Relationship Issues Therapists in Core, San Diego, CA

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Ally Higdon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Core, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Ally Higdon and my passion and specialty lies in helping those experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety, OCD, phobias, and identity concerns. I equally enjoy helping clients address self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, stress management, and depression. I specialize in working with college-age young adults, millennials, and Military/Veteran populations. You can feel confident in the treatment you'll receive as I've worked in various settings including three college counseling centers, a private practice, a community mental health center, and the VA.
Hi there! I'm Ally Higdon and my passion and specialty lies in helping those experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety, OCD, phobias, and identity concerns. I equally enjoy helping clients address self-esteem issues, relationship concerns, stress management, and depression. I specialize in working with college-age young adults, millennials, and Military/Veteran populations. You can feel confident in the treatment you'll receive as I've worked in various settings including three college counseling centers, a private practice, a community mental health center, and the VA.
(858) 923-4563 View (858) 923-4563
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Christiana Silva
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Core, San Diego, CA 92101
Stress Management, Work Changes, Life Transitions, Divorce, Parenting, Self Esteem issues, Relationship troubles, and Behavior Management.
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Stress Management, Work Changes, Life Transitions, Divorce, Parenting, Self Esteem issues, Relationship troubles, and Behavior Management.
Dr. Silva is the Chief Behavior Health Officer for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
(619) 916-4099 View (619) 916-4099
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Lyudmila Kisina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC
Verified Verified
Core, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
The most important relationship is the one we have with ourselves.
Welcome! You have taken an important step towards a journey of healing! As a licensed therapist and addiction counselor, I offer a holistic journey of healing and self-discovery, guided by the evidence-based practice of modern psychology. Our approach targets solution, not just symptom relief. When we are impacted by past hurts, disappointment, shame, or trauma - we may begin seeking ways to avoid ourselves. Addictions, codependent relationships, anxiety, depression, isolation - may start to manifest in your life. My work focuses on resolving these symptoms, by addressing the root causes, empowering you to build lasting change.
The most important relationship is the one we have with ourselves.
Welcome! You have taken an important step towards a journey of healing! As a licensed therapist and addiction counselor, I offer a holistic journey of healing and self-discovery, guided by the evidence-based practice of modern psychology. Our approach targets solution, not just symptom relief. When we are impacted by past hurts, disappointment, shame, or trauma - we may begin seeking ways to avoid ourselves. Addictions, codependent relationships, anxiety, depression, isolation - may start to manifest in your life. My work focuses on resolving these symptoms, by addressing the root causes, empowering you to build lasting change.
(858) 428-2638 View (858) 428-2638
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Michelle Godinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Core, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
My approach is based on building a safe, affirming relationship focused on the individual needs of the client in front of me.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who want to work through trauma, release unhelpful beliefs and navigate all kinds of complicated relationships. I find that my clients need to feel safe exploring painful emotions while being challenged to question unhelpful patterns getting in the way of their goals.
My approach is based on building a safe, affirming relationship focused on the individual needs of the client in front of me.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who want to work through trauma, release unhelpful beliefs and navigate all kinds of complicated relationships. I find that my clients need to feel safe exploring painful emotions while being challenged to question unhelpful patterns getting in the way of their goals.
(925) 392-6545 View (925) 392-6545
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Paula Ramos
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Core, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Life is about maintaining balance in all aspects, through love. There is so much out there to learn and grow from, so why not have fun doing it? A little about me: I love going to CrossFit every morning. I am a huge nerd, constantly listening to audibles and/or podcasts such as Huberman Lab and non-fiction books. I enjoy being outdoors: snowboarding, motorcycle/dirt biking, hiking, any movement, &traveling. My parents are from Peru, so I visit there often. Tambien hablo español! Therapy can help your understanding of where your emotions come from connecting the past to the present, and decreasing the intensity by making sense of it.
Life is about maintaining balance in all aspects, through love. There is so much out there to learn and grow from, so why not have fun doing it? A little about me: I love going to CrossFit every morning. I am a huge nerd, constantly listening to audibles and/or podcasts such as Huberman Lab and non-fiction books. I enjoy being outdoors: snowboarding, motorcycle/dirt biking, hiking, any movement, &traveling. My parents are from Peru, so I visit there often. Tambien hablo español! Therapy can help your understanding of where your emotions come from connecting the past to the present, and decreasing the intensity by making sense of it.
