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
Welcome! Are you feeling stressed, sad, anxious, and unfulfilled? Worried about a struggling child or family member? When being listened to, heard, and understood, you might perceive your world in a new, more positive way. As a marriage and family therapist, I have been trained to help individuals, couples, and families to collaboratively define and reach their goals. We live our lives wishing ...
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? Are you struggling in your relationships or at work? Are you seeking a supportive counseling relationship to help you sort things out and move forward in your life? Whatever life challenges you are facing we will come together to work on them and develop solutions to help you experience relief and reach your goals. I bring over 25 years of...
**NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**You don't want to be in therapy forever, but something has to change. Maybe you want to get back to feeling like your old self, or you want people to see who you really are? Maybe you need to decide whether to stay or leave a relationship? When everything you're doing has led to the same results, when you feel like you’re communicating how you feel and ask...
Dr. RoseMary Cairo has been a clinically licensed therapist for over 20 years, and during this time she received her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Cairo strives to create a warm and safe environment that supports individuals and couples, who are looking to strengthen their lives and relationships emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. As a relationship therapist, Dr. Ca...
You dream of living as your best unapologetic authentic self, yet you find yourself washed up day to day being battered by your low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression. Perhaps it is a daily squall of all three. You want an authentic therapist who is the real dill deal. You want someone who is supportive, but who will also call you out on your bullshit. On that note, lets be frank and honest, a...
Are you searching for someone that can help you overcome the obstacles you're facing? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Maybe you can't seem to shake the feeling of unworthiness. Do you feel like you keep making the same mistakes over and over? We can work through these issues together so you can become your full and best self - a step closer to living the life you've always dreamed of. I k...
Are you sick of feeling worried or constantly sad? Have you ever felt like you just needed someone to talk to that is not biased? You’re not alone. I work with individuals that live with depression, anxiety, and low self esteem, that would like to explore healing and/or improving their quality of life. I collaborate with my clients to tackle their issues one by one while being non-judgmental an...
Do you feel the quality of your life could be better? Have you experienced difficult life stressors that you continue to struggle with? Do you experience negative beliefs about yourself and your relationships with others? While the benefits of counseling can last for years, it shouldn't take years before you begin to experience these benefits. Depending on various factors, using evidence-based...
Do you feel burned out? Feeling stressed, lost, worried, exhausted, or angry? Are you repeating the same old relationships, patterns, or situations, and wishing you could break the endless cycle? Maybe little things feel more frustrating or overwhelming than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or...
I am a marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of clinical experience facilitating transformative life changes in my clients including children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My goal is to help my clients realize their authentic selves, walk in harmony with their true nature, and live stable, healthy lives full with the love of rich and rewarding relationships. I utilize a...
I believe in the power of research-driven, neuroscience-based treatment because healing begins with knowing. I am a neuroscience-trained cognitive-behaviorist with a PhD in clinical psychology, and 35 years of clinical expertise in the assessment and psychotherapy for problems with PTSD, Childhood Trauma, and Addiction, for individuals and couples including veterans and active-duty military. If...
I have worked in the field of addictions for over 15 years. People suffering from addictions and their families may have other underlying mental health issues such as trauma, depression and anxiety. Throughout my career, I have worked tirelessly with adults, adolescents, and as well as their families to address these issues and find a path to healing. My philosophy is simple: to treat the perso...
We often seek out therapy because we feel disconnected from others or from ourselves. Relationships may not be working out the way we want. We might feel we are not being the best version of ourselves when relating to other people. This can create anxiety, sadness, anger and other negative emotions. I create a supportive space to help you better understand yourself and your loved ones. Our work...
Thank you for considering me as your therapist. My treatment approach is eclectic with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral and strength based strategies. I like to collaborate with my clients to make a plan and focus on what goals are most important to them. This is achieved by tailoring the plan used to meet the client's needs. It is solution focused and brief in nature. The path to good...
***Limited evening a weekend availability**** I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy to individuals and couples throughout Northern Virginia. My services are provided face-to-face at my office in Old Town Alexandria. I conduct therapy through a mindfulness approach, utilizing strength-based, cognitive behavioral therapy. Born and raised in San Diego, I completed my...
