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
I specialize in working with children, teen and adult individuals as well as family systems being impacted by depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, eating disorders, LGBTQI+ topics, trauma processing/PTSD, relational challenges and behavioral disorders. Drawing from a variety of treatment styles and approaches including Experiential, Acceptance and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (one of the...
I have worked as a psychotherapist in Santa Fe for over 30 years. I see people of all ages with all sorts of concerns. Many people seek help to understand their particular narrative and want to explore and change the repetitive patterns that have caused them to suffer from depression, anxiety or an inability to engage in satisfying, healthy relationships. I am committed to using my skills and...
I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have worked mainly with adults and children over the age of 14. I have experience with working in a community mental health center, with working in an adolescent psychiatric hospital, and with individuals with dual diagnosis issues. I have provided individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and marital therapy. I...
I strongly believe that "you are the answer you've been searching for". This belief has become the founding principle of my therapeutic work. I serve as a teammate in a therapeutic process that guides you through the journey of self-exploration, re-connection, and learning to truly live with a purpose. I develop a trusting relationship with each client and provide a safe environment where you c...
"What do you want to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver. Navigating the complexities of being human can be a struggle, and yet life's challenges are often our greatest teachers. Throughout my life, I have had a profound love for people, adventure, the natural world, and commitment to self-growth. These passions have led me to support others on their own unique life journey....
Better Days Therapy is a mental health service that provides counseling for adults, adolescents, children, and families. I work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health. I examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide. I help clients define goal...
I have worked as a therapist since 2007, helping individuals with addictions and mental health concerns. I have specialized training in EMDR, Multidimensional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, Domestic Violence and Trauma. I have worked with individuals at an inpatient level all the way to outpatient/after care level. I have a good understanding on how conflict...
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." (Lao Tzu) It is my philosophy that our interpersonal relationships, past and present, determine our well-being. It is this psychodynamic influenced framework that I apply in my practice. I primarily work with individual adults for issues of depression, anxiety, infidelity, self-esteem, loneliness,...
If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, issues that keep rearing their ugly head from childhood or possibly past abuse or neglect, you have come to the right place. My role is to establish a partnership with you, one that gives you the support and coping skills necessary for you to step into your own power. Together, we will identify the tools needed to guide you along your...
Is anxiety keeping you from living your life to the fullest? Do you experience sweaty palms, racing heartbeat, and maybe even dizziness at the thought of walking into a grocery store? Anxiety can cause overwhelming thoughts of embarrassment, failure, and worse-case-scenarios. If you are struggling to keep friendships, contact with family, or even connect with your significant other, finding the...
Let's admit that life can be a real challenge. No matter who you are, we can all go through difficulties. Sometimes at no fault of your own. The way you respond to these difficulties in many ways is the key. For over 20 years, it has been my job, to listen, encourage and coach individuals, just like you, to be the very best they can in each and every tight situation. So as you look for a counse...
You have taken the first step toward change. You have demonstrated the strength of a warrior by allowing the process of change to unfold and reveal a new way of being in your life. I have over 18 years of experience working with survivors of Trauma, as well as working with people who experience intense emotions and may experience some challenges with self regulation and inner peace. I am a LCSW...
I help couples and individuals overcome personal and relational dynamics that interfere with personal fulfillment. I focus on identifying and utilizing strengths while teaching skills that foster self-reliance and interdependence. My most successful clients are motivated to change, have the capacity for insight, and the desire to take charge of their lives. They are willing take risks to achiev...
I am a licensed clinical social worker/outpatient clinician with 15 years of mental health experience. I draw from a variety of theoretical orientations, including psychodynamic (insight oriented), cognitive-behavioral (skills development) and relational treatment approaches, but the needs of my clients dictate the specific approaches I employ in our work. Psychotherapy is useful to manage...
Greetings and welcome. I'm Dr. Karen Beth Acheson, Ph.D., and I have over 20 years of experience bringing warmth, compassion, and a sense of humor to help empower people to make healthy changes in their lives. My primary focus is adult psychotherapy. My style is down-to-earth; I draw from humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral & mindfulness-based therapies. My specialty areas include:...
