Relationship Issues Therapists in Charlotte, NC

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Nedra Glover Tawwab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Building a solid and healthy relationship with my clients is crucial.
Managing relationships can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be that way. For more than 15 years, I've been helping people with their relationships, specifically those that may cause negative emotions such as anxiety and depression. I focus on helping those dealing with unhealthy or challenging relationships. Communication is critical, and I can help people improve it. I also assist professionals who struggle with finding harmony between work and personal life, busy moms who may feel overwhelmed, and anyone who needs to learn the importance of self-nurturing.
Building a solid and healthy relationship with my clients is crucial.
Managing relationships can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be that way. For more than 15 years, I've been helping people with their relationships, specifically those that may cause negative emotions such as anxiety and depression. I focus on helping those dealing with unhealthy or challenging relationships. Communication is critical, and I can help people improve it. I also assist professionals who struggle with finding harmony between work and personal life, busy moms who may feel overwhelmed, and anyone who needs to learn the importance of self-nurturing.
(704) 680-6414 View (704) 680-6414
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Karen DuBose
MSN, RN, CS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28203
We are meant to be whole and well, with the ability to recover and heal. I help women and men with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I listen, then share information and tools that will help with their specific needs. My clients suffering with anxiety will be taught skills to become more grounded and self assured. My clients experiencing depression are given hope and tools. Couples in crisis or wanting a better relationship can thrive instead of just survive in the model I use. As a RN, I am specifically trained in how the body responds to stress, trauma, and change.
We are meant to be whole and well, with the ability to recover and heal. I help women and men with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I listen, then share information and tools that will help with their specific needs. My clients suffering with anxiety will be taught skills to become more grounded and self assured. My clients experiencing depression are given hope and tools. Couples in crisis or wanting a better relationship can thrive instead of just survive in the model I use. As a RN, I am specifically trained in how the body responds to stress, trauma, and change.
(704) 870-4896 View (704) 870-4896
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Provisions Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT, LCAS, AAMFT S
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28204
Virtual Sessions Available! Are you ready to become a better you? Are you experiencing relationship problems? Do you need extra help in overcoming life challenges? We can work together to create solutions that are tailored to your needs. I support you in healing core issues and negative patterns while empowering you to change your life. I have a special interest in helping you from a holistic perspective, including emotional and mental wellness. I enjoy helping individuals couples and organizations enhance the quality of life as well as understand the dynamics and development of relationships. Get ready to Grow!
Virtual Sessions Available! Are you ready to become a better you? Are you experiencing relationship problems? Do you need extra help in overcoming life challenges? We can work together to create solutions that are tailored to your needs. I support you in healing core issues and negative patterns while empowering you to change your life. I have a special interest in helping you from a holistic perspective, including emotional and mental wellness. I enjoy helping individuals couples and organizations enhance the quality of life as well as understand the dynamics and development of relationships. Get ready to Grow!
(704) 326-9389 View (704) 326-9389
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Sherry B. Stacks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210
"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."-Harriet Beecher Stowe. I encourage you in the healing process as you discover your innate strengths and develop them. My extensive training in relationship and various modes of individual therapy prepare me to work with individuals, couples, and families. With an emphasis on interpersonal relationships and their impact on thinking, emotions and behavior, I address the whole person emphasizing the ever-changing life cycle.
"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."-Harriet Beecher Stowe. I encourage you in the healing process as you discover your innate strengths and develop them. My extensive training in relationship and various modes of individual therapy prepare me to work with individuals, couples, and families. With an emphasis on interpersonal relationships and their impact on thinking, emotions and behavior, I address the whole person emphasizing the ever-changing life cycle.
(704) 908-0317 x323 View (704) 908-0317 x323
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Leslie Petruk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, NCC, BCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you frustrated in your current life situation? Going through a life transition? Struggling as a parent? Having Relationship or Marital difficulties? Grieving a loss? Feeling Depressed or anxious? Seeking direction and feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a change but unsure where to begin? Counseling can help with these issues and help you get back on track while also gaining new self-awareness and healing. I work in a collaborative manner to assist you in achieving the goals and healing you are seeking. I am also a Board Certified Coach and provide Success Coaching services, and seminars on parenting, marriage & relationships and related topics.
