Codependency Therapists in Denver, CO
I have over 8 years of experience helping families navigate addiction, rehab, boundary setting, and codependency.
I am so glad you found your way to my page! I am an IFS trained therapist and love working with deep feeling women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Do you often find yourself desiring more out of life? Maybe you've experienced trauma and relationship challenges that have significantly impacted your sense of self. You notice that you may have developed some codependent tendencies and have difficulty advocating for what you want. Perhaps addiction has been a part of your story as well. I can help bring harmony to your inner world, heal the parts of you that feel lost or anxious, and restore your sense of confidence and self-trust.
I have over 8 years of experience helping families navigate addiction, rehab, boundary setting, and codependency.
I am so glad you found your way to my page! I am an IFS trained therapist and love working with deep feeling women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Do you often find yourself desiring more out of life? Maybe you've experienced trauma and relationship challenges that have significantly impacted your sense of self. You notice that you may have developed some codependent tendencies and have difficulty advocating for what you want. Perhaps addiction has been a part of your story as well. I can help bring harmony to your inner world, heal the parts of you that feel lost or anxious, and restore your sense of confidence and self-trust.
Shane Falkenhart
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
6 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80206
Waitlist for new clients
In-Network with Kaiser
“Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.” – Alan Watts. Sounds pretty pointless and dumb to me (and probably to dentists everywhere). Attempting to work on yourself alone only takes you so far and really drags out the Suffer-Fest. That’s what therapy is all about; an unbiased, collaborative relationship, preferably with someone who actually gives a shit (me, hi), that can help you to understand and accept yourself more fully.
In-Network with Kaiser
“Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.” – Alan Watts. Sounds pretty pointless and dumb to me (and probably to dentists everywhere). Attempting to work on yourself alone only takes you so far and really drags out the Suffer-Fest. That’s what therapy is all about; an unbiased, collaborative relationship, preferably with someone who actually gives a shit (me, hi), that can help you to understand and accept yourself more fully.
Are you constantly anxious? Overthinking about your future? Worried about things out of your control? Did you have a childhood filled with trauma or difficult experiences? Do you find yourself having difficulty setting boundaries, people pleasing, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns? Are you sensitive, empathic, spiritual, or a deep feeling person? If you are ready to do the work to shift into a happier, healthier, more expansive life, then you’ve come to the right place.
Are you constantly anxious? Overthinking about your future? Worried about things out of your control? Did you have a childhood filled with trauma or difficult experiences? Do you find yourself having difficulty setting boundaries, people pleasing, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns? Are you sensitive, empathic, spiritual, or a deep feeling person? If you are ready to do the work to shift into a happier, healthier, more expansive life, then you’ve come to the right place.
Are you in a place of asking "why?" or "what now?", recognizing that whatever has been it needs to be different moving forward? Or, are you someone who has big feelings and wants to discover how their emotions can become tools, guides, and resources in their life, rather than the things that dictate life? Are you looking to grow in your insight and understanding of why you are the way you are, and walk away with tangible, practical next steps for becoming more of the person you were made to be? I love walking with people through all of these questions, integrating your values with your goals as we journey forward together.
Are you in a place of asking "why?" or "what now?", recognizing that whatever has been it needs to be different moving forward? Or, are you someone who has big feelings and wants to discover how their emotions can become tools, guides, and resources in their life, rather than the things that dictate life? Are you looking to grow in your insight and understanding of why you are the way you are, and walk away with tangible, practical next steps for becoming more of the person you were made to be? I love walking with people through all of these questions, integrating your values with your goals as we journey forward together.
A healthy sense of humor is just as much a bridge to another soul as it is a shield against the unbearable. My clients often laugh as much as they cry or express anger, and I think that's important in the business of connecting and healing. What do you want to heal? Is there something about a relationship with a loved one that feels frustrating, uncomfortable, or unsafe? Do you need a non-judgmental space to help you figure out what you want or who you are?
A healthy sense of humor is just as much a bridge to another soul as it is a shield against the unbearable. My clients often laugh as much as they cry or express anger, and I think that's important in the business of connecting and healing. What do you want to heal? Is there something about a relationship with a loved one that feels frustrating, uncomfortable, or unsafe? Do you need a non-judgmental space to help you figure out what you want or who you are?
