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Kaitlyn Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairplay, CO 80440  (Online Only)
I especially enjoy working with older teens and young adult women. I enjoy working with women who are struggling with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. I also work with anxiety, depression, self esteem problems, and a wide variety of others issues.
I especially enjoy working with older teens and young adult women. I enjoy working with women who are struggling with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. I also work with anxiety, depression, self esteem problems, and a wide variety of others issues.
(719) 350-6867 View (719) 350-6867
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Mindful Connections Mental Health, LLC
PsyD, BC-TMH, CCATP
Verified Verified
Fairplay, CO 80440
Mindful Connections offers individual, couples, family and group counseling for a variety of concerns. Whether clients are simply struggling with everyday life changes or managing significant mental health concerns, MCMH can help! Our providers work with clients as young as 6 years old. The variety of modalities and focuses offered by our providers ensures we can address the concerns of our unique clients from multiple perspectives, creating a safe, comfortable environment that truly assists in meeting collaboratively established goals through interventions clearly outlined and agreed upon between client and provider.
Mindful Connections offers individual, couples, family and group counseling for a variety of concerns. Whether clients are simply struggling with everyday life changes or managing significant mental health concerns, MCMH can help! Our providers work with clients as young as 6 years old. The variety of modalities and focuses offered by our providers ensures we can address the concerns of our unique clients from multiple perspectives, creating a safe, comfortable environment that truly assists in meeting collaboratively established goals through interventions clearly outlined and agreed upon between client and provider.
(719) 350-5478 View (719) 350-5478

Online Therapists

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Ariana Gioia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
My specialty is in complex trauma, issues for women, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and adjustment difficulties. Many of my clients seek counseling for unresolved trauma and grief that negatively impacts their functioning and relationships, resulting in dysfunction, anxiety, depression, shame, or codependency. I'm dedicated to helping clients heal from past experiences, rebuild self worth, and find happiness and meaning. I care deeply for working with survivors of suicide and those who have lost a loved one to drug overdose. I enjoy working with clients adjusting to the challenges and changes associated with parenthood.
My specialty is in complex trauma, issues for women, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and adjustment difficulties. Many of my clients seek counseling for unresolved trauma and grief that negatively impacts their functioning and relationships, resulting in dysfunction, anxiety, depression, shame, or codependency. I'm dedicated to helping clients heal from past experiences, rebuild self worth, and find happiness and meaning. I care deeply for working with survivors of suicide and those who have lost a loved one to drug overdose. I enjoy working with clients adjusting to the challenges and changes associated with parenthood.
(719) 781-6745 View (719) 781-6745
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Hanna Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80202  (Online Only)
Life can bring really hard seasons. I believe that with help, you CAN get through this difficult time and you will find meaning and hope again. Whatever you are going through, you don't have to do it alone. I focus on helping people with issues related to depression, trauma, and anxiety, postpartum depression, parenting, family of origin issues, relationship distress, overcoming past abuse, codependency, general stress and overwhelm, grief, mom-guilt, and more. Hi, I'm Hanna Rodriguez, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Dr. Tiffany Wicks, LPC-S. I am looking forward to working with you!
Life can bring really hard seasons. I believe that with help, you CAN get through this difficult time and you will find meaning and hope again. Whatever you are going through, you don't have to do it alone. I focus on helping people with issues related to depression, trauma, and anxiety, postpartum depression, parenting, family of origin issues, relationship distress, overcoming past abuse, codependency, general stress and overwhelm, grief, mom-guilt, and more. Hi, I'm Hanna Rodriguez, LPC-Associate, Supervised by Dr. Tiffany Wicks, LPC-S. I am looking forward to working with you!
(720) 740-6748 View (720) 740-6748
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Brittni Fudge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CDWF, EMDR
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80010  (Online Only)
Using EMDR & Pia Mellody's Post-Induction Therapy (PIT), I work with people like you with a variety of issues related to codependency, relational trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting struggles, relationship issues, & pregnancy/postpartum.
