Codependency Therapists in Erwin, NC

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Terri Proctor
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Erwin, NC 28339
), codependency, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, spirituality, domestic violence (victims) and trauma.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, it is an honor to provide a warm, nurturing and safe environment for clients looking for answers and hope. Living life is a journey, and the healing process during difficult and challenging times is made easier when it is shared with a trusted person. I am passionate about walking alongside others, providing a non-judgmental presence and offering therapeutic support to work towards a better sense of peace and well-being. If you're looking for understanding, compassion, and practical, evidence-based help, it would be a privilege to work together with you.
), codependency, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, spirituality, domestic violence (victims) and trauma.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, it is an honor to provide a warm, nurturing and safe environment for clients looking for answers and hope. Living life is a journey, and the healing process during difficult and challenging times is made easier when it is shared with a trusted person. I am passionate about walking alongside others, providing a non-judgmental presence and offering therapeutic support to work towards a better sense of peace and well-being. If you're looking for understanding, compassion, and practical, evidence-based help, it would be a privilege to work together with you.
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Amber B Benton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Erwin, NC 28339
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult and challenging. My commitment as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive space to develop trust and maintain confidentiality. Through my training and experience, my hope is to empower and encourage you to channel your internal resources in an effort to better cope with the struggles you are facing. I see you as the real "expert" of your life, and believe you have the capabilities necessary for change. I believe in a holistic approach to growth and healing that takes into consideration our relationships, social and cultural backgrounds, physical health, and spirituality.
Life can be difficult and challenging. My commitment as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive space to develop trust and maintain confidentiality. Through my training and experience, my hope is to empower and encourage you to channel your internal resources in an effort to better cope with the struggles you are facing. I see you as the real "expert" of your life, and believe you have the capabilities necessary for change. I believe in a holistic approach to growth and healing that takes into consideration our relationships, social and cultural backgrounds, physical health, and spirituality.
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Christa G Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Erwin, NC 28339
Life can knock you down and keep you there if you let it. I have been a social worker for 18 years, working alongside children and families to preserve wholeness and solidity while providing coping skills, intervention, and case management. I believe for every storm in our life, there is a bright rainbow at the end. Sometimes, we need a nonjudgmental person to lend an ear while discussing our past traumas, hurt, and issues we have endured. Therapy should be focusing on the healing of the past and moving forward to become the best version of ourselves, find our purpose and live it to the fullest.
Life can knock you down and keep you there if you let it. I have been a social worker for 18 years, working alongside children and families to preserve wholeness and solidity while providing coping skills, intervention, and case management. I believe for every storm in our life, there is a bright rainbow at the end. Sometimes, we need a nonjudgmental person to lend an ear while discussing our past traumas, hurt, and issues we have endured. Therapy should be focusing on the healing of the past and moving forward to become the best version of ourselves, find our purpose and live it to the fullest.
(910) 601-9781 View (910) 601-9781
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Amy Beasley
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Erwin, NC 28339
Are you struggling with depression? Don’t know how to deal with anxiety? Experienced a trauma that you don’t know how to process? Experiencing burn out from life in general? Looking for someone to vent to? If you said yes to any of these questions, message me to see if I can help! I have experience working with all ages with a variety of circumstances. Don’t suffer alone. Let me help you.
Are you struggling with depression? Don’t know how to deal with anxiety? Experienced a trauma that you don’t know how to process? Experiencing burn out from life in general? Looking for someone to vent to? If you said yes to any of these questions, message me to see if I can help! I have experience working with all ages with a variety of circumstances. Don’t suffer alone. Let me help you.
(910) 390-8075 View (910) 390-8075

More Therapists Nearby

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Tiffany Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCASA, NCC, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Coats, NC 27521
Ever felt alone, rejected or misunderstood? Or simply just felt overwhelmed with many obstacles coming at once? If you have, you are not the only one, nor are you in this by yourself. In fact, I believe that it is my duty and my obligation to give you support and help you realize that there is a way to get your life back, to become a better you! Regardless if it is addiction, depression, anxiety or just overall life- you can overcome whatever you are facing with the right tools , skills and support.
