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
Over 6 months in and we're still confronted by great uncertainty. People continue to struggle with the basics: earning a living, relationships, childcare/schooling, and, in theory at least, taking care of themselves. We feel buffeted by forces outside our control. We connect with others through screens but still feel lonely. Relationships are strained. People are trying to work in an entirely n...
Life stage challenges can be difficult, yet they don't have to be. •Parenting •Adulting •Aging •Grieving. You’ve tried solving tough problems on your own, but it just isn't working. You need real tools to navigate your situation. I can help. Art Therapy is a natural, comfortable, even fun way to gently learn how your unique brain works & get you (or a loved one) back on track. Using paint,...
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Hi, I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of therapeutic experience. I use Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral therapies, but I understand the importance of psychodynamic intervention as well. These therapies are used for the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder both with individuals and couples.Within a population of 18 years and...
I am genuinely passionate about supporting people through stressful life experiences to live healthier, happier lives. I help couples and families overcome disconnection to rebuild and strengthen their closeness. I also specialize in treating individuals, including, children, adolescents, and adults, who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. I work collaborativel...
Who doesn't need therapy? Therapy is unique. It is a safe space where you can be completely who you are. Within the therapy relationship, you are able to say things that you have bottled up, you are given opportunity to identify your blind spots without judgment or shame, and you are able to attune to what you really want in life. I am a big believer in hearing your own voice, getting in touch...
**CURRENT OPENINGS FOR PREGNANT and POSTPARTUM CLIENTS ONLY** Life consists of many chapters. Some bring immense joy, others terrible sadness, and some just seem to last forever. My goal for therapy is to empower my clients to manage these transitions and feel in control of their lives. My ideal client is one who is curious and motivated to make change. I enjoy working with adults, individually...
I believe anxiety and stress are at the core of our feelings of disconnection and discontentment. I'm passionate about helping people find relief and freedom from anxiety toward more fulfilled and healthy lives. I use a variety of approaches including mindfulness, coping skills building, distress tolerance skills building, perspective taking, and good old fashioned humor. I'm straight forward a...
Are you seeking change? What would your life look like if your magic wand was working? What is in the way of living the most effective life possible? Is it your belief system, your behavior? Is it a situation, a relationship or an unmet need? Building a strong relationship with yourself is the foundation for effective living. Self esteem is a result of knowing yourself, growing yourself and...
My goal in therapy is to help client feel empower enough to navigate life trials with needed emotional and mental stability. I approach with a multicultural, strength based and trauma informed lens to navigate issues from various levels. In addition, I provide special insights on issues with diversity such as acculturation, immigration, resettlement etc and its co-relation with mental health. I...
I am both a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board-Registered Art Therapist. I am educated and trained to help you identify and express your feelings both verbally and with non-verbal modalities. I am a trauma-focused, holistic, feminist psychotherapist who works with women and girls. If you are feeling stuck and would like to experience more joy in your life, let's work together to...
Have you lost interest in things you once enjoyed? Felt you can’t accomplish things like you used to? Let people you love down and thought, "I'm a disappointment”? Many individuals find that no matter how much they do, it’s never enough and there is no end in sight. The energy reserves you once had just aren’t there anymore. What if next month, you found yourself thriving, looking forward to...
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life and while you may have successfully worked through other difficulties, sometimes we need extra support and a new perspective. I provide a compassionate and nurturing space with a nonjudgmental and relaxed environment to help promote change. We will work together to understand your concerns and develop a fresh perspective along with effective...
Therapy can help you effect change in your life and make it more meaningful, fuller, more joyful, or more vibrant. It is wonderful that you are taking this first step in gaining possibilities for yourself. Life can be full of tension and it is helpful to talk with someone who can empower you and help you find your calm, your center, and your action. I will approach your care without assumptions...
Coming to counseling can be a difficult and sometimes frightening choice, but there is power in vulnerability. My top priority is to create a safe, honest, and nonjudgmental environment for us to work together to create solutions to life's challenges. My aim is to ask the right questions to help you find the right answers. I have a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the Univers...
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