Codependency Therapists in Kingston, ON
Essence Of Life Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our experience includes working with unhealthy relationship dynamics, attachment trauma, codependency, emotional and psychological abuse recovery, depression, anxiety.
In order to feel loved many of us have developed patterns of abandoning our own needs in favor of pleasing others so we can feel safe in our relationships. These ways of relating and functioning may keep us comfortable but can hold us back from living a meaningful life. We aim to help you discover your true self, your values, needs, strengths, and build self-awareness so you can begin to set boundaries and live a life that feels authentic. We provide a warm, nurturing and non-judgmental space where you can explore the patterns that keep you stuck while building new habits that align with your future self.
Our experience includes working with unhealthy relationship dynamics, attachment trauma, codependency, emotional and psychological abuse recovery, depression, anxiety.
In order to feel loved many of us have developed patterns of abandoning our own needs in favor of pleasing others so we can feel safe in our relationships. These ways of relating and functioning may keep us comfortable but can hold us back from living a meaningful life. We aim to help you discover your true self, your values, needs, strengths, and build self-awareness so you can begin to set boundaries and live a life that feels authentic. We provide a warm, nurturing and non-judgmental space where you can explore the patterns that keep you stuck while building new habits that align with your future self.
I have a specialized certification in Couples and Family Therapy and over 15 years experience working with clients experiencing issues such as anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, substance addictions, codependency/boundaries, compulsive behaviors.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to make a change and just don’t know where to begin? Do you need a different perspective than that of your friends and family around you regarding your life situation? I have a passion for working with individuals and couples looking to make a change or those who are facing a crossroad or large transition in their lives and are needing some strategies, guidance and support navigating these changes. I like to help guide others towards living their best life using the strength and resources they already have, through skills and practical guidance.
I have a specialized certification in Couples and Family Therapy and over 15 years experience working with clients experiencing issues such as anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, substance addictions, codependency/boundaries, compulsive behaviors.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to make a change and just don’t know where to begin? Do you need a different perspective than that of your friends and family around you regarding your life situation? I have a passion for working with individuals and couples looking to make a change or those who are facing a crossroad or large transition in their lives and are needing some strategies, guidance and support navigating these changes. I like to help guide others towards living their best life using the strength and resources they already have, through skills and practical guidance.
Are you feeling stuck in the same patterns in your relationships? Do you find yourself repeating the same cycles, unsure how to break free? Or perhaps you’re struggling with navigating the complexities of school, work, family, or intimate relationships? I’m Brianna, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and I’m here to support you in gaining clarity, building confidence, and improving your overall well-being. I can support you with individual or couples therapy.
Are you feeling stuck in the same patterns in your relationships? Do you find yourself repeating the same cycles, unsure how to break free? Or perhaps you’re struggling with navigating the complexities of school, work, family, or intimate relationships? I’m Brianna, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and I’m here to support you in gaining clarity, building confidence, and improving your overall well-being. I can support you with individual or couples therapy.
Narcissistic Abuse - Attachment - Anxiety
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MACP, BEd, BA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you struggle with recovering from narcissistic abuse? Maybe it's a partner or parent that affects your current relationships, day to day life, or overall trust? Do you feel isolated, broken, embarrassed, hoping that things will change? Do you put other people's needs before your own? If so you likely feel overwhelmed, lost, and hurt by your partner, previous partner, or parent. You're probably wondering if things can possibly get better. If you're currently in a relationship with a narcissist or are recovering from narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, or trauma, you’re not alone, and I'm here to help you.
Do you struggle with recovering from narcissistic abuse? Maybe it's a partner or parent that affects your current relationships, day to day life, or overall trust? Do you feel isolated, broken, embarrassed, hoping that things will change? Do you put other people's needs before your own? If so you likely feel overwhelmed, lost, and hurt by your partner, previous partner, or parent. You're probably wondering if things can possibly get better. If you're currently in a relationship with a narcissist or are recovering from narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, or trauma, you’re not alone, and I'm here to help you.
