Codependency Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Ross Kellogg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Whether you’re experiencing
codependency
, chronic shame, communication challenges, trauma responses, or something else, my somatic & mindfulness-based approach can support you in healing emotional pain and creating the life you want.
Are you noticing patterns in your feelings or relationships that you want to change? You might be able to pinpoint some past experiences that are influencing life today, or maybe you just know something is “off.”. You’re noticing the same arguments with your partner or the same feelings of anxiety or depression crop up, even though you’ve tried to change them on your own. You feel like you bend over backwards for others at home or work, sometimes at the expense of your own wants and needs. You want to get back to a place of connection and confidence in life and experience the freedom and peace that’s missing right now.

Sharon Kwon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT 200
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in immigrant & BIPOC populations and issues pertaining to: identity, cultural assimilation, religious trauma, differentiating from family, living authentically, coming out, spirituality, boundaries,
codependency
, and healthy relationships.
Are you an adult child of immigrants who struggles with setting boundaries with your parents, family, friends, and/or partner? Maybe you're used to being the fixer, caregiver, co-parent, and all around problem solver for your family. Does the idea of saying "no" make you feel shameful? Perhaps you've never really put yourself first because the idea of choosing yourself over others is unthinkable. Do you feel a constant battle between your head and your heart? It's hard not to feel stuck when you're unable to move forward on the path you really want for yourself or when you don't even know what you want and need.

Barbara Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a lot of experience working with addiction and
codependency
.
I consider it a privilege and an honor to work with people who want to find balance in their lives. People come into therapy seeking help for a variety of problems. You may be in severe pain, suffering the effects of trauma, stressful events, ruptured relationships or addiction problems. You may need help to achieve healthy emotional boundaries with friends, loved ones, co-workers. Perhaps you wish to live a more full and satisfying life. While I typically draw from psychodynamic, family systems and relational/humanistic approaches, I am very flexible and tailor my approach to each individual.

Jaime Hubbard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Clinical emphasis: depression, anxiety, isolation/lonliness, trauma, managing emotions, self-esteem,
codependency
, grief and loss, addiction and recovery, 12 step programs, improving communication, career transitions, LGBTQ, and entertainment industry issues.
I engage in conversations that explore the ideas and understandings you have of yourself, others and of the world. Together we identify your strengths and values so that you may generate productive and effective choices that enable you to achieve the goals in life you desire.

Ashley Leila Nahai
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
While I specialize in substance abuse treatment, I have extensive experience working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and
codependency
, to name a few.
I specialize in working with individuals, families, and couples affected by substance abuse and co-occuring disorders. The effects of substance abuse and addiction can be devastating to individuals and their loved ones, and my goal is to help you navigate through the confusion and pain in order to establish a more fulfilling life. I have years of experience working with a diverse array of clients in residential treatment settings and bring a wealth of knowledge about the most effective treatment modalities to my private practice.

Karine Johannes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Codependency
recovery is my specialty.
Do you have a tendency to rescue and take responsibility for other people? Do you derive a sense of purpose through self-sacrifice to satisfy the needs of others? Some of our greatest wounds are the wounds of self-betrayal. I help adults and adolescents who want to heal from codependent conditioning.

Jessica Heinfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping individuals and couples with relationship issues, life transitions, building self-confidence,
codependency
, anxiety, and depression.
I specialize in providing individual and couples therapy to California residents using an integrative approach. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed by emotional pain, or doubting your ability to move past old patterns. I strive to provide a safe environment where individuals and couples feel heard and supported. I am here to hold your experience with patience and empathy. Together we will come to understand your life story and unravel rigid belief systems that no longer serve you.

Carolina Louis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adults who are recovering from narcissistic abuse and
codependency
.
My approach to therapy focuses on establishing a warm, trusting relationship with my clients to help us explore deep personal issues. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, trauma, addictive behaviors, co-dependency, and life transitions. In my approach I use psycho-dynamic and solution-focused approaches to help dislodge old behavioral patterns and emphasize the importance of how our previous relationships impact our present. In therapy we will look to find meaning in our present-day challenges, experiment with new ways of thinking and seek resolution.

Miri Jedeikin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a trauma-informed, collaborative therapist, we will work together to uncover underlying issues and overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, negative self-talk and
codependency
.
You’re looking for tools to deal with life’s challenges. Stronger coping skills and more meaningful relationships. More authenticity and personal empowerment. Less anxiety and fear. A safe, judgment-free space where you can gain awareness and grow. I help people process and heal from the harmful stories that have dominated and shaped their experiences. In our work together, you'll learn how to cope with feelings of overwhelm, set better boundaries and limit unhealthy relationships. You’ll discover how to navigate life’s ups and downs while gaining insight and taking active, effective steps to embody your deepest, truest self.

Julia Lyubchenko
MS, MA, COSHD
I work with the following problems: anxiety, depression, low self-confidence, fears, traumas, relationship issues, self-doubt, social anxiety, dependency on people's opinions and judgments, lack of identity and purpose, anger, guilt,
codependency
, lack of future goals and motivation, negative thoughts and attitudes, stress, procrastination, and many more.
I practice a unique combination of counseling and hypnotherapy. My therapy is based on the notion that every person has a potential to live a fulfilling life. I practice an integrated way of resolving problems by addressing them on 3 levels: emotional (resolving old fears, traumas; breaking old patterns); logical (learning new behaviors, emotional skills); and personal (defining the goals, building confidence). My therapy is very practical. The clients have an active role in their healing process. During the sessions I introduce new tools and strategies. In between the sessions clients apply and practice them.

