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
As a dually licensed professional counselor and clinical addiction specialist, I have been in practice for over twenty-five years. My strengths include providing warmth, compassion and connection. I have worked with a wide range of adolescent and adult challenges including anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis and substance abuse. I strive to meet individuals where they are and work with them to...
*I am not accepting new clients at this time.* Finding a therapist that fits can be a challenge. I offer a respectful relationship to those seeking my counsel. Therapy is a partnership designed to help you to build a better, happier life. I believe we all have courage and strength we don't always recognize. Years of working with others has provided me with extensive knowledge and a wide variety...
I am currently licensed to practice and supervise in Virginia and DC. I provide clinical supervision for those seeking their LPC, LCSW or CSAC. I provide this in person as well as through Skype, etc. I am board approved in the state of Virginia. I am also a person-centered therapist and believe in treating all people with unconditional positive regard. My ideal client is one who is aware that t...
Hello, my name is Jen and I offer gender-affirming counseling services (and video sessions) for members of the LGBTQ+ community, including those who are transitioning, struggling with or exploring gender identity, friends and family of LGBTQ+, and anyone in need of gender or sexual orientation-related therapeutic services. I also offer sex therapy to LGBTQ+ individuals and to those that do not...
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I became a therapist to help people realize their true capabilities in the midst of adversity. I want to normalize the idea of therapy and mobilize people, especially from a Black/African-American/Latinx background, to seek help sooner rather than later. Real growth starts when you are fed up with the nonsense and want to make moves. Therapy is a process that cannot be rushed, nor half done. It...
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