Codependency Therapists in Charlotte, NC
EMDR Certified Trauma Specialist. Your voice matters. Your feelings matter. Your story matters. Your life matters. You are important and you matter. I believe we have an innate ability to adapt and heal when given the right space to do so. My goal is to provide the space where you can access your resources and strengths and confidently create the change you want. Clients often leave my office feeling lighter and that they experienced a deeper understanding of being heard and valued.
EMDR Certified Trauma Specialist. Your voice matters. Your feelings matter. Your story matters. Your life matters. You are important and you matter. I believe we have an innate ability to adapt and heal when given the right space to do so. My goal is to provide the space where you can access your resources and strengths and confidently create the change you want. Clients often leave my office feeling lighter and that they experienced a deeper understanding of being heard and valued.
My specialities are helping those struggling with unresolved trauma, PTSD, dysfunctional relationships, codependency, boundary setting, life changes, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
I use a variety of evidence-based and trauma informed methods in traditional talk therapy. I support clients within the context of family systems and use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Reality and Choice Therapy, and Family Systems Theory.
My specialities are helping those struggling with unresolved trauma, PTSD, dysfunctional relationships, codependency, boundary setting, life changes, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
I use a variety of evidence-based and trauma informed methods in traditional talk therapy. I support clients within the context of family systems and use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Reality and Choice Therapy, and Family Systems Theory.
My clients experience relief from their anxiety, trauma, painful or unfulfilling relationships, shame, addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, grief, and codependency.
I utilize trauma-focused approaches like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), experiential, and somatic therapies. These allow us to uncover the why behind the struggle and more importantly, move to healing your struggles. I facilitate active, direct work after establishing trust and safety so that you do not feel stuck for months.
My clients experience relief from their anxiety, trauma, painful or unfulfilling relationships, shame, addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, grief, and codependency.
I utilize trauma-focused approaches like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), experiential, and somatic therapies. These allow us to uncover the why behind the struggle and more importantly, move to healing your struggles. I facilitate active, direct work after establishing trust and safety so that you do not feel stuck for months.
25 years of experience > I offer supportive space & can help you find relief, hope, inner strength, better communication, clarity, & coping skills.
You can heal family of origin issues, release emotional triggers, improve challenging relationships, move through feeling stuck.
Sessions begin with a short breath practice (optional) and includes solution-focused steps and self-care practices unique to you - where I listen & ask thoughtful questions so you feel heard.
Mindfulness, expressive art therapy, & time in nature can be included as homework! Reiki attuned, Emotional Freedom Technique trained and yoga teacher certification.
25 years of experience > I offer supportive space & can help you find relief, hope, inner strength, better communication, clarity, & coping skills.
You can heal family of origin issues, release emotional triggers, improve challenging relationships, move through feeling stuck.
Sessions begin with a short breath practice (optional) and includes solution-focused steps and self-care practices unique to you - where I listen & ask thoughtful questions so you feel heard.
Mindfulness, expressive art therapy, & time in nature can be included as homework! Reiki attuned, Emotional Freedom Technique trained and yoga teacher certification.
A Jewel's Journey Therapeutic & Consulting Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
Have you ever felt you have set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm? A Jewel's Journey utilizes this analogy to describe how one can make themselves uncomfortable for the comfort of others. Being a support for others has always been our passion and we want to help you to uncover thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and patterns that are no longer working in your life. You are not alone. We work with adults & children from all backgrounds that struggle with depression, anxiety, loss, relationship issues, trauma, or just feeling overwhelmed and that wants a more effective ways to cope.
Have you ever felt you have set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm? A Jewel's Journey utilizes this analogy to describe how one can make themselves uncomfortable for the comfort of others. Being a support for others has always been our passion and we want to help you to uncover thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and patterns that are no longer working in your life. You are not alone. We work with adults & children from all backgrounds that struggle with depression, anxiety, loss, relationship issues, trauma, or just feeling overwhelmed and that wants a more effective ways to cope.
Many years ago, a wise mentor of mine shared that true connection is found in relationships where you leave feeling better about yourself – this is a belief that continues to guide me both professionally and personally.