Mariam L. Moini
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Specifically, those recovering from
codependency
, narcissistic abuse, religious groups, drug and alcohol abuse, and wrongful termination.
I strive to help people become their own authority, which may have been compromised by unhealthy relationships, substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. I focus on the individual's relationship with themselves, fostering an understanding and compassion towards personal strengths and vulnerabilities. I believe it is imperative to address underlying issues with out judgment or shame, so that we can heal parts of the self that are no longer serving us. My clinical training is in psychodynamic therapy, and I tend to gravitate towards an attachment based and humanistic approach.
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Margot Rothstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with addiction and co-occurring issues like anxiety, depression, low self-esteem,
codependency
, family dysfunction and parenting issues.
By searching for a new therapist, you have already taken the first step towards creating the life you want. Now, it is my job to help you discover your passion, mend broken relationships, come to terms with addictive behaviors or process unresolved trauma. There are so many things that might lead us to therapy; I believe that you deserve the time and space to understand where you come from, how your past experiences impact your present, and what you need to move forward in a way that works best for you.

Kaaren Migdale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a relationship therapist with a passion for working with issues of communication,
codependency
, infidelity, divorce, and consensual non-monogamy.
Relationships require care. Perhaps you are here looking for help on deepening connection and intimacy? Maybe you need to make a hard decision (e.g., readiness for children or separating)? Perhaps you are struggling to resolve resentment, move past infidelity, or dissolve a marriage? My therapeutic approach is rooted in your personal growth which allows the authentic self to safely emerge in connection with others. You can develop into to a less reactive, defensive or avoidant person. Relationship therapy can help you feel seen, let go of harmful expectations, repair past hurt, enjoy more satisfying sex, and find real partnership.

Brie Ciraulo Rosenfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specialties include adults and young adults, trauma, depression, anxiety, couples,
codependency
, addiction, family dynamics, post-treatment integration, and parenting.
The parts of us that require healing are often sites of trauma, fear or shame; my therapeutic approach creates a safe space for exploring this often painful territory, with emphasis on providing you with tools and techniques to maintain that sense of safety in both other therapeutic settings and in day-to-day life. My clinical work, is based in expertise and a passion for empowering you to meet and overcome what is holding you back.

Bradlisia Dixon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in supporting accomplished black women who are struggling with
codependency
and self esteem in their intimate relationship.
Are you a black woman who has checked many of the boxes in accomplishment and success but have found yourself in a less than ideal relationship? One day it’s all good, and the next day it’s all bad. You feel alone, isolated…like you can’t talk to anyone about what’s going on. You might feel embarrassed or what’s happening might just feel indescribable? You wish you could talk to your partner about it, but his mood is so unpredictable, you’re not sure if that’s even safe. Not to mention, sharing your experience with family or friends could mean having to face their judgment and receive unhelpful advice to "just leave."

Alina Tsvet King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Alina King, and I am a trilingual mental health therapist with specialties in dual diagnosis, chemical dependency,
codependency
, parenting, relationships and communication. Being an immigrant myself, I also have personal understanding of immigrants challenges.

Madeleine (Maddie) Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have success working with clients who have difficulty with
codependency
, big life changes, alcohol use, executive functioning, the LGBTQIA+ experience, and hoarding.
Clients who work with me realize how they can be in the driver's seat of their life and challenge the guilt, shame and pain that keeps them stuck. Many of my clients overlook their well-being due to exhausting themselves in their relationships or have difficulties with confidence, boundaries and managing big emotions. I help clients develop skills to deal with challenging situations, process complicated emotions, and establish healthy relationships with people and themselves. I strive to create a safe and encouraging space where you are able to freely share, express unfiltered thoughts and explore personal pains.
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Jessica Dineen
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I treat survivors of Narcissistic Abuse,
codependency
, divorce, coparenting, anxiety, women's issues, PTSD, and trauma survivors. Clients often come to me tired of living in survival mode. They want someone to see them for who they really are, without feeling like they need to say the right things in therapy, or hold back parts of themselves. While working with me, I encourage you to show up as your truest self, free from judgment. If you can't be honest about who you really are in therapy, where can you practice authenticity?

Natalia Balasundaram
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
For the past 10 years I’ve worked with Adults suffering from a wide range of Trauma, Attachment Trauma, CPTSD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and
Codependency
issues.
Trauma is the underlying current beneath every diagnosis. Left untreated, trauma can develop into Anxiety, Depression, and interfere with our ability to form healthy relationships. If you are curious about how your past trauma is impacting your life, you've come to the right place. If you feel scared to take this journey, know you are not alone. The first step is to find a trauma informed therapist who can guide you in a safe and productive way.

Darlene Lancer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, JD, MFT
Verified
Verified
My books include Dating, Loving, & Leaving a Narcissist,
Codependency
for Dummies, Conquering Shame and
Codependency
, and 7 ebooks including: 10 Steps to Self-Esteem, How to Speak Your Mind, Spiritual Transformation in the Twelve Steps.
Relationships bring happiness, but also create longing and loneliness. They can preoccupy us and destroy our sense of safety and self-respect. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, afraid, or lost, or are unable to decide about staying or leaving, have irresolvable conflicts, unmet needs, or feel devalued, I can help - also if you seek guidance with
codependency
, trauma, communication, intimacy or self-esteem. You'll gain awareness in your first session and quickly see changes in handling emotions, conflict, and boundaries. Whether seeking individual or couple counseling, you'll find solutions, empower, and an improved sense of well-being
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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.