Codependency Therapists in North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Brad’s approach to working with individuals and couples is born out of his own challenges in resolving family of origin issues, dysfunction, generational codependency, and addictions. His work in his own personal counseling combined with his educational pursuits has provided Brad with many tools and experiences to help others find their way to a more balanced and productive life. Brad's focus is to help individuals increase their awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that do not support their goals and to help individuals move in the direction of peace and healthy relationships.
Brad’s approach to working with individuals and couples is born out of his own challenges in resolving family of origin issues, dysfunction, generational codependency, and addictions. His work in his own personal counseling combined with his educational pursuits has provided Brad with many tools and experiences to help others find their way to a more balanced and productive life. Brad's focus is to help individuals increase their awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that do not support their goals and to help individuals move in the direction of peace and healthy relationships.
Lisa Stewart Demas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Therapy should be a positive experience for you and when you find the right therapist for you, it is meaningful. I believe all people can benefit from therapy and it’s a courageous step to take. I offer my warmth to allow you to unpack what you need to in a safe place. Some of the most requested types of psychotherapy I provide are: Couples and family, individuation work, strained relationships, healing the inner child, ADHD, codependency, women’s issues, men’s issues, trauma, LGBTQIA, career counseling, self-esteem, stress techniques, healthy parenting, love addiction, anxiety, depression, and grieving.
Therapy should be a positive experience for you and when you find the right therapist for you, it is meaningful. I believe all people can benefit from therapy and it’s a courageous step to take. I offer my warmth to allow you to unpack what you need to in a safe place. Some of the most requested types of psychotherapy I provide are: Couples and family, individuation work, strained relationships, healing the inner child, ADHD, codependency, women’s issues, men’s issues, trauma, LGBTQIA, career counseling, self-esteem, stress techniques, healthy parenting, love addiction, anxiety, depression, and grieving.
Nancy Barton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Your relationships, your emotions, your behaviors, & your story matter. I want to help you with depression, anxiety, trauma, codependency/boundaries, relationships, parenting, communication, spiritual wounds/challenges, & more. I am especially interested in working with you to develop a full sense of self based on four character structures: attachment (how well you function in intimate/close relationships), separation (how you function as an individual apart from others), integration (how you balance the good & the bad in life), and adulthood (how well you function w/authority & autonomy).
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Your relationships, your emotions, your behaviors, & your story matter. I want to help you with depression, anxiety, trauma, codependency/boundaries, relationships, parenting, communication, spiritual wounds/challenges, & more. I am especially interested in working with you to develop a full sense of self based on four character structures: attachment (how well you function in intimate/close relationships), separation (how you function as an individual apart from others), integration (how you balance the good & the bad in life), and adulthood (how well you function w/authority & autonomy).
Jennifer Beall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Online Only)
Did you know that trauma doesn't consist only of the obvious things like being in a war or a car accident? Those are called "big T" traumas, and not everyone experiences them. Everyone experiences "little t" traumas, though, like being teased in school or growing up in an unhappy family. "Little t" traumas add up; they contribute to depression, anxiety, addictions, codependency, low self-esteem, and other mental health issues. Chances are that "big T" and/or "little t" traumas have something to do with why you're seeking therapy. After a while, you get tired of trying to cope with these things on your own.
Did you know that trauma doesn't consist only of the obvious things like being in a war or a car accident? Those are called "big T" traumas, and not everyone experiences them. Everyone experiences "little t" traumas, though, like being teased in school or growing up in an unhappy family. "Little t" traumas add up; they contribute to depression, anxiety, addictions, codependency, low self-esteem, and other mental health issues. Chances are that "big T" and/or "little t" traumas have something to do with why you're seeking therapy. After a while, you get tired of trying to cope with these things on your own.
Scott W. Menasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
My clients are individuals who despite experiencing success in their lives, often find themselves struggling in relationships. They may experience anxiety, depression, and excessive self-criticism. As we look deeper into this we discover patterns of codependency and low self-esteem. These patterns most often are learned through cumulative childhood experiences. Through talking with me, my clients learn how to relate to their emotions as part of their inner wisdom. They learn how boundaries work and use them to practice self-care. They learn to navigate internal and relational conflict with newfound skill, while practicing self-love.
