Codependency Therapists in Chicago, IL
I want to help people create a meaningful connection with the world around them. I use compassionate, integrative, and person-focused counseling to resolve difficult issues, facilitate clarity and understanding, and promote growth and change. We all have the resources within us to live and thrive, and it's my goal to help people access strengths, gifts, and talents. No matter the issue, each person is unique and deserves a chance to explore who they are and who they want to be.
I want to help people create a meaningful connection with the world around them. I use compassionate, integrative, and person-focused counseling to resolve difficult issues, facilitate clarity and understanding, and promote growth and change. We all have the resources within us to live and thrive, and it's my goal to help people access strengths, gifts, and talents. No matter the issue, each person is unique and deserves a chance to explore who they are and who they want to be.
Laurel Spindel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60604
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the capacity of the human spirit to grow and change and that psychotherapy is a powerful means for this kind of transformation. As a therapist, you will experience me as a keen observer, helping you to explore and identify patterns in your life and picking up on feelings and emotions that might be hard for you to make contact with. I make use of my creativity and yours to help you see things in a new light and to notice ways of being and coping that aren’t working anymore. I am known for my innate curiosity, intellectual agility and emotional intelligence.
I believe in the capacity of the human spirit to grow and change and that psychotherapy is a powerful means for this kind of transformation. As a therapist, you will experience me as a keen observer, helping you to explore and identify patterns in your life and picking up on feelings and emotions that might be hard for you to make contact with. I make use of my creativity and yours to help you see things in a new light and to notice ways of being and coping that aren’t working anymore. I am known for my innate curiosity, intellectual agility and emotional intelligence.
There are seasons in life that ask us to slow down, turn inward, and listen. You may find yourself carrying shame, grief, or confusion around who you are becoming. You may feel untethered from your body, your relationships, your values, or your sense of purpose. Maybe something in you is shifting, but you don't have the words for it yet. As a therapist, it is my passion to empower my clients through these hardships, to kindle the light in dark spaces. My clients often come to me feeling lost in their identity, struggling with loneliness or abandonment fears, and long to feel more confident, connected, and authentic in their lives.
There are seasons in life that ask us to slow down, turn inward, and listen. You may find yourself carrying shame, grief, or confusion around who you are becoming. You may feel untethered from your body, your relationships, your values, or your sense of purpose. Maybe something in you is shifting, but you don't have the words for it yet. As a therapist, it is my passion to empower my clients through these hardships, to kindle the light in dark spaces. My clients often come to me feeling lost in their identity, struggling with loneliness or abandonment fears, and long to feel more confident, connected, and authentic in their lives.
You may be feeling pulled in many directions, carrying stress, or unsure about the choices ahead. Maybe past experiences still affect you, or you want space to reflect on who you are and where you’re going. What you want is clarity, support, and the confidence to create a life that feels like your own.
You may be feeling pulled in many directions, carrying stress, or unsure about the choices ahead. Maybe past experiences still affect you, or you want space to reflect on who you are and where you’re going. What you want is clarity, support, and the confidence to create a life that feels like your own.
I’m a licensed therapist who believes therapy isn’t just about solving problems, it’s about becoming more fully yourself. My practice is rooted in depth psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and relational work. I specialize in guiding clients through the transformative process of individuation: the journey toward a more authentic, integrated self.
I offer a holistic, mind-body approach for those seeking yoga-informed practices, meditation, and breath work to support nervous system regulation and emotional clarity.
I’m a licensed therapist who believes therapy isn’t just about solving problems, it’s about becoming more fully yourself. My practice is rooted in depth psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and relational work. I specialize in guiding clients through the transformative process of individuation: the journey toward a more authentic, integrated self.
I offer a holistic, mind-body approach for those seeking yoga-informed practices, meditation, and breath work to support nervous system regulation and emotional clarity.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer feel helpful—whether that’s around substance use or gambling, anxiety, low mood, past experiences, identity, relationships, shame, intrusive thoughts, or people-pleasing. I work with adolescents and adults and have experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, gain clarity, and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer feel helpful—whether that’s around substance use or gambling, anxiety, low mood, past experiences, identity, relationships, shame, intrusive thoughts, or people-pleasing. I work with adolescents and adults and have experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, gain clarity, and begin making meaningful, lasting changes.
My name is Diane I have more than 30+ years of experience doing therapy. My approach is client centered with a strong focus on solution oriented short term therapy. I am a direct communicator, but use humor often to help clarify issues and to create an intervention that is easier to remember for my clients.
Life sometimes is very hard, it is our reaction to it that makes it harder or easier. We can grow and learn to make our decisions based on our values and interests so that we are not fighting with ourself over these choices
My name is Diane I have more than 30+ years of experience doing therapy. My approach is client centered with a strong focus on solution oriented short term therapy. I am a direct communicator, but use humor often to help clarify issues and to create an intervention that is easier to remember for my clients.