Codependency and family work is also an area of expertise of mine.
I focus my work with Clients on establishing goals that are unique to them and our sessions are built around those goals. We will focus on increasing desires for change and explore any and all aspects of their lives that may hinder the Client's ability to change long term. I am comfortable modifying my therapeutic approach to meet the needs of the Client.
Codependency and family work is also an area of expertise of mine.
I focus my work with Clients on establishing goals that are unique to them and our sessions are built around those goals. We will focus on increasing desires for change and explore any and all aspects of their lives that may hinder the Client's ability to change long term. I am comfortable modifying my therapeutic approach to meet the needs of the Client.
I am passionate about supporting individuals navigating symptoms of trauma, anxiety, codependency, ADHD, grief, and more.
Through the use of humor, understanding, and compassion, I work to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel fully comfortable to express and confront your identified areas of discontentment and suffering, and process and heal your most challenging experiences.
I am passionate about supporting individuals navigating symptoms of trauma, anxiety, codependency, ADHD, grief, and more.
Through the use of humor, understanding, and compassion, I work to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel fully comfortable to express and confront your identified areas of discontentment and suffering, and process and heal your most challenging experiences.
I love working with clients who want a better understanding of the deep interior of their mental, physical, and spiritual function in relation to the world around them and the relationships they engage in. Using an eclectic and collaborative approach, the relationship I build with my clients is deeply rooted in the Humanistic tradition of treating others with unconditional positive regard. Paradoxically, many of our wounds are created in painful relationships that make us scared to trust other people, yet these wounds can only be healed within the context of relationship; therapy provides this opportunity.
I love working with clients who want a better understanding of the deep interior of their mental, physical, and spiritual function in relation to the world around them and the relationships they engage in. Using an eclectic and collaborative approach, the relationship I build with my clients is deeply rooted in the Humanistic tradition of treating others with unconditional positive regard. Paradoxically, many of our wounds are created in painful relationships that make us scared to trust other people, yet these wounds can only be healed within the context of relationship; therapy provides this opportunity.
Originally from Chicago, I moved to Colorado to complete my Master’s at the University of Denver, where I really found my footing in social work. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work with survivors of intimate partner abuse, individuals navigating recovery, and couples going through really challenging moments. Those experiences continue to shape how I show up as a therapist today. I’m especially drawn to working with people who are navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship or interpersonal challenges.
Originally from Chicago, I moved to Colorado to complete my Master’s at the University of Denver, where I really found my footing in social work. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work with survivors of intimate partner abuse, individuals navigating recovery, and couples going through really challenging moments. Those experiences continue to shape how I show up as a therapist today. I’m especially drawn to working with people who are navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship or interpersonal challenges.
Having a loving, thriving partnership(s) takes intentional effort, a willingness to grow, and an openness to hone a variety of skills. As a queer and transgender couples therapist, I specialize in providing a queer-informed space for partners to do this growth together – a space in which the nuances of your gender, sexuality, and experiences in queer culture are understood and are not a sticking point of awkwardness or feeling misunderstood by the therapist during session. I am sex positive, kink affirming, and non-monogamy informed. Partners of all orientations are warmly welcomed.
Having a loving, thriving partnership(s) takes intentional effort, a willingness to grow, and an openness to hone a variety of skills. As a queer and transgender couples therapist, I specialize in providing a queer-informed space for partners to do this growth together – a space in which the nuances of your gender, sexuality, and experiences in queer culture are understood and are not a sticking point of awkwardness or feeling misunderstood by the therapist during session. I am sex positive, kink affirming, and non-monogamy informed. Partners of all orientations are warmly welcomed.
Growing up in a chaotic household, I learned to suppress my own needs and mask my anxiety, which became my baseline for years. As an adult, I often felt like an outsider, giving endlessly to others but feeling unseen in return. Through therapy, I’ve come to understand that healing is both personal and political. Our individual experiences are shaped by the cultural and systemic forces around us, and true healing involves recognizing these influences. We cannot truly understand ourselves without acknowledging the broader context of society and the impact it has on our well-being.