You're not sure why, but the people you love most: your kids, spouse, mother/father/siblings-have turned into triggers that bring out the worst in you. Despite your love for them, you find yourself acting in ways you swore you never would. You're yelling at your kids, always angry at your partner, and you feel like you're always failing. In short, you're hurting the people you love most. You want to show up for your loved ones with peace rather than chaos and stress. You want to ditch the feelings of not being enough.
Using EMDR & Pia Mellody's Post-Induction Therapy (PIT), I work with people like you with a variety of issues related to codependency, relational trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting struggles, relationship issues, & pregnancy/postpartum.
You're not sure why, but the people you love most: your kids, spouse, mother/father/siblings-have turned into triggers that bring out the worst in you. Despite your love for them, you find yourself acting in ways you swore you never would. You're yelling at your kids, always angry at your partner, and you feel like you're always failing. In short, you're hurting the people you love most. You want to show up for your loved ones with peace rather than chaos and stress. You want to ditch the feelings of not being enough.
(303) 732-5397 View (303) 732-5397
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Valerie J Shinbaum, MS, LPC, MAC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northglenn, CO 80234
) and process (food, eating disorders, sex, work, toxic relationships, codependency, porn, social media, internet, etc.
As a practicing psychotherapist since 1992, I have the honor of assisting clients with the emotional issues that create obstacles and/or roadblocks in all areas of their lives. My compassionate and caring approach is solution-focused and action-oriented, and I believe all clients have the capacity for change within themselves. Clients willing to engage in the emotion and thought based therapeutic process of correcting their actions toward more positive behavior changes achieve the desired outcome of eliminating those life obstacles and roadblocks, resulting in the ultimate therapy goal - better and greater happiness!
) and process (food, eating disorders, sex, work, toxic relationships, codependency, porn, social media, internet, etc.
As a practicing psychotherapist since 1992, I have the honor of assisting clients with the emotional issues that create obstacles and/or roadblocks in all areas of their lives. My compassionate and caring approach is solution-focused and action-oriented, and I believe all clients have the capacity for change within themselves. Clients willing to engage in the emotion and thought based therapeutic process of correcting their actions toward more positive behavior changes achieve the desired outcome of eliminating those life obstacles and roadblocks, resulting in the ultimate therapy goal - better and greater happiness!
(720) 513-1911 View (720) 513-1911
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Youth and Family Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80220
My specialization is supporting adults and children with executive functioning issues, dealing with codependency, neurological and mental health issues, family conflict and chronic pain.
I strive to serve and empower the social needs of youth, and adults struggling with systemic pressures treating the whole body and utilizing trauma and neuroscience based interventions.
My specialization is supporting adults and children with executive functioning issues, dealing with codependency, neurological and mental health issues, family conflict and chronic pain.
I strive to serve and empower the social needs of youth, and adults struggling with systemic pressures treating the whole body and utilizing trauma and neuroscience based interventions.
(773) 432-7015 View (773) 432-7015
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Mary Stevenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lafayette, CO 80026
I specialize in helping people manage symptoms of depression, grief, eating disorders, substance use, codependency, and PTSD.
I believe that all people are doing the best they can given their life experience and biology. At the same time, I believe that we can move forward by leaning in and sorting out our thoughts, emotions, and memories. I am both empathic and empowering- balancing the wisdom of our emotions with creating lasting change. My work is rooted in evidenced based techniques and I hope that every client develops one new insight by the close of every session. I want to see you feel better and have greater peace.
I specialize in helping people manage symptoms of depression, grief, eating disorders, substance use, codependency, and PTSD.
I believe that all people are doing the best they can given their life experience and biology. At the same time, I believe that we can move forward by leaning in and sorting out our thoughts, emotions, and memories. I am both empathic and empowering- balancing the wisdom of our emotions with creating lasting change. My work is rooted in evidenced based techniques and I hope that every client develops one new insight by the close of every session. I want to see you feel better and have greater peace.
(720) 605-4246 View (720) 605-4246
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Adam Skinner
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
If you’re reading this and considering counseling, there’s a part of you that’s searching for healing, wholeness, meaning, and joy, and I want to help you find it. I work with adult individuals using IFS, EMDR, guided imagery, and experiential and somatic therapies to help people heal from experiences like abuse, neglect, spiritual/religious or cult trauma, unwanted or compulsive sexual behaviors, depression, and codependency. I enjoy working with young adults, creatives, geeks and gamers, intuitive people who want to go beyond the black-and-white, and overthinkers of every variety!
