Codependency Therapists in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC
My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, codependency, trauma, adult children of alcoholics, career issues, dating/relationship struggles, life transitions, and cultural identity development.
My past experience in senior management makes me passionate about helping clients struggling to balance high-stress careers.
My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, codependency, trauma, adult children of alcoholics, career issues, dating/relationship struggles, life transitions, and cultural identity development.
My past experience in senior management makes me passionate about helping clients struggling to balance high-stress careers.
If you’re seeking therapy, something in your life feels off. Maybe you’ve done everything right, and your life hasn’t turned out the way you wanted. Maybe you have everything you ever wanted, and you’re surprised that you’re still not happy. Or, maybe you’ve spent so much time pleasing others, that you’ve never really known what you wanted.
This inherent uneasiness that comes with adulthood is often inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. You can learn to reconnect with your inner knowing—your true and natural self. I would love to help you on your journey through this process.
If you’re seeking therapy, something in your life feels off. Maybe you’ve done everything right, and your life hasn’t turned out the way you wanted. Maybe you have everything you ever wanted, and you’re surprised that you’re still not happy. Or, maybe you’ve spent so much time pleasing others, that you’ve never really known what you wanted.
This inherent uneasiness that comes with adulthood is often inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. You can learn to reconnect with your inner knowing—your true and natural self. I would love to help you on your journey through this process.
You may find yourself at a crossroads, ready to understand yourself more deeply, strengthen your relationships, and move through life with greater clarity and intention.
These moments can be an opening to understand yourself and your relationships better, and create a life that feels more aligned, fulfilling, and fully your own.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy for adults who want to better understand themselves, feel more empowered, and create a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll build insight, deepen self-trust, and support more connected, grounded ways of relating to yourself and to others.
You may find yourself at a crossroads, ready to understand yourself more deeply, strengthen your relationships, and move through life with greater clarity and intention.
These moments can be an opening to understand yourself and your relationships better, and create a life that feels more aligned, fulfilling, and fully your own.
I offer individual, couples, and group therapy for adults who want to better understand themselves, feel more empowered, and create a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll build insight, deepen self-trust, and support more connected, grounded ways of relating to yourself and to others.
I specialize in supporting women navigating anxiety, panic, depression, ADHD, high sensitivity, codependency, self-esteem concerns, relationship stress, and major life transitions such as career shifts, college planning, or changes in identity and direction.
I provide online therapy for young adult women who are feeling anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many of the women I work with are high-functioning on the outside while quietly struggling with stress, self-doubt, or relationship challenges. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive, grounded way.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering telehealth therapy to clients in California (including the San Diego area), Washington, DC, Maryland, and Florida. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight
I specialize in supporting women navigating anxiety, panic, depression, ADHD, high sensitivity, codependency, self-esteem concerns, relationship stress, and major life transitions such as career shifts, college planning, or changes in identity and direction.
I provide online therapy for young adult women who are feeling anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many of the women I work with are high-functioning on the outside while quietly struggling with stress, self-doubt, or relationship challenges. Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive, grounded way.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering telehealth therapy to clients in California (including the San Diego area), Washington, DC, Maryland, and Florida. My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight
I believe that it is impossible and unhelpful to keep politics out of the therapy room. The personal continues to be political and it has become increasingly clear to more people how politics directly impact mental health. While individual therapy is exactly that, we also live within larger systems that shape how we feel. When these systems are in a state of chaos and instability, feelings of helplessness, anxiety, exhaustion, anger, and guilt are all normal responses.
I believe that it is impossible and unhelpful to keep politics out of the therapy room. The personal continues to be political and it has become increasingly clear to more people how politics directly impact mental health. While individual therapy is exactly that, we also live within larger systems that shape how we feel. When these systems are in a state of chaos and instability, feelings of helplessness, anxiety, exhaustion, anger, and guilt are all normal responses.
You bring a desire to create change in your life and the willingness to explore how this may be possible. Struggling with feeling stuck? Finding yourself repeating old patterns? Wanting to create change in your life? Then by all means give a call.
You bring a desire to create change in your life and the willingness to explore how this may be possible. Struggling with feeling stuck? Finding yourself repeating old patterns? Wanting to create change in your life? Then by all means give a call.
Xanthia Bianca Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
3 Endorsed
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC 20009
Everyone deserves a chance to become their best selves. During defining transitions, I provide a safe place for you to be who you are. Whether you are 2 years old or 85 years young, you will enjoy a transformative experience. I know DC Metro folk and am experienced in the nuanced issues they face. If you are in a proactive self-seeking stanz, I can help you discover the panacea for which your heart has always desired. Thank you for considering me to be apart of your journey. I look forward to meeting you.
