Codependency Therapists in Louisville, KY
I’m a licensed psychologist originally from West Virginia, now rooted in Louisville. I earned my MA and PsyD from Spalding University, specializing in general and health psychology across the lifespan. My passion for reducing mental health stigma and health disparities has grown throughout my work, and I prioritize building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship, using cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, ACT and DBT-informed skills to support change. Seeing the people I work with grow and improve their quality of life fuels my passion for care and reinforces my belief in the resilience of the human spirit.
I’m a licensed psychologist originally from West Virginia, now rooted in Louisville. I earned my MA and PsyD from Spalding University, specializing in general and health psychology across the lifespan. My passion for reducing mental health stigma and health disparities has grown throughout my work, and I prioritize building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship, using cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, ACT and DBT-informed skills to support change. Seeing the people I work with grow and improve their quality of life fuels my passion for care and reinforces my belief in the resilience of the human spirit.
I work best with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful changes in their lives. My ideal clients are people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want support in building stability, confidence, and healthier patterns. Many of the people I work with are navigating life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, or the impact of past experiences and want a space where they can feel heard, supported, and guided. I’m a good fit for clients who appreciate a direct but compassionate approach.
I work best with individuals who are ready to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful changes in their lives. My ideal clients are people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want support in building stability, confidence, and healthier patterns. Many of the people I work with are navigating life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, or the impact of past experiences and want a space where they can feel heard, supported, and guided. I’m a good fit for clients who appreciate a direct but compassionate approach.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you feeling stuck or discouraged about your career or relationships? Talking with an objective listener can help create the shift you are seeking. I look forward to partnering with you in this work of building a life that feels more grounded in the things that really matter to you.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you feeling stuck or discouraged about your career or relationships? Talking with an objective listener can help create the shift you are seeking. I look forward to partnering with you in this work of building a life that feels more grounded in the things that really matter to you.
Catherine Eleson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LCMHCA , LPCC-S
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40213
Waitlist for new clients
If you are motivated to understand the conscious and unconscious forces and meanings that shape your experience and relationships; If you feel you are without choices; if you are struggling with questions of self-worth; if you are grieving; if you feel hurt, betrayed or abandoned, I encourage you to take the brave first step toward your self by entering into this safe space of non-judgment. I desire to create a therapeutic space where individuals feel connected to, seen, and known.
If you are motivated to understand the conscious and unconscious forces and meanings that shape your experience and relationships; If you feel you are without choices; if you are struggling with questions of self-worth; if you are grieving; if you feel hurt, betrayed or abandoned, I encourage you to take the brave first step toward your self by entering into this safe space of non-judgment. I desire to create a therapeutic space where individuals feel connected to, seen, and known.
With 30+ years of counseling experience I can help you create a new chapter to your life story. Do you feel "stuck", repeating patterns that get in the way of you having the life you want? Do you battle with depression, anxiety or low self-worth or are unresolved issues interfering with you achieving your goals? Do you struggle with family relationships or getting over childhood events? Are you an adult with ADHD & need help developing strategies to be successful? Do you have unresolved trauma?
With 30+ years of counseling experience I can help you create a new chapter to your life story. Do you feel "stuck", repeating patterns that get in the way of you having the life you want? Do you battle with depression, anxiety or low self-worth or are unresolved issues interfering with you achieving your goals? Do you struggle with family relationships or getting over childhood events? Are you an adult with ADHD & need help developing strategies to be successful? Do you have unresolved trauma?
Life has thrown so much at you, and you feel like you can't keep up. One minute you’re fine, but the next, you’re freaking out in the bathroom, trying to get it together. Maybe you don't quite recognize yourself anymore; your perspective is shifting against your will. Life feels heavier than it used to. This isn’t working anymore, but you don’t know what to do.
There’s a reason something in you is responding this way. I believe positive-talking your way through without acknowledging the reality of how hard this is would be a disservice to your lived experience, and it would ultimately band-aid and prolong the process.
Life has thrown so much at you, and you feel like you can't keep up. One minute you’re fine, but the next, you’re freaking out in the bathroom, trying to get it together. Maybe you don't quite recognize yourself anymore; your perspective is shifting against your will. Life feels heavier than it used to. This isn’t working anymore, but you don’t know what to do.
There’s a reason something in you is responding this way. I believe positive-talking your way through without acknowledging the reality of how hard this is would be a disservice to your lived experience, and it would ultimately band-aid and prolong the process.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of personal or professional roles? Do you find yourself numbing, hiding or avoiding feelings or painful/uncomfortable situations? Maybe, you have a family member caught in destructive patterns and it's impacting your life? I'd love to help you change unhealthy habits, transform your thoughts, and reconnect with your true self. Together, we can work to replace pain with self-love, change unhealthy patterns, and find healthy ways to deal with life's stressors. I have a strong background in behavior modification strategies, sustaining change, mental health-related issues, and addictions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of personal or professional roles? Do you find yourself numbing, hiding or avoiding feelings or painful/uncomfortable situations? Maybe, you have a family member caught in destructive patterns and it's impacting your life? I'd love to help you change unhealthy habits, transform your thoughts, and reconnect with your true self. Together, we can work to replace pain with self-love, change unhealthy patterns, and find healthy ways to deal with life's stressors. I have a strong background in behavior modification strategies, sustaining change, mental health-related issues, and addictions.
