Codependency Therapists in 46242

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Kathryn L Sahm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46242
I have always had a passion and a deep respect for humanity, for learning about others, for appreciating the differences and personal histories, and for discovering how individuals' values drive their own power to heal themselves. As a therapist, it is my privilege to be a mere facilitator of the discovery process. I look forward to aiding the change process in its many forms and in the time frame that you--the individual—desires and determines. With 15 years of experience in the field, I feel that I bring experience but also a fresh perspective of how to help.
I have always had a passion and a deep respect for humanity, for learning about others, for appreciating the differences and personal histories, and for discovering how individuals' values drive their own power to heal themselves. As a therapist, it is my privilege to be a mere facilitator of the discovery process. I look forward to aiding the change process in its many forms and in the time frame that you--the individual—desires and determines. With 15 years of experience in the field, I feel that I bring experience but also a fresh perspective of how to help.
(317) 662-2836 View (317) 662-2836
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Robin J Eutz
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LCAC, LICDC-C
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46242
Has cancer invaded your life? It did mines, so lets talk about it also.....Are you struggling with Alcohol and other drugs? You want to make changes in your life but don't have the time or feel uncomfortable with traditional therapy options, or need to additional treatment individualized just for you, well don't wait or delay making changes to your life any longer. E-Therapy gives you options fit just for you.Together we can make the difference happen. Also, in-person therapy is available. Please visit my website to see if we are a good fit at: www.drrobineutz.com
Has cancer invaded your life? It did mines, so lets talk about it also.....Are you struggling with Alcohol and other drugs? You want to make changes in your life but don't have the time or feel uncomfortable with traditional therapy options, or need to additional treatment individualized just for you, well don't wait or delay making changes to your life any longer. E-Therapy gives you options fit just for you.Together we can make the difference happen. Also, in-person therapy is available. Please visit my website to see if we are a good fit at: www.drrobineutz.com
(317) 983-5918 View (317) 983-5918

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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.