If you’re reading this and considering counseling, there’s a part of you that’s searching for healing, wholeness, meaning, and joy, and I want to help you find it. I work with adult individuals using IFS, EMDR, guided imagery, and experiential and somatic therapies to help people heal from experiences like abuse, neglect, spiritual/religious or cult trauma, unwanted or compulsive sexual behaviors, depression, and codependency. I enjoy working with young adults, creatives, geeks and gamers, intuitive people who want to go beyond the black-and-white, and overthinkers of every variety!
(719) 602-7546 View (719) 602-7546
Ann L Schiebert
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
For the past 20 years, I have been a successful clinician in the areas of relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, family of origin issues, substance abuse and couple challenges. Working on change is difficult and I'm here to help facilitate each client to become their authentic self. I am licensed in two states (California and Colorado) and can meet in person or via teletherapy, depending on where you live. With trauma work, however, meeting in person is the only choice I offer.
For the past 20 years, I have been a successful clinician in the areas of relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, family of origin issues, substance abuse and couple challenges. Working on change is difficult and I'm here to help facilitate each client to become their authentic self. I am licensed in two states (California and Colorado) and can meet in person or via teletherapy, depending on where you live. With trauma work, however, meeting in person is the only choice I offer.
(719) 722-2618 View (719) 722-2618
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Kelly Sikora
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MPH, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Kelly utilizes modalities matched with you specifically such as inner child work, codependency, DBT, and CBT.
Kelly is passionate about guiding individuals, couples, and families through the complexities of human connection and personal growth. Recognizing a multitude of challenges from relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief to the more complex trauma based wounds, Kelly strives to foster healing through inner child work and self compassion. Kelly assists you in uncovering your authentic self that has been there all along but buried through protective strategies from wounding. Kelly aims to facilitate positive growth and change through this unveiling as you reparent your wounded inner children.
Kelly utilizes modalities matched with you specifically such as inner child work, codependency, DBT, and CBT.
Kelly is passionate about guiding individuals, couples, and families through the complexities of human connection and personal growth. Recognizing a multitude of challenges from relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief to the more complex trauma based wounds, Kelly strives to foster healing through inner child work and self compassion. Kelly assists you in uncovering your authentic self that has been there all along but buried through protective strategies from wounding. Kelly aims to facilitate positive growth and change through this unveiling as you reparent your wounded inner children.
(720) 664-5283 View (720) 664-5283
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Elisabeth Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Hello, I am so glad you are here. I work with individual adults, facing various life situations and challenges including anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationship struggles, trauma, life transitions, spirituality, codependency, and divorce recovery. I have more than 10 years of experience in mental health counseling. My passion is helping clients discover truth, and experience healing and transformation.
Hello, I am so glad you are here. I work with individual adults, facing various life situations and challenges including anxiety and depression, grief and loss, relationship struggles, trauma, life transitions, spirituality, codependency, and divorce recovery. I have more than 10 years of experience in mental health counseling. My passion is helping clients discover truth, and experience healing and transformation.
(720) 712-3123 View (720) 712-3123
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Katie Quick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80204  (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping clients with the following issues: anxiety, codependency, people pleasing, setting boundaries, self-confidence, childhood trauma, and building healthy relationships.
Are you constantly anxious? Overthinking about your future? Worried about things that are out of your control? Did you have a childhood filled with trauma and difficult experiences? Are you ready to do the work to shift into a happier, healthier, more authentic life? Then you’ve come to the right place. My name is Katie Quick (she/her) and I help anxious adults find relief through inner child healing and empowerment. Using a gentle yet direct, compassionate and expansive approach, we will look to your past to give us insight into your present, and transform your pain into the healing that will create a beautiful future.
I am passionate about helping clients with the following issues: anxiety, codependency, people pleasing, setting boundaries, self-confidence, childhood trauma, and building healthy relationships.
