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
*My practice is currently full and I am not accepting new clients at this time* I believe humans have infinite potential, and one of my favorite things about what I do is helping people discover more of their own. The ideal client for me is someone with the desire to create positive change for themselves, and the willingness to explore how old habits might be interfering with achieving a life o...
Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed and don't know what to do? Is your relationship with your loved ones deteriorating? Are you going through a divorce and feeling depressed/ anxious about the future? Are you in a blended family and trying to put pieces of families together that don't seem to fit? Is your child/ teen struggling and not able to talk to family members? If so, perhaps I can help ...
Do you find yourself stuck, frustrated and ready to examine the deeper motivations of your current conflicts and overall behavior? You've perhaps long sensed that the problems that keep repeating in life suggest getting to the bottom of things. This is an opportunity for self-exploration in psychoanalysis which focuses on the unconscious. Uncovering deep sources of conflicts and problems you...
Lisa Swann is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia; has been a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Addiction Counselor II in the District of Columbia for the last 9 years. Lisa is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Lisa holds a Bachelor’s in Human Development & Psychology and Master’s in Counselin...
Congratulations on taking the courageous step to begin therapy. As we all know, life can be challenging and demanding at times. This may lead us to feeling sad, angry, hopeless or confused. We may feel stuck and not know how to move forward; which can be a very lonely and scary place to be as well. However, you are not alone and healing is possible! My role as a therapist is to provide a safe...
Thank you for Inquiring about my services and treatment specialties. I have and continue to successfully assist many individuals, youth and elderly, couples and families who are courageous enough to seek professional therapeutic counseling services. In my experience, I have learned that life will inevitably bring changes. Some of which are hard to cope with and endure. These times for many prod...
Marriage Counseling & Individual Anxiety Therapy. Everything feels intense, rushed and stressed. You find yourself, “self-medicating” with food, drugs or alcohol. You find yourself always worrying or nervous. You are fearful of the future , have panic attacks, feel isolated and scared. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is very stressful. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be...
You deserve to have a healthy, happy, and fulfilling relationship! One filled with amazing sex and intimacy! My ideal clients are looking for support and motivated to change. Issues of dating, relationship fulfillment, losing a sense of self in a relationship, sexual dysfunctions, lack of intimacy, handling a breakup, depression, anxiety and a desire for better sex are some of the typical thing...
My name is Starr Denison, MS, LPC, NCC and I'm here to help you with trauma related issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and even chronic pain. I am able to help you from the comfort of your own home using video conferencing, or in a quiet, private location at my place of business. I offer life coaching and wellness plan building in addition to clinical mental health counseling. Using indoor and...
Welcome. Are you struggling in your relationship? Do you feel alone, frustrated, or overwhelmed? Maybe disconnection, criticism, or conflict have taken over and you no longer feel that home is a sanctuary. You may worry that confusion, anger, grief, and loneliness are the new normal in your life. Perhaps you feel something special has been lost, and you want to find it again. Whether you are go...
We carry with us stories and patterns that have likely served us in the past, but may no longer serve us. This can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety, depression or other mental health symptoms. Exploring and recognizing, with gentleness, how these patterns have become detrimental, gives us the freedom to choose what themes we insert in our life, and what we no longer have space for. I am excited b...
Would you like help in unraveling your personal, career, relationship, or creativity blocks? Are you looking for relief and positive change from anxiety, depression, relationship or work stressors, or navigating difficult life transitions? Problems can arise and develop over time from a variety of sources, both current and past. Do you want to resolve or manage counterproductive thinking or...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! My approach to counseling is guided by the values and principles of psychiatric rehabilitation; which in essence, honors and respects the dignity, rights, strengths, uniqueness, and beauty in all individuals. The healing process is rooted in establishing a foundation of trust, hope, and safety. Once the foundation is laid is when the healing can begin. I have great resp...
If you are looking for a safe place to be able to share and receive comfort, understanding, and encouragement while navigating through life's ups and downs I can help you with that. Perhaps you are going through a life transition such as marital or family issues, a death, a career change, or just feeling like you are in a different stage of life. Maybe you are feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelm...
Welcome. I'm glad you're here. If you are reading this, right now, it is probably not an easy time in your life. I honor the courage and strength it takes to reach out for support. My aim is to support you to be well in all aspects of your life. Sessions are designed to fit your needs and introduce you to new ways of coping. You decide where you want to go and I provide knowledge and a safe...