My clients are individuals who despite experiencing success in their lives, often find themselves struggling in relationships. They may experience anxiety, depression, and excessive self-criticism. As we look deeper into this we discover patterns of codependency and low self-esteem. These patterns most often are learned through cumulative childhood experiences. Through talking with me, my clients learn how to relate to their emotions as part of their inner wisdom. They learn how boundaries work and use them to practice self-care. They learn to navigate internal and relational conflict with newfound skill, while practicing self-love.
Ben Hedberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, BCC
Verified Verified
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
I am an experienced, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Life Coach who cares and can help! I have over 25 years experience working with adult men in a variety of settings. I offer counseling (www.hedberglpc.com) and life coaching services (www.lifecoaching4men.com). I specialize in working with men (age 21 and older) a broad range of problems such as: life transitions (divorce, job loss, grief), anger/stress management, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual performance issues (ED, Infidelity), addictions, mental disorders, family issues, grief, codependency, low self-esteem, career, and life goals.
I am an experienced, Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Life Coach who cares and can help! I have over 25 years experience working with adult men in a variety of settings. I offer counseling (www.hedberglpc.com) and life coaching services (www.lifecoaching4men.com). I specialize in working with men (age 21 and older) a broad range of problems such as: life transitions (divorce, job loss, grief), anger/stress management, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual performance issues (ED, Infidelity), addictions, mental disorders, family issues, grief, codependency, low self-esteem, career, and life goals.
Trudy Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Having someone who is there just to help you sort out and work through whatever is disturbing you is wonderful. The time with them allows you to breathe and think and feel and learn. I am here to provide that space for you. My approach to therapy is collaborative, educational, and flexible so you can learn about and embrace your inner self. Our sessions may involve different approaches, like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Gottman strategies for couples, questionnaires, creating a life review with pictures, and more. I specialize in working with addiction recovery, codependency, grief, PTSD, relationships, and weight management.
Having someone who is there just to help you sort out and work through whatever is disturbing you is wonderful. The time with them allows you to breathe and think and feel and learn. I am here to provide that space for you. My approach to therapy is collaborative, educational, and flexible so you can learn about and embrace your inner self. Our sessions may involve different approaches, like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Gottman strategies for couples, questionnaires, creating a life review with pictures, and more. I specialize in working with addiction recovery, codependency, grief, PTSD, relationships, and weight management.
Mark Huey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, PIT, CPTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
I am certified as a Sex Addiction Therapist and am certified as a therapist in the Meadows Model to help you address the underlying trauma and codependency.
My passion is to help men understand what they want from life and to address what is getting in the way. Issues that get in the way include addictions of all kinds, depression, anxiety, and anger. Perhaps a partner is unhappy and suggests change needs to happen and soon, or else. Asking for help is often the most difficult decision for men to make. The pain and fear we feel tells us something is wrong. But if we ask for help what does it say about us? Shouldn't we be able to handle this on our own? The most courageous thing you can do is to reach out to and ask for help. I am offering that help. No Judgement.
I am certified as a Sex Addiction Therapist and am certified as a therapist in the Meadows Model to help you address the underlying trauma and codependency.
My passion is to help men understand what they want from life and to address what is getting in the way. Issues that get in the way include addictions of all kinds, depression, anxiety, and anger. Perhaps a partner is unhappy and suggests change needs to happen and soon, or else. Asking for help is often the most difficult decision for men to make. The pain and fear we feel tells us something is wrong. But if we ask for help what does it say about us? Shouldn't we be able to handle this on our own? The most courageous thing you can do is to reach out to and ask for help. I am offering that help. No Judgement.
Are you going through a major life transition, dealing with heartbreak, or struggling with relationship issues? Do you find yourself battling self-doubt, perfectionism, or low self-esteem? I’m here to support you in navigating these challenges and help you rediscover your authentic self. I specialize in working with teenage girls and women who are facing significant life changes or emotional hardships. I also specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with relationship difficulties such as codependency, fear of abandonment, and relationship anxiety.