Are you constantly anxious? Overthinking about your future? Worried about things that are out of your control? Did you have a childhood filled with trauma and difficult experiences? Are you ready to do the work to shift into a happier, healthier, more authentic life? Then you’ve come to the right place. My name is Katie Quick (she/her) and I help anxious adults find relief through inner child healing and empowerment. Using a gentle yet direct, compassionate and expansive approach, we will look to your past to give us insight into your present, and transform your pain into the healing that will create a beautiful future.
(720) 310-1115 View (720) 310-1115
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Monica Bilow Makler
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crested Butte, CO 81224
It's my passion to help individuals and couples explore new pathways toward living a more peaceful life led by wisdom and joy. For the past 30 years I've been working in the private and public sectors aiding people experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, codependency, low self esteem, body image, grief, sleep issues, PTSD, and conflictual relationships. My academic qualifications include studies in Tel-Aviv, Oxford and the USA.
It's my passion to help individuals and couples explore new pathways toward living a more peaceful life led by wisdom and joy. For the past 30 years I've been working in the private and public sectors aiding people experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, codependency, low self esteem, body image, grief, sleep issues, PTSD, and conflictual relationships. My academic qualifications include studies in Tel-Aviv, Oxford and the USA.
(970) 818-5384 View (970) 818-5384
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Umbrella Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Our specialties include working with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and group configuration to address patterned issues related to identity, trauma, relationship dissatisfaction, life transition, codependency, attention challenges, anxiety, mood swings, and depression.
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
Our specialties include working with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and group configuration to address patterned issues related to identity, trauma, relationship dissatisfaction, life transition, codependency, attention challenges, anxiety, mood swings, and depression.
Talk therapy for your intersecting identities. We are adept at navigating the difficult and complex conversations about your intersecting identities that can ebb and flow over one's life. In addition, we are committed to ongoing education and skilled at therapeutic intervention for psychological healing. By talking through the challenges you face, we collaborate with you to interrupt old patterned behavior and install new conclusions and behaviors that lead to constructive coping, personal growth, increased self-awareness, and feeling more comfortable within yourself.
(720) 410-9468 View (720) 410-9468
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Julie Beam
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAS
Verified Verified
Castle Rock, CO 80104
I have worked as an addiction counselor and mental health counselor for over 33 years. I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting struggles, codependency, behavioral problems, grief and loss, PTSD. My goal is to find out what works best for you, to explore solutions and to provide tools and strategies to make lasting changes. I provide education, explore feelings and provide alternatives to the destructive patterns that sometimes develop in our lives.
I have worked as an addiction counselor and mental health counselor for over 33 years. I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting struggles, codependency, behavioral problems, grief and loss, PTSD. My goal is to find out what works best for you, to explore solutions and to provide tools and strategies to make lasting changes. I provide education, explore feelings and provide alternatives to the destructive patterns that sometimes develop in our lives.
(303) 801-8477 View (303) 801-8477
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Annika Nichols
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203  (Online Only)
I want to help bring authenticity and change to your life the way you want it to. I'm Nick (they/them), and I’m dual licensed in two states working with FL and CO clients. I work with queer issues and gender exploration/transition, codependency and relationship problems, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, chronic illness, trauma, and grief/loss. I also work with non-monogamous/poly clients. I’m here to provide a safe and respectful place for you to be seen and heard. You're not alone and you don’t have to keep telling yourself everything is “fine” or normal in your life - let's find a better "normal" for you to live.
I want to help bring authenticity and change to your life the way you want it to. I'm Nick (they/them), and I’m dual licensed in two states working with FL and CO clients. I work with queer issues and gender exploration/transition, codependency and relationship problems, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, chronic illness, trauma, and grief/loss. I also work with non-monogamous/poly clients. I’m here to provide a safe and respectful place for you to be seen and heard. You're not alone and you don’t have to keep telling yourself everything is “fine” or normal in your life - let's find a better "normal" for you to live.