(951) 397-0447 View (951) 397-0447
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Elizabeth Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Core, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Elizabeth. My pronouns are they/them/elle. I identify as a bicultural nonbinary therapist (Mexican-American). I have worked with the LGBT community for several years connecting clients to not only mental health, but medical gender affirming care as well.
Hello, my name is Elizabeth. My pronouns are they/them/elle. I identify as a bicultural nonbinary therapist (Mexican-American). I have worked with the LGBT community for several years connecting clients to not only mental health, but medical gender affirming care as well.
(619) 350-0309 View (619) 350-0309
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Wallace Murray
RTC, CH, HT
Not Verified Not Verified
Core, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I have a private practice working one-to-one, in groups, and online with clients from all over the world, guiding others to un-cover possibilities and paths to life. I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, a Counselling Hypnotherapist, a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, a Master Practitioner of NLP, a Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, and a helper with ceremonial medicine. Following both modern therapeutic methods as well as Indigenous modalities, I help others to un-cover what they come to know.
I have a private practice working one-to-one, in groups, and online with clients from all over the world, guiding others to un-cover possibilities and paths to life. I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, a Counselling Hypnotherapist, a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, a Master Practitioner of NLP, a Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner, and a helper with ceremonial medicine. Following both modern therapeutic methods as well as Indigenous modalities, I help others to un-cover what they come to know.
(619) 333-7426 View (619) 333-7426
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Brittany Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Core, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy to individuals and couples throughout California and Virginia. My services are provided via tele-health therapy. I conduct therapy through a mindfulness approach, utilizing strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Born and raised in San Diego, I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology and my master's degree in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy at San Diego State University.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy to individuals and couples throughout California and Virginia. My services are provided via tele-health therapy. I conduct therapy through a mindfulness approach, utilizing strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Born and raised in San Diego, I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology and my master's degree in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy at San Diego State University.
(619) 333-5774 View (619) 333-5774
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Michael Bjornson
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Core, San Diego, CA 92101
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
(424) 396-5080 View (424) 396-5080
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Rev. Kiara Norwood
MA, CCTP
Verified Verified
Core, San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
As a multi-award winning spiritual wellness coach and certified holistic practitioner, I help creatives and entrepreneurs remove spiritual stuckness and experience confidence, clarity, and success. I specialize in working with Black women, however, my services are open to women from all backgrounds and orientations. My clients tend to be at a crossroads and are seeking ways to move forward from stagnant energy stopping them from accomplishing their goals. I can help you get back in alignment with your path to live a fulfilling life and excel in your creative and business endeavors.
As a multi-award winning spiritual wellness coach and certified holistic practitioner, I help creatives and entrepreneurs remove spiritual stuckness and experience confidence, clarity, and success. I specialize in working with Black women, however, my services are open to women from all backgrounds and orientations. My clients tend to be at a crossroads and are seeking ways to move forward from stagnant energy stopping them from accomplishing their goals. I can help you get back in alignment with your path to live a fulfilling life and excel in your creative and business endeavors.
(619) 949-0572 View (619) 949-0572

Online Therapists

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Rachael Gay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101  (Online Only)
I believe the most important part of therapy is finding someone who is the right fit for you and you feel you can form a genuine, trusting relationship with.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. I know that change is hard and seeking support is brave. It is a privilege to be alongside you in your journey towards becoming the person you want to be and living the life you want to live. Our therapy will be a space where it is okay to show up as your authentic self and share your feelings. We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see in your life, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you may feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed to foster progress.
I believe the most important part of therapy is finding someone who is the right fit for you and you feel you can form a genuine, trusting relationship with.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. I know that change is hard and seeking support is brave. It is a privilege to be alongside you in your journey towards becoming the person you want to be and living the life you want to live. Our therapy will be a space where it is okay to show up as your authentic self and share your feelings. We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see in your life, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you may feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed to foster progress.
(781) 614-6819 View (781) 614-6819
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Jaina Sarkisyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92126
Jaina is experienced in: Narcissistic personality disorder, BPD,anxiety, addiction, OCD, trauma, infidelity, mood disorders, depression, PTSD, relationship & vocational & Bipolar & more.
