Codependency describes relationships where one person sacrifices their needs for the other, often leading to feelings of resentment, anxiety, and emptiness. Codependent relationships can occur between a parent and child, partners, or friends. These relationships may quickly spiral into toxicity and can leave one or both people hurt.
Available Treatment Options
Therapists for codependency involve examining a person’s thinking patterns to understand why they think and behave the way they do. Once this recognition sets in, people can then work toward changing their behavior. Other therapeutic techniques include practicing setting boundaries in the relationships, practicing self-care, and finding coping mechanisms that work when they feel intense emotions related to the relationship.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Codependency
Life's journey is different for everyone. Sometimes it feels as if we are just along for the ride, whether it's smooth or bumpy. The road to discovering yourself can be difficult and confusing. With the right skills and strategies, you can increase your capacity to navigate a thriving life and enhance your emotional awareness. I strive to help my clients regain control of their lives. As a...
*Currently not accepting new clients* Reach out if you have experienced a loss or difficult transition, if you are struggling to set boundaries or express your needs, if you are struggling with difficult emotions or if you just aren’t feeling like yourself. It is my goal to support you in exploring your experiences, release some things that you may have been carrying, set goals you want to achi...
Relationships can be some of the most meaningful aspects of life. So, why are they often so complicated? My office is a place where individuals, couples, families and more can talk through all kinds of relationships with a healthy dose of warmth, encouragement, kindness and humor. I take an active approach, meaning I offer honest dialogue rather than passive listening. I pro-actively help conne...
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Since 2000, I’ve helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure, or unfulfilled. Let me help you learn and develop better ways to handle the issues that are standing in the way of your goals. If you are seeking a private and relaxed setting where you can leave each session with practical skills and/or information that ...
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Shannan Blum is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, having obtained her degree in 1992. Since that time, she has specialized in treating individuals & families dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, adverse life events and post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders and difficulties adjusting to life transitions. She is a Certified Clinical Anxiety Professional for...
As a Bay Area native, I am aware of the unique challenges associated with living in this fast-paced, ever-changing region. As a Psychologist, I support my patients by combining innovative, science-based techniques & approaches with my own down-to-Earth, playful, & deeply compassionate stance. Our work together can help build upon your existing strengths, learn new skills, & break free from...
( English | español ) You feel worthless. No matter what you do, you can't shake what happened to you. You feel that what has happened is your fault. If only you had done something different or if only you weren't who you are. You feel completely alone and that no one understands you. You feel like there is something inherently wrong with you. You keep striving for perfection, trying to please...
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I approach our time in therapy with a "beginner's mind" - that is, recognizing my role as both the observer and listener of client's stories in knowing that we, as individuals, are far greater than what our past experiences assume us to be. Therapy offers a vantage point to bear witness to the narratives that block the inner wisdom of our mind and body. I work with adolescents and young adults...
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