When challenged by uncertainties, building a therapeutic alliance is key to navigating complexities of addiction.
Many years ago, a wise mentor of mine shared that true connection is found in relationships where you leave feeling better about yourself – this is a belief that continues to guide me both professionally and personally.
When challenged by uncertainties, building a therapeutic alliance is key to navigating complexities of addiction.
There are seasons in life when the opportunity to grow can come from both joyful and challenging circumstances or complicated issues and relationships. It is my hope that in the safe,non-judgmental space of therapy we can begin to discover your core resiliency, strengths and create awareness for integrating healthy coping and communication skills for healing. I enjoy helping couples discover relational dynamics and patterns that keep them from enjoying a safe, close and vibrant relationship. I am well suited to work with families and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief and life stage transitioning.
There are seasons in life when the opportunity to grow can come from both joyful and challenging circumstances or complicated issues and relationships. It is my hope that in the safe,non-judgmental space of therapy we can begin to discover your core resiliency, strengths and create awareness for integrating healthy coping and communication skills for healing. I enjoy helping couples discover relational dynamics and patterns that keep them from enjoying a safe, close and vibrant relationship. I am well suited to work with families and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief and life stage transitioning.
I provide individual therapy for women experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, codependency, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
My style is warm, flexible, and client-centered. It’s important to me to provide down-to-earth care where clients feel they are actually able to use what we talk about outside of sessions. I integrate various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
I provide individual therapy for women experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, codependency, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
My style is warm, flexible, and client-centered. It’s important to me to provide down-to-earth care where clients feel they are actually able to use what we talk about outside of sessions. I integrate various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
With 20 years experience, I have expertise working with clients suffering from anxieties, depression, PTSD, codependency, and adjustment difficulties into life’s transitions and balancing multiple life roles.
There are times in our life when we realize that we can't keep doing it alone and we need to reach out for help. Sometimes people we love hurt us. Intentionally, or unintentionally, we hurt them. We let each other down. Our children who are meant to be our greatest joy sometimes are a source of unimagined worry or pain. At times it feels that our life has not turned out how we believed it should have. This realization can feel lonely, be confusing and cause us tremendous pain. Having a safe person and a healthy, trusting relationship with an experienced therapist can help.
With 20 years experience, I have expertise working with clients suffering from anxieties, depression, PTSD, codependency, and adjustment difficulties into life’s transitions and balancing multiple life roles.
There are times in our life when we realize that we can't keep doing it alone and we need to reach out for help. Sometimes people we love hurt us. Intentionally, or unintentionally, we hurt them. We let each other down. Our children who are meant to be our greatest joy sometimes are a source of unimagined worry or pain. At times it feels that our life has not turned out how we believed it should have. This realization can feel lonely, be confusing and cause us tremendous pain. Having a safe person and a healthy, trusting relationship with an experienced therapist can help.
My ideal client is a person who is willing and ready to create profound change in their life. Through hypnosis, hypnotherapy techniques, and NLP, I assist clients with improving relationships, changing unwanted habits, letting go of fears, phobias, and anxious feelings, increasing their self-esteem, and helping them create a happy and fulfilling life. I am honored to help those who are ready to let go of unwanted beliefs and habits. Together, we will achieve lasting results that will improve your relationships, career, and other areas of your life.
My ideal client is a person who is willing and ready to create profound change in their life. Through hypnosis, hypnotherapy techniques, and NLP, I assist clients with improving relationships, changing unwanted habits, letting go of fears, phobias, and anxious feelings, increasing their self-esteem, and helping them create a happy and fulfilling life. I am honored to help those who are ready to let go of unwanted beliefs and habits. Together, we will achieve lasting results that will improve your relationships, career, and other areas of your life.
The pain we experience in our relationships shows us the places in us that still need healing. I believe that when we focus on building a new relationship with ourselves, we will see remarkable shifts in ALL our relationships. I seek to help you find clarity about your own needs and find the most effective ways for you to reduce stress that may be related to your current life situation and your closest relationships. My goal is to help you gain deeper understanding and compassion for yourself, while supporting you in moving towards your personal goals.