Are you frustrated in your current life situation? Going through a life transition? Struggling as a parent? Having Relationship or Marital difficulties? Grieving a loss? Feeling Depressed or anxious? Seeking direction and feeling overwhelmed? Looking for a change but unsure where to begin? Counseling can help with these issues and help you get back on track while also gaining new self-awareness and healing. I work in a collaborative manner to assist you in achieving the goals and healing you are seeking. I am also a Board Certified Coach and provide Success Coaching services, and seminars on parenting, marriage & relationships and related topics.
(704) 635-6179 x21 View (704) 635-6179 x21
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Caroline Bundesman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
When our relationships shift towards dysfunctional, they can become more stressful than comforting. I work with adults in individual, couple, and family therapy to create more comforting relationships with themselves and others. Together we explore issues related to intergenerational trauma, dysfunctional relationship patterns, family issues, and attachment. This often looks like exploring disconnection, unresolvable issues, work-life balance, and setting boundaries. My clients often identify has Highly Sensitive People (HSP) or as therapists and healers. If this sounds like you, let's chat!
When our relationships shift towards dysfunctional, they can become more stressful than comforting. I work with adults in individual, couple, and family therapy to create more comforting relationships with themselves and others. Together we explore issues related to intergenerational trauma, dysfunctional relationship patterns, family issues, and attachment. This often looks like exploring disconnection, unresolvable issues, work-life balance, and setting boundaries. My clients often identify has Highly Sensitive People (HSP) or as therapists and healers. If this sounds like you, let's chat!
(704) 736-3329 View (704) 736-3329
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Hopeful Expectations Counseling & Consulting Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262
*******NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***Has arguing with your mate become your new normal? Are you having a difficult time effectively communicating with your mate? Has the lack of intimacy in your relationship caused you to feel stressed and hopeless? If you answered yes to at least one of the aforementioned questions, I am here to help. Using evidence based practices, I help committed couples work through the difficulties that they face within their relationships.
*******NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS***Has arguing with your mate become your new normal? Are you having a difficult time effectively communicating with your mate? Has the lack of intimacy in your relationship caused you to feel stressed and hopeless? If you answered yes to at least one of the aforementioned questions, I am here to help. Using evidence based practices, I help committed couples work through the difficulties that they face within their relationships.
(704) 274-3258 View (704) 274-3258
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Lori Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
Waitlist for new clients
In our lives we juggle multiple relationships/ roles every day; our relationship to friends, family, our significant others, & co-workers/ teachers. Let's not forget the relationship to ourselves, one of the most important relationships we can have! Sometimes it is overwhelming trying to be the best that we can be. Sometimes we settle for just getting by. That is okay, to a point. However, when we do not feel like ourselves, or our relationships start changing, feeling stressed, or off track, to a point that it is influencing other parts of our lives that is where I can help.
In our lives we juggle multiple relationships/ roles every day; our relationship to friends, family, our significant others, & co-workers/ teachers. Let's not forget the relationship to ourselves, one of the most important relationships we can have! Sometimes it is overwhelming trying to be the best that we can be. Sometimes we settle for just getting by. That is okay, to a point. However, when we do not feel like ourselves, or our relationships start changing, feeling stressed, or off track, to a point that it is influencing other parts of our lives that is where I can help.
(980) 321-0315 View (980) 321-0315
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Caroline Biber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28204
In couples therapy, we can work together to address the issues that are causing disconnect and overwhelm in your relationship.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Feeling like things just aren't clicking the way they used to? It's tough when you're holding on by a thread, trying to meet everyone's needs while feeling like yours are being overlooked. Maybe you're wondering if it's normal to feel this way, or if there's something more you could be doing. You're not alone. Many couples find themselves in this situation, where it seems like no matter how hard they try, they can't seem to communicate effectively or meet each other's needs. But there is hope.