Everyone deserves a chance to become their best selves. During defining transitions, I provide a safe place for you to be who you are. Whether you are 2 years old or 85 years young, you will enjoy a transformative experience. I know DC Metro folk and am experienced in the nuanced issues they face. If you are in a proactive self-seeking stanz, I can help you discover the panacea for which your heart has always desired. Thank you for considering me to be apart of your journey. I look forward to meeting you.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy is—whether it is an addiction, depression, anxiety, body image issues, gender identity—I work to collaboratively to help you get to the root of it to help increase insight about patterns that are playing out in your life. I have been trained in a variety of healing modalities and I take an eclectic approach in my work. I have extensive post-graduate training in psychodynamic theory and process. Additionally, I use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy principles to guide my interventions.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy is—whether it is an addiction, depression, anxiety, body image issues, gender identity—I work to collaboratively to help you get to the root of it to help increase insight about patterns that are playing out in your life. I have been trained in a variety of healing modalities and I take an eclectic approach in my work. I have extensive post-graduate training in psychodynamic theory and process. Additionally, I use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy principles to guide my interventions.
I offer therapy grounded in empathy, insight, and collaboration. Together, we explore longstanding patterns in relationships that may be keeping you from feeling fulfilled. You may find yourself worrying about how others perceive you, overextending to gain approval, struggling to sustain meaningful connections, or questioning your worth. My goal is to help you develop a more authentic relationship with yourself and gain clarity in how you communicate and relate to others. I bring extensive experience supporting adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, career transitions, and multicultural and LGBTQ+ concerns.
I offer therapy grounded in empathy, insight, and collaboration. Together, we explore longstanding patterns in relationships that may be keeping you from feeling fulfilled. You may find yourself worrying about how others perceive you, overextending to gain approval, struggling to sustain meaningful connections, or questioning your worth. My goal is to help you develop a more authentic relationship with yourself and gain clarity in how you communicate and relate to others. I bring extensive experience supporting adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, career transitions, and multicultural and LGBTQ+ concerns.
Maryam Elbalghiti-Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
9 Endorsed
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC 20009
Fit in everywhere and nowhere at the same time? I get it. I help diverse women who juggle multiple cultural identities heal. Maybe you’re the child of immigrants, multiracial or a racially ambiguous chameleon, an expat, “third culture kid”, bilingual (or sad you lost your parent’s language), feel culturally displaced, part of a religious minority, or just don’t quite fit into any one box. You probably feel suffocated by the drive to overfunction, perform, and be what everyone else needs you to be. You might find it hard to get your own needs met and feel unsettled in yourself and your relationships.
Fit in everywhere and nowhere at the same time? I get it. I help diverse women who juggle multiple cultural identities heal. Maybe you’re the child of immigrants, multiracial or a racially ambiguous chameleon, an expat, “third culture kid”, bilingual (or sad you lost your parent’s language), feel culturally displaced, part of a religious minority, or just don’t quite fit into any one box. You probably feel suffocated by the drive to overfunction, perform, and be what everyone else needs you to be. You might find it hard to get your own needs met and feel unsettled in yourself and your relationships.
Jennifer Rulli, LCSW, Individual Therapy & EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC 20009
You may look like you’re holding it all together, but inside, something feels off. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain; overthinking, overgiving, or questioning your worth—especially in relationships. Part of you longs to feel close, secure, and understood, while another part works hard to protect you from getting hurt. Many patterns that feel painful are rooted in ways you learned to cope with moments of disconnection, overwhelm, or unmet needs earlier in life. At one time, these strategies helped you survive, stay connected, or keep going, but now leave you feeling stuck or exhausted.
You may look like you’re holding it all together, but inside, something feels off. You may feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite explain; overthinking, overgiving, or questioning your worth—especially in relationships. Part of you longs to feel close, secure, and understood, while another part works hard to protect you from getting hurt. Many patterns that feel painful are rooted in ways you learned to cope with moments of disconnection, overwhelm, or unmet needs earlier in life. At one time, these strategies helped you survive, stay connected, or keep going, but now leave you feeling stuck or exhausted.
My clients often come to me ambivalent but ready to invest in their emotional well-being. They may be navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, burnout, or major life transitions and want more than surface-level coping strategies. They’re seeking insight, clarity, and real change — not quick fixes. They value thoughtful support, meaningful reflection, and a therapist who can both challenge and guide them. If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and build a more grounded, fulfilling life, we may be a great fit.
My clients often come to me ambivalent but ready to invest in their emotional well-being. They may be navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, burnout, or major life transitions and want more than surface-level coping strategies. They’re seeking insight, clarity, and real change — not quick fixes. They value thoughtful support, meaningful reflection, and a therapist who can both challenge and guide them. If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply and build a more grounded, fulfilling life, we may be a great fit.
Elayne Smith, LMFT, Practice Owner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC 20009
I specialize in the full arc of transformation - helping you process unresolved pain, change relational patterns, undo aloneness, and remove the blocks and barriers that prevent you from fully inhabiting your life. I work with clients to move beyond performance, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and strained relational cycles by transforming the deeper emotional and attachment patterns that live underneath. Together, we work toward lasting change that is not only understood intellectually but deeply felt and lived.
I specialize in the full arc of transformation - helping you process unresolved pain, change relational patterns, undo aloneness, and remove the blocks and barriers that prevent you from fully inhabiting your life. I work with clients to move beyond performance, perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and strained relational cycles by transforming the deeper emotional and attachment patterns that live underneath. Together, we work toward lasting change that is not only understood intellectually but deeply felt and lived.
