Unhealthy Relationships
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Unhealthy relationships are personal or romantic bonds in which dynamics that cause distress predominate, such as excessive control, lack of respect, dependence, or continual emotional strain. Recognizing them is an important step toward well-being.
What do you observe?: A constant feeling of anxiety or sadness around the relationship, difficulty setting boundaries, isolation from other people, or loss of self-esteem.
When to seek support?: When a relationship affects your mood, your safety, or your daily life in a sustained way, talking with a professional can offer clarity and tools.
Which specialist helps?: The psychologist, the specialist in clinical psychology, the psychoanalyst, or the educational psychologist support these processes. If you feel that a relationship is hurting you, talking it over with one of these professionals can help you regain your balance.
Data on 2,599 doctors who treat unhealthy relationships
Which specialist treats unhealthy relationships?
Unhealthy relationships are addressed by a psychologist or a psychoanalyst, who help identify harmful patterns and build healthier connections. If you feel a relationship is negatively affecting you emotionally, see one of these specialists. You can find psychologists near you through our directory.
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Doctors specialized in unhealthy relationships
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Dr. Daniel Ivan Aquino
Dr. Osiris Ángeles
Dr. Alejandra Palomera Sánchez
Dr. Paulina Magaña
Dr. Linda Milenka Morales Rojas
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Frequently asked questions
What is unhealthy relationships?
Unhealthy relationships are personal or romantic bonds in which dynamics that cause distress predominate, such as excessive control, lack of respect, dependence, or continual emotional strain. Recognizing them is an important step toward well-being.
Which doctor treats unhealthy relationships?
Unhealthy relationships are addressed by a psychologist or a psychoanalyst, who help identify harmful patterns and build healthier connections. If you feel a relationship is negatively affecting you emotionally, see one of these specialists. You can find psychologists near you through our directory.