Ever felt alone, rejected or misunderstood? Or simply just felt overwhelmed with many obstacles coming at once? If you have, you are not the only one, nor are you in this by yourself. In fact, I believe that it is my duty and my obligation to give you support and help you realize that there is a way to get your life back, to become a better you! Regardless if it is addiction, depression, anxiety or just overall life- you can overcome whatever you are facing with the right tools , skills and support.
(984) 207-3267 View (984) 207-3267
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Mary Ray-Council
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAS, CADC, SAP, ADETS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lillington, NC 27546
Rays of Hope Ministries is a Ministry of Helps organization. A place of support for people experiencing problems in life. Rays of Hope Ministries believe in second chances and encouraging hope. We offer support for spiritual, emotional, substance and other behavioral problems. Services offered include Assessments, Counseling and Case Management. We provide: DWI, DOT SAP, and Substance Abuse Assessments/Evaluations; Addiction, and Christian Counseling; Referral, and Linkage to supportive services.
Rays of Hope Ministries is a Ministry of Helps organization. A place of support for people experiencing problems in life. Rays of Hope Ministries believe in second chances and encouraging hope. We offer support for spiritual, emotional, substance and other behavioral problems. Services offered include Assessments, Counseling and Case Management. We provide: DWI, DOT SAP, and Substance Abuse Assessments/Evaluations; Addiction, and Christian Counseling; Referral, and Linkage to supportive services.
(984) 464-7905 View (984) 464-7905
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Robin West Ambrosini
Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lillington, NC 27546
I offer culturally sensitive counseling for adults who are searching for healing in their lives. My passion and specialized focus is prenatal and postpartum distress, and menopause. I also support people who struggle with grief, generalized anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I offer culturally sensitive counseling for adults who are searching for healing in their lives. My passion and specialized focus is prenatal and postpartum distress, and menopause. I also support people who struggle with grief, generalized anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
(980) 255-3721 View (980) 255-3721
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Samantha Sallade
Counselor, LCMHC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Buies Creek, NC 27506
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new clients for both in office & virtual sessions. Evening appointments available. Hi! I’m Samantha (she/her), I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet with you and be a part of your mental health journey. I provide my clients a safe and comfortable environment, in which we can start to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together. My goal is to offer my clients a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. The counseling space is yours and what you want out of our time together is very important to me, so let’s collaborate on how we can meet your goals!
Accepting new clients for both in office & virtual sessions. Evening appointments available. Hi! I’m Samantha (she/her), I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet with you and be a part of your mental health journey. I provide my clients a safe and comfortable environment, in which we can start to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together. My goal is to offer my clients a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. The counseling space is yours and what you want out of our time together is very important to me, so let’s collaborate on how we can meet your goals!
(919) 296-3857 View (919) 296-3857
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Heritage Counseling and Wellness PLLC
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Dunn, NC 28334
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, client-centered environment for my clients to explore their feelings and patterns of thinking while setting and working toward their personal goals. I utilize evidenced-based practices including CBT. I also love to incorporate play and art therapy techniques in my practice with children and adolescents. I am also passionate about teaching clients about brain-based techniques founded on neuroscience to help them better understand how to manage stress. Christian counseling upon request. Populations served: Children and adults ages 2 and up, Adolescents, Parents, and Women.
As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, client-centered environment for my clients to explore their feelings and patterns of thinking while setting and working toward their personal goals. I utilize evidenced-based practices including CBT. I also love to incorporate play and art therapy techniques in my practice with children and adolescents. I am also passionate about teaching clients about brain-based techniques founded on neuroscience to help them better understand how to manage stress. Christian counseling upon request. Populations served: Children and adults ages 2 and up, Adolescents, Parents, and Women.
