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Building Bridges Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: IN-PERSON & PHONE/VIDEO*** We believe that there is good in every person, and hope in every situation. We have helped individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and connect. As relational therapists, we appreciate the impact that our relationships have on our well-being. We do not see clients as having something wrong with their minds that necessarily needs to be fixed. Rather, we see our clients as unique individuals, each with their own stories and perspectives, embedded in important relationships and contexts that impact them. We see strengths and we see hope, even when it feels like there is none.
(289) 210-5106 View (289) 210-5106
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Nidhi Sharma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, MACP, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8S
Among all the things we want for ourselves, perhaps happiness tops the list for most. But life may not always turn out the way we expect, and that can hurt. There may be times when we feel stuck, angry, lost, confused, unhappy, or overwhelmed. What do we do then? In such times, I like to remind myself that “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional” (Haruki Murakami). This perspective offers us strength to move towards inner healing and positive change. Seeking therapy is brave work, and a beautiful way to practice self-love; when you truly love yourself, you value who you are and can grow towards the best version of yourself.
Among all the things we want for ourselves, perhaps happiness tops the list for most. But life may not always turn out the way we expect, and that can hurt. There may be times when we feel stuck, angry, lost, confused, unhappy, or overwhelmed. What do we do then? In such times, I like to remind myself that “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional” (Haruki Murakami). This perspective offers us strength to move towards inner healing and positive change. Seeking therapy is brave work, and a beautiful way to practice self-love; when you truly love yourself, you value who you are and can grow towards the best version of yourself.
(289) 312-5987 View (289) 312-5987

Online Therapists

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NKS Therapy
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Etobicoke, ON M9B
All of our practitioners are licensed, highly trained mental health professionals with expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Relationship/Dating Issues, Career Issues, Marriage/Divorce, Parenting Issues, Anger, Stress, Substance Abuse, and more.
Voted Top 5 in Toronto for Best Psychotherapists in 2021, NKS Therapy is a team of psychotherapists, marriage/family therapists, counsellors and life coaches in Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville who specialize in mental health support for adults, couples, teenagers, and families. With multiple experts on the NKS Therapy team, we will help you achieve your goals through a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you make conscious choices today. We offer sessions virtually & in-person. Start living a better life today with a FREE 15-minute therapy consultation! A Happier, Healthier, Better Version of Yourself awaits.
All of our practitioners are licensed, highly trained mental health professionals with expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Relationship/Dating Issues, Career Issues, Marriage/Divorce, Parenting Issues, Anger, Stress, Substance Abuse, and more.
Voted Top 5 in Toronto for Best Psychotherapists in 2021, NKS Therapy is a team of psychotherapists, marriage/family therapists, counsellors and life coaches in Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville who specialize in mental health support for adults, couples, teenagers, and families. With multiple experts on the NKS Therapy team, we will help you achieve your goals through a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you make conscious choices today. We offer sessions virtually & in-person. Start living a better life today with a FREE 15-minute therapy consultation! A Happier, Healthier, Better Version of Yourself awaits.
(289) 206-7074 View (289) 206-7074
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Ukasha Malik
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L3P  (Online Only)
I believe that asking for help and being vulnerable takes great courage. Therefore, by establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship through a non-judgemental, empathetic, collaborative, and psychodynamic approach, I help you unpack what may be at the core of your concerns and improve your ability to cope with the challenges that brought you to therapy.
I believe that asking for help and being vulnerable takes great courage. Therefore, by establishing a healthy therapeutic relationship through a non-judgemental, empathetic, collaborative, and psychodynamic approach, I help you unpack what may be at the core of your concerns and improve your ability to cope with the challenges that brought you to therapy.
(289) 217-8965 View (289) 217-8965
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Better Life Counselling Center
Registered Social Worker, MA, RP, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M3B
Shahrzad Hazrati Registered psychotherapist and Registered Social worker (MA, MSW, RSW, RP). Shahrzad is member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CACBT) with years of experience of providing counselling to individuals, couples and families deal with problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parental issues.
Shahrzad Hazrati Registered psychotherapist and Registered Social worker (MA, MSW, RSW, RP). Shahrzad is member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CACBT) with years of experience of providing counselling to individuals, couples and families deal with problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parental issues.
(365) 654-2831 View (365) 654-2831
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Ukasha Malik
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
Caledon, ON L7C  (Online Only)
Working from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens, helps me to address a range of concerns for my clients, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-worth, cultural challenges, relationship issues, and abuse. I am dedicated to providing you with a safe and judgment-free space to share your challenges and help you navigate through them with ease.