Are you going through a major life transition, dealing with heartbreak, or struggling with relationship issues? Do you find yourself battling self-doubt, perfectionism, or low self-esteem? I’m here to support you in navigating these challenges and help you rediscover your authentic self. I specialize in working with teenage girls and women who are facing significant life changes or emotional hardships. I also specialize in working with teens and adults who struggle with relationship difficulties such as codependency, fear of abandonment, and relationship anxiety.
Kimberly A Mahr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CCFP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Online Only)
Wouldn't it be nice if you had someone safe to unburden your heart with? Someone who is not only well-trained, but cares deeply and respects you and your journey? Someone who can help you sift through old stories and patterns, helping you re-write them and uncover the best version of yourself that you always knew was there?? I am a 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 and specialize in working with adults & couples with mood challenges, grief, relationship challenges, divorce & dating, codependency, eating disorders, recent & complex trauma, sexual assault, and more.
Wouldn't it be nice if you had someone safe to unburden your heart with? Someone who is not only well-trained, but cares deeply and respects you and your journey? Someone who can help you sift through old stories and patterns, helping you re-write them and uncover the best version of yourself that you always knew was there?? I am a 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙪𝙢𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 and specialize in working with adults & couples with mood challenges, grief, relationship challenges, divorce & dating, codependency, eating disorders, recent & complex trauma, sexual assault, and more.
Joyce Willis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapy techniques, as well as Pia Mellody's Model for Codependency and Trauma Resolution.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in treating addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety and bereavement. I earned my Bachelor of Education Degree in my early adulthood. After teaching for several years, I earned a Master's Degree in counseling and have been in the counseling field since 1996; working extensively with addiction issues and trauma. My goal is to help promote wellness in clients, helping them connect their emotional, mindful and "soul" selves in a compassionate and challenging manner to promote growth. I have assisted Pia Mellody in her PIT Trainings. See my Facebook page: Wellness with Willis.
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapy techniques, as well as Pia Mellody's Model for Codependency and Trauma Resolution.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor trained in treating addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety and bereavement. I earned my Bachelor of Education Degree in my early adulthood. After teaching for several years, I earned a Master's Degree in counseling and have been in the counseling field since 1996; working extensively with addiction issues and trauma. My goal is to help promote wellness in clients, helping them connect their emotional, mindful and "soul" selves in a compassionate and challenging manner to promote growth. I have assisted Pia Mellody in her PIT Trainings. See my Facebook page: Wellness with Willis.
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Jacqueline Wastal
Licensed Associate Counselor, MSCMHC, LAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Jacqueline utilizes a person-centered and strength-based approach in addressing trauma, attachment wounds, codependency, emotional regulation, and grief.
Jacqueline will be with you in your journey. Jacqueline is straight-forward while having a unique balance of compassion and empathy. She recognizes pain and provides hope when it does not feel as though hope exists. Jacqueline believes you are not meant to journey through darkness alone and celebrates the collateral beauty on the other side with you. She trusts healing can take place in relationship to yourself, others, and God. Jacqueline enjoys walking children, teens, and individuals through grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and broken relationships, communication, and identity, overeating and body issues.
Jacqueline utilizes a person-centered and strength-based approach in addressing trauma, attachment wounds, codependency, emotional regulation, and grief.
Jacqueline will be with you in your journey. Jacqueline is straight-forward while having a unique balance of compassion and empathy. She recognizes pain and provides hope when it does not feel as though hope exists. Jacqueline believes you are not meant to journey through darkness alone and celebrates the collateral beauty on the other side with you. She trusts healing can take place in relationship to yourself, others, and God. Jacqueline enjoys walking children, teens, and individuals through grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and broken relationships, communication, and identity, overeating and body issues.