(919) 364-5383 View (919) 364-5383

Online Therapists

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Krystin Fullwood
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27410
My focus includes addressing codependency, healing childhood attachment wounds, and cultivating genuine self-identify and self-love.
My expertise lies in supporting those who are ready to confront hidden wounds. Through counseling, we'll collaborate to uncover the path toward wellness. Here, in this sacred space, you have the opportunity to reshape your life narrative according to your aspirations. Trauma manifests differently for each person. For some, it entails the process of seeing life through a lens of healing rather than a clouded one. If you're prepared to embark on the journey towards a brighter future, I'm eager to accompany you every step of the way!
My focus includes addressing codependency, healing childhood attachment wounds, and cultivating genuine self-identify and self-love.
My expertise lies in supporting those who are ready to confront hidden wounds. Through counseling, we'll collaborate to uncover the path toward wellness. Here, in this sacred space, you have the opportunity to reshape your life narrative according to your aspirations. Trauma manifests differently for each person. For some, it entails the process of seeing life through a lens of healing rather than a clouded one. If you're prepared to embark on the journey towards a brighter future, I'm eager to accompany you every step of the way!
(336) 303-8421 View (336) 303-8421
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Beth Manns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
As your therapist, I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic setting for you to share about your current situation; explore early life experiences; gain a helpful understanding of your emotional world; and why you think and act in particular, problematic patterns. Many, if not all, of our emotional burdens (anxiety, people-pleasing, lying, codependency, lack of coping skills, mistrust of authority, hypersensitivity, defensiveness, an underdeveloped sense of self, parenting struggles, relationship issues) are the result of earlier wounds that infuse within us lasting well into adulthood.
As your therapist, I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic setting for you to share about your current situation; explore early life experiences; gain a helpful understanding of your emotional world; and why you think and act in particular, problematic patterns. Many, if not all, of our emotional burdens (anxiety, people-pleasing, lying, codependency, lack of coping skills, mistrust of authority, hypersensitivity, defensiveness, an underdeveloped sense of self, parenting struggles, relationship issues) are the result of earlier wounds that infuse within us lasting well into adulthood.
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Wendy Kimball Riggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, CEAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
I rely on a strength-based, collaborative approach, meeting adult and young adult clients with warmth and compassion. I believe that we are all looking to be our best selves and have the resources within us to get there. I have spent over twenty years as a therapist, with extensive experience helping clients navigate work/life balance, addiction and recovery, trauma, parenting, family and relationship dynamics and life transitions. I offer EMDR for trauma therapy, a variety of approaches for individuals exploring the impact of substance use or codependency in their lives and support during particularly stressful life stages.
I rely on a strength-based, collaborative approach, meeting adult and young adult clients with warmth and compassion. I believe that we are all looking to be our best selves and have the resources within us to get there. I have spent over twenty years as a therapist, with extensive experience helping clients navigate work/life balance, addiction and recovery, trauma, parenting, family and relationship dynamics and life transitions. I offer EMDR for trauma therapy, a variety of approaches for individuals exploring the impact of substance use or codependency in their lives and support during particularly stressful life stages.
(919) 694-4727 View (919) 694-4727
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Colette Segalla
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27601
Waitlist for new clients
I provide individual and couples counseling for adults. As a couple's counselor, I work with couples to develop effective communication skills, improved emotional connection with one another, and healthy sexual intimacy. I enjoy working with adults on a wide variety of issues, including stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, codependency, grief, recovery from trauma, managing intense emotions, and obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors.
I provide individual and couples counseling for adults. As a couple's counselor, I work with couples to develop effective communication skills, improved emotional connection with one another, and healthy sexual intimacy. I enjoy working with adults on a wide variety of issues, including stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, codependency, grief, recovery from trauma, managing intense emotions, and obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors.
(919) 344-0590 View (919) 344-0590
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Carol McClelland
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS, LCAS, CSS
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
I have a particular interest in working with individuals facing challenges related to codependency, substance abuse, couples' issues, and trauma/PTSD.