Clients that are seeking a partnership and collaborative care. Together we can explore new avenues to support your journey when encountering difficult times or choices in life. We will develop a realistic individual treatment plan that is all about your goals, needs and future. Together we will reinforce positive feelings and behaviours to lead to a healthier life. I will provide client education, implementation of therapeutic techniques including up to date best practice modalities. It is important that you as the client are the Captain of the vessel, I am the Compass and it is all about the safe journey.
Clients that are seeking a partnership and collaborative care. Together we can explore new avenues to support your journey when encountering difficult times or choices in life. We will develop a realistic individual treatment plan that is all about your goals, needs and future. Together we will reinforce positive feelings and behaviours to lead to a healthier life. I will provide client education, implementation of therapeutic techniques including up to date best practice modalities. It is important that you as the client are the Captain of the vessel, I am the Compass and it is all about the safe journey.
Amy has 18 years of experience providing counselling to individuals and families. She specializes in working with adults and seniors to assist with difficult life transitions, anxiety and grief. She has worked in community outreach and in several organizations across different cities and provinces. Amy worked as a Social Worker at one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals as well as with palliative/hospice patients and their families. In addition, she has spent most of her career working with those experiencing intimate partner violence and unhealthy relationships.
Amy has 18 years of experience providing counselling to individuals and families. She specializes in working with adults and seniors to assist with difficult life transitions, anxiety and grief. She has worked in community outreach and in several organizations across different cities and provinces. Amy worked as a Social Worker at one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals as well as with palliative/hospice patients and their families. In addition, she has spent most of her career working with those experiencing intimate partner violence and unhealthy relationships.
I’m Alicia, a trauma-informed Registered Psychotherapist (Q) with 14+ years of experience in mental health and addictions. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotion dysregulation. I have specialized experience with first responders, addiction, and sexual trauma. With curiosity and compassion, we’ll explore the parts of you that protect or disconnect to keep you safe.
I’m Alicia, a trauma-informed Registered Psychotherapist (Q) with 14+ years of experience in mental health and addictions. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and emotion dysregulation. I have specialized experience with first responders, addiction, and sexual trauma. With curiosity and compassion, we’ll explore the parts of you that protect or disconnect to keep you safe.
I have over twenty-five years of experience as a client-centered therapist working with both adults and adolescents. I have particular expertise in the areas of relationships, workplace stress, anxiety and OCD. My approach is eclectic, drawing upon evidence-based treatments such as CBT, mindfulness, and other strategies for reducing anxiety, improving well-being, and building personal confidence and strength. I see people from age 14 onwards. To make an appointment, please email rather than call me; that way I will be able to get back to you quickly!
I have over twenty-five years of experience as a client-centered therapist working with both adults and adolescents. I have particular expertise in the areas of relationships, workplace stress, anxiety and OCD. My approach is eclectic, drawing upon evidence-based treatments such as CBT, mindfulness, and other strategies for reducing anxiety, improving well-being, and building personal confidence and strength. I see people from age 14 onwards. To make an appointment, please email rather than call me; that way I will be able to get back to you quickly!
Are you looking to address your longstanding difficulties that you suspect might stem from past traumas or stressful life events? Are you hoping to resolve these past emotional traumas that continue to impact your wellbeing? I can team up with you to navigate the triggers to your current day difficulties and address the emotional root of these triggers so that you can live a more fulfilling and unburdened life.
Are you looking to address your longstanding difficulties that you suspect might stem from past traumas or stressful life events? Are you hoping to resolve these past emotional traumas that continue to impact your wellbeing? I can team up with you to navigate the triggers to your current day difficulties and address the emotional root of these triggers so that you can live a more fulfilling and unburdened life.
