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Sinadia E. Grubbs
Counselor, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32235
Whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or simply work-life balance, I am here to help you navigate the process of healing and getting back on track.
Whether you are the working parent needing to learn how to balance time for yourself and time for your family, the person that just can't find that silver lining to your cloud to bring back that smile you once had, or someone who is simply anxious because life has made you a little fearful. I am here to assist. You have made the best, first decision by just acknowledging that you need a little something more to get you through it, so now continue those steps with reaching out to start your journey.
Whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship issues, or simply work-life balance, I am here to help you navigate the process of healing and getting back on track.
Whether you are the working parent needing to learn how to balance time for yourself and time for your family, the person that just can't find that silver lining to your cloud to bring back that smile you once had, or someone who is simply anxious because life has made you a little fearful. I am here to assist. You have made the best, first decision by just acknowledging that you need a little something more to get you through it, so now continue those steps with reaching out to start your journey.
(904) 395-4046 View (904) 395-4046
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Royneisha Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32211  (Online Only)
Are you ready to start living your life to its fullest potential? I’m glad you’re here and willing to connect. It’s time to take back control of your direction, start fresh, set realistic goals, and begin living life purposefully! You are the expert of your own story. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand the life challenges and day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus and begin identifying and practicing things that will make you stronger. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, or relationship problems, let’s talk! Your voice matters, and you deserve to be heard!
Are you ready to start living your life to its fullest potential? I’m glad you’re here and willing to connect. It’s time to take back control of your direction, start fresh, set realistic goals, and begin living life purposefully! You are the expert of your own story. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand the life challenges and day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus and begin identifying and practicing things that will make you stronger. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, or relationship problems, let’s talk! Your voice matters, and you deserve to be heard!
(904) 593-2247 View (904) 593-2247
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Kassie Terrell
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32246  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Kassie (she/her) and I offer individual and relationship counseling services online via a secure and HIPAA compliant platform. In my practice, I focus on helping clients navigate grief and loss. This expands beyond death losses to include symbolic losses like the loss of a relationship, intimacy, security, trust, identity, safety, and self-esteem, among others. I work with people in relationship counseling to help identify communication patterns and interactions that are negatively impacting the friendship, intimacy, and fulfillment of needs.
Hi! My name is Kassie (she/her) and I offer individual and relationship counseling services online via a secure and HIPAA compliant platform. In my practice, I focus on helping clients navigate grief and loss. This expands beyond death losses to include symbolic losses like the loss of a relationship, intimacy, security, trust, identity, safety, and self-esteem, among others. I work with people in relationship counseling to help identify communication patterns and interactions that are negatively impacting the friendship, intimacy, and fulfillment of needs.
(904) 831-1558 View (904) 831-1558
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Sonia A Roberts
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on empowering every client's journey towards change by building a positive therapist-client relationship, and creating a compassionate, caring, non-judgmental environment where you can express your concerns openly.
Sometimes we simply need a safe space to discuss our thoughts and feelings. Therapy can be a great way to explore problems that you have been unable to resolve on your own.
I focus on empowering every client's journey towards change by building a positive therapist-client relationship, and creating a compassionate, caring, non-judgmental environment where you can express your concerns openly.
Sometimes we simply need a safe space to discuss our thoughts and feelings. Therapy can be a great way to explore problems that you have been unable to resolve on your own.
(904) 548-3488 View (904) 548-3488
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Jamie Kopp
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32216
I have had experience in the private and the public sector, counseling and developing individuals to meet their highest potential. Currently licensed as LMHC in the State of Florida, I have had much experience in providing therapy for individuals that have a history of abuse or neglect. I am very familiar with working with troubled families, and couples with relationship issues.
I have had experience in the private and the public sector, counseling and developing individuals to meet their highest potential. Currently licensed as LMHC in the State of Florida, I have had much experience in providing therapy for individuals that have a history of abuse or neglect. I am very familiar with working with troubled families, and couples with relationship issues.