Working from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens, helps me to address a range of concerns for my clients, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-worth, cultural challenges, relationship issues, and abuse. I am dedicated to providing you with a safe and judgment-free space to share your challenges and help you navigate through them with ease.
(289) 302-5489 View (289) 302-5489
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Ambita Sen
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MSc, CAMC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5M
Feeling sad and unable to figure out why? Constantly worrying about what will happen next? I can work with you to help you deal with the different pressures and stressors in your life. I meet you where you are and walk alongside you to help you reach your full potential. My focus puts you first and builds a strong therapeutic relationship between us through respect, empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.
Feeling sad and unable to figure out why? Constantly worrying about what will happen next? I can work with you to help you deal with the different pressures and stressors in your life. I meet you where you are and walk alongside you to help you reach your full potential. My focus puts you first and builds a strong therapeutic relationship between us through respect, empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.
(289) 216-6936 View (289) 216-6936
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The H Factor Solutions
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
Dr. Afsheen Anwar is a registered clinical and counselling psychologist in Ontario and a member of CPA. She obtained her PhD in Psychology from Pakistan in 2012. From a Southeast-Asian, Muslim background, Dr. Anwar has been passionately involved with teaching, consulting & clinical practice since 2000 at a national & international level. She has over 23 years of clinical experience including assessment & therapy with individuals, couples & families, and has worked in both individual and group settings. She works with clients to address various issues including mood disturbances and anxiety, relationship conflict & personal growth.
Dr. Afsheen Anwar is a registered clinical and counselling psychologist in Ontario and a member of CPA. She obtained her PhD in Psychology from Pakistan in 2012. From a Southeast-Asian, Muslim background, Dr. Anwar has been passionately involved with teaching, consulting & clinical practice since 2000 at a national & international level. She has over 23 years of clinical experience including assessment & therapy with individuals, couples & families, and has worked in both individual and group settings. She works with clients to address various issues including mood disturbances and anxiety, relationship conflict & personal growth.
(289) 768-6185 View (289) 768-6185
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Moin Subhani
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Ready to work on yourself and your relationship skills? I'd be honoured to join your journey.
You don't have to suffer alone. What if all your "shit" - your anxieties, worries and fears - was also the key to you getting better? Therapy with me, is a chance to understand your complicated feelings, emotions and desires and discover how to make choices that work for you. You can move from being disconnected, alienated and alone to being active, lively and engaged with the world.
Ready to work on yourself and your relationship skills? I'd be honoured to join your journey.
You don't have to suffer alone. What if all your "shit" - your anxieties, worries and fears - was also the key to you getting better? Therapy with me, is a chance to understand your complicated feelings, emotions and desires and discover how to make choices that work for you. You can move from being disconnected, alienated and alone to being active, lively and engaged with the world.
(647) 496-2923 View (647) 496-2923
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Arushi Gupta
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BHSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Markham, ON L6B  (Online Only)
I have always been a compassionate person with a deep commitment to support individuals on their journey to emotional healing and personal growth. I have a passion for mental health and am a great listener who is available to provide support to those who may need it. I am empathetic and try to address the needs of each client helping them to build resilience and insight through developing a strong therapeutic relationship with them. I create a non-judgemental environment with sensitivity towards other cultures which allows me to connect with them and work collaboratively towards achieving their goals.
I have always been a compassionate person with a deep commitment to support individuals on their journey to emotional healing and personal growth. I have a passion for mental health and am a great listener who is available to provide support to those who may need it. I am empathetic and try to address the needs of each client helping them to build resilience and insight through developing a strong therapeutic relationship with them. I create a non-judgemental environment with sensitivity towards other cultures which allows me to connect with them and work collaboratively towards achieving their goals.
(289) 277-5646 View (289) 277-5646
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Minni Sharma
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A
I am also Relationship and Divorce Specialist, and a Collaborative Family Professional.
Compassionate support is here! I have been of service to the community for over 20 years including working at a women's shelter, rape crisis centre, high schools, and hospices. I work with clients in the areas of couples, divorce/separation, policing/first responders, stress management, anxiety, depression, bereavement, blended/step-families, cross-cultural issues, and healthy relationships. I use solution focused techniques, somatic experiencing and mindfulness strategies to guide my clients to build their own "tool box" with skills to assist them through difficult emotions, situations and life events.
I am also Relationship and Divorce Specialist, and a Collaborative Family Professional.
