Codependency Therapists in California
When someone says, "get over it" -- well, if it was that easy, you'd already have done that, right? It's not always that easy, getting past that stuck spot, especially when criticism & judgment add insult to injury. What I love to do more than anything in my life is, help people get past those upsetting memories, & make solid, lasting changes, and move forward, in freedom. Sometimes, that means helping to identify a subtle, indecipherable trauma. Sometimes that means, tackling unspeakably horrific violence you survived. Sometimes that means, working together with the two of you together for communication skills. Because -
When someone says, "get over it" -- well, if it was that easy, you'd already have done that, right? It's not always that easy, getting past that stuck spot, especially when criticism & judgment add insult to injury. What I love to do more than anything in my life is, help people get past those upsetting memories, & make solid, lasting changes, and move forward, in freedom. Sometimes, that means helping to identify a subtle, indecipherable trauma. Sometimes that means, tackling unspeakably horrific violence you survived. Sometimes that means, working together with the two of you together for communication skills. Because -
When patient and therapist come together so that both of them can get to know the patient better, it can set the stage for extraordinary changes. I have a special passion for working with artists and creative professionals as they wrestle with fears, fantasies, depressions, manias, and all the challenges not only of making art but of making a living through art. I also have experience with — and great passion for — working with adolescents and folks struggling with addiction and recovery.
When patient and therapist come together so that both of them can get to know the patient better, it can set the stage for extraordinary changes. I have a special passion for working with artists and creative professionals as they wrestle with fears, fantasies, depressions, manias, and all the challenges not only of making art but of making a living through art. I also have experience with — and great passion for — working with adolescents and folks struggling with addiction and recovery.
My typical clients are individuals who find themselves pondering the recovery process for addiction and codependency, seeking guidance and understanding.
With over 25 years of experience in addiction recovery support, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals transform their lives. My passion lies in guiding clients through a recovery process that respects their unique values and meets them where they are in their readiness for change.
My typical clients are individuals who find themselves pondering the recovery process for addiction and codependency, seeking guidance and understanding.
With over 25 years of experience in addiction recovery support, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals transform their lives. My passion lies in guiding clients through a recovery process that respects their unique values and meets them where they are in their readiness for change.
I love working with individuals and couples to help them achieve a more satisfying life and more intimate relationships. I believe in providing a safe, supportive environment while giving you honest and helpful feedback. Meaningful change begins by trying something new. If you want to make a change in your life or your relationship, I believe you can. Call me personally to discuss your situation.
I love working with individuals and couples to help them achieve a more satisfying life and more intimate relationships. I believe in providing a safe, supportive environment while giving you honest and helpful feedback. Meaningful change begins by trying something new. If you want to make a change in your life or your relationship, I believe you can. Call me personally to discuss your situation.
Are you tired of spending all your time in therapy educating your therapist instead of working on what you need? Looking for a therapist who specializes in patient-centered, compassionate, and affirming care?
Are you tired of spending all your time in therapy educating your therapist instead of working on what you need? Looking for a therapist who specializes in patient-centered, compassionate, and affirming care?
As your therapist, I bring a grounded, collaborative approach shaped by years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and relational pain. Together, we’ll thoughtfully explore the impact of your lived experience. Whether you’re navigating the aftermath of trauma, struggling in relationships, moving through transition or loss, or living with anxiety, anger, or overwhelm. I aim to offer a steady space where you feel deeply understood, supported, and met at your own pace.
As your therapist, I bring a grounded, collaborative approach shaped by years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and relational pain. Together, we’ll thoughtfully explore the impact of your lived experience. Whether you’re navigating the aftermath of trauma, struggling in relationships, moving through transition or loss, or living with anxiety, anger, or overwhelm. I aim to offer a steady space where you feel deeply understood, supported, and met at your own pace.
This can often include issues with codependency, self-worth, identity, and/or limiting relational beliefs.
The brain is subtle in the ways it threads damaging patterns into our thoughts, behaviors, and actions. That's where I intervene. I work to help you identify the patterns of thinking and behaviors in your life that keep you stuck, and then help you make the necessary changes to get you to the version of yourself you want to be.
