Codependency Therapists in Germantown, MD
Are you looking for a warm and compassionate teammate to help you navigate a difficult life situation, mental health issue, or painful stressor? If you have reached the point where you realize you can't keep feeling this way, I'm here to listen, help you better define the issue and work with you at your pace to create a solution. I use empathy and humor to help individuals and families recognize their strengths and understand the barriers that may be in the way of change.
Are you looking for a warm and compassionate teammate to help you navigate a difficult life situation, mental health issue, or painful stressor? If you have reached the point where you realize you can't keep feeling this way, I'm here to listen, help you better define the issue and work with you at your pace to create a solution. I use empathy and humor to help individuals and families recognize their strengths and understand the barriers that may be in the way of change.
My ideal client is an adult survivor of sexual trauma who feels stuck despite prior therapy. They often carry shame, self-blame, and struggle to trust others. Outwardly capable, they feel isolated and long for care that is steady and affirming. Their goals are to feel safe in themselves, build healthier relationships, and release the weight of what they’ve survived. They want therapy that honors their complexity and helps them move from surviving to living in a way that feels more whole and true.
My ideal client is an adult survivor of sexual trauma who feels stuck despite prior therapy. They often carry shame, self-blame, and struggle to trust others. Outwardly capable, they feel isolated and long for care that is steady and affirming. Their goals are to feel safe in themselves, build healthier relationships, and release the weight of what they’ve survived. They want therapy that honors their complexity and helps them move from surviving to living in a way that feels more whole and true.
Hola! My name is Marilennis Cruz, LCSW-C, founder of Cultura Care Psychotherapy & Consulting Services where I provide virtual bi-lingual therapy for children through adults. I have been in the field for approximately 8 years. I strive to create an authentic, non-judgmental, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected.
My approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, honest and focused on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, life changes, relationships, personal growth, etc.
Hola! My name is Marilennis Cruz, LCSW-C, founder of Cultura Care Psychotherapy & Consulting Services where I provide virtual bi-lingual therapy for children through adults. I have been in the field for approximately 8 years. I strive to create an authentic, non-judgmental, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected.
My approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, honest and focused on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, life changes, relationships, personal growth, etc.
Life can feel heavy when depression, anxiety, or stress begin to overshadow your daily experiences. Maybe you’re managing ADHD, navigating relationship struggles, or healing from trauma. Perhaps you’re coping with postpartum changes, working through body image concerns, or balancing the demands of being a caregiver or single parent. Whatever you’re facing, you deserve support. Therapy provides a safe space to explore your challenges, build coping skills, and reconnect with your strengths so you can move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Life can feel heavy when depression, anxiety, or stress begin to overshadow your daily experiences. Maybe you’re managing ADHD, navigating relationship struggles, or healing from trauma. Perhaps you’re coping with postpartum changes, working through body image concerns, or balancing the demands of being a caregiver or single parent. Whatever you’re facing, you deserve support. Therapy provides a safe space to explore your challenges, build coping skills, and reconnect with your strengths so you can move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Starting therapy doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. Often it simply means you’re ready for support, perspective, or a place to talk through what’s been feeling heavy or difficult. Many of the people I work with are managing work, family, and daily responsibilities while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families and more than 10 years as a licensed therapist. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, often incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when it is helpful.
Starting therapy doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. Often it simply means you’re ready for support, perspective, or a place to talk through what’s been feeling heavy or difficult. Many of the people I work with are managing work, family, and daily responsibilities while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families and more than 10 years as a licensed therapist. My approach is collaborative and person-centered, often incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when it is helpful.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions that shape how they see themselves and their experiences. “I’m too much.” “I’m too sensitive.” “I should just get over it.” These are phrases I often hear from people struggling with deep emotional pain. And emotions aren’t the problem—understanding them is the key to growth and change.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions that shape how they see themselves and their experiences. “I’m too much.” “I’m too sensitive.” “I should just get over it.” These are phrases I often hear from people struggling with deep emotional pain. And emotions aren’t the problem—understanding them is the key to growth and change.
I know that asking for help can feel like a burden sometimes. Do you feel like you have to be “everything” to everyone but feel alone when your in need? Are you struggling to say “no” then resent your yes? Do you put everyone before you and then don't have enough time for you or your dreams? Do you feel “stuck” after giving so much and then realize your not making progress in your life? More often than we realize, we tend to lose ourselves giving what we don’t have while trying to manage it all; parenthood, relationships, careers, and life situations. We then become overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or stuck about our next move.