Hello, my name is Cassandra Halper, and I am a post-graduate Resident in Counseling at OTR Wellness.
In my 9 years in the mental health field, I have used a variety of therapeutic techniques to help first responders, patients experiencing crisis and detox, and families undergoing major life changes. I specialize in trauma, including emergency response, domestic abuse, sexual violence, LGBTQ+ issues, and more.
I am so excited to help my clients discover healthy ways of communicating, resolving conflict, and establishing boundaries in their relationships.
Hello, my name is Cassandra Halper, and I am a post-graduate Resident in Counseling at OTR Wellness.
In my 9 years in the mental health field, I have used a variety of therapeutic techniques to help first responders, patients experiencing crisis and detox, and families undergoing major life changes. I specialize in trauma, including emergency response, domestic abuse, sexual violence, LGBTQ+ issues, and more.
I am so excited to help my clients discover healthy ways of communicating, resolving conflict, and establishing boundaries in their relationships.
You’ve survived deep wounds: abuse that has shaped how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world. Maybe you struggle with overwhelming emotions, dissociation, panic, or feeling disconnected from your body and identity. You might find yourself in unhealthy relationships, battling self-doubt, or feeling like healing is out of reach. But trauma does not define you. I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual, physical, & emotional abuse reclaim their sense of self using EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and a relational, psychodynamic approach. With nearly a decade of experience, I'm here to affirm that healing is possible.
You’ve survived deep wounds: abuse that has shaped how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world. Maybe you struggle with overwhelming emotions, dissociation, panic, or feeling disconnected from your body and identity. You might find yourself in unhealthy relationships, battling self-doubt, or feeling like healing is out of reach. But trauma does not define you. I specialize in supporting survivors of sexual, physical, & emotional abuse reclaim their sense of self using EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, and a relational, psychodynamic approach. With nearly a decade of experience, I'm here to affirm that healing is possible.
I am a licensed professional counselor that takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to therapy. My passion is supporting individuals in tapping into and living in accordance with their own inner compass. I am a firm believer that the answers you are seeking lie within, and I am dedicated to supporting you as you take your brave steps towards healing. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to walk with you as you discover and remember your wholeness.
I am a licensed professional counselor that takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to therapy. My passion is supporting individuals in tapping into and living in accordance with their own inner compass. I am a firm believer that the answers you are seeking lie within, and I am dedicated to supporting you as you take your brave steps towards healing. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to walk with you as you discover and remember your wholeness.
I believe that no person should have to navigate the difficulties of life without the adequate support to facilitate their flourishing. Depression, anxiety, trauma, societal oppression, personal relationships, life transitions, grief, low self-esteem, and so much more can be daunting to manage alone and can get in the way of living the life you want for yourself. Together, we will work on finding what is most valuable to you in life and build skills that will help you work towards that goal.
I believe that no person should have to navigate the difficulties of life without the adequate support to facilitate their flourishing. Depression, anxiety, trauma, societal oppression, personal relationships, life transitions, grief, low self-esteem, and so much more can be daunting to manage alone and can get in the way of living the life you want for yourself. Together, we will work on finding what is most valuable to you in life and build skills that will help you work towards that goal.
If you’ve been moving through life feeling stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Many of our clients come to us carrying invisible burdens — anxiety, grief, inter-generational stress, trauma, or the pressure to “hold it all together.” If this sounds familiar, we're here to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with who you were before life demanded so much from you. Here we honor your humanity, first. Kai Wellness Collective is a wellness practice supporting all humans with a special focus on culturally competent care for Black, Caribbean and those from the African diaspora.
If you’ve been moving through life feeling stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Many of our clients come to us carrying invisible burdens — anxiety, grief, inter-generational stress, trauma, or the pressure to “hold it all together.” If this sounds familiar, we're here to help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with who you were before life demanded so much from you. Here we honor your humanity, first. Kai Wellness Collective is a wellness practice supporting all humans with a special focus on culturally competent care for Black, Caribbean and those from the African diaspora.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. I am here to offer a safe place to process your feelings and to help you set therapeutic goals. I help couples build skills to strengthen their friendship, solidify trust, and improve intimacy to make positive, lasting changes in the relationship. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety including challenges with OCD, depression, trauma including post-traumatic stress, relationship distress or dissatisfaction, as well as challenges with life transitions.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. I am here to offer a safe place to process your feelings and to help you set therapeutic goals. I help couples build skills to strengthen their friendship, solidify trust, and improve intimacy to make positive, lasting changes in the relationship. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety including challenges with OCD, depression, trauma including post-traumatic stress, relationship distress or dissatisfaction, as well as challenges with life transitions.
I am a psychodynamically-trained, interpersonally-oriented, and existentially curious practitioner. The therapy that I practice is relational in nature — I aim to work both through the lens of relationships and in relationship with patients. I am of the belief that what arises through therapeutic process is equally as important as the therapeutic outcomes.
I am a psychodynamically-trained, interpersonally-oriented, and existentially curious practitioner. The therapy that I practice is relational in nature — I aim to work both through the lens of relationships and in relationship with patients. I am of the belief that what arises through therapeutic process is equally as important as the therapeutic outcomes.
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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.