This can often include issues with codependency, self-worth, identity, and/or limiting relational beliefs.
The brain is subtle in the ways it threads damaging patterns into our thoughts, behaviors, and actions. That's where I intervene. I work to help you identify the patterns of thinking and behaviors in your life that keep you stuck, and then help you make the necessary changes to get you to the version of yourself you want to be.
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.
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.
Love Thyself Social Services Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
For over 18 years, Love Thyself Social Services Inc. has served the minority community through community outreach by providing the necessity of support to those who are neglected, underserved, and in need of psychosocial healing. By working to eliminate psychosocial barriers and support healing, we eagerly strive toward timely intervention for both the individual and family. We help individuals and families of all ethnicities and background to achieve mental stability and awareness of self. Now serving Teens, Couples, Individuals, Families. Always addressing the client from a whole health approach.
For over 18 years, Love Thyself Social Services Inc. has served the minority community through community outreach by providing the necessity of support to those who are neglected, underserved, and in need of psychosocial healing. By working to eliminate psychosocial barriers and support healing, we eagerly strive toward timely intervention for both the individual and family. We help individuals and families of all ethnicities and background to achieve mental stability and awareness of self. Now serving Teens, Couples, Individuals, Families. Always addressing the client from a whole health approach.
Ideally i work best with clients w nuerotic tendencies and intelligent enough to develop insight, motivated to get better and become more actualized. I do well with clients who are suffering from addiction, depression, anxiety, panic disorder and recovery. Other issues I am experienced in are work related problems, mediation, writers block, performance issues and performance anxiety as well as phase of life issues and transitions. I also enjoy working with clients who come from alcoholic families or had a history of trauma. My training lends itself well to helping clients by using EMDR, CBT, ACT & Psychodynamic therapy.
Ideally i work best with clients w nuerotic tendencies and intelligent enough to develop insight, motivated to get better and become more actualized. I do well with clients who are suffering from addiction, depression, anxiety, panic disorder and recovery. Other issues I am experienced in are work related problems, mediation, writers block, performance issues and performance anxiety as well as phase of life issues and transitions. I also enjoy working with clients who come from alcoholic families or had a history of trauma. My training lends itself well to helping clients by using EMDR, CBT, ACT & Psychodynamic therapy.
Welcome! You are one step closer to the next steps in a healthier, more successful life! Practicing as a goal oriented therapist who works in CBT and DBT methods, I work to help identify the barriers in your way and resolve challenges that keep you from living your best and most celebrated life. Together we will work on what is standing in your way and develop healthy skills for the new, happier you!
Welcome! You are one step closer to the next steps in a healthier, more successful life! Practicing as a goal oriented therapist who works in CBT and DBT methods, I work to help identify the barriers in your way and resolve challenges that keep you from living your best and most celebrated life. Together we will work on what is standing in your way and develop healthy skills for the new, happier you!
Hello, my name is Kimberly Alvarez. I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 5 years experience. As a therapist, my passion is to support my clients to cultivate healthy long-lasting relationships with themselves and others while remaining authentic and empathic. My belief is that through self-love, boundaries, and awareness we can remove things from our lives that no longer serve us in order to create long lasting positive change. I am a first generation Mexican American, as a bilingual provider, I aspire to dismantle the stigma associated with mental health.
Hello, my name is Kimberly Alvarez. I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist with over 5 years experience. As a therapist, my passion is to support my clients to cultivate healthy long-lasting relationships with themselves and others while remaining authentic and empathic. My belief is that through self-love, boundaries, and awareness we can remove things from our lives that no longer serve us in order to create long lasting positive change. I am a first generation Mexican American, as a bilingual provider, I aspire to dismantle the stigma associated with mental health.
Seeking Change? I want to welcome you to what might be one of the most important steps in your life. People come to therapy with a problem to which they cannot find a solution. Often it is how the problem is being defined that does not allow a solution. It is then the task of the therapist to help you redefine the problem so you can arrive at workable solutions. Successful therapy helps you move forward with what we can call a new and better "normal".