(904) 337-5837 View (904) 337-5837
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Collaborative Healing Partners
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAP
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32208  (Online Only)
We provide counseling to individuals, couples and families struggling with substance abuse issues, relationship difficulties, sexual identity issues, infidelity, electronics addiction, depression, anxiety, communication skills, assertiveness training, self-esteem and confidence building, parenting, career and life transitions, and family changes.
Collaborative Healing Partners believes that our client’s behaviors or presenting concerns will make sense once we understand the context of their behavior or situation. We partner with our clients to better understand their individual situations from their perspective and work to create a roadmap together to help them achieve their short term or long-term goals and begin living a more enriched/purposeful driven life. We specialize in the brief therapy model which seeks to provide our clients with permanent lasting changes in 10 sessions or less per presenting problem thus minimizing endless therapy.
We provide counseling to individuals, couples and families struggling with substance abuse issues, relationship difficulties, sexual identity issues, infidelity, electronics addiction, depression, anxiety, communication skills, assertiveness training, self-esteem and confidence building, parenting, career and life transitions, and family changes.
Collaborative Healing Partners believes that our client’s behaviors or presenting concerns will make sense once we understand the context of their behavior or situation. We partner with our clients to better understand their individual situations from their perspective and work to create a roadmap together to help them achieve their short term or long-term goals and begin living a more enriched/purposeful driven life. We specialize in the brief therapy model which seeks to provide our clients with permanent lasting changes in 10 sessions or less per presenting problem thus minimizing endless therapy.
(786) 244-7347 View (786) 244-7347
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Lauren Capitini
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Specialty areas include: relationship and family issues, infertility, infidelity, divorce, pre-marital counseling, women's issues, anxiety and depression, change of life, self-empowerment, career counseling, and co-dependency.
Life is full of moments where opportunity meets change. My desire is to better help you in embracing these opportunities for growth through proper support, encouragement, and skill building to help you achieve a happier, more balanced life. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Therapy By Design Professional Counseling Services. In counseling I work primarily with young adults and older, providing therapy for individuals, couples and families; utilizing many therapeutic approaches carefully designed to meet each individuals needs. My greatest joy is helping others move towards unlocking their greatest potential of self.
Specialty areas include: relationship and family issues, infertility, infidelity, divorce, pre-marital counseling, women's issues, anxiety and depression, change of life, self-empowerment, career counseling, and co-dependency.
Life is full of moments where opportunity meets change. My desire is to better help you in embracing these opportunities for growth through proper support, encouragement, and skill building to help you achieve a happier, more balanced life. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Therapy By Design Professional Counseling Services. In counseling I work primarily with young adults and older, providing therapy for individuals, couples and families; utilizing many therapeutic approaches carefully designed to meet each individuals needs. My greatest joy is helping others move towards unlocking their greatest potential of self.
(904) 572-4685 View (904) 572-4685
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April-Autumn Y Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32099
I work with teens, women & men seeking support in self esteem/discovery, reconnecting in partnerships/marriage, break-up/divorce recovery, PTSD, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, premarital/relationship building, and radical self love.
I'm April-Autumn of Sparks Innovations/establisHER: Counseling & Life Solutions. My work with women focuses on identity, self-actualization, the fulfillment of purpose and potential producing a solid foundation of self-love. My work with men focuses on holding a supportive space to examine the rigors of manhood, balancing societal expectations, creating clarity concerning stressors related to equity and inequality while devising strategies and solutions to navigating life's terrain more effectively. My work is grounded in establishing men and women mentally, emotionally, spiritually and communally to increase healthy relationships.
I work with teens, women & men seeking support in self esteem/discovery, reconnecting in partnerships/marriage, break-up/divorce recovery, PTSD, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, premarital/relationship building, and radical self love.
I'm April-Autumn of Sparks Innovations/establisHER: Counseling & Life Solutions. My work with women focuses on identity, self-actualization, the fulfillment of purpose and potential producing a solid foundation of self-love. My work with men focuses on holding a supportive space to examine the rigors of manhood, balancing societal expectations, creating clarity concerning stressors related to equity and inequality while devising strategies and solutions to navigating life's terrain more effectively. My work is grounded in establishing men and women mentally, emotionally, spiritually and communally to increase healthy relationships.
