Codependency Therapists in Detroit, MI
Deborah E Boyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
2 Endorsed
Detroit, MI 48202
Waitlist for new clients
I consider therapy a gift where you are able to detox from family pain and drama, remove the obstacles to your own growth and happiness -- and live the life you were meant to live. In our work together you will begin to know your self. Deep within each of us is the longing for happiness. Happiness does not depend on outer circumstances or how other people behave, it’s created with our innermost feelings and sense of well-being. My practice offers individual, couples and family sessions for all ages, with night and weekend appointments available. My office is located on the first floor of the beautiful Park Shelton building.
I consider therapy a gift where you are able to detox from family pain and drama, remove the obstacles to your own growth and happiness -- and live the life you were meant to live. In our work together you will begin to know your self. Deep within each of us is the longing for happiness. Happiness does not depend on outer circumstances or how other people behave, it’s created with our innermost feelings and sense of well-being. My practice offers individual, couples and family sessions for all ages, with night and weekend appointments available. My office is located on the first floor of the beautiful Park Shelton building.
I work with Clients who are in the midst of life changes (as YOU define them!). I bring solid support and a variety of tools to assist in navigating the gaps between past, present, and future. Life is funny - (delightful, chaotic, maddening at times) and frequently does not go according to plan. I'm here to help you cross the chasm between Point A & Point B, stabilize your footing, and regain confidence as you successfully move forward on the path. To promote truth in advertising: I swear a lot and frequently run 5 minutes tardy. We are each perfectly imperfect humans, making our way through life - myself included!
I work with Clients who are in the midst of life changes (as YOU define them!). I bring solid support and a variety of tools to assist in navigating the gaps between past, present, and future. Life is funny - (delightful, chaotic, maddening at times) and frequently does not go according to plan. I'm here to help you cross the chasm between Point A & Point B, stabilize your footing, and regain confidence as you successfully move forward on the path. To promote truth in advertising: I swear a lot and frequently run 5 minutes tardy. We are each perfectly imperfect humans, making our way through life - myself included!
I enjoy working with clients that are ready to explore their mental health. I have a strong belief that people can change and grow through any troubles they may have faced, or are facing. Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is where I get to play my part in a client's life.
I really enjoy clients who want to be in therapy and are ready to challenge the things that may be holding them back, or obstacles in their way. Clients who are looking for a teammate, rather than someone to tell them how to live their lives, are going to find that I am a good fit for them.
I enjoy working with clients that are ready to explore their mental health. I have a strong belief that people can change and grow through any troubles they may have faced, or are facing. Sometimes, we just need a little help. That is where I get to play my part in a client's life.
I really enjoy clients who want to be in therapy and are ready to challenge the things that may be holding them back, or obstacles in their way. Clients who are looking for a teammate, rather than someone to tell them how to live their lives, are going to find that I am a good fit for them.
We specialize in working with women who struggle with being the Good Girl. A "Good Girl" can be the current role of a child/adolescent or the Inner Child of an adult who filled this role growing up. She has a strong desire to be validated, valued, and approved of by others. She seeks this approval by meeting all expectations to the point of suppressing parts of their identity and emotions, conforming, and/or prioritizing the needs of others over self. The Good Girl is constantly pouring from an empty cup because she has been taught that this is how she will receive love.
We specialize in working with women who struggle with being the Good Girl. A "Good Girl" can be the current role of a child/adolescent or the Inner Child of an adult who filled this role growing up. She has a strong desire to be validated, valued, and approved of by others. She seeks this approval by meeting all expectations to the point of suppressing parts of their identity and emotions, conforming, and/or prioritizing the needs of others over self. The Good Girl is constantly pouring from an empty cup because she has been taught that this is how she will receive love.
If addiction, codependency, anxiety, PTSD and/or ADHD are standing in the way of you leading the life you want, please reach out I would love to work with you and help to lighten your load.