Candice D'Souza | CPTSD | Anxiety | Relationship
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP(Q), Intern
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you spend too much time rethinking about the past while feeling anger, shame, sadness, confusion, and guilt? Maybe you were raised by emotionally immature parents, struggle to set boundaries, find yourself in painful codependent relationships, and feel responsible for others’ emotions. You’re always in fight-flight-freeze, and can't break the patterns that keep you stuck. It's infuriating to intellectually know what to do, and not be able to DO it (for long). Your brain is in overdrive and you're stuck in "freeze", numbing out with wine, weed, social media, alcohol, or anything that works
Do you spend too much time rethinking about the past while feeling anger, shame, sadness, confusion, and guilt? Maybe you were raised by emotionally immature parents, struggle to set boundaries, find yourself in painful codependent relationships, and feel responsible for others’ emotions. You’re always in fight-flight-freeze, and can't break the patterns that keep you stuck. It's infuriating to intellectually know what to do, and not be able to DO it (for long). Your brain is in overdrive and you're stuck in "freeze", numbing out with wine, weed, social media, alcohol, or anything that works
Danielle Shoup | Anxiety | Panic | ADHD | cPTSD
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP(Q), Intern
Online Only
Do you feel like you're always saying yes when you want to say no, replaying every conversation in your head, heart pounding over things that shouldn't feel this big? Maybe you grew up disappearing at the sound of footsteps, always scanning, bracing, reading the room before you could read words. Now you're the reliable one overachieving, overfunctioning, trying to prevent disaster before it hits. You’ve done the apps, the books, the deep breaths, the cold plunges, maybe a few glasses of wine to quiet the noise. But inside, you're frozen. Longing for something you’ve never fully had: a nervous system that feels safe and like home
Do you feel like you're always saying yes when you want to say no, replaying every conversation in your head, heart pounding over things that shouldn't feel this big? Maybe you grew up disappearing at the sound of footsteps, always scanning, bracing, reading the room before you could read words. Now you're the reliable one overachieving, overfunctioning, trying to prevent disaster before it hits. You’ve done the apps, the books, the deep breaths, the cold plunges, maybe a few glasses of wine to quiet the noise. But inside, you're frozen. Longing for something you’ve never fully had: a nervous system that feels safe and like home
I work with adults who experienced abuse, household dysfunction and neglect during their childhood. Harbored trauma can show up later in life with feelings of inadequacy, unfulfilling relationships, addictions, people-pleasing, having unachievable expectations for yourself/others, and much more. I help clients who have experienced adversity in their younger years understand their thought patterns, attachment styles and work towards creating a life they are comfortable living in.
I work with adults who experienced abuse, household dysfunction and neglect during their childhood. Harbored trauma can show up later in life with feelings of inadequacy, unfulfilling relationships, addictions, people-pleasing, having unachievable expectations for yourself/others, and much more. I help clients who have experienced adversity in their younger years understand their thought patterns, attachment styles and work towards creating a life they are comfortable living in.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and/or difficulty managing the stressors or triggers in your life? Are you hoping to address the issues underlying your mental health symptoms? Perhaps you learned some helpful skills but found it difficult to keep using them or they did not resolve the issue. Maybe you have a sense that there is something unresolved internally that needs to be addressed. We can work together to overcome your old unhelpful patterns that prevent you from being and feeling like the best version of yourself.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and/or difficulty managing the stressors or triggers in your life? Are you hoping to address the issues underlying your mental health symptoms? Perhaps you learned some helpful skills but found it difficult to keep using them or they did not resolve the issue. Maybe you have a sense that there is something unresolved internally that needs to be addressed. We can work together to overcome your old unhelpful patterns that prevent you from being and feeling like the best version of yourself.
My expertise includes adult mental health issues of anxiety/depression, perfectionism, parental anxiety, burnout prevention, mood regulation, attachment issues, and breaking generational trauma cycles. Additionally, I specialize in couples therapy for couples who are feeling stuck/complacent, impacted by addiction, non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQ relationships, and couples looking to improve connection, communication and desire.
