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
I work with adolescents and adults, generally ages 13 to 65, who are wanting to learn ways to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and to decrease behaviors associated with emotional dysregulation such as self-harm or overeating. I work with people who are tired of feeling "not enough" to help them be more accepting and compassionate to themselves. I seem to work well with individuals who ar...
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I work with a wide range of clients and enjoy the challenge that every client brings to the table. I work with individuals (children-adult), families and couples. The ideal client is one that wants change and is ready to engage in the therapeutic process. With a comprehensive understanding I challenge, support, empathize and validate the clients I work with. It is imperative that the relationsh...
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I create a nonjudgmental and compassionate environment for everyone. Whether you're coping with a diagnosis or struggling with daily life stressors, I can help. I have experience treating people living with mood disorders, anxiety and trauma, and substance abuse issues as well as women's health, sexuality and sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, interpersonal relationships, and m...
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