Codependency Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
I am Pia Mellody-trained for the treatment of codependency and childhood trauma & apply this wonderful model to all of my work.
Connection with others is crucial for life. This can be elusive for those who don't know themselves or love themselves, leading to negative relationship or behavioral patterns. By helping you become more relational with yourself, you will develop more positive self-worth, have healthier boundaries with others, and have a more satisying and productive life. Let's get you "unstuck" and help you move toward greater happiness.
I am Pia Mellody-trained for the treatment of codependency and childhood trauma & apply this wonderful model to all of my work.
Connection with others is crucial for life. This can be elusive for those who don't know themselves or love themselves, leading to negative relationship or behavioral patterns. By helping you become more relational with yourself, you will develop more positive self-worth, have healthier boundaries with others, and have a more satisying and productive life. Let's get you "unstuck" and help you move toward greater happiness.
Get back to the life you love! I believe that working with a therapist can provide support and hope that things can get better. You have the power to strengthen your coping skills and improve your relationships in the process. I am here to support you and provide cutting edge tools to help you heal past traumas and manage current stressors. I can help you as you work toward reaching your goals while adding more joy to your life.
Get back to the life you love! I believe that working with a therapist can provide support and hope that things can get better. You have the power to strengthen your coping skills and improve your relationships in the process. I am here to support you and provide cutting edge tools to help you heal past traumas and manage current stressors. I can help you as you work toward reaching your goals while adding more joy to your life.
You don’t have to pretend you’re “fine” anymore. So many of us are good at holding it all together - showing up at work, caring for others, keeping the routine moving - while inside feeling lonely, restless, or cut off from what really matters. Maybe it’s your relationship, your sex life, or simply how you feel in your own skin. You may be craving more - not just comfort, but intimacy and meaning that make each day feel worthwhile.
You don’t have to pretend you’re “fine” anymore. So many of us are good at holding it all together - showing up at work, caring for others, keeping the routine moving - while inside feeling lonely, restless, or cut off from what really matters. Maybe it’s your relationship, your sex life, or simply how you feel in your own skin. You may be craving more - not just comfort, but intimacy and meaning that make each day feel worthwhile.
I specialize in supporting teens, couples, survivors of intimate partner violence, those struggling with codependency, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, faith, and family.
Using evidence-based techniques like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I help clients develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and gain deeper insight into their personal narratives. I may also provide homework to support learning practical tools that empower.
I specialize in supporting teens, couples, survivors of intimate partner violence, those struggling with codependency, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity, faith, and family.
Using evidence-based techniques like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I help clients develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and gain deeper insight into their personal narratives. I may also provide homework to support learning practical tools that empower.
My philosophy of therapy is holistic, meaning that I believe people are made up of many parts: body, soul (mind, emotions, will), and spirit. These parts must function in a balanced relationship in order for us to thrive. How we feel about ourselves and how we view the world affects the quality of our relationships. When we can balance a positive identity with our role in the world while also remaining connected to others, we feel whole. Brokenness can occur if any of these relationships are out of balance. In therapy, I help my clients assess the lack of balance so they can figure out how to get whole again.
My philosophy of therapy is holistic, meaning that I believe people are made up of many parts: body, soul (mind, emotions, will), and spirit. These parts must function in a balanced relationship in order for us to thrive. How we feel about ourselves and how we view the world affects the quality of our relationships. When we can balance a positive identity with our role in the world while also remaining connected to others, we feel whole. Brokenness can occur if any of these relationships are out of balance. In therapy, I help my clients assess the lack of balance so they can figure out how to get whole again.
Are you or someone you care about overwhelmed by your relationship with food? Alcohol or Drugs? Do you struggle with feeling emotions and end up reaching for 'something' in order to cope? Do your relationships seem to fall apart or always leave you unsatisfied? Wish things were different? Do you need encouragement and guidance to change? I'm here to help! I specialize in the treatment of individuals and families struggling with the damaging effects of eating disorders and addiction.
Are you or someone you care about overwhelmed by your relationship with food? Alcohol or Drugs? Do you struggle with feeling emotions and end up reaching for 'something' in order to cope? Do your relationships seem to fall apart or always leave you unsatisfied? Wish things were different? Do you need encouragement and guidance to change? I'm here to help! I specialize in the treatment of individuals and families struggling with the damaging effects of eating disorders and addiction.