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle Melton says "Life is brutal. But it is also beautiful. Life's brutal and beautiful woven together so tightly they cannot be separated. Reject the brutal, reject the beauty. Life is Bruitiful." Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, couples and families. Jaina has many years of experience working w/law enforcement, military and their families. Additionally, working with individuals with life transition issues, Polyamory, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, trauma, SUD and other issues
Jaina is experienced in: Narcissistic personality disorder, BPD,anxiety, addiction, OCD, trauma, infidelity, mood disorders, depression, PTSD, relationship & vocational & Bipolar & more.
Let me be part of your journey in this brutiful life. As Glennon Doyle Melton says "Life is brutal. But it is also beautiful. Life's brutal and beautiful woven together so tightly they cannot be separated. Reject the brutal, reject the beauty. Life is Bruitiful." Jaina is an experienced licensed clinician with 18 years of experience providing exceptional clinical care to adults, couples and families. Jaina has many years of experience working w/law enforcement, military and their families. Additionally, working with individuals with life transition issues, Polyamory, anxiety, depression, sexual assault, trauma, SUD and other issues
(858) 227-6212 View (858) 227-6212
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Mojgan Khademi
Psychologist, PsyD, FABP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
I have over 20 years of clinical experience in the mental health field working with adults struggling with a variety of concerns. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA License #PSY15300), a Board-Certified psychoanalyst, and a fellow of the American Board of Psychoanalysis. My practice in ludes two psychological Associates who see patients on a sliding scale. I have extensive training working adults in individual therapy and have expertise in treating depression, disordered eating, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and dissatisfaction with oneself and one’s life.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience in the mental health field working with adults struggling with a variety of concerns. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA License #PSY15300), a Board-Certified psychoanalyst, and a fellow of the American Board of Psychoanalysis. My practice in ludes two psychological Associates who see patients on a sliding scale. I have extensive training working adults in individual therapy and have expertise in treating depression, disordered eating, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and dissatisfaction with oneself and one’s life.
(619) 340-1037 View (619) 340-1037
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Siri Hadland
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92117
Learning why we think, feel, and act the way we do is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. From there, we gain the ability to adjust, grow, connect, and show up in the world as our most authentic selves. I work primarily with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My approach to treating addictive problems is self-empowering and open minded. In addition to the listed disorders I treat, I love working with women's issues, relationship issues, phase of life issues, religious trauma, and the LGBTQ+ population.
Learning why we think, feel, and act the way we do is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. From there, we gain the ability to adjust, grow, connect, and show up in the world as our most authentic selves. I work primarily with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. My approach to treating addictive problems is self-empowering and open minded. In addition to the listed disorders I treat, I love working with women's issues, relationship issues, phase of life issues, religious trauma, and the LGBTQ+ population.
(858) 522-0154 View (858) 522-0154
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Angela H Cruz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92119
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a great place to work on yourself in a non judgmental environment; from grieving the loss of a loved one, working on your relationship (romantic or familial), or coping with life stages/changes.
Not currently accepting new clients. At some point in our lives we can feel lost, sad, and/or anxious and could use an objective person to help us through. I work collaboratively to assist clients in gaining the coping and communication skills to improve their overall well-being and relationships. I offer both long-term and short-term evidence based treatment which is based off of a clients trauma history, wants, and needs. I believe in helping clients gain the insight and skills to be able to reach the goals we set at the onset of therapy, and to end confidently and able to handle life's stressors in a healthier way.
Therapy is a great place to work on yourself in a non judgmental environment; from grieving the loss of a loved one, working on your relationship (romantic or familial), or coping with life stages/changes.
Not currently accepting new clients. At some point in our lives we can feel lost, sad, and/or anxious and could use an objective person to help us through. I work collaboratively to assist clients in gaining the coping and communication skills to improve their overall well-being and relationships. I offer both long-term and short-term evidence based treatment which is based off of a clients trauma history, wants, and needs. I believe in helping clients gain the insight and skills to be able to reach the goals we set at the onset of therapy, and to end confidently and able to handle life's stressors in a healthier way.
(619) 880-3648 View (619) 880-3648
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Marjan Davoudi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
Dr. Marjan Davoudi is the director of Behavioral Mental Health, has 20 years of Psychotherapy experience, and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is licensed in the state of California and in 2015 she received her third board certified license in the state of Arizona . Her clinical concentration is treating depression/ anxiety, adjustment to the new condition of life and relationship problems. She works with diverse patient populations from many cultural backgrounds and her area of research concentration is trauma and crisis intervention.