Compassionate support is here! I have been of service to the community for over 20 years including working at a women's shelter, rape crisis centre, high schools, and hospices. I work with clients in the areas of couples, divorce/separation, policing/first responders, stress management, anxiety, depression, bereavement, blended/step-families, cross-cultural issues, and healthy relationships. I use solution focused techniques, somatic experiencing and mindfulness strategies to guide my clients to build their own "tool box" with skills to assist them through difficult emotions, situations and life events.
(647) 559-3109 View (647) 559-3109
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Natasha Sharma
Counsellor, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Etobicoke, ON M9B
My team has expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, Relationship/Dating Issues, Marriage, Divorce, Parenting Issues, and Career/Life Transitions.
Hi! I'm Natasha Sharma: Therapist, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of NKS Therapy. Do you feel sad, stressed out, irritable or angry? Do you feel unable to let go of things that happened in the past, or worry constantly about the future? Are you experiencing distress, anxiety or depressed mood? As we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, life can be challenging. And unpredictable We can't always control it but we can control how we experience & respond to it. At my clinic NKS Therapy we provide you the tools to identify your emotions & get control over them. We offer expert counselling therapy for individuals, couples/marriage, & families.
My team has expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, Relationship/Dating Issues, Marriage, Divorce, Parenting Issues, and Career/Life Transitions.
Hi! I'm Natasha Sharma: Therapist, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of NKS Therapy. Do you feel sad, stressed out, irritable or angry? Do you feel unable to let go of things that happened in the past, or worry constantly about the future? Are you experiencing distress, anxiety or depressed mood? As we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, life can be challenging. And unpredictable We can't always control it but we can control how we experience & respond to it. At my clinic NKS Therapy we provide you the tools to identify your emotions & get control over them. We offer expert counselling therapy for individuals, couples/marriage, & families.
(289) 207-4800 View (289) 207-4800
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Your Lifetime Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MD, MACP, RP(q), PMP, CCRP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, life-transitional issues, adjustment disorders, stress, trauma, relationship conflict, parenting concerns, academic/career concerns, and difficulties in attaining work-life balance.
I wear many professional hats. I am an MD, MACP, RP(q), a Clinical Researcher, a Project Management Professional, a Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, life-transitional issues, adjustment disorders, stress, trauma, relationship conflict, parenting concerns, academic/career concerns, and difficulties in attaining work-life balance.
I wear many professional hats. I am an MD, MACP, RP(q), a Clinical Researcher, a Project Management Professional, a Professor at George Brown College, previously an instructor for 15 years at UofT and a family oriented female. I am a published author in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, International Diabetes Federation and the Journal of European Society of Cardiology. I have a number of years worth of work experience in mental health. I have taken care of clients in the in/out patient settings. I believe in providing a non-judgmental and safe space for people to share. My aim is to build stronger communities.
(289) 677-1873 View (289) 677-1873
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Saadia Akram-Pall
Psychologist, CPsych
Verified Verified
Brampton, ON L6R
Dr. Saadia Akram-Pall is a registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and has a doctorate and two master's degrees. She has more than 30 years of experience delivering psychological services to adults, couples, and families using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Guided Imagery, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Multicultural Counselling, etc. She offers clients helpful tools and resources to achieve their personal, professional, and relationship goals and to assist them in strengthening their coping skills to deal with their issues effectively.
Dr. Saadia Akram-Pall is a registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario and has a doctorate and two master's degrees. She has more than 30 years of experience delivering psychological services to adults, couples, and families using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Guided Imagery, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Multicultural Counselling, etc. She offers clients helpful tools and resources to achieve their personal, professional, and relationship goals and to assist them in strengthening their coping skills to deal with their issues effectively.
(416) 317-0439 View (416) 317-0439
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Rana Khan
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is central to psychotherapy, and will work hard to maintain that alliance between me and you.
Hello! My name is Rana Khan. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I have specialized training in Couples and Family Therapy. The clients I serve are mostly couples and families or individuals who have concerns/issues with their relationships. I have helped clients explore tips/tools/strategies that has helped improve their communication, intimacy, and emotional connection. I have also supported clients in finding meaning as they recover from an emotional hurt, deal with loss, go through an affair, or manage other external stressors such as family, work, health, culture, and/or religion.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is central to psychotherapy, and will work hard to maintain that alliance between me and you.
Hello! My name is Rana Khan. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I have specialized training in Couples and Family Therapy. The clients I serve are mostly couples and families or individuals who have concerns/issues with their relationships. I have helped clients explore tips/tools/strategies that has helped improve their communication, intimacy, and emotional connection. I have also supported clients in finding meaning as they recover from an emotional hurt, deal with loss, go through an affair, or manage other external stressors such as family, work, health, culture, and/or religion.