Are you grappling with life's challenges and finding it hard to cope? Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of the world and struggle to keep up? I partner with clients to identify options, solutions, and resources tailored to their needs. Over my years of practice, I've seen countless individuals tap into their inner strength to overcome trauma and pain, transforming from mere survivors to thriving individuals. I'm excited to collaborate with you to unlock your own potential! My passion lies in assisting adolescents, adults, and couples across a wide age range from eighteen to ninety-nine years old!
I have a particular interest in working with individuals facing challenges related to codependency, substance abuse, couples' issues, and trauma/PTSD.
Are you grappling with life's challenges and finding it hard to cope? Do you feel overwhelmed by the weight of the world and struggle to keep up? I partner with clients to identify options, solutions, and resources tailored to their needs. Over my years of practice, I've seen countless individuals tap into their inner strength to overcome trauma and pain, transforming from mere survivors to thriving individuals. I'm excited to collaborate with you to unlock your own potential! My passion lies in assisting adolescents, adults, and couples across a wide age range from eighteen to ninety-nine years old!
(919) 355-0928 View (919) 355-0928
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Jaclyn Ditter
Counselor, LCAS, LCMHC, CCS, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
My specialties include treating depression, anxiety, co-morbid conditions, substance use, relationship issues, life transitions and codependency.
My name is Jaclyn Ditter and I am Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addictions Specialist. I am also a Certified Counselor Supervisor for the State of North Carolina and provide supervision to therapists trying to obtain licensure. My counseling background working in mental health and substance use has been fundamental in the development of treating emerging adults and established adult populations, as well as, families in their transition from addiction to recovery.
My specialties include treating depression, anxiety, co-morbid conditions, substance use, relationship issues, life transitions and codependency.
My name is Jaclyn Ditter and I am Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Addictions Specialist. I am also a Certified Counselor Supervisor for the State of North Carolina and provide supervision to therapists trying to obtain licensure. My counseling background working in mental health and substance use has been fundamental in the development of treating emerging adults and established adult populations, as well as, families in their transition from addiction to recovery.
(919) 583-6235 View (919) 583-6235
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Nancy J Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28405  (Online Only)
She works well with clients who struggle with codependency, self esteem issues, experienced trauma, domestic violence and relational issues, pet grief and in the past has practiced equine therapy.
Nancy J. Smith, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been providing mental health services for over 17 years. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from NC State University in 2000, a Master of Social Work Degree from East Carolina University in 2004 and is a long-standing member of the National Association of Social Workers. Nancy works with clients ages 16 and older. Her approach to counseling is straight forward , meeting clients where they are with no judgment and a goal to collaborate with and support every client.
She works well with clients who struggle with codependency, self esteem issues, experienced trauma, domestic violence and relational issues, pet grief and in the past has practiced equine therapy.
Nancy J. Smith, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been providing mental health services for over 17 years. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from NC State University in 2000, a Master of Social Work Degree from East Carolina University in 2004 and is a long-standing member of the National Association of Social Workers. Nancy works with clients ages 16 and older. Her approach to counseling is straight forward , meeting clients where they are with no judgment and a goal to collaborate with and support every client.
(984) 224-7271 View (984) 224-7271
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Susan Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that your behaviors, choices, struggles and symptoms make sense within the context of your story and environment and I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. I became passionate about offering hope and healing to others through my own story of brokenness. I enjoy working with adults, families, and couples who are struggling with issues related to PTSD/trauma, betrayal trauma, relationship issues, separation/divorce, addiction/codependency, co-occurring disorders, parenting, embodiment, grief/loss, mindfulness, anxiety/depression, attachment, family issues, sexuality, shame and spiritual concerns/abuse.