In couples therapy, we can work together to address the issues that are causing disconnect and overwhelm in your relationship.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Feeling like things just aren't clicking the way they used to? It's tough when you're holding on by a thread, trying to meet everyone's needs while feeling like yours are being overlooked. Maybe you're wondering if it's normal to feel this way, or if there's something more you could be doing. You're not alone. Many couples find themselves in this situation, where it seems like no matter how hard they try, they can't seem to communicate effectively or meet each other's needs. But there is hope.
(704) 750-8279 View (704) 750-8279
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C. Shannon Nord
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LMFT-NC, LCMHC, LMFT-SC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209
If you are struggling, or simply need objective help metabolizing life, I offer help and HOPE. Whether single, married, separated, or divorced, I can help you get unstuck. Through an insight oriented, asset-based and research-rooted lens, I use a variety of integrated approaches in my work depending on presenting issues, goals, personalities, and relationship dynamics. Attachment theories and Person-Centered structures undergird all of my clinical work with the goal of creating a safe, inviting atmosphere where feelings, thoughts, and beliefs can be freely and confidentially explored without fear of judgment. I aim to offer HOPE.
If you are struggling, or simply need objective help metabolizing life, I offer help and HOPE. Whether single, married, separated, or divorced, I can help you get unstuck. Through an insight oriented, asset-based and research-rooted lens, I use a variety of integrated approaches in my work depending on presenting issues, goals, personalities, and relationship dynamics. Attachment theories and Person-Centered structures undergird all of my clinical work with the goal of creating a safe, inviting atmosphere where feelings, thoughts, and beliefs can be freely and confidentially explored without fear of judgment. I aim to offer HOPE.
(704) 966-8542 View (704) 966-8542
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Robert Limkeman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277
Life can be incredibly painful. We can find ourselves feeling stuck, confused, lonely, anxious, despairing, or lost. We want to make sense of our past & present circumstances, map out a path forward, all in a way that feels true to our values and honors the pain we experience. My clients often struggle with issues like depression & anxiety, grief & loss, trauma & abuse, identity & meaning formation, sexuality & pornography, spiritual distress & relationship strife. Whether highly motivated or exhausted and on the verge of giving up, I am honored to meet each client where they are and walk with them step by step toward change.
Life can be incredibly painful. We can find ourselves feeling stuck, confused, lonely, anxious, despairing, or lost. We want to make sense of our past & present circumstances, map out a path forward, all in a way that feels true to our values and honors the pain we experience. My clients often struggle with issues like depression & anxiety, grief & loss, trauma & abuse, identity & meaning formation, sexuality & pornography, spiritual distress & relationship strife. Whether highly motivated or exhausted and on the verge of giving up, I am honored to meet each client where they are and walk with them step by step toward change.
(704) 769-2168 x114 View (704) 769-2168 x114
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LaVeta Blaylock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MCAP, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28215  (Online Only)
She is certified as an addiction and anxiety professional and treatment areas she works with include relationship issues, mood disorders, addiction, and coping skills.
Let's face it, change can be difficult! Luckily there are ways to learn to adjust and adapt to the ever constant changes in life and you are the key. As a client you can expect to be in the driver seat of your therapeutic journey. LaVeta believes that clients are resourceful and resilient within their own lives. Initially starting therapy can be scary and intimidating. LaVeta provides a warm and inviting experience to include empathic and reflective listening skills as she is here to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and treatment. So if you are ready to take that step, lets buckle up!
She is certified as an addiction and anxiety professional and treatment areas she works with include relationship issues, mood disorders, addiction, and coping skills.
Let's face it, change can be difficult! Luckily there are ways to learn to adjust and adapt to the ever constant changes in life and you are the key. As a client you can expect to be in the driver seat of your therapeutic journey. LaVeta believes that clients are resourceful and resilient within their own lives. Initially starting therapy can be scary and intimidating. LaVeta provides a warm and inviting experience to include empathic and reflective listening skills as she is here to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and treatment. So if you are ready to take that step, lets buckle up!
(980) 372-3855 View (980) 372-3855
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Nancy Moore
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28204
We are created and called to experience relationship with God and others.