(984) 205-8810 View (984) 205-8810
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Ruthie Lieban Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32224  (Online Only)
I have experience treating a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, dating and relationship concerns, family issues, stress management, grief and loss, identity and LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, and I work completely remotely through a telehealth platform with Florida state residents. Additionally, I am a board-approved qualified supervisor for registered clinical social work interns in the state of Florida. I offer independent clinical supervision and case consultation to both new and established clinicians.
I have experience treating a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, dating and relationship concerns, family issues, stress management, grief and loss, identity and LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, and I work completely remotely through a telehealth platform with Florida state residents. Additionally, I am a board-approved qualified supervisor for registered clinical social work interns in the state of Florida. I offer independent clinical supervision and case consultation to both new and established clinicians.
(305) 563-6558 View (305) 563-6558
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Ann Walker Korahais
Counselor, MA, MEd, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Deciding to begin counseling is one of the best and most important decisions you can make. Successful counseling begins with the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client. Trust is at the heart of being able to be vulnerable and honest. This is why I put significant effort into establishing rapport and creating a safe space, free of judgment, for you to feel comfortable discussing difficult issues. The goal is a harmonious relationship where you feel safe to address your feelings, ideas, worries, struggles, and dreams. Strong communication will allow us to move toward the changes you want.
Deciding to begin counseling is one of the best and most important decisions you can make. Successful counseling begins with the therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the client. Trust is at the heart of being able to be vulnerable and honest. This is why I put significant effort into establishing rapport and creating a safe space, free of judgment, for you to feel comfortable discussing difficult issues. The goal is a harmonious relationship where you feel safe to address your feelings, ideas, worries, struggles, and dreams. Strong communication will allow us to move toward the changes you want.
(904) 932-1745 View (904) 932-1745
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Tunisia Brina London
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256  (Online Only)
Whether you’re facing relationship challenges, anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I’m dedicated to assisting you in reaching your goals.
Accepting New Clients Now! Hi, I’m Tunisia London, but most call me Sabrina. You might recognize me from Hulu’s “Love In Fairhope,” where I had the privilege of helping a couple navigate their differences and rediscover love after divorce. As a licensed therapist, I specialize in addressing the core concerns that often lead people to therapy, such as anxiety, relationships, and personal growth. I believe that the journey to self-improvement isn’t always straightforward; it can be complex and challenging. So, I will provide a toolbox of strategies, teach effective communication, and help you find your purpose. What sets me apart?
Whether you’re facing relationship challenges, anxiety, or seeking personal growth, I’m dedicated to assisting you in reaching your goals.
Accepting New Clients Now! Hi, I’m Tunisia London, but most call me Sabrina. You might recognize me from Hulu’s “Love In Fairhope,” where I had the privilege of helping a couple navigate their differences and rediscover love after divorce. As a licensed therapist, I specialize in addressing the core concerns that often lead people to therapy, such as anxiety, relationships, and personal growth. I believe that the journey to self-improvement isn’t always straightforward; it can be complex and challenging. So, I will provide a toolbox of strategies, teach effective communication, and help you find your purpose. What sets me apart?
(904) 842-4066 View (904) 842-4066
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Andromeda Moodie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Ann Moodie, LMFT My eclectic and flexible approach allows me to address various interpersonal conflicts, particularly those surfacing within unique family dynamics. Focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma-related stressors, such as Childhood Sexual Abuse, relationship issues, and family relationship dynamics, such as blended/stepfamilies. I typically work with individuals who identify as part of the BIPOC community and who experience acculturation issues, relationship problems, and blended family dynamics.
Ann Moodie, LMFT My eclectic and flexible approach allows me to address various interpersonal conflicts, particularly those surfacing within unique family dynamics. Focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, trauma-related stressors, such as Childhood Sexual Abuse, relationship issues, and family relationship dynamics, such as blended/stepfamilies. I typically work with individuals who identify as part of the BIPOC community and who experience acculturation issues, relationship problems, and blended family dynamics.
