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
Our inner worlds are complex and influenced by a myriad of ever changing experiences, relationships and circumstances. Some of these factors highjack our security in who we are, the relationships we're in and limit our ability to authentically participate in our own lives. Therapy is an invitation into your own story in a way that deepens your imagination for who you are in the world. Developin...
I believe in creating a warm and safe place where people can feel comfortable working through their difficulties and emerge with new strength. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues. Some people have a clear idea of the problem they want to address, and others are simply experiencing too much difficulty and only know that...
Struggling with challenging emotions? Having difficulty in important relationships? You've found your way here because you dare to believe things can be different...better even. I have confidence that you have it within you to create a new and fulfilling way of living relating to others in the healthiest and most authentic way possible. Courageously examine your concerns and issues (e.g.,...
Making the decision to attend counseling, or having the choice made for you, is not easy. Typically this decision is made during a time of feeling very overwhelmed and uncertain. Allow me to support you as you find clarity and healing for yourself and your family. Families looking for support for their children and for the family unit, as well as individuals seeking therapy are welcome. Our wor...
“At times, life seems like a deep-dark hole, but really it’s a tunnel, and if we walk together, we’ll reach one end or the other.” Fr. G. Boyle, Homeboy Industries. We live in challenging times; it may help to talk with someone to try and make sense of it all. I’ve experienced the positive effects of having a trained professional in my corner. My hope is to pay that forward and support you in...
Susan believes everyone has the ability and strength within themselves to see the change they wish to see in their life. As your therapist, Susan strives to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment conducive to overcoming any challenge. Susan has extensive experience working with sex addiction, love addiction, trauma recovery, betrayal, grief and PTSD. Susan uses a holistic approach ...
*Not currently accepting new clients.* As a counselor, I collaboratively facilitate growth and change in the persons with whom I work. I am passionate about working with persons who have experienced trauma, with a specific focus on healing from sexual or gender-based trauma, as well as systemic or intergenerational traumas and identity-based marginalization. I also care deeply about working wit...
We each carry within us our unique wisdom, strength and resiliency that, with the right support, can become to the keys to our personal healing. Yet we all go through periods where life circumstances-- traumas, life transitions, and relationship difficulties-- overwhelm our ability to make sense of our experiences. Perhaps your reactions don't make rational sense to you or your loved ones. Mayb...
The process of therapy is one of self exploration and self discovery. Many of my clients seek therapy during life transitions or when experiencing relationship challenges. Some suffer from lack of self confidence, or are plagued by anxiety without an understanding of its cause. Through our work together I help people gain insight and understanding about the problems they’re encountering and bec...
In my practice, I rely on the wisdom of both Eastern and Western healing modalities to promote holistic wellness for individuals, teens and couples in Santa Barbara, and throughout California via video sessions. My goal is to support clients as they seek to heal past hurts, create meaning around their experiences and grow into an authentic expression of who they truly are meant to be. Together,...
Do you want to go beyond fear and find freedom within yourself? Do you suffer from emotional pain, anxiety, or depression? Have you been feeling alone and don’t know where to go from here? Let me help you to overcome these thoughts and feelings. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor and have spent the last 9 years working in the mental health and substance abuse field...
Are you struggling with sadness, fatigue, and/or negative messages running a loop in your head? Do you worry about anything and everything? Have you lost a loved one and struggle to find happiness? Are there addiction concerns? Know that you can learn to manage these issues. As a therapist, I work with anxiety, depression, bereavement, relational struggles, and trauma. During individual session...
**My practice will gladly provide video visits to anyone practicing social distancing due to the spread of COVID-19.**I want to first start off by saying welcome! I know therapy can seem intimidating but trust me when I tell you that you've made a huge step in the right direction by seeking support. Life is not always easy and sometimes we fall into waves of anxiety, depression, or just overall...
At different points in our life, we all need support. No matter what you are going through, it is okay to seek that support. Therapy is a brave first step. Through my authenticity, empathy, and compassion, I provide a safe space for exploration and growth. I sincerely look forward to supporting and empowering you through this process. My training is in Integrative Systemic Therapy and I do not...
Life can be hard and full of challenges. I believe every person deserves the revelatory experience of therapy to make the journey a little easier. My passion is helping clients strengthen and nurture their most important relationship - the one with themselves. I want you to know and like yourself so that you may foster deeper and more meaningful relationships with those who are important to you...