Many of us need an experienced caring professional to walk with us as we question, and confront our personal pain. The struggle may come in the form of loss, trauma, or overwhelming confusion. Although we often feel hopeless and helpless at these moments, the pain and struggle offer us unique opportunities for discovery and growth. l help my client work towards awareness, understanding, and healing. I work with grief, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues. Improved communication, boundaries, parenting, conflict resolution and forgiveness strengthen and heal relationships. Together we identify unhealthy thoughts and patterns that keep one stuck.
We are created and called to experience relationship with God and others.
Many of us need an experienced caring professional to walk with us as we question, and confront our personal pain. The struggle may come in the form of loss, trauma, or overwhelming confusion. Although we often feel hopeless and helpless at these moments, the pain and struggle offer us unique opportunities for discovery and growth. l help my client work towards awareness, understanding, and healing. I work with grief, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues. Improved communication, boundaries, parenting, conflict resolution and forgiveness strengthen and heal relationships. Together we identify unhealthy thoughts and patterns that keep one stuck.
(704) 313-1921 View (704) 313-1921
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Katie Christensen
Counselor, PhD, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277  (Online Only)
I am providing virtual/telehealth appointments only at this time, no in-person services. Due to state laws, I am only able to accept new clients who are residents of North Carolina. My counseling experience includes individuals, couples, and families navigating weight-related concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, and childhood abuse/neglect. Clients and I work together to recognize, understand, and reconstruct emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and patterns to achieve client goals.
I am providing virtual/telehealth appointments only at this time, no in-person services. Due to state laws, I am only able to accept new clients who are residents of North Carolina. My counseling experience includes individuals, couples, and families navigating weight-related concerns, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, and childhood abuse/neglect. Clients and I work together to recognize, understand, and reconstruct emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and patterns to achieve client goals.
(704) 270-5515 View (704) 270-5515
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Taylor Marie Kracht
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277
Do you feel disconnected to yourself or your partner? Life can be hard and frustrating. In a world run by social media/screen time, we often feel "alone together". It is my belief that everyone can use a little motivation and guidance when it comes to taking charge of their own life. Whether you are battling stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a life event, etc. it is important to have the support you need to foster change and growth in your life. Together we can build a strong foundation for you (or your relationship) to continue moving forward and tackle any roadblocks that may come in the future.
Do you feel disconnected to yourself or your partner? Life can be hard and frustrating. In a world run by social media/screen time, we often feel "alone together". It is my belief that everyone can use a little motivation and guidance when it comes to taking charge of their own life. Whether you are battling stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a life event, etc. it is important to have the support you need to foster change and growth in your life. Together we can build a strong foundation for you (or your relationship) to continue moving forward and tackle any roadblocks that may come in the future.
(704) 271-2920 View (704) 271-2920
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FullScope Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LPCS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262  (Online Only)
With an integrative approach founded on compassion and authenticity, we specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, career guidance, teen counseling, relationship issues and more.
At FullScope Counseling, founded by Catherine Ladson, LCMHCS, LPCS, LCPC, we're here to help you begin your journey to healing in a safe and welcoming space. Our team is all about creating a caring and genuine atmosphere where you can feel supported. We specialize in helping you make choices in your personal and work life that really fit who you are, using your strengths to tackle any challenges that come your way and hold you back from feeling confident and in control. We know that healing and growing as a person is a continuous journey, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
With an integrative approach founded on compassion and authenticity, we specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, career guidance, teen counseling, relationship issues and more.
