Codependency Therapists in La Mesa, CA
I help people who feel stuck — in their careers, in their relationships, or just in life — find more clarity, connection, and joy. Many people I work with are successful on the outside but feel exhausted on the inside. They might be struggling with workaholism, feeling 'blah' about their relationships, dealing with the impact of trauma, or learning how to finally set boundaries that stick. They come to me feeling frustrated with talking about the same things over and over again but not feeling any better.
I help people who feel stuck — in their careers, in their relationships, or just in life — find more clarity, connection, and joy. Many people I work with are successful on the outside but feel exhausted on the inside. They might be struggling with workaholism, feeling 'blah' about their relationships, dealing with the impact of trauma, or learning how to finally set boundaries that stick. They come to me feeling frustrated with talking about the same things over and over again but not feeling any better.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change—despite being successful in your life or career? Many high-functioning individuals struggle with anxiety, PTSD, attachment trauma, and chronic stress, even while appearing capable and in control on the outside. You don’t have to keep managing this alone. Therapy that goes beyond just talking—real support for lasting change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change—despite being successful in your life or career? Many high-functioning individuals struggle with anxiety, PTSD, attachment trauma, and chronic stress, even while appearing capable and in control on the outside. You don’t have to keep managing this alone. Therapy that goes beyond just talking—real support for lasting change.
These symptoms can often result in destructive coping strategies such as eating disorders, codependency, isolation or outbursts.
We have helped hundreds of people work through deep and complicated traumas and stressors. All of our licensed therapists are trained in several evidenced based treatments such as EMDR & IFS. Each clinician is also dedicated to their own personal growth and healing. Our specialties include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and codependency.
These symptoms can often result in destructive coping strategies such as eating disorders, codependency, isolation or outbursts.
We have helped hundreds of people work through deep and complicated traumas and stressors. All of our licensed therapists are trained in several evidenced based treatments such as EMDR & IFS. Each clinician is also dedicated to their own personal growth and healing. Our specialties include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and codependency.
Confronting the challenges that accompany our lives can be daunting and result in a deviation from the expectations we have of ourselves and those with whom we interact. I am here to assist you in the process to heighten awareness and gain more meaningful and fulfilling experiences in your life through psychotherapy. I utilize the DAFT (Depth & Freedom Therapy) approach that combines various counseling theories and techniques, philosophical tenets, and spiritual teachings to collaborate with clients in order to strengthen individual identity while considering the impact of past experiences, modern day socio-cultural influences, and current personal issues.
Confronting the challenges that accompany our lives can be daunting and result in a deviation from the expectations we have of ourselves and those with whom we interact. I am here to assist you in the process to heighten awareness and gain more meaningful and fulfilling experiences in your life through psychotherapy. I utilize the DAFT (Depth & Freedom Therapy) approach that combines various counseling theories and techniques, philosophical tenets, and spiritual teachings to collaborate with clients in order to strengthen individual identity while considering the impact of past experiences, modern day socio-cultural influences, and current personal issues.
In life, we sometimes get stuck. This is reality. It may be a shift in our family or work life,
being in the sandwich generation, caring both for children and parents or issues of addiction or illness. My goal is to help people figure out where they are, and where they want to be, and identify the barriers that keep them from reaching their goals.
I work with a wide variety of clients and have experience in helping clients manage and reduce their anxiety, address depression and sadness so they can move forward and address trauma from recent or past events.
In life, we sometimes get stuck. This is reality. It may be a shift in our family or work life,
being in the sandwich generation, caring both for children and parents or issues of addiction or illness. My goal is to help people figure out where they are, and where they want to be, and identify the barriers that keep them from reaching their goals.
I work with a wide variety of clients and have experience in helping clients manage and reduce their anxiety, address depression and sadness so they can move forward and address trauma from recent or past events.
I'm Janel Medina. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I've had the opportunity to work in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I'm a virtual clinician that is based out of San Diego, CA, and am able to work with clients within the state of California. I hope to be able to provide a safe, supportive space to help you take steps to have a better life. I want to meet you where you are at. Even if you're not ready to make a major change, I'm here to help you throw it all out on the table without fear of judgment. You know yourself best.
I'm Janel Medina. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I've had the opportunity to work in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I'm a virtual clinician that is based out of San Diego, CA, and am able to work with clients within the state of California. I hope to be able to provide a safe, supportive space to help you take steps to have a better life. I want to meet you where you are at. Even if you're not ready to make a major change, I'm here to help you throw it all out on the table without fear of judgment. You know yourself best.