Stephanie Gentile
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
You're a high achiever. You've often been told you have it all together, and you strive to create a life you love. Despite this, you keep seeming to fall short. Maybe you experience nights riddled with anxiety, or you have this gnawing feeling that it's never enough. I work with women struggling with burn out, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or unhealthy relationship dynamics. You're wanting results, but you don't know quite how to get there. I'm the therapist who helps you to align with your values and therefore create a fulfilling, authentic life.
You're a high achiever. You've often been told you have it all together, and you strive to create a life you love. Despite this, you keep seeming to fall short. Maybe you experience nights riddled with anxiety, or you have this gnawing feeling that it's never enough. I work with women struggling with burn out, depression, anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and/or unhealthy relationship dynamics. You're wanting results, but you don't know quite how to get there. I'm the therapist who helps you to align with your values and therefore create a fulfilling, authentic life.
When clients come to me, I draw from both my background. I know that healing and transformation can happen in spaces where you feel seen, heard, and comfortable enough to be yourself. My approach integrates evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, culturally appropriate somatic therapies, and solution- focused strategies, but it’s all infused with the relational and intuitive skills I developed during my hairstyling years.
When clients come to me, I draw from both my background. I know that healing and transformation can happen in spaces where you feel seen, heard, and comfortable enough to be yourself. My approach integrates evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, culturally appropriate somatic therapies, and solution- focused strategies, but it’s all infused with the relational and intuitive skills I developed during my hairstyling years.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like they’ve had to hide parts of who they are. Many carry anxiety, identity struggles, or the weight of always putting others first. I support individuals from all backgrounds, including those who have felt unseen or unheard. At JClinic, we create a space where you can be yourself, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence and self-acceptance.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like they’ve had to hide parts of who they are. Many carry anxiety, identity struggles, or the weight of always putting others first. I support individuals from all backgrounds, including those who have felt unseen or unheard. At JClinic, we create a space where you can be yourself, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence and self-acceptance.
Though you may be reluctant, you’ve noticed a pattern in your life of a lack of fulfillment in your relationships. You have wondered about why this might be, you have tried to look inward, to get advice... for some reason, it seems that you've not been able to get at the root of the issue. You find that this has led to feelings of unrest in your life. During the best times, you're able to focus on your other accomplishments, but have a nagging insecurity about not being able to conquer intimacy. At the worst of times, you feel despair, fear abandonment and have anxious thoughts that feel uncontrollable.
Though you may be reluctant, you’ve noticed a pattern in your life of a lack of fulfillment in your relationships. You have wondered about why this might be, you have tried to look inward, to get advice... for some reason, it seems that you've not been able to get at the root of the issue. You find that this has led to feelings of unrest in your life. During the best times, you're able to focus on your other accomplishments, but have a nagging insecurity about not being able to conquer intimacy. At the worst of times, you feel despair, fear abandonment and have anxious thoughts that feel uncontrollable.
I am a trauma-informed neurodivergent specialist, and I also specialize in codependency, grief, and self-confidence issues, including addressing fear-based thinking.
Today’s world is overwhelming—full of stress, fear, judgment, and constant pressure to fit in. Anxiety and depression grip us as we face nonstop demands, deadlines, and sensory overload. This isn’t the life we hoped for, our brains weren't wired for this, and most of us never learned the skills to navigate it effectively. Our nervous systems struggle to keep up, often leading to overstimulation, burnout, meltdowns, or re-triggered trauma. What we want is relief, peace, joy, autonomy, and the freedom to live authentically—with acceptance, validation, and empowerment. We want to feel safe. We want to thrive, not just survive.
I am a trauma-informed neurodivergent specialist, and I also specialize in codependency, grief, and self-confidence issues, including addressing fear-based thinking.
Today’s world is overwhelming—full of stress, fear, judgment, and constant pressure to fit in. Anxiety and depression grip us as we face nonstop demands, deadlines, and sensory overload. This isn’t the life we hoped for, our brains weren't wired for this, and most of us never learned the skills to navigate it effectively. Our nervous systems struggle to keep up, often leading to overstimulation, burnout, meltdowns, or re-triggered trauma. What we want is relief, peace, joy, autonomy, and the freedom to live authentically—with acceptance, validation, and empowerment. We want to feel safe. We want to thrive, not just survive.