I am a trauma-specialist working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, family counseling and beyond. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs. Working in a wide variety of settings has allowed me to cultivate my clinical skills and versatility in the following areas. Treatment specialization includes: Abuse & Trauma Recovery, EMDR (EMDRIA Certified), EMDR with Children & Adolescents, Registered Play Therapist, Therapy for Depression, Anxiety & Mood disorders, Grief & Loss Counseling, Blended Families & Divorce, Child Custody Evaluations, Parent Mediation, Co-parenting Facilitation & Reunification Therapy.
I am a trauma-specialist working with a range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, family counseling and beyond. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs. Working in a wide variety of settings has allowed me to cultivate my clinical skills and versatility in the following areas. Treatment specialization includes: Abuse & Trauma Recovery, EMDR (EMDRIA Certified), EMDR with Children & Adolescents, Registered Play Therapist, Therapy for Depression, Anxiety & Mood disorders, Grief & Loss Counseling, Blended Families & Divorce, Child Custody Evaluations, Parent Mediation, Co-parenting Facilitation & Reunification Therapy.
Hello, I am Camille Carter a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of experience. Seeking therapy is the best gift you can offer to yourself and to those around you. Together we create goals and develop ways to better manage day-to-day life, relationships and stressors. Therapy is a journey towards healing, growing, and creating a life with more peace, joy, and contentment.
Hello, I am Camille Carter a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 27 years of experience. Seeking therapy is the best gift you can offer to yourself and to those around you. Together we create goals and develop ways to better manage day-to-day life, relationships and stressors. Therapy is a journey towards healing, growing, and creating a life with more peace, joy, and contentment.
I can help because I have over 25 years of experience in psychology but more than twice that as a caring human being striving to find my own way. I've worked in psychiatric hospitals, in prisons and in private practice, with people with all kinds of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety and Schizophrenia. Equally important than any experience I might bring to the therapy session, I bring compassion, empathy and an understanding that we're all just doing the best we can.
I can help because I have over 25 years of experience in psychology but more than twice that as a caring human being striving to find my own way. I've worked in psychiatric hospitals, in prisons and in private practice, with people with all kinds of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety and Schizophrenia. Equally important than any experience I might bring to the therapy session, I bring compassion, empathy and an understanding that we're all just doing the best we can.
Together we will explore the root cause of your struggles and find alternative and healthier ways to cope. I operate from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens, focusing on how your unique experiences, challenges, and mental well-being is impacted. Together we will build upon strengths that are inherently present as we collaborate on your path to emotional healing and wellness.
Together we will explore the root cause of your struggles and find alternative and healthier ways to cope. I operate from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens, focusing on how your unique experiences, challenges, and mental well-being is impacted. Together we will build upon strengths that are inherently present as we collaborate on your path to emotional healing and wellness.
Needing help finding a way to tolerate the uncertainty in life? You are not alone. I use researched backed methods combined with genuine warmth and life experience to help individuals reduce anxiety.
Needing help finding a way to tolerate the uncertainty in life? You are not alone. I use researched backed methods combined with genuine warmth and life experience to help individuals reduce anxiety.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel disconnected, reactive, or unsure of themselves despite managing daily life. Individuals may struggle to tolerate emotions, feel grounded in who they are, or experience shame, numbness, or a lack of meaning. Couples may feel stuck in cycles of conflict or distance, with emotional or sexual intimacy feeling strained or unsafe. These clients want more than coping strategies, they want to build emotional capacity, develop a stronger sense of self, and experience deeper, more authentic connection within themselves and their relationships.
I work with individuals, adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use, and life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or seeking clarity and a deeper connection. Clients often want to understand their experiences better, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. Some are processing past trauma, while others are managing current stressors. I offer a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space to support insight, coping skills, and meaningful change.
I work with individuals, adolescents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use, and life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or seeking clarity and a deeper connection. Clients often want to understand their experiences better, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. Some are processing past trauma, while others are managing current stressors. I offer a warm, collaborative, trauma-informed space to support insight, coping skills, and meaningful change.
Life is so much better when we're connected! I am passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families as they journey to wholeness and relational connection. I work with people through the lens of attachment as I help my clients learn about themselves, their relationships and how certain behaviors and patterns impact our relationships. Research has shown that healthy attachment is crucial to our well-being, allowing us to interact and do relationships in ways that encourage and empower us.
Life is so much better when we're connected! I am passionate about partnering with individuals, couples and families as they journey to wholeness and relational connection. I work with people through the lens of attachment as I help my clients learn about themselves, their relationships and how certain behaviors and patterns impact our relationships. Research has shown that healthy attachment is crucial to our well-being, allowing us to interact and do relationships in ways that encourage and empower us.