Life sometimes is very hard, it is our reaction to it that makes it harder or easier. We can grow and learn to make our decisions based on our values and interests so that we are not fighting with ourself over these choices
My therapeutic approach is rooted in client-centered care, where your needs, values, and experiences are at the heart of our work together. I believe that every individual is one-of-a-kind, and our therapy sessions will reflect that belief. I specialize in helping those who are dealing with anxiety, sleep disruption, depression, life transitions, caregiver stress, coping with chronic illness and building self-esteem. I have received training from the Gottman institute and am well-versed in literature from Al-anon providing valuable insights into family dynamics. Together, we can figure out the path that is best for you.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in client-centered care, where your needs, values, and experiences are at the heart of our work together. I believe that every individual is one-of-a-kind, and our therapy sessions will reflect that belief. I specialize in helping those who are dealing with anxiety, sleep disruption, depression, life transitions, caregiver stress, coping with chronic illness and building self-esteem. I have received training from the Gottman institute and am well-versed in literature from Al-anon providing valuable insights into family dynamics. Together, we can figure out the path that is best for you.
Engaging in the process of therapy is both art and science. Individual and collaborative. Hard work and relationship. Working together to create a safe space to heal and grow, I am committed to helping my clients find the version of self they desire. I believe that our truest selves lie in between our goals and our wounds. Whether you walk into my practice at the lowest of lows or ready to be your best self, together, we'll uncover the next layer to your growth. Exploring both your goals and your pain, my practice utilizes a variety of approaches to help you create the life and relationships you desire.
Engaging in the process of therapy is both art and science. Individual and collaborative. Hard work and relationship. Working together to create a safe space to heal and grow, I am committed to helping my clients find the version of self they desire. I believe that our truest selves lie in between our goals and our wounds. Whether you walk into my practice at the lowest of lows or ready to be your best self, together, we'll uncover the next layer to your growth. Exploring both your goals and your pain, my practice utilizes a variety of approaches to help you create the life and relationships you desire.
Let's give you the healing you deserve by challenging unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs, discovering who YOU are and what you really want, and learning how to set boundaries and improve relationships. I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to walking alongside clients on their journey towards growth. My goal is to create an emotionally safe and empowering environment where all feelings are welcomed and explored without judgment. I focus on individual therapy, addressing relational and childhood trauma, life transitions (such as parenting, divorce, job changes), and grief.
Let's give you the healing you deserve by challenging unhealthy thought patterns and beliefs, discovering who YOU are and what you really want, and learning how to set boundaries and improve relationships. I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to walking alongside clients on their journey towards growth. My goal is to create an emotionally safe and empowering environment where all feelings are welcomed and explored without judgment. I focus on individual therapy, addressing relational and childhood trauma, life transitions (such as parenting, divorce, job changes), and grief.
I'm glad you're here, you are not alone! The stresses of everyday life can seem unbearable at times. These issues can center around family, relationships, physical, mental and emotional health, as well as one's career/work, and searching for a sense of purpose. In these difficult moments, you most likely feel overwhelmed, with a lack of work and rest balance, or a sense of unhappiness that can sometimes manifest itself in harmful ways. You need healthy ways to cope. You want to experience joy, feel more in control, and obtain a general sense of well-being in all the important areas of your life. I can help you with that!
I'm glad you're here, you are not alone! The stresses of everyday life can seem unbearable at times. These issues can center around family, relationships, physical, mental and emotional health, as well as one's career/work, and searching for a sense of purpose. In these difficult moments, you most likely feel overwhelmed, with a lack of work and rest balance, or a sense of unhappiness that can sometimes manifest itself in harmful ways. You need healthy ways to cope. You want to experience joy, feel more in control, and obtain a general sense of well-being in all the important areas of your life. I can help you with that!
"Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing the light will shine again”, (ADHDsuperhero). I have a passion for assisting my clients through this process. Self-care is a practice we rarely exercise. You cannot care for others until you take care of yourself. Make the decision to take time for you; you are worth it!
"Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing the light will shine again”, (ADHDsuperhero). I have a passion for assisting my clients through this process. Self-care is a practice we rarely exercise. You cannot care for others until you take care of yourself. Make the decision to take time for you; you are worth it!
Cheri DeMoss is founder & director of Empowering OptionsTM Counseling Innovations. For the past 29 years, Cheri's approach is distinctive in its effectiveness. She provides key information; clear insights & innovative techniques to use immediately. By teaming new information with fresh ways to look at long-standing beliefs, reactions, & behavior patterns you can create the changes you want. Whether you want to improve your relationship, alleviate depression, or be more pro-active in your life - the things we struggle with come from not having relevant knowledge that we can turn into action.
