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
Sylvia Parsons is the founder and CEO of Sylvia Parsons and Company, Inc. specializing in the trauma informed treatment of co-occurring disorders, women in transition, and the full spectrum of addictive disorders. Sylvia has a Master of Science in Addictions Counseling. Additionally, she is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Master Addictions Counselor, Board Registered Interventionist,...
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I believe that every challenge is an opportunity for self-transformation and growth. Living from this mindset is one of the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves and those we love. Whether it’s your first time reaching out for support or you have made many attempts in the past, I am here to offer an authentic relationship and safe space to explore barriers to emotional wellness. I specialize in...
Is it time to make a change or to address something you’ve been putting off? I think we can all admit we tend to put ourselves or our issues last on the to do list of life. I like to provide a safe place for you to process through all of this gunk. Your well being is what is going help lead you to that fulfilling life you want. I feel it is a privilege to help anyone and for them to let me in f...
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**** Currently providing evening and weekend appointments****. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and an Accelerated Resolution (ART) Therapist. I am also certified in trauma (Certified Counseling Trauma Professional) & EDIT™ Certified I - Eating Disorder Treatment Clinician working with teens and adults. I have spent my time serving the substance abuse population with co-occurring...
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