(647) 250-9869 View (647) 250-9869
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Dr. Lisa Bradford
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
I help couples re-build trust and re-establish intimacy after an infidelity or other relationship rupture (e.
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
I help couples re-build trust and re-establish intimacy after an infidelity or other relationship rupture (e.
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
(647) 724-5122 View (647) 724-5122
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Bhavna Verma
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MSc, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1W  (Online Only)
All of us experience stressors and struggles in our lives. Essentially, it is about how we process these situations that can leave long-lasting impacts. There is no right or wrong way in the processing of these events, rather there are healthy versus unhealthy coping skills. My role is to facilitate your emotional and mental health journey, to aid in building up resiliency so that you are better able to manage and work through those stressors.
All of us experience stressors and struggles in our lives. Essentially, it is about how we process these situations that can leave long-lasting impacts. There is no right or wrong way in the processing of these events, rather there are healthy versus unhealthy coping skills. My role is to facilitate your emotional and mental health journey, to aid in building up resiliency so that you are better able to manage and work through those stressors.
(647) 699-2671 View (647) 699-2671
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Renuka Gupta Phd
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CHT, PLRT, HART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5G  (Online Only)
Outside are just manifestations, all creations are within - Rens . I have done PhD in Clinical Psychology & have always been a believer of something far beyond Science i.e. Spirituality, which is why I feel deeply that, the ones who find me and eventually come to me, were destined. My work is a mix of Science as well as Psycho-spiritual Therapy. Working towards Awareness, finding Purpose, Acceptance, Observing, eventually leading to Healing, has been the path I walk on. Remember : You are not just a part of Creation,the Creator of every part is you. FREE Email Consultations, no calls, Direct Paid Therapy :-) Blessings & Healing !
Outside are just manifestations, all creations are within - Rens . I have done PhD in Clinical Psychology & have always been a believer of something far beyond Science i.e. Spirituality, which is why I feel deeply that, the ones who find me and eventually come to me, were destined. My work is a mix of Science as well as Psycho-spiritual Therapy. Working towards Awareness, finding Purpose, Acceptance, Observing, eventually leading to Healing, has been the path I walk on. Remember : You are not just a part of Creation,the Creator of every part is you. FREE Email Consultations, no calls, Direct Paid Therapy :-) Blessings & Healing !
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Tarni Kaur
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q), MA, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6J
Self-discovery is a process fundamental to personal growth, and one that takes courage. My role as a therapist is to guide you in your process of developing self-awareness, which is the catalyst for change. Through self-awareness, we develop our understanding of the way we think, feel, and behave. We gain clarity on our triggers, the influence of our past, and our traumas. Ultimately, through self-awareness, we can curiously - and without judgment - determine our strengths, what we accept about ourselves, and what we desire to change.
Self-discovery is a process fundamental to personal growth, and one that takes courage. My role as a therapist is to guide you in your process of developing self-awareness, which is the catalyst for change. Through self-awareness, we develop our understanding of the way we think, feel, and behave. We gain clarity on our triggers, the influence of our past, and our traumas. Ultimately, through self-awareness, we can curiously - and without judgment - determine our strengths, what we accept about ourselves, and what we desire to change.
(647) 696-2745 View (647) 696-2745
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Shift Collab | We'll find your perfect fit!
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5V  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to find a therapist that feels like a good fit? Are you constantly scrolling through directories and feeling overwhelmed? Ya, we get it. Finding a therapist is kind of like dating, and it takes effort to find the right fit for you. We’ve got you. Shift Collab is one of Canada’s leading online therapy practices, offering exceptional mental health care across Canada. Our diverse team collaborates with you to navigate all of life’s challenges. We believe therapy should feel simple, actionable and relatable, which is why we’ve created an innovative matching process to partner you with a therapist who truly gets you.
Are you struggling to find a therapist that feels like a good fit? Are you constantly scrolling through directories and feeling overwhelmed? Ya, we get it. Finding a therapist is kind of like dating, and it takes effort to find the right fit for you. We’ve got you. Shift Collab is one of Canada’s leading online therapy practices, offering exceptional mental health care across Canada. Our diverse team collaborates with you to navigate all of life’s challenges. We believe therapy should feel simple, actionable and relatable, which is why we’ve created an innovative matching process to partner you with a therapist who truly gets you.
(647) 931-3708 View (647) 931-3708

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Relationship Issues Counsellors
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.