Just because you wear it well doesn't mean it's not heavy. Does your outward smile hide the pain you are feeling inside? Many of my clients have struggled with drugs or alcohol problems and have feelings of shame and hopelessness often trying to hide the issue from others. I've also helped many people who love someone; a spouse, child or parent with an addiction, but who have lost their sense of normalcy in the process. I also have expertise in treating problems like anxiety, depression, relationship problems and trauma/PTSD that often are often related to the addiction. Finally, I specialize in treating adults with ADHD.
If addiction, codependency, anxiety, PTSD and/or ADHD are standing in the way of you leading the life you want, please reach out I would love to work with you and help to lighten your load.
Just because you wear it well doesn't mean it's not heavy. Does your outward smile hide the pain you are feeling inside? Many of my clients have struggled with drugs or alcohol problems and have feelings of shame and hopelessness often trying to hide the issue from others. I've also helped many people who love someone; a spouse, child or parent with an addiction, but who have lost their sense of normalcy in the process. I also have expertise in treating problems like anxiety, depression, relationship problems and trauma/PTSD that often are often related to the addiction. Finally, I specialize in treating adults with ADHD.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you are stuck in patterns of: anxiety or depression, carrying the weight of past trauma, struggling with ADHD or finding it hard to navigate changes and losses. You might feel disconnected from yourself or others and unsure of where to turn. Therapy can be a place to: slow down, breathe and start sorting through it all with support.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Maybe you are stuck in patterns of: anxiety or depression, carrying the weight of past trauma, struggling with ADHD or finding it hard to navigate changes and losses. You might feel disconnected from yourself or others and unsure of where to turn. Therapy can be a place to: slow down, breathe and start sorting through it all with support.
Melanie J. Davenport
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional/Meditation Teacher dedicated to helping people turn their complex traumatic histories into lives of resilience, wisdom and focus. My work is focused on both educating clients about how negative thoughts and perceptions get lodged into our minds and bodies, which then greatly influence the choices we make in every aspect of our lives.
I'm a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional/Meditation Teacher dedicated to helping people turn their complex traumatic histories into lives of resilience, wisdom and focus. My work is focused on both educating clients about how negative thoughts and perceptions get lodged into our minds and bodies, which then greatly influence the choices we make in every aspect of our lives.
Check website out for current availability (12/2025)! You’re the one everyone depends on—the strong friend, the caretaker, the problem-solver. But inside, you may feel drained, unseen, and guilty when you try to say no. Many of my clients come to me because they’re tired of pouring into others and leaving nothing for themselves.
In therapy, I help you shift that pattern. Together, we’ll work toward healing through empowerment, insight, and reconnecting with your body. My approach honors how power, oppression, and trauma shape our lives while creating space for hope and restoration.
Check website out for current availability (12/2025)! You’re the one everyone depends on—the strong friend, the caretaker, the problem-solver. But inside, you may feel drained, unseen, and guilty when you try to say no. Many of my clients come to me because they’re tired of pouring into others and leaving nothing for themselves.
In therapy, I help you shift that pattern. Together, we’ll work toward healing through empowerment, insight, and reconnecting with your body. My approach honors how power, oppression, and trauma shape our lives while creating space for hope and restoration.
It feels like no matter how hard you try you will never be good enough. Others see you as successful, but you feel you are hardly getting by. You wish you felt a broader sense of connection in your relationships, but it feels scary to be authentic with your friends and family. You're tired of ruminating on the past and feeling anxious about the future. You feel stuck and unsure of how to get on track. You are looking for a holistic approach bringing in mindfulness meditation and other evidence-based alternative therapies. I can teach you how to tap into the profound wisdom you already have to make changes in your life.
It feels like no matter how hard you try you will never be good enough. Others see you as successful, but you feel you are hardly getting by. You wish you felt a broader sense of connection in your relationships, but it feels scary to be authentic with your friends and family. You're tired of ruminating on the past and feeling anxious about the future. You feel stuck and unsure of how to get on track. You are looking for a holistic approach bringing in mindfulness meditation and other evidence-based alternative therapies. I can teach you how to tap into the profound wisdom you already have to make changes in your life.
