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 client is likely in crisis, is in severe emotional pain or is facing a dilemma. This person is needing guidance, emotional support and a safe place to explore their struggles. My client wants to learn more about himself or herself and seeks to travel along their own journey and, along the way, discover his/her own strengths and inner resources. People learn more by discovering something...
The demands of daily living often deny us the opportunity to reflect upon and respond to that which needs healing. Beyond helping you find relief from distressing symptoms, I aim to create an affirming space where you can explore and repair patterns that have left you feeling stuck, lost and disconnected. Our work will focus on empowering you to claim the life you deem meaningful and the...
Life can be difficult. Everyone experiences stressors in their life that can seem overwhelming at times. Whether they are due to childhood issues, life transitions or trauma, a caring, compassionate therapist can offer you the support you need to move forward and create lasting change. I am here to support you through these times and help you develop tools to create positive changes in your lif...
**Accepting new clients** Sometimes we find ourselves struggling over things we "shouldn't" or feeling down, anxious, or stuck "for no reason." We often criticize ourselves for struggling or try to grin and bear it, but these options often make things worse or at best maintain the status quo. Therapy, however, can help us learn how to navigate life's challenges and be kinder to ourselves in the...
What would you be like if optimism replaced fear? If you were able to view struggles as opportunities for growth? How might this affect the way you see yourself? Could it lead to a decrease in your anxiety or better your mood? We all perceive our lives in story lines. Their plots are created by life experiences, relationships, and societal norms. Sometimes it is these very stories, authored by ...
I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adult individuals, couples, and families across various treatment settings. Therapy is a powerful tool for clarifying goals, improving organization, defining values, and finding direction in one’s life. Specializing in treatments rooted in psychodynamic theory, I collaborate with my patients, empowering them to...
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Once again, you hold back the tears and act like everything is okay. Deep down you wish someone would see that you’re not. Maybe if people knew what you’ve been through, they’d stop telling you to just think positive. Perhaps you don’t even realize that you have been traumatized. You just know you need help because the anxiety is overwhelming and you’re tired of fighting hopeless thinking and...
Therapy can give you the opportunity to process things happening in your life with an unbiased person. How many of us have asked our friends or family for feedback on things happening in our lives (I'll raise my hand). The only problem with that is their solutions or feedback, can be biased or self-motivated. I offer you a safe space to process things happening in your life from an unbiased...
Whether its emotional, legal, behavioral or medical issues burdening us we all can find ourselves in a situation where we need help. When that happens having an experienced professional on your side can lead to improved results. My practice offers skilled care based on values and delivered without judgement and all in a private home-like office in Forest Park. As a Licensed Community Mental Hea...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that follows a strength-based, client-centered approach. As a therapist, I believe it is important to be genuine in all aspects, while being able to utilize an eclectic approach in order to fit the needs of those seeking guidance. After graduating from Marywood University with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I worked in both outpatie...
To support and assist during these uncertain times, I am offering reduced-fee telehealth sessions. This is a great opportunity to begin working towards those goals for a more fulfilling life. I strive in creating a safe space where you can be honest and open with yourself; and where you can learn to show that to the world. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the value of finding a...
I will work with you to understand the current issues and collaborate with you on a plan of action to create the change you are seeking. My approach is client centered with a focus on proven treatment models. We will build on your strengths and develop the skills you need to cope effectively. I will offer you a non-judgmental caring approach that understands you are not defined by the obstacles...
I strive to empower children, adolescents and young adults to overcome personal obstacles and find balance in their lives improving their view of self, the world, and interpersonal relationships. I love helping my clients find passion in their lives by removing the blocks that are keeping them from being their best self and learn to live in healthier ways. My focus on behavior and changing...