Discovery & Wellness Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Live in your fullest potential! Discovery & Wellness Counseling specializes in assisting individuals to rebuild a connection with themselves. Stress injuries, trauma, codependency, compulsive tendencies, anxiety and depression create disconnection. Utilizing Trauma Informed Care, Discovery & Wellness helps unlock your potential and assists you in moving forward by addressing and healing the core issues that create the disconnection. Getting to the root of the matter facilitates quicker change, reconnection and the opportunity to move forward again.
Live in your fullest potential! Discovery & Wellness Counseling specializes in assisting individuals to rebuild a connection with themselves. Stress injuries, trauma, codependency, compulsive tendencies, anxiety and depression create disconnection. Utilizing Trauma Informed Care, Discovery & Wellness helps unlock your potential and assists you in moving forward by addressing and healing the core issues that create the disconnection. Getting to the root of the matter facilitates quicker change, reconnection and the opportunity to move forward again.
Michelle Johnston
Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
The techniques Michelle uses to treat process and substance addictions are derived from cutting edge therapy models and evidenced-based integrative models that include EMDR, Task Model-Sex Addiction, Pia Mellody's PIT Model for Codependency and trauma resolution, Solution-Focused Therapy and Family Systems Therapy.
Michelle works with complex trauma using EMDR, Structural Dissociation theory and SE. Michelle is a Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and financial/work disorders (CMAT). Michelle worked for 4.5 years as a therapist at The Meadows, a world-renown inpatient treatment facility and trained under Pia Mellody. Michelle works in private practice, assisting clients in addressing their childhood trauma, process/substance addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, rage/anger and PTSD. Michelle works with the veteran community and is a veteran herself.
The techniques Michelle uses to treat process and substance addictions are derived from cutting edge therapy models and evidenced-based integrative models that include EMDR, Task Model-Sex Addiction, Pia Mellody's PIT Model for Codependency and trauma resolution, Solution-Focused Therapy and Family Systems Therapy.
Michelle works with complex trauma using EMDR, Structural Dissociation theory and SE. Michelle is a Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and financial/work disorders (CMAT). Michelle worked for 4.5 years as a therapist at The Meadows, a world-renown inpatient treatment facility and trained under Pia Mellody. Michelle works in private practice, assisting clients in addressing their childhood trauma, process/substance addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, rage/anger and PTSD. Michelle works with the veteran community and is a veteran herself.
Allie Schultheis
Counselor, MA, LPC, LLC
Verified Verified
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (Online Only)
Hi. Im Allie. What do you need? This is where we start. Need is a strength, not a weakness. Whether personal growth, relationships, grieving, healing of past abuse, trauma or codependency, leadership skills, or overcoming that dang shame judge in our heads, we need support. Isolation is not helpful to us, and I encourage you to build a life team of authentic relationships. I am trained in the Townsend Model of Competency and Character Growth incorporating Grace, Truth and Time to your bonding, boundaries, accepting reality and embracing your competency for good fruit to grow in your personal, professional and relational life.
Hi. Im Allie. What do you need? This is where we start. Need is a strength, not a weakness. Whether personal growth, relationships, grieving, healing of past abuse, trauma or codependency, leadership skills, or overcoming that dang shame judge in our heads, we need support. Isolation is not helpful to us, and I encourage you to build a life team of authentic relationships. I am trained in the Townsend Model of Competency and Character Growth incorporating Grace, Truth and Time to your bonding, boundaries, accepting reality and embracing your competency for good fruit to grow in your personal, professional and relational life.
If you often find yourself feeling stuck in the past, anxious about the future, and have difficulty staying in the present moment, you are not alone, and help is available. You may have difficulty expressing or feeling your emotions fully and try to decrease their intensity through habits or distractions that stray you further from your goals. You may struggle with relationship issues, codependency, confidence, shame, and other painful experiences. I am here to guide and collaborate with each client to meet their needs. I believe that each person deserves and can achieve a fulfilling life.
If you often find yourself feeling stuck in the past, anxious about the future, and have difficulty staying in the present moment, you are not alone, and help is available. You may have difficulty expressing or feeling your emotions fully and try to decrease their intensity through habits or distractions that stray you further from your goals. You may struggle with relationship issues, codependency, confidence, shame, and other painful experiences. I am here to guide and collaborate with each client to meet their needs. I believe that each person deserves and can achieve a fulfilling life.