At FullScope Counseling, founded by Catherine Ladson, LCMHCS, LPCS, LCPC, we're here to help you begin your journey to healing in a safe and welcoming space. Our team is all about creating a caring and genuine atmosphere where you can feel supported. We specialize in helping you make choices in your personal and work life that really fit who you are, using your strengths to tackle any challenges that come your way and hold you back from feeling confident and in control. We know that healing and growing as a person is a continuous journey, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
(704) 946-5312 View (704) 946-5312
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Tahiyya Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28215
Are you a woman struggling with relational and sexual trauma, body image issues, or struggle with shame and judgment, chronic pain interfering with pleasure, or troubled relationship dynamics, I am here to guide you towards healing and growth. Would you like to work through the challenges of trauma to enhance intimacy and pleasure? Do you want to break free from limiting beliefs and foster healthier relationships, reclaiming joy, pleasure, and fulfillment in your life? Are you seeking a therapist that specializes in relationship and sex therapy that provides a safe space for healing, understanding, and non-judgmental guidance?
Are you a woman struggling with relational and sexual trauma, body image issues, or struggle with shame and judgment, chronic pain interfering with pleasure, or troubled relationship dynamics, I am here to guide you towards healing and growth. Would you like to work through the challenges of trauma to enhance intimacy and pleasure? Do you want to break free from limiting beliefs and foster healthier relationships, reclaiming joy, pleasure, and fulfillment in your life? Are you seeking a therapist that specializes in relationship and sex therapy that provides a safe space for healing, understanding, and non-judgmental guidance?
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Melissa Fox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28205
I am trained as a medical family therapist and enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. Clients dealing with relationship issues, current and/or past family conflict, chronic / invisible illness, immune / autoimmune / sleep disorders, adjusting to new diagnoses, caregiver fatigue, and having to work when you are ill and/or grieving tend to find my approach both different and helpful. I have experienced these issues myself and am familiar with the challenges they create in our personal and professional lives. I focus on helping clients cope with these difficulties in the context of our most valued relationships.
I am trained as a medical family therapist and enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. Clients dealing with relationship issues, current and/or past family conflict, chronic / invisible illness, immune / autoimmune / sleep disorders, adjusting to new diagnoses, caregiver fatigue, and having to work when you are ill and/or grieving tend to find my approach both different and helpful. I have experienced these issues myself and am familiar with the challenges they create in our personal and professional lives. I focus on helping clients cope with these difficulties in the context of our most valued relationships.
(704) 742-2047 View (704) 742-2047
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Reonetta Holliman
Counselor, LCMHCA, MA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28203
It is normal for any relationship to have ups and downs, but you do not have to stay stuck in a cycle of negativity. Are you at a crossroads in your marriage or partnership? Are you dealing with past or present unhealthy family dynamics? If so, couples or family counseling can help. Problems in relationships can vary, as can the perspective of those problems. As a licensed counselor, I will assist you in your journey of working through your concerns, learning to communicate effectively, actively listening to your loved one's point of view, and navigating out of your current circumstances toward the life that you desire.
It is normal for any relationship to have ups and downs, but you do not have to stay stuck in a cycle of negativity. Are you at a crossroads in your marriage or partnership? Are you dealing with past or present unhealthy family dynamics? If so, couples or family counseling can help. Problems in relationships can vary, as can the perspective of those problems. As a licensed counselor, I will assist you in your journey of working through your concerns, learning to communicate effectively, actively listening to your loved one's point of view, and navigating out of your current circumstances toward the life that you desire.
(704) 387-3294 View (704) 387-3294
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Laura P Barrett
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, PA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28270
My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues, eating disorders, self-esteem, and adjustments disorders.
I would like to demonstrate to you how counseling can be a dynamic and proactive way to improve the quality of your life! People are finally realizing there are special techniques, educational tools and coping skills they can learn to battle depression, anxiety, eating disorders, as well as improve relationships. You no longer have to let your emotions control your life. Counseling provides a neutral third party where you can explore your issues in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. Reach outward for understanding and awareness!
My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues, eating disorders, self-esteem, and adjustments disorders.
I would like to demonstrate to you how counseling can be a dynamic and proactive way to improve the quality of your life! People are finally realizing there are special techniques, educational tools and coping skills they can learn to battle depression, anxiety, eating disorders, as well as improve relationships. You no longer have to let your emotions control your life. Counseling provides a neutral third party where you can explore your issues in a safe, caring, and confidential environment. Reach outward for understanding and awareness!
(704) 666-7016 View (704) 666-7016
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.