The pain we experience in our relationships shows us the places in us that still need healing. I believe that when we focus on building a new relationship with ourselves, we will see remarkable shifts in ALL our relationships. I seek to help you find clarity about your own needs and find the most effective ways for you to reduce stress that may be related to your current life situation and your closest relationships. My goal is to help you gain deeper understanding and compassion for yourself, while supporting you in moving towards your personal goals.
My ideal client is someone who wants to heal, grow and live their very best life. Often times we become stuck in our circumstances, and with healing comes freedom. My clients want to understand their experiences and gain strength to overcome them. They desire a life filled with joy, peace, and happiness. I work with clients to help them process, understand, and release what's holding them back. As a trauma therapist, I listen to and guide my clients through processing trauma, making new meanings and creating goals to get them to the life they desire .
My ideal client is someone who wants to heal, grow and live their very best life. Often times we become stuck in our circumstances, and with healing comes freedom. My clients want to understand their experiences and gain strength to overcome them. They desire a life filled with joy, peace, and happiness. I work with clients to help them process, understand, and release what's holding them back. As a trauma therapist, I listen to and guide my clients through processing trauma, making new meanings and creating goals to get them to the life they desire .
I work with clients in need of support setting clear and consistent boundaries, as well as individuals seeking recovery from codependency.
I provide support to parents by identifying challenges within the primary relationship as well as working towards creating a united front. I help my individual clients identify relational patterns through generations, and encourage prioritizing self and implementation of new, positive coping skills. I gently walk alongside clients through the grief process.
I work with clients in need of support setting clear and consistent boundaries, as well as individuals seeking recovery from codependency.
I provide support to parents by identifying challenges within the primary relationship as well as working towards creating a united front. I help my individual clients identify relational patterns through generations, and encourage prioritizing self and implementation of new, positive coping skills. I gently walk alongside clients through the grief process.
Accepting new clients as of 03/01/2026. Do you repeatedly find yourself trapped in toxic relationships? Are unresolved childhood traumas and early attachment wounds keeping you stuck in destructive cycles? Navigating life with a traumatic past and ongoing CPTSD is challenging. I provide a safe, compassionate space to heal and break free from harmful patterns. My focus includes women in unhealthy relationship patterns, nontraditional relationships such as polyamory, late autism diagnoses in women, and the role of spirituality in recovery. Let’s work together to rediscover your authentic self and build healthier connections.
Accepting new clients as of 03/01/2026. Do you repeatedly find yourself trapped in toxic relationships? Are unresolved childhood traumas and early attachment wounds keeping you stuck in destructive cycles? Navigating life with a traumatic past and ongoing CPTSD is challenging. I provide a safe, compassionate space to heal and break free from harmful patterns. My focus includes women in unhealthy relationship patterns, nontraditional relationships such as polyamory, late autism diagnoses in women, and the role of spirituality in recovery. Let’s work together to rediscover your authentic self and build healthier connections.
I'm Cawetha "Kai" Mitchell, a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in helping adults, teens, couples and families cope with difficulties related to relational. marital, and/or familial dynamics, trauma and abuse, self-empowerment, anxiety, life transition challenges, bereavement and depression. If you've arrived at a point where some therapeutic assistance could definitely be of use, come onboard and let's get to work on discovering solutions together.
I'm Cawetha "Kai" Mitchell, a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in helping adults, teens, couples and families cope with difficulties related to relational. marital, and/or familial dynamics, trauma and abuse, self-empowerment, anxiety, life transition challenges, bereavement and depression. If you've arrived at a point where some therapeutic assistance could definitely be of use, come onboard and let's get to work on discovering solutions together.
Congratulations, you took the first step in your recovery, whether you’ve been in counseling in the past or simply starting fresh. Everybody needs support in difficult times and finding professional help is the best option to process problems in a safe and private environment where you feel validated and valued. I'm here to help you manage these powerful feelings and discover your inner strength. Our internal struggles often impact our closest relationships. I want to help you recognize deeper patterns in your interactions and develop long-term skills to resolve conflicts and enhance your relationships, so you can live the life.