Growing up in a chaotic household, I learned to suppress my own needs and mask my anxiety, which became my baseline for years. As an adult, I often felt like an outsider, giving endlessly to others but feeling unseen in return. Through therapy, I’ve come to understand that healing is both personal and political. Our individual experiences are shaped by the cultural and systemic forces around us, and true healing involves recognizing these influences. We cannot truly understand ourselves without acknowledging the broader context of society and the impact it has on our well-being.
Do you find yourself in the same kinds of relationship conflicts, second-guessing your decisions, or repeating patterns you thought you’d moved past?
It can be frustrating to keep ending up in the same place—especially when you’re trying to do things differently but aren’t sure what’s driving it.
Do you find yourself in the same kinds of relationship conflicts, second-guessing your decisions, or repeating patterns you thought you’d moved past?
It can be frustrating to keep ending up in the same place—especially when you’re trying to do things differently but aren’t sure what’s driving it.
Here we are in the NY, are you ready to improve your relationships? Seeking individual or couples therapy? Do you: 1. Want to connect with a therapist who provides support over the long term (not looking for a quick fix) 2. Plan to attend therapy weekly at first, & perhaps then every other week 3. Feel willing to take an honest look at yourself & 4. Hope to grow as an individual &/or as a couple? I enjoy meeting with clients like you, & want you to know it's my hope that you (& your partner) quickly begin to experience noticeable results. Please note, text or email are the quickest way to reach me or touch base: 530.500.2428
Here we are in the NY, are you ready to improve your relationships? Seeking individual or couples therapy? Do you: 1. Want to connect with a therapist who provides support over the long term (not looking for a quick fix) 2. Plan to attend therapy weekly at first, & perhaps then every other week 3. Feel willing to take an honest look at yourself & 4. Hope to grow as an individual &/or as a couple? I enjoy meeting with clients like you, & want you to know it's my hope that you (& your partner) quickly begin to experience noticeable results. Please note, text or email are the quickest way to reach me or touch base: 530.500.2428
I'm so glad you're here. Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision and I know it took a lot of courage and vulnerability to get here. The people I work with often start therapy because they feel overwhelmed, are in recovery from addiction, or looking for a place to process life's ups and downs. I'm passionate about helping people work through complex family dynamics, women's issues, queer identity, and healing from trauma. Through our work together, my hope is to walk alongside you to help you recognize your own internal strength, even in the toughest times.
I'm so glad you're here. Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision and I know it took a lot of courage and vulnerability to get here. The people I work with often start therapy because they feel overwhelmed, are in recovery from addiction, or looking for a place to process life's ups and downs. I'm passionate about helping people work through complex family dynamics, women's issues, queer identity, and healing from trauma. Through our work together, my hope is to walk alongside you to help you recognize your own internal strength, even in the toughest times.
You are curious and ready to do meaningful work. You are seeking therapy that goes deep, stays real, and honors the whole person.
I work with people who want to better understand themselves—not just to analyze the past, but to feel more alive and connected in the present. I practice from a psychoanalytic and relational lens. That means we’ll explore your history, relationships, and inner world—but always in the service of helping you feel more grounded and alive in your life today. It’s not about getting lost in the past; it’s about understanding how it shapes the present, and what needs to shift.
You are curious and ready to do meaningful work. You are seeking therapy that goes deep, stays real, and honors the whole person.
I work with people who want to better understand themselves—not just to analyze the past, but to feel more alive and connected in the present. I practice from a psychoanalytic and relational lens. That means we’ll explore your history, relationships, and inner world—but always in the service of helping you feel more grounded and alive in your life today. It’s not about getting lost in the past; it’s about understanding how it shapes the present, and what needs to shift.
If you are stuck in the grip of addiction, overwhelmed by anxiety, or constantly navigating blurry interpersonal boundaries, I'm here to help. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, and interpersonal boundary issues. I understand how addiction consumes your thoughts and actions, making it difficult to break free from its hold. Moreover, navigating healthy boundaries with others can be an uphill battle, leaving you unsure of where you end and others begin.