Dr. Marjan Davoudi is the director of Behavioral Mental Health, has 20 years of Psychotherapy experience, and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is licensed in the state of California and in 2015 she received her third board certified license in the state of Arizona . Her clinical concentration is treating depression/ anxiety, adjustment to the new condition of life and relationship problems. She works with diverse patient populations from many cultural backgrounds and her area of research concentration is trauma and crisis intervention.
(858) 205-5486 View (858) 205-5486
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Cassidy Peters
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92117
Are you feeling stuck? Have you experienced trauma or struggled in relationships? How about your relationship with yourself? I support and work with clients who may be struggling with navigating anxiety/depression, complex trauma, neurodivergence, identity issues, relational issues, interpersonal issues, low self esteem/self worth, substance abuse, and life transitions. I also have a strong focus in working with female/woman identifying individuals struggling with anxiety and self worth. I am a neuro-affirming, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA-affirming therapist. I offer sliding scale appointments in person and via Telehealth.
Are you feeling stuck? Have you experienced trauma or struggled in relationships? How about your relationship with yourself? I support and work with clients who may be struggling with navigating anxiety/depression, complex trauma, neurodivergence, identity issues, relational issues, interpersonal issues, low self esteem/self worth, substance abuse, and life transitions. I also have a strong focus in working with female/woman identifying individuals struggling with anxiety and self worth. I am a neuro-affirming, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA-affirming therapist. I offer sliding scale appointments in person and via Telehealth.
(619) 486-3626 View (619) 486-3626
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Sean Stiller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130
Are there challenges in your life that seem so overwhelming that it seems you can't deal with them? Have you tried to make changes in your life, but haven't been able to do it on your own? Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better! I have extensive training in helping overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious clients and couples. I make it my goal to really understand and empathize with the challenges you are facing, and always come from a non-judgmental and warm place. I also enjoy working with men, helping men understand their feelings and their partners feelings so they can have the relationship they desire.
Are there challenges in your life that seem so overwhelming that it seems you can't deal with them? Have you tried to make changes in your life, but haven't been able to do it on your own? Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better! I have extensive training in helping overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious clients and couples. I make it my goal to really understand and empathize with the challenges you are facing, and always come from a non-judgmental and warm place. I also enjoy working with men, helping men understand their feelings and their partners feelings so they can have the relationship they desire.
(858) 221-9419 View (858) 221-9419
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Brittani Stumbo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92110  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is all about finding the right match and I look forward to seeing if we are a good fit and supporting you in finding your truest self, so that you can have an authentic relationship with yourself and others.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Sports Psychology Consultant who believes we all come with strengths. My approach is genuine, strength based, non traditional, focused on your individualized needs, full of humor, and drawing from many evidenced based practices to find effective results for you. Life gets tough at times trying to juggle who we are, heal from past experiences, and adapt to expectations placed on us. I am here to provide you with a safe space to have some real-talk about the struggles of transitions, trauma, relationships, and overall identity making.
Therapy is all about finding the right match and I look forward to seeing if we are a good fit and supporting you in finding your truest self, so that you can have an authentic relationship with yourself and others.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Sports Psychology Consultant who believes we all come with strengths. My approach is genuine, strength based, non traditional, focused on your individualized needs, full of humor, and drawing from many evidenced based practices to find effective results for you. Life gets tough at times trying to juggle who we are, heal from past experiences, and adapt to expectations placed on us. I am here to provide you with a safe space to have some real-talk about the struggles of transitions, trauma, relationships, and overall identity making.
(619) 547-0429 View (619) 547-0429
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Kandie Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92126
Hi, my name is Kandie Brown. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a Master’s degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX. I follow a systemic approach to therapy and believe that to understand people and their challenges it is important to understand the systems and relationships they are a part of. I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be one of authenticity, collaboration and one that feels safe and supportive. I focus on the client’s strength and resiliency. I strive to help clients find tools to cope with life’s stresses.
Hi, my name is Kandie Brown. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have a Master’s degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX. I follow a systemic approach to therapy and believe that to understand people and their challenges it is important to understand the systems and relationships they are a part of. I believe that the therapeutic relationship should be one of authenticity, collaboration and one that feels safe and supportive. I focus on the client’s strength and resiliency. I strive to help clients find tools to cope with life’s stresses.
(858) 321-8665 View (858) 321-8665

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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.