(904) 906-3229 View (904) 906-3229
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Kalena Smith-Fulwiley
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32218
My practice focuses on treating behavioral issues, trauma related issues, sexual abuse, work/life problems, and relationship issues.
Feeling overwhelmed? Nothing is going as planned? Relationships appear to be unfulfilling? Kids won't act right? Stuck between hating your job and needing to pay bills? Negative thoughts won't go away? No one understands you? Dreams are over deferred? Support system seems non-existent? Need someone to talk to and provide some guidance? Allow me to help provide some light at the end of the tunnel. Lets explore your thoughts and theories on how to live the life you've always wanted for yourself.
My practice focuses on treating behavioral issues, trauma related issues, sexual abuse, work/life problems, and relationship issues.
Feeling overwhelmed? Nothing is going as planned? Relationships appear to be unfulfilling? Kids won't act right? Stuck between hating your job and needing to pay bills? Negative thoughts won't go away? No one understands you? Dreams are over deferred? Support system seems non-existent? Need someone to talk to and provide some guidance? Allow me to help provide some light at the end of the tunnel. Lets explore your thoughts and theories on how to live the life you've always wanted for yourself.
(904) 512-0902 View (904) 512-0902
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Amy Schaet
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32277  (Online Only)
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship issues, neurodivergence, or general life stress, I want to help you find freedom, light, and self-acceptance.
The best way to reach out to me to see if we are a good fit is to schedule a free consultation directly through my website! No need for the endless email and phone tag. Do you feel like you have lost your spark and vibrancy? Do you struggle with the expectations of who you should be, never feeling like you are enough? Do you numb your feelings and ignore your hearts desires for comfort, stability, acceptance, and normalcy? I want to help you overcome the things that are weighing you down and keeping you from living your most authentic life.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship issues, neurodivergence, or general life stress, I want to help you find freedom, light, and self-acceptance.
The best way to reach out to me to see if we are a good fit is to schedule a free consultation directly through my website! No need for the endless email and phone tag. Do you feel like you have lost your spark and vibrancy? Do you struggle with the expectations of who you should be, never feeling like you are enough? Do you numb your feelings and ignore your hearts desires for comfort, stability, acceptance, and normalcy? I want to help you overcome the things that are weighing you down and keeping you from living your most authentic life.
(904) 320-0673 View (904) 320-0673
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Dr. Rita de Cassia Silva
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCSW, PPS, CWA
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32257  (Online Only)
Do you wake up in the morning feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated? Are you struggling with issues related to your past, uncontrollable thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or major life changes? Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and harmonious relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to do to improve it? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional. As Maya Angelou wrote, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you".
Do you wake up in the morning feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated? Are you struggling with issues related to your past, uncontrollable thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or major life changes? Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and harmonious relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to do to improve it? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional. As Maya Angelou wrote, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you".
(904) 595-1722 View (904) 595-1722
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Nigeria K McHellon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32244
Choosing a therapist for yourself or a member of your family can be a difficult decision. The decision to engage in therapy takes true consideration for your wellness and emotional stability. My approach is from a place of compassion. I hope to create safe spaces for clients to engage in a trusting therapeutic relationship and focus on open communication while promoting self-growth and positive change. I believe that everything in life is full of purpose and that each experience we go through can be used as a catalyst to grow. I am passionate about individual growth and diversity.
Choosing a therapist for yourself or a member of your family can be a difficult decision. The decision to engage in therapy takes true consideration for your wellness and emotional stability. My approach is from a place of compassion. I hope to create safe spaces for clients to engage in a trusting therapeutic relationship and focus on open communication while promoting self-growth and positive change. I believe that everything in life is full of purpose and that each experience we go through can be used as a catalyst to grow. I am passionate about individual growth and diversity.