If you are stuck in the grip of addiction, overwhelmed by anxiety, or constantly navigating blurry interpersonal boundaries, I'm here to help. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, and interpersonal boundary issues. I understand how addiction consumes your thoughts and actions, making it difficult to break free from its hold. Moreover, navigating healthy boundaries with others can be an uphill battle, leaving you unsure of where you end and others begin.
Topics I am very familiar with are boundary setting, speaking up for oneself, building self-esteem, recovering from religious trauma, deconstructing controlling dynamics, suicidal ideation, codependency and people pleasing, and family of origin struggles.
Have you been cultivating your own healing practice but finding you need some extra support in taking it deeper? Are you the go-to person for all of your friends' struggles and wish you could be held in the same way that you give? Do you find yourself in a totally new landscape, wondering what or if you have a solid identity anymore? Maybe you often find yourself feeling like the black sheep, or on the outside looking in, wondering where you fit in. Or you tend to sense and feel others around you so strongly, you struggle to know who you really are outside of them.
Topics I am very familiar with are boundary setting, speaking up for oneself, building self-esteem, recovering from religious trauma, deconstructing controlling dynamics, suicidal ideation, codependency and people pleasing, and family of origin struggles.
Have you been cultivating your own healing practice but finding you need some extra support in taking it deeper? Are you the go-to person for all of your friends' struggles and wish you could be held in the same way that you give? Do you find yourself in a totally new landscape, wondering what or if you have a solid identity anymore? Maybe you often find yourself feeling like the black sheep, or on the outside looking in, wondering where you fit in. Or you tend to sense and feel others around you so strongly, you struggle to know who you really are outside of them.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself? Caught in people-pleasing patterns, perfectionism, or carrying pain you can’t quite name? Do you sense it’s time for something to shift, but aren’t sure where to start?
I help people let go of who they think they should be and reconnect with who they truly are. Therapy offers space to come home to yourself. When past experiences go unprocessed, they quietly shape how we see ourselves and the world, keeping us from feeling fully alive.
In therapy, we’ll explore with curiosity and compassion, clear what’s in the way, and reconnect you with a deeper sense of peace, joy, and meaning.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself? Caught in people-pleasing patterns, perfectionism, or carrying pain you can’t quite name? Do you sense it’s time for something to shift, but aren’t sure where to start?
I help people let go of who they think they should be and reconnect with who they truly are. Therapy offers space to come home to yourself. When past experiences go unprocessed, they quietly shape how we see ourselves and the world, keeping us from feeling fully alive.
In therapy, we’ll explore with curiosity and compassion, clear what’s in the way, and reconnect you with a deeper sense of peace, joy, and meaning.
Many people come to therapy feeling exhausted from carrying the weight of their past. You may find yourself constantly on edge, overthinking, people-pleasing, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Perhaps you've experienced difficult relationships, childhood wounds, betrayal, loss, or other painful experiences that continue to affect how you navigate the world today. Even when you understand where these patterns come from, it can be hard to know how to move beyond them. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.
Many people come to therapy feeling exhausted from carrying the weight of their past. You may find yourself constantly on edge, overthinking, people-pleasing, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others. Perhaps you've experienced difficult relationships, childhood wounds, betrayal, loss, or other painful experiences that continue to affect how you navigate the world today. Even when you understand where these patterns come from, it can be hard to know how to move beyond them. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.
Struggling with addiction. Survivor of trauma. Creative. Do at least two of these three describe you? If you're struggling to get sober, you're fearful about the impact sobriety might have on your creativity (and life in general). If you're in early sobriety, you're trying to gain your footing in a new landscape. If you're a trauma survivor, you're confused as to why your insight & sensitivity aren't helping you get to that light at the end of the tunnel. What do you do if your pain is too great to manage on your own?
Struggling with addiction. Survivor of trauma. Creative. Do at least two of these three describe you? If you're struggling to get sober, you're fearful about the impact sobriety might have on your creativity (and life in general). If you're in early sobriety, you're trying to gain your footing in a new landscape. If you're a trauma survivor, you're confused as to why your insight & sensitivity aren't helping you get to that light at the end of the tunnel. What do you do if your pain is too great to manage on your own?
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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.