I know that asking for help can feel like a burden sometimes. Do you feel like you have to be “everything” to everyone but feel alone when your in need? Are you struggling to say “no” then resent your yes? Do you put everyone before you and then don't have enough time for you or your dreams? Do you feel “stuck” after giving so much and then realize your not making progress in your life? More often than we realize, we tend to lose ourselves giving what we don’t have while trying to manage it all; parenthood, relationships, careers, and life situations. We then become overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or stuck about our next move.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland specializing in adult, adolescent, and couples therapy. I have worked as a counselor since 2012 to the present. I have a passion for treating people with humility, and respect, hearing their stories thus guiding them through challenging times.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland specializing in adult, adolescent, and couples therapy. I have worked as a counselor since 2012 to the present. I have a passion for treating people with humility, and respect, hearing their stories thus guiding them through challenging times.
I am a Clinical Mental Health therapist with over 15 years of experience in counseling and crisis/ behavioral interventions to address the diverse needs of my clients. My treatment foundation is in Applied Behavioral Analytic therapy which involves behavioral interventions w/ CBT to use to address the needs of my mental health clients specifically to manage traumas and substance abuse.
I am a Clinical Mental Health therapist with over 15 years of experience in counseling and crisis/ behavioral interventions to address the diverse needs of my clients. My treatment foundation is in Applied Behavioral Analytic therapy which involves behavioral interventions w/ CBT to use to address the needs of my mental health clients specifically to manage traumas and substance abuse.
Hi, I'm Andie, a Psychotherapist & LGBTQ+ Ally. I've provided mental health counseling and therapy for 20+ years, helping people who were overwhelmed with challenging life transitions, depression, anxiety, rumination, trauma, psychosis, grief, identity issues, relationship conflicts, addictions, etc. Have you asked others for support but they were too busy? Do people "help" by making suggestions without really hearing/acknowledging your feelings? Have you been afraid to ask for help?Examples of goals: learning healthier coping skills; reducing & managing symptoms such as self harm, panic attacks, low self esteem; managing loss.
Hi, I'm Andie, a Psychotherapist & LGBTQ+ Ally. I've provided mental health counseling and therapy for 20+ years, helping people who were overwhelmed with challenging life transitions, depression, anxiety, rumination, trauma, psychosis, grief, identity issues, relationship conflicts, addictions, etc. Have you asked others for support but they were too busy? Do people "help" by making suggestions without really hearing/acknowledging your feelings? Have you been afraid to ask for help?Examples of goals: learning healthier coping skills; reducing & managing symptoms such as self harm, panic attacks, low self esteem; managing loss.
My practice offers a safe, warm, & non-judgmental environment for patients to open up their minds and become the best they can be. I use a strength's based approach to start by acknowledging what each patient does well; we build on that to address areas s/he is struggling in and establish goals to work towards. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to help each patient get the individualized approach s/he needs to be successful.
My practice offers a safe, warm, & non-judgmental environment for patients to open up their minds and become the best they can be. I use a strength's based approach to start by acknowledging what each patient does well; we build on that to address areas s/he is struggling in and establish goals to work towards. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to help each patient get the individualized approach s/he needs to be successful.
Hi there! My name is Ro. I have been working in the mental health field in Maryland for over five years, and I provide counseling to adults (18 and over) and couples. My approach to therapy is relaxed and conversational. My objective is to help you identify your goals and support you in building the skills to achieve them.
Hi there! My name is Ro. I have been working in the mental health field in Maryland for over five years, and I provide counseling to adults (18 and over) and couples. My approach to therapy is relaxed and conversational. My objective is to help you identify your goals and support you in building the skills to achieve them.
Hi, my name is Susan Aziz! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about connecting with individuals to support them in identifying and achieving their goals. I work primarily with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety disorders. This includes generalized anxiety disorders, postpartum anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, and more. At the core of my methodology lies a person-centered approach. I am deeply committed to cultivating a robust therapeutic alliance founded on empathy and unwavering support.
Hi, my name is Susan Aziz! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is passionate about connecting with individuals to support them in identifying and achieving their goals. I work primarily with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety disorders. This includes generalized anxiety disorders, postpartum anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, and more. At the core of my methodology lies a person-centered approach. I am deeply committed to cultivating a robust therapeutic alliance founded on empathy and unwavering support.
Many of the people I work with look put-together from the outside. Inside, though, there's often anxiety, guardedness, or a deep exhaustion that's hard to name. Relationship wounds, attachment trauma, fear of abandonment, and people-pleasing tendencies can quietly chip away at self-confidence. Past emotionally abusive relationships or a difficult childhood can make it genuinely difficult to feel safe. What most people are looking for isn't a dramatic transformation. It's relief from the inner critic, less constant worry, and the ability to feel grounded and at ease with others and with themselves.
Many of the people I work with look put-together from the outside. Inside, though, there's often anxiety, guardedness, or a deep exhaustion that's hard to name. Relationship wounds, attachment trauma, fear of abandonment, and people-pleasing tendencies can quietly chip away at self-confidence. Past emotionally abusive relationships or a difficult childhood can make it genuinely difficult to feel safe. What most people are looking for isn't a dramatic transformation. It's relief from the inner critic, less constant worry, and the ability to feel grounded and at ease with others and with themselves.