(720) 790-4189 View (720) 790-4189
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Wise Ways Counseling - Online
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304  (Online Only)
Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Transpersonal, Inherited Family Trauma/Ancestor work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relationship issues, Codependency, Anxiety/Depression, Woman's Issues, Parenting, Addictions, Grief and Loss, Situational and Complex Trauma, Spiritual Counseling), Chronic Illness, LGBTQ+, Movement and Art Therapy.
As a master therapist of 30 years, as well as the beneficiary of self-inquiry and deep inner work, I bring a wealth of experience. My approach is one of open hearted curiosity and compassion that builds safety and trust. Through being deeply witnessed you have an opportunity to gain awareness, reflect, reframe and engage in parts work (Internal Family Systems Informed) and begin to discover how to create the life you truly desire. Skills and processes are provided to heal and expand capacity to reach your greatest potential.
Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, Transpersonal, Inherited Family Trauma/Ancestor work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relationship issues, Codependency, Anxiety/Depression, Woman's Issues, Parenting, Addictions, Grief and Loss, Situational and Complex Trauma, Spiritual Counseling), Chronic Illness, LGBTQ+, Movement and Art Therapy.
As a master therapist of 30 years, as well as the beneficiary of self-inquiry and deep inner work, I bring a wealth of experience. My approach is one of open hearted curiosity and compassion that builds safety and trust. Through being deeply witnessed you have an opportunity to gain awareness, reflect, reframe and engage in parts work (Internal Family Systems Informed) and begin to discover how to create the life you truly desire. Skills and processes are provided to heal and expand capacity to reach your greatest potential.
(720) 706-3485 View (720) 706-3485
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Lauren Nicole Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80128
I specialize in anxiety and depression, relationships, codependency, chronic pain and fatigue, autoimmune issues, and the effects of being raised by or in a partnership with someone with a personality disorder.
My work with clients is based on the value of relationships and building resiliency. My first priority as a clinician is to help clients feel safe so they can do the work that leads to meaningful, long-term change. I use a compassionate and collaborative approach to facilitate curiosity rather than judgment. It is not my goal to change my clients; My hope is to help them shift their relationships with themselves in order to feel less shame, more power, and have more meaningful connections with others. It is my job to “hold the space,” so my clients can explore who they are, how they feel, and what they need.
I specialize in anxiety and depression, relationships, codependency, chronic pain and fatigue, autoimmune issues, and the effects of being raised by or in a partnership with someone with a personality disorder.
My work with clients is based on the value of relationships and building resiliency. My first priority as a clinician is to help clients feel safe so they can do the work that leads to meaningful, long-term change. I use a compassionate and collaborative approach to facilitate curiosity rather than judgment. It is not my goal to change my clients; My hope is to help them shift their relationships with themselves in order to feel less shame, more power, and have more meaningful connections with others. It is my job to “hold the space,” so my clients can explore who they are, how they feel, and what they need.
(720) 702-1418 View (720) 702-1418
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Karen Wise
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
I've been helping individuals and couples for 30 years to improve relationships, deal with challenges, heal from trauma and abuse, eliminate self-destructive behaviors, overcome codependency and addiction, and to feel more secure.
I help clients see that change and growth are an inside job. When people feel unhappy they often look to other people, career, money and substances to make them feel better. This doesn't work long-term and only creates dependencies that harm them. For many, struggles are rooted in childhood experiences with less than ideal parenting and attachment patterns. Helping my clients to resolve and move past family of origin wounds, identify and eliminate destructive beliefs from their childhood and the behavior created from these beliefs, allows clients the ability to embrace their own lives and opens the door into joy & personal freedom.
I've been helping individuals and couples for 30 years to improve relationships, deal with challenges, heal from trauma and abuse, eliminate self-destructive behaviors, overcome codependency and addiction, and to feel more secure.
I help clients see that change and growth are an inside job. When people feel unhappy they often look to other people, career, money and substances to make them feel better. This doesn't work long-term and only creates dependencies that harm them. For many, struggles are rooted in childhood experiences with less than ideal parenting and attachment patterns. Helping my clients to resolve and move past family of origin wounds, identify and eliminate destructive beliefs from their childhood and the behavior created from these beliefs, allows clients the ability to embrace their own lives and opens the door into joy & personal freedom.
(720) 439-9774 View (720) 439-9774

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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.