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.
No matter how hard you try to move forward, you feel like your taking one step back. You’re a high performer with perfectionism tendencies and always put on a smile, which helps you forget your pain. You feel you will never be fully happy and never be able to fully enjoy life how others do, because of your many losses, attributing to your decreased self esteem. You may keep friends and family at a distance, to protect yourself from yet another inevitable loss. You may have stopped exercising and taking care of yourself the way you used to, since it takes too much work and you're just surviving at the end of another long day.
Most people need help adjusting to changes, coping with trauma, and managing stress. Most people want to better understand themselves. This journey can be challenging and often painful. You need support at times, and it takes strength to ask for it. If you are ready for a new path, and ready to learn about yourself, please contact me today.
Most people need help adjusting to changes, coping with trauma, and managing stress. Most people want to better understand themselves. This journey can be challenging and often painful. You need support at times, and it takes strength to ask for it. If you are ready for a new path, and ready to learn about yourself, please contact me today.
I specialize in Complex PTSD, codependency, and recovery from relational trauma.
Relational trauma leaves a deep impact. It can teach you to shrink yourself, doubt your instincts, and question whether safe love is even possible. When the people who were meant to protect you caused harm instead, it makes sense that trusting your own boundaries, emotions, and inner wisdom feels difficult. I support adults who are ready to reconnect with themselves, heal long-standing patterns, and create relationships that feel secure, honest, and emotionally fulfilling.
My work focuses on empowerment, identity development, and rebuilding connection—both within yourself and in your closest relationships.
I specialize in Complex PTSD, codependency, and recovery from relational trauma.
Relational trauma leaves a deep impact. It can teach you to shrink yourself, doubt your instincts, and question whether safe love is even possible. When the people who were meant to protect you caused harm instead, it makes sense that trusting your own boundaries, emotions, and inner wisdom feels difficult. I support adults who are ready to reconnect with themselves, heal long-standing patterns, and create relationships that feel secure, honest, and emotionally fulfilling.
My work focuses on empowerment, identity development, and rebuilding connection—both within yourself and in your closest relationships.
This could include Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting, Domestic Violence, Codependency issues, People-pleasing, difficulty setting Boundaries, or having a pattern of staying in unhealthy relationships.
During our first session, I will do my best to make you feel comfortable, at ease, and let you set the pace. I understand sharing such personal issues with someone new can be tough. That is okay if you are not ready to share something initially. You are in charge.
This could include Narcissistic Abuse and Gaslighting, Domestic Violence, Codependency issues, People-pleasing, difficulty setting Boundaries, or having a pattern of staying in unhealthy relationships.
During our first session, I will do my best to make you feel comfortable, at ease, and let you set the pace. I understand sharing such personal issues with someone new can be tough. That is okay if you are not ready to share something initially. You are in charge.
My purpose is to help you become your best self, and to live the kind of life you want to live. Our work together will focus on helping you feel better, and improving your connection with others in the contexts of your personal life, career and intimate relationship. I work with adults who are interested in increasing self-awareness, developing mindfulness skills and reducing self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors.
My purpose is to help you become your best self, and to live the kind of life you want to live. Our work together will focus on helping you feel better, and improving your connection with others in the contexts of your personal life, career and intimate relationship. I work with adults who are interested in increasing self-awareness, developing mindfulness skills and reducing self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors.
At some point in our lives, we will experience emotional and psychological distress. Most people will try to avoid or go through their distress without seeking help. People choose to do this because they are not sure how therapy will help them. Setbacks, failures, and tragedies are all a part of life. Therapy helps us understand why we act and respond in ways that cause us harm, get through rough times, strengthen our family ties, bonds and build healthier relationships. Therapy helps us to identify and process feelings and emotions, so that we can grow and move forward to lead more productive and quality lives.