I believe that your behaviors, choices, struggles and symptoms make sense within the context of your story and environment and I would be honored to walk with you on your healing journey. I became passionate about offering hope and healing to others through my own story of brokenness. I enjoy working with adults, families, and couples who are struggling with issues related to PTSD/trauma, betrayal trauma, relationship issues, separation/divorce, addiction/codependency, co-occurring disorders, parenting, embodiment, grief/loss, mindfulness, anxiety/depression, attachment, family issues, sexuality, shame and spiritual concerns/abuse.
(919) 728-0735 View (919) 728-0735
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Kat Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
I specialize in alcohol use disorder/dual diagnosis, anxiety, codependency, confidence/self esteem issues, couples counseling, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, mood disorders, PTSD and trauma, relationships.
I am accepting AETNA & BCBS (not BCBS Home) I am a born and bred New Yorker and came down to Cary, NC in 2013 with my 2 sons, now college ages.A wealth of life experience provides me with an ability to understand common patterns which chronically affect many people. Often, our past interferes with our current relationships. I can help you process your past while learning new coping skills to help you get back to living a life that you want. I accept AETNA insurance and self-pay and offer a sliding scale to those who qualify. Please inquire.
I specialize in alcohol use disorder/dual diagnosis, anxiety, codependency, confidence/self esteem issues, couples counseling, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, mood disorders, PTSD and trauma, relationships.
I am accepting AETNA & BCBS (not BCBS Home) I am a born and bred New Yorker and came down to Cary, NC in 2013 with my 2 sons, now college ages.A wealth of life experience provides me with an ability to understand common patterns which chronically affect many people. Often, our past interferes with our current relationships. I can help you process your past while learning new coping skills to help you get back to living a life that you want. I accept AETNA insurance and self-pay and offer a sliding scale to those who qualify. Please inquire.
(919) 736-6612 View (919) 736-6612
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Anne Storelli
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, anger management, codependency, recovery from past abuse, life transitions and spiritual concerns.
Life can be challenging, and most of us need help at one time or another. I offer a safe place to process thoughts and feelings, a place to be heard and understood - an experience that is increasingly rare in our modern, fast paced lives. Taking time to explore your interior world can be a tremendous opportunity for growth in your own sense of well-being and in your relationships with others. I enjoy working with adults and children, couples and families, focusing on your personal challenges and empowering you to find a way to meet your goals.
I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, anger management, codependency, recovery from past abuse, life transitions and spiritual concerns.
Life can be challenging, and most of us need help at one time or another. I offer a safe place to process thoughts and feelings, a place to be heard and understood - an experience that is increasingly rare in our modern, fast paced lives. Taking time to explore your interior world can be a tremendous opportunity for growth in your own sense of well-being and in your relationships with others. I enjoy working with adults and children, couples and families, focusing on your personal challenges and empowering you to find a way to meet your goals.
(919) 587-8073 View (919) 587-8073
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Mark E Scalco
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
My specialties include depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, relationship issues, couples therapy, bipolar disorder, codependency, trichotillomania, self-esteem, growth, learning issues, behavioral problems, and dual diagnoses.
I take an active role within the therapy sessions to understand your issues and strengths, so that we might work toward solutions that are uniquely suited to you. I utilize a variety of techniques within a supportive and nurturing relationship. Techniques include insight-oriented, CBT, solution focused and ACT. I have worked with people of many different socioeconomic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. I am also comfortable working with individuals of all sexual orientations. Please see my website at www.drscalco.weebly.com.
My specialties include depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, relationship issues, couples therapy, bipolar disorder, codependency, trichotillomania, self-esteem, growth, learning issues, behavioral problems, and dual diagnoses.
I take an active role within the therapy sessions to understand your issues and strengths, so that we might work toward solutions that are uniquely suited to you. I utilize a variety of techniques within a supportive and nurturing relationship. Techniques include insight-oriented, CBT, solution focused and ACT. I have worked with people of many different socioeconomic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. I am also comfortable working with individuals of all sexual orientations. Please see my website at www.drscalco.weebly.com.
(919) 419-3110 x115 View (919) 419-3110 x115

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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.