Are you stuck in unhelpful mind or behavior patterns, difficult times in a relationship or stressed in a way that is affecting all of the above? I believe that we all possess the resources to experience ourselves "new and improved" and move toward being the best that we can be. We know what has worked for us and what hasn't. Finding ways to make lasting changes and experience relief that is tailored to who YOU are, is my commitment to you. It will be an exciting journey into self-discovery, relief of unwanted symptoms and new confidence.
Are you stuck in unhelpful mind or behavior patterns, difficult times in a relationship or stressed in a way that is affecting all of the above? I believe that we all possess the resources to experience ourselves "new and improved" and move toward being the best that we can be. We know what has worked for us and what hasn't. Finding ways to make lasting changes and experience relief that is tailored to who YOU are, is my commitment to you. It will be an exciting journey into self-discovery, relief of unwanted symptoms and new confidence.
Shani Glaudé, Soul Well Psychotherapy LLC
Counselor, PsyD, LCPC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
We all desire healthy and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others. These relationships can add to our quality of life or take away from it if they are in need of repair. I provide a safe and warm space to help others heal, acquire, and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others. I work with adult individuals and relationships to improve their communication, emotional intelligence, boundaries and roles with the people in their world.
We all desire healthy and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others. These relationships can add to our quality of life or take away from it if they are in need of repair. I provide a safe and warm space to help others heal, acquire, and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others. I work with adult individuals and relationships to improve their communication, emotional intelligence, boundaries and roles with the people in their world.
I am accepting new clients! I work with individuals who have experienced trauma in their childhood as well as throughout their lives. This compiled trauma over the years can often cause trouble emotionally regulating or feeling strong in your sense of self. Maybe you struggle with perfectionism, all or nothing thinking, or self criticism. Perhaps you have struggled with controlling your impulses, relationships never seem to stick, and chaos and crisis seems to follow you wherever you go. We can process and relieve feelings such as shame, distrust, overwhelm, panic, irritability, anger, and depression without judgement.
I am accepting new clients! I work with individuals who have experienced trauma in their childhood as well as throughout their lives. This compiled trauma over the years can often cause trouble emotionally regulating or feeling strong in your sense of self. Maybe you struggle with perfectionism, all or nothing thinking, or self criticism. Perhaps you have struggled with controlling your impulses, relationships never seem to stick, and chaos and crisis seems to follow you wherever you go. We can process and relieve feelings such as shame, distrust, overwhelm, panic, irritability, anger, and depression without judgement.
Welcome! I specialize in working with adults who experience persistent anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, family conflict, multicultural issues, and difficulty around life transitions. More specifically, I support clients with challenges around mood, assertiveness, self-esteem, boundary-setting, “people pleasing”, frequent guilt, neglect, or just not feeling good enough. I work especially well with those who have experienced unhealthy relationship dynamics, such as emotional abuse or manipulation. My background as a first-generation Greek-American has also contributed to my knowledge of and interest in cross-cultural concerns.
Welcome! I specialize in working with adults who experience persistent anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, family conflict, multicultural issues, and difficulty around life transitions. More specifically, I support clients with challenges around mood, assertiveness, self-esteem, boundary-setting, “people pleasing”, frequent guilt, neglect, or just not feeling good enough. I work especially well with those who have experienced unhealthy relationship dynamics, such as emotional abuse or manipulation. My background as a first-generation Greek-American has also contributed to my knowledge of and interest in cross-cultural concerns.
“I’m tired of people pleasing.” I never feel good enough.” “I always over-think everything.” “My X did a number on my self-esteem.” “My parents aren’t there for me.” “I hate my body.” “I can’t relax without thinking about what has to be done.” “I put myself last.” Do any of these sound familiar? This is where I come in.
I help people struggling with self doubt to feel good about themselves & to develop satisfying intimate relationships, regardless of strained relationships with their parents or a Narcissistic partner.
“I’m tired of people pleasing.” I never feel good enough.” “I always over-think everything.” “My X did a number on my self-esteem.” “My parents aren’t there for me.” “I hate my body.” “I can’t relax without thinking about what has to be done.” “I put myself last.” Do any of these sound familiar? This is where I come in.
I help people struggling with self doubt to feel good about themselves & to develop satisfying intimate relationships, regardless of strained relationships with their parents or a Narcissistic partner.
The Living Well Center aims to provide culturally informed holistic behavioral healthcare through a compassionate and person-centered approach. We provide therapeutic services to adults, adolescents and couples through the convenience of a telehealth platform. Additionally, we also provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals seeking advanced licensure.
The Living Well Center aims to provide culturally informed holistic behavioral healthcare through a compassionate and person-centered approach. We provide therapeutic services to adults, adolescents and couples through the convenience of a telehealth platform. Additionally, we also provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals seeking advanced licensure.
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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.