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
It takes great courage to recognize when things aren’t working and seek help. Do you feel like you’re stuck, and try as you might, find yourself repeating the same patterns? Have you been struggling with relationship problems? Are you feeling that despite your best efforts you’re not enough? Maybe you can’t name the source of unrest, hopelessness and pain but know that something needs to change...
( English | español ) I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking to grow from their experiences, and develop a life that is fulfilling to them. I have over ten years of experience working with clients--adolescents, pre-teens, families, and young adults. I am passionate about working with individuals who have realized that their old ways of living, thinking and feeling are not working for...
My approach to therapy is tailored to each individual's needs. These range from psychodynamic, relational, and CBT therapies to mindfulness practices such as breathwork and meditation. I meet each individual with a spirit of openness, curiosity, and an invitation to explore the deepest parts of themselves. I view therapy as an ongoing state of inquiry, exploration, and discovery, and I aim to...
Helping you overcome obstacles, learn effective coping skills, create balance in your life, and improve your overall well-being are the focuses of my treatment approach. Whether you are struggling with unresolved issues from the past, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues, or are going through a life transition... you are not alone and should not feel you nee...
I have a masters degree in health psychology and a masters degree in social work. I am a licensed clinical social worker providing psychotherapy to young adults working through life transitions and adults with a variety of mental health and health concerns. I have a passion to help clients improve their lives through a variety of psychotherapy techniques. I use an eclectic approach to therapy...
I am a licensed Pastoral Counselor. I am a Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant (21 years); I am a Disabled Vietnam Veteran. I am also a Retired Manager, Customer Service, U.S. Postal Service, (29 years). I have been involved with people all my life. I am trained in individual, group, marriage, substance-abuse and addiction counseling. I am also a Licensed Temperament Therapist. As a Christian...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of New Jersey. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Chestnut Hill College and obtained my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Addictions from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling...
My name is Martha Harris-Luken and I am an independently licensed professional counselor. I have been working in the field of counseling since 1990. I have worked in counseling and social work in many capacities. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, victims of abuse (including sexual, emotional and physical), Post Traumatic Stress...
Dr. Irini Gouzos received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, along with a Master in Human Sexuality from Widener University. She has worked with diverse individuals of different races, ethnicities, religions, age, and sexual orientations in a variety of settings including inpatient hospitals, and outpatient practices. Dr. Gouzos completed one of her internships at the exclusive Keystone...
Welcome! Do you have questions about dealing with anxiety? Do you wonder if your past is preventing you from having the life you really want? Wondering if you need trauma counseling? Always getting stuck in the same patterns in your relationships? Do you want to move on but feel trapped? Struggling with believing you don't matter or aren't enough? Held back from pursuing your dreams because...
Sometimes the journey of life hasn't been what we envisioned. Perhaps it is full of anxiety, depression, or stress. Maybe you find yourself angry at everyone around you or angry with yourself. If so, asking for help shows strength not weakness. Contact me so that we can talk about how to find your inner strength and explore the avenues to help you find the life you truly desire. I offer a...
My accepting approach is secured in the notion that we all deserve to be welcomed just as we are, including the problems and struggles we bear. Even if our problems have no straightforward answers, we can learn to live with and through them when we are better connected to ourselves and others. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I aspire to enable this connection. My training is rooted in Syste...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Virginia with over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. I began my career working for the community services board providing counseling and assessment for individuals experiencing severe mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. In 2015 I relocated to Hampton Roads from Radford, VA and since t...
“‘...And what is as important as knowledge asked the mind?’ ‘Caring and seeing with the heart’ answered the soul’”. You may have had harmful experiences which have left you feeling wounded and insecure. It’s hard to trust yourself and others. You feel alone, lonely & anxious. Something’s missing...one of the paradoxes of life. If you are searching for a dedicated therapist who is easy to talk t...
Personal experience and science attest the body tends toward wellness, both mentally and physically. Of course, it's also evident life can disrupt that balance in ways that challenge and overwhelm us. My approach to mental health is positive, holistic, viewing individuals as a whole with their strengths that are as much a reality as any emotional distress they may suffer. By utilizing these...