Starting your therapy journey is a huge step so first off, congratulations! Whether you have years of therapy and other healing work under your belt or if this is your first time working with someone like me, I'm here to make sure this experience is as meaningful and transformative as you envision it to be.
Starting your therapy journey is a huge step so first off, congratulations! Whether you have years of therapy and other healing work under your belt or if this is your first time working with someone like me, I'm here to make sure this experience is as meaningful and transformative as you envision it to be.
I have over 26 years of experience working with individuals struggling with emotional, relational, and behavioral issues. My goal is to help everyone identify, understand, and cope better with how they may think, feel, and behave. I make a conscious effort of providing a safe and trusting environment. Sessions often address past experiences and current stress, with the intent to help navigate and manage life situations. Problem solving, insight development and the application of coping strategies, are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques I commonly use to help resolve internal conflicts.
I have over 26 years of experience working with individuals struggling with emotional, relational, and behavioral issues. My goal is to help everyone identify, understand, and cope better with how they may think, feel, and behave. I make a conscious effort of providing a safe and trusting environment. Sessions often address past experiences and current stress, with the intent to help navigate and manage life situations. Problem solving, insight development and the application of coping strategies, are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques I commonly use to help resolve internal conflicts.
Is your teenager acting differently or struggling with mood changes? Is the whole family being negatively affected by their behavior? I have 20 years of experience helping teens, couples and families learn how to manage and communicate their emotions effectively and respectfully. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don’t have to be “messed up” or in total crisis to seek help from a therapist.... Sometimes it only takes a few sessions to get on track so please call today for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Is your teenager acting differently or struggling with mood changes? Is the whole family being negatively affected by their behavior? I have 20 years of experience helping teens, couples and families learn how to manage and communicate their emotions effectively and respectfully. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness. You don’t have to be “messed up” or in total crisis to seek help from a therapist.... Sometimes it only takes a few sessions to get on track so please call today for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Hello and welcome! As you consider coming for personal therapy, here are five questions to ask yourself: (1) Do I often feel sad, self-critical, or lonely? (2) Do I frequently find myself feeling anxious or unable to stop worrying about the future? (3) Do I often feel unhappy about how an important relationship in my life is going? (4) Do I feel trapped in a stressful cycle of unending personal or work obligations? (5) Am I struggling with a difficult decision that seems right, but may change my life in unwanted ways? If you answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, come in and let's talk about how to begin feeling better.
Hello and welcome! As you consider coming for personal therapy, here are five questions to ask yourself: (1) Do I often feel sad, self-critical, or lonely? (2) Do I frequently find myself feeling anxious or unable to stop worrying about the future? (3) Do I often feel unhappy about how an important relationship in my life is going? (4) Do I feel trapped in a stressful cycle of unending personal or work obligations? (5) Am I struggling with a difficult decision that seems right, but may change my life in unwanted ways? If you answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, come in and let's talk about how to begin feeling better.
If you feel that negative thoughts, anxiety and toxic relationships make you feel stuck and unable of reaching your goals, unlocking your potential and living a happier life, I can help you. My goal is supporting you overcoming your struggles and meeting your needs for love, safety and growth. Psychotherapy can help you decreasing suffering, improving your response to stressful events, experiencing less anxiety, improving self esteem, creating and maintaining meaningful relationships. Change takes work, but it's possible and I will be there with you along the way.
If you feel that negative thoughts, anxiety and toxic relationships make you feel stuck and unable of reaching your goals, unlocking your potential and living a happier life, I can help you. My goal is supporting you overcoming your struggles and meeting your needs for love, safety and growth. Psychotherapy can help you decreasing suffering, improving your response to stressful events, experiencing less anxiety, improving self esteem, creating and maintaining meaningful relationships. Change takes work, but it's possible and I will be there with you along the way.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I bring a unique combination of clinical training, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to helping individuals and families heal. In addition to my clinical work, I have over 17 years of experience serving in the United States Navy, where I have supported individuals through significant life transitions, stress, and personal challenges.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, I bring a unique combination of clinical training, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to helping individuals and families heal. In addition to my clinical work, I have over 17 years of experience serving in the United States Navy, where I have supported individuals through significant life transitions, stress, and personal challenges.
I work with first responders, law enforcement, executives, professionals, couples, and individuals feeling overwhelmed by stress, trauma, relationship conflict, burnout, or life transitions. Many have spent years taking care of others while neglecting themselves. Drawing on 27 years in law enforcement and 17 years as a therapist, I provide practical, evidence-based care that helps clients heal, strengthen relationships, improve communication, build resilience, and create lasting, meaningful change.