My expertise includes adult mental health issues of anxiety/depression, perfectionism, parental anxiety, burnout prevention, mood regulation, attachment issues, and breaking generational trauma cycles. Additionally, I specialize in couples therapy for couples who are feeling stuck/complacent, impacted by addiction, non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQ relationships, and couples looking to improve connection, communication and desire.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck in life? Have you been struggling with negative thoughts, emotions, and unhealthy coping? You are not alone. Many of us face life challenges and sometimes need professional help to move through them and find ourselves again. Taking the first step in finding support can be daunting, and doing so is already a strong indicator of inner strengths like courage and resilience. I offer a safe, caring, and non-judgemental space for you to be and learn about yourself so you can move toward the life you want to live.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck in life? Have you been struggling with negative thoughts, emotions, and unhealthy coping? You are not alone. Many of us face life challenges and sometimes need professional help to move through them and find ourselves again. Taking the first step in finding support can be daunting, and doing so is already a strong indicator of inner strengths like courage and resilience. I offer a safe, caring, and non-judgemental space for you to be and learn about yourself so you can move toward the life you want to live.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether it is anxiety, low mood, unresolved trauma, low self-worth, unresolved grief, repeated relational issues or just a lingering sense that something is not quite right? Together, we can gently uncover what is beneath the surface and work toward the lasting change you have been longing for. I am a therapist who values first and foremost, safety and connection in the therapeutic relationship. Through this safety and connection, we can explore the issues that may have been holding you back or getting in the way of living with ease.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether it is anxiety, low mood, unresolved trauma, low self-worth, unresolved grief, repeated relational issues or just a lingering sense that something is not quite right? Together, we can gently uncover what is beneath the surface and work toward the lasting change you have been longing for. I am a therapist who values first and foremost, safety and connection in the therapeutic relationship. Through this safety and connection, we can explore the issues that may have been holding you back or getting in the way of living with ease.
Through a client-centered, non-judgemental approach, my goal is to journey along with individuals as they discover and develop internal resiliency. I specialize in relationships, trauma and addiction and have been working in the field of addiction and mental health for over 15 years. I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Through a client-centered, non-judgemental approach, my goal is to journey along with individuals as they discover and develop internal resiliency. I specialize in relationships, trauma and addiction and have been working in the field of addiction and mental health for over 15 years. I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Life can be so chaotic. But where do you fit into the mix? Maybe you take on the role of looking after everyone around you, or perhaps you've shut down and don't feel like you can be there for yourself or others like you want to be. If this feels familiar, you're not alone! So many of us feel this way at one time or another, but that just makes it all the more important to address. Addressing these concerns can help you become more functional day-to-day by regulating emotions, shifting thoughts, and processing past experiences.
Life can be so chaotic. But where do you fit into the mix? Maybe you take on the role of looking after everyone around you, or perhaps you've shut down and don't feel like you can be there for yourself or others like you want to be. If this feels familiar, you're not alone! So many of us feel this way at one time or another, but that just makes it all the more important to address. Addressing these concerns can help you become more functional day-to-day by regulating emotions, shifting thoughts, and processing past experiences.
Do anxiety and fear dictate your decisions, keeping you stuck in patterns that don’t reflect who you truly want to be? Are you trapped in obsessive-compulsive rituals, feeling like they’re stealing time from your life? Struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, uncertainty, or a constant need for control?
You are not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself.
Do anxiety and fear dictate your decisions, keeping you stuck in patterns that don’t reflect who you truly want to be? Are you trapped in obsessive-compulsive rituals, feeling like they’re stealing time from your life? Struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, uncertainty, or a constant need for control?
You are not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself.
Are you struggling with chronic relationship problems, such as difficulty maintaining healthy connections with family, friends, or romantic partners? Do you find yourself facing frequent interpersonal conflicts or communication challenges that lead to emotional distress? Do you grapple with low self-esteem, an unclear sense of self, or difficulty with self-acceptance, often influenced by your relational experiences? Do you struggle with unhealthy dependence on others for emotional support or find yourself enabling others' problematic behaviors at your own expense?
Are you struggling with chronic relationship problems, such as difficulty maintaining healthy connections with family, friends, or romantic partners? Do you find yourself facing frequent interpersonal conflicts or communication challenges that lead to emotional distress? Do you grapple with low self-esteem, an unclear sense of self, or difficulty with self-acceptance, often influenced by your relational experiences? Do you struggle with unhealthy dependence on others for emotional support or find yourself enabling others' problematic behaviors at your own expense?
See more therapy options for Kingston
Nearby Codependency Counsellors Searches for Kingston
See More Codependency CounsellorsNearby Searches for Kingston
- Amherstview
- Bath
- Belleville
- Gananoque
- Madoc
- Napanee
- Picton
- Plainfield
- Prescott
- Prince Edward
- Sydenham
- Warkworth
Codependency Counsellors
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.
What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.
How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.
What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.