Congratulations, you took the first step in your recovery, whether you’ve been in counseling in the past or simply starting fresh. Everybody needs support in difficult times and finding professional help is the best option to process problems in a safe and private environment where you feel validated and valued. I'm here to help you manage these powerful feelings and discover your inner strength. Our internal struggles often impact our closest relationships. I want to help you recognize deeper patterns in your interactions and develop long-term skills to resolve conflicts and enhance your relationships, so you can live the life.
You’re feeling hurt, confused, frustrated. Maybe even unheard and angry. You struggle with your friends, family, your spouse or partner, your children, peers, maybe even your colleagues, your boss, or your teammates at work. You’re always on edge, but always tired, can’t concentrate, constantly irritated, and you don’t sleep well. Integrating clinical mental health practice with nearly 20 years of leadership experience, I heavily focus on people development, communication strategies, and interpersonal dynamics.
You’re feeling hurt, confused, frustrated. Maybe even unheard and angry. You struggle with your friends, family, your spouse or partner, your children, peers, maybe even your colleagues, your boss, or your teammates at work. You’re always on edge, but always tired, can’t concentrate, constantly irritated, and you don’t sleep well. Integrating clinical mental health practice with nearly 20 years of leadership experience, I heavily focus on people development, communication strategies, and interpersonal dynamics.
Are you looking for a therapist you can truly relate to and feel safe with? Maybe you've tried therapy before and felt stuck, or maybe this is your first time and you're unsure where to begin. You are exactly where you need to be. I help clients navigate overwhelming emotions, process trauma, and better understand the patterns shaping their lives so they can feel more grounded and connected. Reaching out is a brave first step toward healing and meaningful change. Note: Free or low-fee sessions are available with a supervised intern on my team.
Are you looking for a therapist you can truly relate to and feel safe with? Maybe you've tried therapy before and felt stuck, or maybe this is your first time and you're unsure where to begin. You are exactly where you need to be. I help clients navigate overwhelming emotions, process trauma, and better understand the patterns shaping their lives so they can feel more grounded and connected. Reaching out is a brave first step toward healing and meaningful change. Note: Free or low-fee sessions are available with a supervised intern on my team.
Have major parts of you been overshadowed by the stress of just trying to survive and get by? Have the expectations and demands from others to be a certain way left no room for self-discovery, acceptance and expansion? Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings. You are on the path to the next phase in your journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I know that even in light of the inner drive to reclaim authenticity, experiences from our past can linger and get in the way.
Have major parts of you been overshadowed by the stress of just trying to survive and get by? Have the expectations and demands from others to be a certain way left no room for self-discovery, acceptance and expansion? Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings. You are on the path to the next phase in your journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I know that even in light of the inner drive to reclaim authenticity, experiences from our past can linger and get in the way.
For infidelity, codependency, or grief, I normally work with you for around 6-8 sessions using narrative and experiential therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for new results. I love helping people create what is really important for their life, and I am committed to being someone who can push them to have it. The most successful couples I work with have struggled with infidelity, considered divorce, or lost the fireworks in their marriage. The most successful individuals I work with have struggled with anxiety, addiction, intimacy issues, death/loss, or finding a purpose. All of my clients who succeed are open to exploring new ideas and hungry for change. Our conversations are action-oriented and results driven. Most of our sessions are fun.
For infidelity, codependency, or grief, I normally work with you for around 6-8 sessions using narrative and experiential therapy.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for new results. I love helping people create what is really important for their life, and I am committed to being someone who can push them to have it. The most successful couples I work with have struggled with infidelity, considered divorce, or lost the fireworks in their marriage. The most successful individuals I work with have struggled with anxiety, addiction, intimacy issues, death/loss, or finding a purpose. All of my clients who succeed are open to exploring new ideas and hungry for change. Our conversations are action-oriented and results driven. Most of our sessions are fun.
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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.