At some point in our lives, we will experience emotional and psychological distress. Most people will try to avoid or go through their distress without seeking help. People choose to do this because they are not sure how therapy will help them. Setbacks, failures, and tragedies are all a part of life. Therapy helps us understand why we act and respond in ways that cause us harm, get through rough times, strengthen our family ties, bonds and build healthier relationships. Therapy helps us to identify and process feelings and emotions, so that we can grow and move forward to lead more productive and quality lives.
What the hell is even happening right now?” Maybe your mind’s on overdrive replaying the past, worrying about what’s next, or just trying to hold it all together. You’ve taken deep breaths, listened to podcasts, and read books, but it’s still exhausting. Anxiety’s running high. You’re snapping at the people you care about. Some days, even getting out of bed feels like too much. You want to feel calm, connected, and in control, but no matter how hard you try, it keeps slipping through your fingers.
What the hell is even happening right now?” Maybe your mind’s on overdrive replaying the past, worrying about what’s next, or just trying to hold it all together. You’ve taken deep breaths, listened to podcasts, and read books, but it’s still exhausting. Anxiety’s running high. You’re snapping at the people you care about. Some days, even getting out of bed feels like too much. You want to feel calm, connected, and in control, but no matter how hard you try, it keeps slipping through your fingers.
You're the one others rely on. Driven. Capable. Always pushing for more. On paper, your life may look impressive—but internally, you're overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly battling the voice that says “not enough.”
Perfectionism, burnout, people-pleasing—it’s exhausting. You might feel disconnected from yourself, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, and unsure how to slow down without falling apart. Maybe you've tried therapy before—maybe it helped, but didn't quite get to the root of it.
That’s where I come in.
You're the one others rely on. Driven. Capable. Always pushing for more. On paper, your life may look impressive—but internally, you're overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly battling the voice that says “not enough.”
Perfectionism, burnout, people-pleasing—it’s exhausting. You might feel disconnected from yourself, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, and unsure how to slow down without falling apart. Maybe you've tried therapy before—maybe it helped, but didn't quite get to the root of it.
That’s where I come in.
Thanks for visiting my profile! Making the move to seek help is one of the most important things a person can do for themselves. I wholeheartedly believe we all possess the innate ability to grow, heal, make mindset shifts, and build support systems to find more balance in life. As a clinician, I work to create a collaborative and safe environment where you can work towards change and wellness.
Thanks for visiting my profile! Making the move to seek help is one of the most important things a person can do for themselves. I wholeheartedly believe we all possess the innate ability to grow, heal, make mindset shifts, and build support systems to find more balance in life. As a clinician, I work to create a collaborative and safe environment where you can work towards change and wellness.
Overwhelmed with anxiety? Weighted down by depression? Stuck in a painful relationship pattern? With over 33 years of counseling experience, I help individuals and couples move from surviving to thriving—by addressing the root causes of emotional pain and building practical tools for healing.
Overwhelmed with anxiety? Weighted down by depression? Stuck in a painful relationship pattern? With over 33 years of counseling experience, I help individuals and couples move from surviving to thriving—by addressing the root causes of emotional pain and building practical tools for healing.
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My name is Mi-shael and I believe in the power of storytelling. You are the expert of your path and have the ability to change the narrative of your life, if you choose. Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled in your relationships, career or with yourself? Do you struggle with your identity and have a difficult time with self-expression and connection? If you want to strengthening the relationships with yourself and others, you've arrived. I provide a crafted safe environment for, self-exploration, growth and relief. Anticipate help with increasing your confidence, and gaining tools to develop a healthier lifestyle.
Hello and welcome!
My name is Mi-shael and I believe in the power of storytelling. You are the expert of your path and have the ability to change the narrative of your life, if you choose. Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled in your relationships, career or with yourself? Do you struggle with your identity and have a difficult time with self-expression and connection? If you want to strengthening the relationships with yourself and others, you've arrived. I provide a crafted safe environment for, self-exploration, growth and relief. Anticipate help with increasing your confidence, and gaining tools to develop a healthier lifestyle.
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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.