fluidly, where the space itself that we all have created together fosters the communication and honesty that will be the bedrock of the work that will follow. All is welcome, there is no judgement and no criticism. The power for change exists within all of us and together we can find, fostered and or reveal that power.
I work exclusively with Men and with Couples. My work is focused on creating the relationship in which feelings can be shared fluidly, where the space itself that we all have created together fosters the communication and honesty that will be the bedrock of the work that will follow. All is welcome, there is no judgement and no criticism. The power for change exists within all of us and together we can find, fostered and or reveal that power.
(303) 529-9874 View (303) 529-9874
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Christopher Frier Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I can help you decide if your relationship can be great or if it's time to say goodbye.
I work with people who want better relationships. I specialize in working with clients who are facing stay or go decisions in their relationships. The options are to stay and suffer, rebuild together, or say goodbye. I can help with the second and third options. I am LBGTQIA friendly, polyamory friendly, and kink friendly.
I can help you decide if your relationship can be great or if it's time to say goodbye.
I work with people who want better relationships. I specialize in working with clients who are facing stay or go decisions in their relationships. The options are to stay and suffer, rebuild together, or say goodbye. I can help with the second and third options. I am LBGTQIA friendly, polyamory friendly, and kink friendly.
(281) 709-2685 View (281) 709-2685
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Camille L. Reich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
(303) 479-4296 View (303) 479-4296
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Lisa Madsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80121  (Online Only)
Most recently, common challenges for my clients have included end of life, caregiving, coming out, and relationship changes.
Change is hard for most of us, especially when dealing with transitions (think birth, death, relationships, jobs, moving, illness, coming out, etc). Few humans navigate these with ease. Many people benefit from help at these times. I act as a guide on your journey to help make the changes more manageable. My goal is to help you through challenges and set you free. I do not believe most people need to be in therapy long term. I look forward to meeting you. I have been in therapy off and on throughout my life so realize it can be hard to ask for help. I'm glad you are here. Please reach out, you have nothing to lose.
Most recently, common challenges for my clients have included end of life, caregiving, coming out, and relationship changes.
Change is hard for most of us, especially when dealing with transitions (think birth, death, relationships, jobs, moving, illness, coming out, etc). Few humans navigate these with ease. Many people benefit from help at these times. I act as a guide on your journey to help make the changes more manageable. My goal is to help you through challenges and set you free. I do not believe most people need to be in therapy long term. I look forward to meeting you. I have been in therapy off and on throughout my life so realize it can be hard to ask for help. I'm glad you are here. Please reach out, you have nothing to lose.
(720) 702-8647 View (720) 702-8647
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Heather M McPherson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST, AASECT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80111
Some of our clients are in crisis with their relationship and others just have specific sexual concerns.
Are you struggling with your relationships and sexuality? Looking for a specialist that can make talking about sex easier? I'm an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Relationship Specialist. We offer a holistic, gentle yet direct, and tailored approach that includes well-researched theories with a relational foundation. Issues can include communication, fear of sex, relationship conflicts, constant fighting, desire differences, sexual orientation, sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction, polyamorous/open or kink relationships, "sex or porn addiction" or problematic sexual behaviors, infidelity, trauma or sexless marriages.
Some of our clients are in crisis with their relationship and others just have specific sexual concerns.
Are you struggling with your relationships and sexuality? Looking for a specialist that can make talking about sex easier? I'm an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Relationship Specialist. We offer a holistic, gentle yet direct, and tailored approach that includes well-researched theories with a relational foundation. Issues can include communication, fear of sex, relationship conflicts, constant fighting, desire differences, sexual orientation, sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction, polyamorous/open or kink relationships, "sex or porn addiction" or problematic sexual behaviors, infidelity, trauma or sexless marriages.
(720) 709-2729 View (720) 709-2729
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Benjamin Taylor Finlayson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
With advanced practice and research in relationships, my client is someone who recognizes the intricate tapestry of their own experiences and seeks a compassionate therapist to navigate the complexities of their inner world. They may come to me with a multitude of issues, but at the heart of it, they are persons yearning for understanding, acceptance, and meaningful connections. In their quest for healing and growth, my clients often grapple with challenge such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship distress.
With advanced practice and research in relationships, my client is someone who recognizes the intricate tapestry of their own experiences and seeks a compassionate therapist to navigate the complexities of their inner world. They may come to me with a multitude of issues, but at the heart of it, they are persons yearning for understanding, acceptance, and meaningful connections. In their quest for healing and growth, my clients often grapple with challenge such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship distress.
(720) 815-4166 View (720) 815-4166
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Hayley Roberts
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck in your job, relationship, friendships, or health? Struggling with setting valued boundaries? I can help! I am a psychologist who does teletherapy with teens and professionals. My focus is to help you feel heard in the stress of school, work, relationships, etc. and to help you commit to a life that feels fulfilling and valuable. I achieve this by working from a values-based approach (ACT) with humor and compassion. Teletherapy allows you the flexibility to receive treatment - from school, work, or home - without the commute! I would love for you to reach out, or go to my website, to set up a free consult call!
Feeling stuck in your job, relationship, friendships, or health? Struggling with setting valued boundaries? I can help! I am a psychologist who does teletherapy with teens and professionals. My focus is to help you feel heard in the stress of school, work, relationships, etc. and to help you commit to a life that feels fulfilling and valuable. I achieve this by working from a values-based approach (ACT) with humor and compassion. Teletherapy allows you the flexibility to receive treatment - from school, work, or home - without the commute! I would love for you to reach out, or go to my website, to set up a free consult call!
(720) 432-2144 View (720) 432-2144
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Shannon Oberndorf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113  (Online Only)
I establish a genuine, trusting relationship with my clients allowing them to express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Does stress and anxiety interfere with your life? Are you pushing yourself too hard or feel people walk all over you? Have trouble communicating with others? If you're looking for ways to cope when Life "lifes" you, then counseling may be right for you. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families from all walks of life increase their communication skills, improve their relationships, and feel connected to themselves.
I establish a genuine, trusting relationship with my clients allowing them to express their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Does stress and anxiety interfere with your life? Are you pushing yourself too hard or feel people walk all over you? Have trouble communicating with others? If you're looking for ways to cope when Life "lifes" you, then counseling may be right for you. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families from all walks of life increase their communication skills, improve their relationships, and feel connected to themselves.
(303) 720-7932 View (303) 720-7932
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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.