Are you feeling so overwhelmed by problems that you've given up hope things will ever change? Do you lose sleep worrying that whatever you do won't be enough? I'd like to help you re-discover your strengths so you can accomplish what seems impossible. Whether it's a dream to begin a new career, to overcome the lingering effects of childhood neglect or trauma, or to raise happy, healthy children, I can help.
Are you feeling so overwhelmed by problems that you've given up hope things will ever change? Do you lose sleep worrying that whatever you do won't be enough? I'd like to help you re-discover your strengths so you can accomplish what seems impossible. Whether it's a dream to begin a new career, to overcome the lingering effects of childhood neglect or trauma, or to raise happy, healthy children, I can help.
Dr. Nikoo Z Sadatrafiei
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LADAC, CalGETS
Solana Beach, CA 92075
I'm specialized in treating behavioral and mental health issues with individuals, couples, and families which arise from life transitions, conflicts in relationships, parenting, child/adolescence behavioral issues, and mental illnesses. I have extensive experience on treating trauma, grief, domestic violence, and communication. As a Licensed Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LAADC) I help individuals with their dual diagnosis. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocess (EMDR) and hypnotherapy to facilitate change in perception. I'm certified in Gambling Disorder from the Office of Problem Gambling (CalGETS).
I'm specialized in treating behavioral and mental health issues with individuals, couples, and families which arise from life transitions, conflicts in relationships, parenting, child/adolescence behavioral issues, and mental illnesses. I have extensive experience on treating trauma, grief, domestic violence, and communication. As a Licensed Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LAADC) I help individuals with their dual diagnosis. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocess (EMDR) and hypnotherapy to facilitate change in perception. I'm certified in Gambling Disorder from the Office of Problem Gambling (CalGETS).
I provide trauma-focused therapy for adults and couples seeking thoughtful, specialized care.
Trauma often lives beneath anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional reactivity, or a persistent sense of disconnection. My work centers on restoring internal stability, addressing the deeper imprints of early or chronic stress, and repairing attachment wounds that shape relational patterns.
I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and DBT-informed approaches within a depth-oriented framework. Therapy is intentional and tailored—balancing meaningful
I provide trauma-focused therapy for adults and couples seeking thoughtful, specialized care.
Trauma often lives beneath anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional reactivity, or a persistent sense of disconnection. My work centers on restoring internal stability, addressing the deeper imprints of early or chronic stress, and repairing attachment wounds that shape relational patterns.
I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and DBT-informed approaches within a depth-oriented framework. Therapy is intentional and tailored—balancing meaningful
Hi I'm Troy, I'm President and Lead Clinician of PsyNamic Counseling Services and a Private Practice owner since 2014. I have been a leader in mental health industry as well as the community, and have helped people from all walks of life improve their situations and increase their overall sense of wellbeing. I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.
Hi I'm Troy, I'm President and Lead Clinician of PsyNamic Counseling Services and a Private Practice owner since 2014. I have been a leader in mental health industry as well as the community, and have helped people from all walks of life improve their situations and increase their overall sense of wellbeing. I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.
PsyNamic Counseling and Psychological Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Welcome to PsyNamic Counseling and Psychological Services
Our Values
Our therapists in Solana Beach, CA believe in client-specific mental health treatments with the goal of lasting, positive change. The client experience is of utmost importance and we strive to suit your needs the best we can.
We understand that time is precious and offer evening and weekend appointments to suit your needs. If you would like more information about our therapy and counseling services, contact our therapists today.
Welcome to PsyNamic Counseling and Psychological Services
Our Values
Our therapists in Solana Beach, CA believe in client-specific mental health treatments with the goal of lasting, positive change. The client experience is of utmost importance and we strive to suit your needs the best we can.
We understand that time is precious and offer evening and weekend appointments to suit your needs. If you would like more information about our therapy and counseling services, contact our therapists today.
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware individuals and couples who want more out of their relationships with others and with themselves. You may look like you have it together on the outside, but inside feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or reactivity that you can’t quite shift on your own. You’re ready for therapy that goes deeper than just talking, where you can understand what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to experience real, lasting change. Therapy is a courageous step, and I offer a safe, collaborative space to begin that process.
My ideal clients are thoughtful, self-aware individuals and couples who want more out of their relationships with others and with themselves. You may look like you have it together on the outside, but inside feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or reactivity that you can’t quite shift on your own. You’re ready for therapy that goes deeper than just talking, where you can understand what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to experience real, lasting change. Therapy is a courageous step, and I offer a safe, collaborative space to begin that process.
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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.