Therapy for Codependency

The word “Codependency” originated from Alcoholics Anonymous, meaning the person in relationship with the addict. However, its definition has grown beyond this. Any person with excessive emotional or psychological reliance on another person can be classified as Codependent. In simpler terms, codependency looks like being consumed with the validation or opinion of how another perceives you, worrying that if you shared your true feelings or needs that you might lose a close relationship, feeling as if you cannot live without a certain person in your life. Prioritizing the needs of others over yourself you can leave you feeling exhausted and unimportant. I can give you actionable steps to begin bringing more balance and peace to your life and relationships today!

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Why should I seek treatment for Codependency?

It feels like your world will fall apart if you don’t do everything within your power to hold it all together. Your memory tells you this is true based on past experiences. Your body tells you its true when you feel your stomach drop or shoulders tighten when you sense that someone close to you is upset or in trouble. You feel the need to “fix it” or enable. Often times, at the expense of your own needs. Recovery from and treatment for Codependency means gaining a sense of stability you may have never known before.

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When you recover from Codependency, you see needs and expectations for yourself and others much more clearly which means less fear, less hurt, less anger, less resentment and more peace and contentment.

Recovery from Codependency is possible. It is possible to enjoy relationships with others without constantly looking for clues to know if your partner or family member is upset or “okay” so that you can breathe a sigh of relief.  Imagine a world where your happiness or ability to relax isn’t determined by someone else’s mood or choices! I can help you with this process. Don’t wait any longer for someone else to make your needs a priority. Schedule a free consultation with me today.

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5 Traits of Codependency

  1. You feel responsible for other people’s feelings. You find yourself saying things like, “I don’t want to make them feel bad or guilty.” 

  2. You feel the need to please everyone. You find that it causes you stress or worry if you think another person might not like you or be happy with you.

  3. You sacrifice your own wants and needs to please others. Asking for help feels wrong because other people always have bigger or more important problems than you.

  4. You ignore and minimize conflicts or other relationship problems out of a fear of loss. You avoid bringing up a conflict in a relationship because you are fearful of how upset the other person may become. You brush off concerns from others about your relationship because you don’t want others to think negatively of your choices or your partner.

  5. You have low-self-esteem and self-worth. You regularly put yourself last and you have difficulty articulating your own thoughts or feelings. Standing up for yourself often times doesn’t feel like a valid choice. 

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