I work with first responders, law enforcement, executives, professionals, couples, and individuals feeling overwhelmed by stress, trauma, relationship conflict, burnout, or life transitions. Many have spent years taking care of others while neglecting themselves. Drawing on 27 years in law enforcement and 17 years as a therapist, I provide practical, evidence-based care that helps clients heal, strengthen relationships, improve communication, build resilience, and create lasting, meaningful change.
Life, given to us without choice, often delivers challenging experiences. Sometimes, these experiences cripple us by making us feel helpless. However, each of us is created with a remarkable design for renewal. If seeking change, regardless of circumstances, anyone can hope for a better tomorrow. This is my belief, and it guides my approach to every client I meet.
Life, given to us without choice, often delivers challenging experiences. Sometimes, these experiences cripple us by making us feel helpless. However, each of us is created with a remarkable design for renewal. If seeking change, regardless of circumstances, anyone can hope for a better tomorrow. This is my belief, and it guides my approach to every client I meet.
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
How’s life? Want to talk about it? It can be hard to take the first step in finding a psychotherapist who is a good fit for you but, you’ve already gotten closer by exploring the web. Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and other Mental Health matters can be hard to manage and get in the way of having a peaceful and fulfilling life. If you or your teen/young adult are struggling with your emotional wellbeing, thoughts, feelings, or adjustments to life experiences, we can work together to look at how to make progress and the changes that you need to process some of the current matters you are facing.
How’s life? Want to talk about it? It can be hard to take the first step in finding a psychotherapist who is a good fit for you but, you’ve already gotten closer by exploring the web. Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and other Mental Health matters can be hard to manage and get in the way of having a peaceful and fulfilling life. If you or your teen/young adult are struggling with your emotional wellbeing, thoughts, feelings, or adjustments to life experiences, we can work together to look at how to make progress and the changes that you need to process some of the current matters you are facing.
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
You have everything you need inside of you to release the things that don't serve you and live from your most powerful and authentic Self. As a certified clinical hypnotherapist, shamanic practitioner and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, I bring a wealth of experience, tools and holistic perspectives to help guide you in finding the gold in even the darkest parts of your life. I take a mind/body/heart/spirit integrative and individualized approach with each client, weaving together traditional and non-traditional modalities to support you in stepping fully into your power.
You have everything you need inside of you to release the things that don't serve you and live from your most powerful and authentic Self. As a certified clinical hypnotherapist, shamanic practitioner and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, I bring a wealth of experience, tools and holistic perspectives to help guide you in finding the gold in even the darkest parts of your life. I take a mind/body/heart/spirit integrative and individualized approach with each client, weaving together traditional and non-traditional modalities to support you in stepping fully into your power.
If you struggle with anxiety, you might know what it's like to look like you have it all together on the outside, while inside your mind won't slow down. You overthink, second guess yourself, and feel constantly on edge, even when everything seems. It may be hard to relax, speak up, or feel fully present in your relationships. I specialize in helping people move beyond just managing anxiety and start truly understanding it, so you feel more in control, grounded, and confident in daily life.
If you struggle with anxiety, you might know what it's like to look like you have it all together on the outside, while inside your mind won't slow down. You overthink, second guess yourself, and feel constantly on edge, even when everything seems. It may be hard to relax, speak up, or feel fully present in your relationships. I specialize in helping people move beyond just managing anxiety and start truly understanding it, so you feel more in control, grounded, and confident in daily life.
Life changes can feel overwhelming — asking you to let go of what’s familiar without yet knowing what’s ahead. Many people feel caught between who they used to be and the uncertainty of who they’re becoming. The anxiety and pressure to hold everything together can make this season feel even heavier, especially for those in high-responsibility roles. Rather than beating yourself against a wall, what is needed most is a deep connection that allows you to be courageous and honest, along with tools and strategies you may have never learned before. This is a time when counseling shines light onto the path ahead.
Life changes can feel overwhelming — asking you to let go of what’s familiar without yet knowing what’s ahead. Many people feel caught between who they used to be and the uncertainty of who they’re becoming. The anxiety and pressure to hold everything together can make this season feel even heavier, especially for those in high-responsibility roles. Rather than beating yourself against a wall, what is needed most is a deep connection that allows you to be courageous and honest, along with tools and strategies you may have never learned before. This is a time when counseling shines light onto the path ahead.
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Codependency Therapists
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.