(904) 320-0184 View (904) 320-0184
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Dr. Wilfreda J Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS, LCSW-C, PhD
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32225  (Online Only)
Hello, thanks for visiting my page. I am happy that you took this step to find the help and support that you need. I am Dr. Wilfreda Cruz, a LCSW Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working in Mental Health. I am the owner of Cruz Counseling and Wellness. I have expertise working with clients on a wide range of concerns from marriage/relationship issues, military family life challenges, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, parenting, co-parenting, ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery and trauma recovery including betrayal trauma arising from infidelity.
Hello, thanks for visiting my page. I am happy that you took this step to find the help and support that you need. I am Dr. Wilfreda Cruz, a LCSW Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working in Mental Health. I am the owner of Cruz Counseling and Wellness. I have expertise working with clients on a wide range of concerns from marriage/relationship issues, military family life challenges, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, parenting, co-parenting, ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery and trauma recovery including betrayal trauma arising from infidelity.
(904) 664-6743 View (904) 664-6743
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Mary Beth Ridderman
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, NCC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32210  (Online Only)
My goal is to establish a trusting, positive counseling relationship to help you meet your personal goals.
I offer safe and accessible telehealth - virtual counseling sessions. Even positive transitions can be challenging, hard to understand, or embarrassing to discuss. School transitions, career changes, divorce, domestic violence, parenting differences, personal loss, dating issues, or other life transitions can sometimes seem overwhelming. Because of these changes, you may feel angry, confused, sad, conflicted, or alone. I am here for you, to help you develop skills to cope with life’s changes.
My goal is to establish a trusting, positive counseling relationship to help you meet your personal goals.
I offer safe and accessible telehealth - virtual counseling sessions. Even positive transitions can be challenging, hard to understand, or embarrassing to discuss. School transitions, career changes, divorce, domestic violence, parenting differences, personal loss, dating issues, or other life transitions can sometimes seem overwhelming. Because of these changes, you may feel angry, confused, sad, conflicted, or alone. I am here for you, to help you develop skills to cope with life’s changes.
(904) 320-0351 View (904) 320-0351
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Constance Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32218  (Online Only)
Greater contentment and growth, both individually and in relationships, are possible. Identifying your strengths, then skillfully putting them to work on problems and goals is how to make that happen. Typical issues addressed in counseling include relationship difficulties, depression/anxiety, adjusting to a life change, grief and loss, and substance abuse. On your first visit we will discuss your concerns and identify what you'd like to achieve. We'll also set goals to track your progress. Progress can happen quickly with focus, strategy, and commitment. By being here you have started the process!
Greater contentment and growth, both individually and in relationships, are possible. Identifying your strengths, then skillfully putting them to work on problems and goals is how to make that happen. Typical issues addressed in counseling include relationship difficulties, depression/anxiety, adjusting to a life change, grief and loss, and substance abuse. On your first visit we will discuss your concerns and identify what you'd like to achieve. We'll also set goals to track your progress. Progress can happen quickly with focus, strategy, and commitment. By being here you have started the process!
(904) 867-7882 View (904) 867-7882
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Melanie Mickey
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32257  (Online Only)
Trauma recovery, ADHD consulting, life coaching, military life issues, LBGQIA+, secular therapy, relationship building, and Smart Recovery .
At Anchor Life Clinic, we learn how to focus in ways that open our body up to experiencing freedom, creativity, and spaciousness. During the process of anchoring, we accomplish 4 intentions: 1) Slowing down repetitive thoughts, 2) Weakening the power of repetition, 3) Bringing attention to the present, and 4) Changing our focus to creative functioning. Anchoring creates a purpose that cultivates awareness of change.
Trauma recovery, ADHD consulting, life coaching, military life issues, LBGQIA+, secular therapy, relationship building, and Smart Recovery .
At Anchor Life Clinic, we learn how to focus in ways that open our body up to experiencing freedom, creativity, and spaciousness. During the process of anchoring, we accomplish 4 intentions: 1) Slowing down repetitive thoughts, 2) Weakening the power of repetition, 3) Bringing attention to the present, and 4) Changing our focus to creative functioning. Anchoring creates a purpose that cultivates awareness of change.
(904) 891-9365 View (904) 891-9365

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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.