Professional counseling is part science and part skill. I use knowledge and knack to understand the exact pattern of your symptoms which leads to an exact diagnosis. Once an exact diagnosis is established, then I introduce you to evidenced based interventions which are accepted as the current professional standard of care for the diagnosis. the established interventions are intended to lessen unwanted symptoms and thereby, assist you in addressing the presenting problems stemming from the underlying symptoms.
Professional counseling is part science and part skill. I use knowledge and knack to understand the exact pattern of your symptoms which leads to an exact diagnosis. Once an exact diagnosis is established, then I introduce you to evidenced based interventions which are accepted as the current professional standard of care for the diagnosis. the established interventions are intended to lessen unwanted symptoms and thereby, assist you in addressing the presenting problems stemming from the underlying symptoms.
First of all, congratulations for taking the courageous step of considering counseling! I've been a counselor for 15 years, and love working with every age group. I enjoy helping people who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or any other condition where managing difficult thoughts and emotions is a primary concern; essentially, individuals who want to learn to accept their internal experiences while actively pursuing a purposeful life aligned with their values.
First of all, congratulations for taking the courageous step of considering counseling! I've been a counselor for 15 years, and love working with every age group. I enjoy helping people who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or any other condition where managing difficult thoughts and emotions is a primary concern; essentially, individuals who want to learn to accept their internal experiences while actively pursuing a purposeful life aligned with their values.
Laurie Teegarden Cape
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, NCC, CCTP-II, LMHC-QS
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’ve been carrying so much, for so long!
Anxiety, relationship struggles, self-doubt, the feeling that no matter what you do, it’s never quite enough. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re always bracing for things to go wrong again. It’s exhausting and lonely.
If this sounds familiar, please know it makes sense! The way you feel isn’t a flaw; It’s a response to pain you were never meant to carry alone.
I’m Laurie Cape. I help adults who’ve survived childhood & relational trauma. Together we gently heal the wounds of the past so you feel more whole, connected & at peace in your current life & relationships.
You’ve been carrying so much, for so long!
Anxiety, relationship struggles, self-doubt, the feeling that no matter what you do, it’s never quite enough. Maybe you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re always bracing for things to go wrong again. It’s exhausting and lonely.
If this sounds familiar, please know it makes sense! The way you feel isn’t a flaw; It’s a response to pain you were never meant to carry alone.
I’m Laurie Cape. I help adults who’ve survived childhood & relational trauma. Together we gently heal the wounds of the past so you feel more whole, connected & at peace in your current life & relationships.
Utilizing evidence based treatment modalities listed above, I provide positive coping skills, encourage relational support system, and assist in identifying and challenging distorted thought patterns. Accompanying every modality, I lead with and encourage compassion, curiosity, and a growth mindset.
Utilizing evidence based treatment modalities listed above, I provide positive coping skills, encourage relational support system, and assist in identifying and challenging distorted thought patterns. Accompanying every modality, I lead with and encourage compassion, curiosity, and a growth mindset.
Whether you’re a couple striving for deeper connection and communication, an individual navigating life transitions, or someone healing from past trauma, I’m here to support your journey. Together, we’ll break free from harmful patterns, build healthier relationships, and cultivate self-understanding. Using an integrative approach, I help individuals, couples, and families create safety, foster growth, and find peace in the present.
Whether you’re a couple striving for deeper connection and communication, an individual navigating life transitions, or someone healing from past trauma, I’m here to support your journey. Together, we’ll break free from harmful patterns, build healthier relationships, and cultivate self-understanding. Using an integrative approach, I help individuals, couples, and families create safety, foster growth, and find peace in the present.
If you’re a woman, you get what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and burned out. If you’re queer, you know how it feels to be given a crumb and told to be grateful. (If you’re both: girl, call me, we’re gonna be a great fit.) It’s confusing to know something’s not the way it could be, should be, when most things in your life are pretty good. There’s rarely a crisis, but you’re familiar with feeling rundown, spread thin, and questioning if this is really “just the way it is”. If you want talk through what’s keeping you from the “more” you’re seeking, with someone who understands the impact of the world on people like us, let's chat.
If you’re a woman, you get what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and burned out. If you’re queer, you know how it feels to be given a crumb and told to be grateful. (If you’re both: girl, call me, we’re gonna be a great fit.) It’s confusing to know something’s not the way it could be, should be, when most things in your life are pretty good. There’s rarely a crisis, but you’re familiar with feeling rundown, spread thin, and questioning if this is really “just the way it is”. If you want talk through what’s keeping you from the “more” you’re seeking, with someone who understands the impact of the world on people like us, let's chat.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field helping individuals with a wide range of emotional and life issues. I use evidence-based therapeutic strategies as well as a person-centered approach to individualize your needs, abilities, and means to achieve your goals.
I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field helping individuals with a wide range of emotional and life issues. I use evidence-based therapeutic strategies as well as a person-centered approach to individualize your needs, abilities, and means to achieve your goals.
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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.