Seeking Change? I want to welcome you to what might be one of the most important steps in your life. People come to therapy with a problem to which they cannot find a solution. Often it is how the problem is being defined that does not allow a solution. It is then the task of the therapist to help you redefine the problem so you can arrive at workable solutions. Successful therapy helps you move forward with what we can call a new and better "normal".
Life often brings transitions, challenges, and moments of change. Times when you may feel uncertain, out of balance, or ready to grow in new ways. You might be navigating a relationship shift or divorce, adjusting to a move, stepping into a new chapter of life, or simply longing to understand yourself more deeply. Whatever has brought you here, therapy can be a gentle and grounding space to explore your thoughts and emotions, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with your inner strength. I offer online therapy to adults, couples, children, and families throughout California, as well as nationwide life coaching.
Life often brings transitions, challenges, and moments of change. Times when you may feel uncertain, out of balance, or ready to grow in new ways. You might be navigating a relationship shift or divorce, adjusting to a move, stepping into a new chapter of life, or simply longing to understand yourself more deeply. Whatever has brought you here, therapy can be a gentle and grounding space to explore your thoughts and emotions, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with your inner strength. I offer online therapy to adults, couples, children, and families throughout California, as well as nationwide life coaching.
I have special focus on life transitions, divorce issues, codependency and boundaries.
If you're feeling the weight of life's challenges, experiencing a general sense of dissatisfaction or struggling to find a balance in your life, I'd like to offer my support. Creating a time and space to focus on you is a great first step to increasing satisfaction and happiness. With a holistic based training, I will work with you to see with new perspectives and new possibilities. Everyone's path in life is unique, and together we can explore what is right for you, to improve your connections both with others and with yourself.
I have special focus on life transitions, divorce issues, codependency and boundaries.
If you're feeling the weight of life's challenges, experiencing a general sense of dissatisfaction or struggling to find a balance in your life, I'd like to offer my support. Creating a time and space to focus on you is a great first step to increasing satisfaction and happiness. With a holistic based training, I will work with you to see with new perspectives and new possibilities. Everyone's path in life is unique, and together we can explore what is right for you, to improve your connections both with others and with yourself.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope? Whether you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, navigating challenging relationships, or dealing with everyday stressors, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where we can explore your circumstances with curiosity and collaboration, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered in your journey.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope? Whether you’re carrying the weight of past experiences, navigating challenging relationships, or dealing with everyday stressors, you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a safe, compassionate space where we can explore your circumstances with curiosity and collaboration, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered in your journey.
I continue to be thrilled by the capacity of humans to thrive in the face of even impossible challenges, and by feeling the spirit they draw upon to do so. Just as humbling is recognizing how much that ability can wither or grow from subtle but profound shifts of thought and emotion.
I continue to be thrilled by the capacity of humans to thrive in the face of even impossible challenges, and by feeling the spirit they draw upon to do so. Just as humbling is recognizing how much that ability can wither or grow from subtle but profound shifts of thought and emotion.
I'm so glad you're here! I’m a licensed therapist with experience supporting individuals in many spaces in their lives, from youth to adulthood, navigating everything from daily life stressors to more serious mental health challenges.
I'm so glad you're here! I’m a licensed therapist with experience supporting individuals in many spaces in their lives, from youth to adulthood, navigating everything from daily life stressors to more serious mental health challenges.
I’m an LPCC. I provide compassionate, evidence-informed therapy to help individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, creating a safe space where you can explore, understand, and make meaningful changes in your life.
I’m an LPCC. I provide compassionate, evidence-informed therapy to help individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, creating a safe space where you can explore, understand, and make meaningful changes in your life.
COUPLES - When couples don't get along, it's usually because they need more skills. I teach the skills of healthy relating, customizing them for each couple. The goal is a relationship that makes it safe and inspiring for both people to open up to more love.
COUPLES - When couples don't get along, it's usually because they need more skills. I teach the skills of healthy relating, customizing them for each couple. The goal is a relationship that makes it safe and inspiring for both people to open up to more love.
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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.