Jen Zimmerman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (Online Only)
Using a straight forward, respectful, non-blaming approach to counseling, my specialities include OCD, recovery from narcissistic abuse, life transitions, sexuality, grief/loss, co-dependency, self esteem, body image, gender expression, anxiety, depression, codependency recovery, and family of origin issues. I will often utilize journaling, narrative therapies, EMDR, grounding and somatic techniques, mindfulness, archetypes, meditation, art, and Internal Family Systems into our sessions.
Using a straight forward, respectful, non-blaming approach to counseling, my specialities include OCD, recovery from narcissistic abuse, life transitions, sexuality, grief/loss, co-dependency, self esteem, body image, gender expression, anxiety, depression, codependency recovery, and family of origin issues. I will often utilize journaling, narrative therapies, EMDR, grounding and somatic techniques, mindfulness, archetypes, meditation, art, and Internal Family Systems into our sessions.
Annette Mershimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (Online Only)
Some of my specialties include eating disorders, disordered eating, women issues, relational trauma, codependency, love addiction, depression, people pleasing, PTSD, self-esteem issues, anxiety, DV, trauma and abuse.
Do you feel a gnawing emptiness inside? Do you ask yourself, “will I ever be good enough”? Do you get the sense that you are inherently “defective” or "bad"? What if people really got to know you? Would they reject you? Do you feel like your brain bullies you? Is intimacy both your greatest fear and greatest longing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there isn’t anything wrong with you. You are not helpless and there is hope. There are two types of trauma: shock trauma and relational trauma. You have most likely encountered childhood relational trauma. I'm here to explain more and walk you through this.
Some of my specialties include eating disorders, disordered eating, women issues, relational trauma, codependency, love addiction, depression, people pleasing, PTSD, self-esteem issues, anxiety, DV, trauma and abuse.
Do you feel a gnawing emptiness inside? Do you ask yourself, “will I ever be good enough”? Do you get the sense that you are inherently “defective” or "bad"? What if people really got to know you? Would they reject you? Do you feel like your brain bullies you? Is intimacy both your greatest fear and greatest longing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there isn’t anything wrong with you. You are not helpless and there is hope. There are two types of trauma: shock trauma and relational trauma. You have most likely encountered childhood relational trauma. I'm here to explain more and walk you through this.
Intelligent Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma, depression (including perinatal mental health issues), anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders challenges, emotional codependency, as well LGBTQA related issues. I am a licensed professional counselor, with extensive trauma training. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) approach so healing can begin today. I also provide psychoeducation so you understand the dynamics. I am personable, a very good listener, and passionate about your healing. I often use humor as part of the healing process.
I specialize in trauma, depression (including perinatal mental health issues), anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders challenges, emotional codependency, as well LGBTQA related issues. I am a licensed professional counselor, with extensive trauma training. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) approach so healing can begin today. I also provide psychoeducation so you understand the dynamics. I am personable, a very good listener, and passionate about your healing. I often use humor as part of the healing process.
Angela Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
As a meadows trained, sex therapist, and trauma specialist, I dive deeply into childhood issues helping you discover the root causes of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sex addiction, and dysfunctional relationship patterns (such as the love addicted/love avoidant pattern), and attachment styles. Learn about how to heal from toxic relationships, narcissistic partners, trauma and codependency. Learn about the root of dysfunctional thinking patterns and how trauma shapes how you attach to others, who you date and what you attract.
As a meadows trained, sex therapist, and trauma specialist, I dive deeply into childhood issues helping you discover the root causes of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sex addiction, and dysfunctional relationship patterns (such as the love addicted/love avoidant pattern), and attachment styles. Learn about how to heal from toxic relationships, narcissistic partners, trauma and codependency. Learn about the root of dysfunctional thinking patterns and how trauma shapes how you attach to others, who you date and what you attract.
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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.