Cheri DeMoss is founder & director of Empowering OptionsTM Counseling Innovations. For the past 29 years, Cheri's approach is distinctive in its effectiveness. She provides key information; clear insights & innovative techniques to use immediately. By teaming new information with fresh ways to look at long-standing beliefs, reactions, & behavior patterns you can create the changes you want. Whether you want to improve your relationship, alleviate depression, or be more pro-active in your life - the things we struggle with come from not having relevant knowledge that we can turn into action.
If you are coming into therapy, you may find that your current way of coping with life's stressors is no longer working for you, and you may be feeling stuck in life. Maybe you find yourself wondering why you keep repeating the same patterns of behavior; why your relationships seem similar in their dissatisfaction; why your emotions feel so strong and overwhelming and out of your control; or why you might feel out of touch with your deeper self.
If you are coming into therapy, you may find that your current way of coping with life's stressors is no longer working for you, and you may be feeling stuck in life. Maybe you find yourself wondering why you keep repeating the same patterns of behavior; why your relationships seem similar in their dissatisfaction; why your emotions feel so strong and overwhelming and out of your control; or why you might feel out of touch with your deeper self.
For many people, adulthood brings layered responsibilities and expectations that can test the boundaries of our current coping strategies. We may notice we are experiencing more anxiety, burnout, emotional distress, and feelings of disconnection. Concerns that can be made more complicated by the complex intersection of identity, relationships, history, and the broader systems we live in.
For many people, adulthood brings layered responsibilities and expectations that can test the boundaries of our current coping strategies. We may notice we are experiencing more anxiety, burnout, emotional distress, and feelings of disconnection. Concerns that can be made more complicated by the complex intersection of identity, relationships, history, and the broader systems we live in.
Casey Tortorello, LCPC, is a psychotherapist whose expertise is in the treatment of trauma, relational difficulties, co-dependence, eating disorders, and addictive/compulsive behaviors.
Casey Tortorello, LCPC, is a psychotherapist whose expertise is in the treatment of trauma, relational difficulties, co-dependence, eating disorders, and addictive/compulsive behaviors.
Hi, my name is Najla. I know life can be challenging, and you do not have to face it alone. I am here to support you, offering guidance and encouragement as you take each step forward. If you need someone to listen and understand you, I am ready to help you move ahead with confidence. You may wonder what sets me apart. I have faced and overcome a variety of personal and relational challenges. My journey was not easy, but I did not do it alone. I am committed to helping you reach your goals as well.
Hi, my name is Najla. I know life can be challenging, and you do not have to face it alone. I am here to support you, offering guidance and encouragement as you take each step forward. If you need someone to listen and understand you, I am ready to help you move ahead with confidence. You may wonder what sets me apart. I have faced and overcome a variety of personal and relational challenges. My journey was not easy, but I did not do it alone. I am committed to helping you reach your goals as well.
I operate from an attachment lens and the belief that needs for attachment, connection, belonging, and acceptance are ever-present, often-overlooked drivers in our lives. Unmet attachment needs - whether past or present - can profoundly impact mood, self-esteem, and, of course, our relationships with others. I utilize a multiculturally sensitive, integrative approach to help individuals and couples gain insight into attachment needs, better communicate those needs with partners and loved ones, recognize and change unhealthy patterns and dynamics, and practice self-love.
I operate from an attachment lens and the belief that needs for attachment, connection, belonging, and acceptance are ever-present, often-overlooked drivers in our lives. Unmet attachment needs - whether past or present - can profoundly impact mood, self-esteem, and, of course, our relationships with others. I utilize a multiculturally sensitive, integrative approach to help individuals and couples gain insight into attachment needs, better communicate those needs with partners and loved ones, recognize and change unhealthy patterns and dynamics, and practice self-love.
Whether you’re working through codependency, setting boundaries, recovering from relational or attachment wounds, or simply feeling disconnected from your authentic self, I'm here.
Grounded in attachment theory, inner child work, parts work, & trauma-informed care, I help clients navigate the complexities of relationships with partners, family, friends, & most importantly, with themselves. I enjoy finding ways to incorporate vulnerability exploration into our work together. I'm also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional.
Whether you’re working through codependency, setting boundaries, recovering from relational or attachment wounds, or simply feeling disconnected from your authentic self, I'm here.
Grounded in attachment theory, inner child work, parts work, & trauma-informed care, I help clients navigate the complexities of relationships with partners, family, friends, & most importantly, with themselves. I enjoy finding ways to incorporate vulnerability exploration into our work together. I'm also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected from your partner, family, friends, or yourself. You want more clarity, stronger boundaries, and deeper, more authentic connection. I work with individuals and couples across diverse identities and relationship structures including LGBTQIA+, CNM / polyamorous, and neurodivergent folks, who are ready to feel more secure, understood, and empowered as they grow.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected from your partner, family, friends, or yourself. You want more clarity, stronger boundaries, and deeper, more authentic connection. I work with individuals and couples across diverse identities and relationship structures including LGBTQIA+, CNM / polyamorous, and neurodivergent folks, who are ready to feel more secure, understood, and empowered as they grow.
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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.