Codependency Therapists in Wilkes County, NC

My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and faith. I provide a safe space for clients to explore their narratives, identify unhelpful patterns, and create empowering stories. I am passionate about supporting families, couples, women, children, and adolescents in navigating relational challenges, identity, and self-esteem. My focus is on helping clients strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and resolve conflicts in ways that foster connection, personal growth, and mutual understanding. I view therapy as a collaborative process, guiding clients to reframe challenges and embrace their strengths.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and faith. I provide a safe space for clients to explore their narratives, identify unhelpful patterns, and create empowering stories. I am passionate about supporting families, couples, women, children, and adolescents in navigating relational challenges, identity, and self-esteem. My focus is on helping clients strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and resolve conflicts in ways that foster connection, personal growth, and mutual understanding. I view therapy as a collaborative process, guiding clients to reframe challenges and embrace their strengths.

When you are feeling overwhelmed by life, a therapist can help you. You know that you want to feel better - and be better for yourself and others - but when you have been doing the things that have always worked in the past and find they are not working now, it may be time to enlist the support of a therapist. I love to work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, sad, anxious, indecisive, or have any other painful emotion. Instead of feeling stuck, I want to help you feel empowered to move forward and help manage those painful feelings.
When you are feeling overwhelmed by life, a therapist can help you. You know that you want to feel better - and be better for yourself and others - but when you have been doing the things that have always worked in the past and find they are not working now, it may be time to enlist the support of a therapist. I love to work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, sad, anxious, indecisive, or have any other painful emotion. Instead of feeling stuck, I want to help you feel empowered to move forward and help manage those painful feelings.

Life asks a lot from us. How can we thrive in our lives, work and relationships in fulfilling, whole-hearted ways? We all occasionally feel blocked or frustrated and benefit from support that can connect us with our potential. You are deserving of purpose, meaning and joy in your life and we will work together to discover what your unique needs are so that you can live in closer alignment with your goals and values. I specialize in serving adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, domestic and/or sexual violence as well as substance use and addiction.
Life asks a lot from us. How can we thrive in our lives, work and relationships in fulfilling, whole-hearted ways? We all occasionally feel blocked or frustrated and benefit from support that can connect us with our potential. You are deserving of purpose, meaning and joy in your life and we will work together to discover what your unique needs are so that you can live in closer alignment with your goals and values. I specialize in serving adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, domestic and/or sexual violence as well as substance use and addiction.

Wanda Anthony Burger
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, CCMC, CCS, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! At some point in life we find a need to talk to someone. Grief, loss, trauma, adjustment, relational issues are a few areas we can face. My specialties include: grief, trauma: civilian/military PTSD/PTSS, stress, substance abuse; Wellness Groups, Growing through Grief , prevention & early intervention. Boon and Katie, registered,therapy dogs, may join sessions. Boon began working at 9 weeks. In 2016 I added Military Trauma (CCMC) Certified Military Counselor Certificate. It was an honor to complete this certificate and begin working with our wonderful veterans and families. Come visit us at The Therapy House.
Hello! At some point in life we find a need to talk to someone. Grief, loss, trauma, adjustment, relational issues are a few areas we can face. My specialties include: grief, trauma: civilian/military PTSD/PTSS, stress, substance abuse; Wellness Groups, Growing through Grief , prevention & early intervention. Boon and Katie, registered,therapy dogs, may join sessions. Boon began working at 9 weeks. In 2016 I added Military Trauma (CCMC) Certified Military Counselor Certificate. It was an honor to complete this certificate and begin working with our wonderful veterans and families. Come visit us at The Therapy House.
Online Therapists

Alexis Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209
I specialize in trauma, substance use, gambling, self-esteem, relationship concerns, domestic violence, and codependency.
My ideal client is a young, middle, or wise adult navigating challenging issues like trauma, substance use, anxiety, or self-esteem struggles. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. They want to feel heard, valued, and supported. Their goal is to heal, regain control, and build a sense of hope and stability in their life. They seek therapy to find relief from their emotional struggles and to develop healthier coping mechanisms, ultimately wanting to thrive and live a life where they feel empowered and at peace with themselves.
I specialize in trauma, substance use, gambling, self-esteem, relationship concerns, domestic violence, and codependency.
My ideal client is a young, middle, or wise adult navigating challenging issues like trauma, substance use, anxiety, or self-esteem struggles. They may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. They want to feel heard, valued, and supported. Their goal is to heal, regain control, and build a sense of hope and stability in their life. They seek therapy to find relief from their emotional struggles and to develop healthier coping mechanisms, ultimately wanting to thrive and live a life where they feel empowered and at peace with themselves.

Kendall Small
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC(SC), NCC, CYT-200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I facilitate healing work with individuals moving through concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, grief & loss, stress management, ADHD, codependency, and self-esteem.
My approach to counseling is personalized to where clients are in their world. My intention is to normalize facets of the human experience and collaborate to create therapeutic space for clients to let go of ways of being that no longer serve them, in order to integrate and make space for those that do.
I facilitate healing work with individuals moving through concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, grief & loss, stress management, ADHD, codependency, and self-esteem.
My approach to counseling is personalized to where clients are in their world. My intention is to normalize facets of the human experience and collaborate to create therapeutic space for clients to let go of ways of being that no longer serve them, in order to integrate and make space for those that do.

Deborah Whitley Van Wieren
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC , LCAS
Verified Verified
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Waitlist for new clients
When appropriate I offer lived experience about my own journey of recovery from substance addiction, codependency, and catastrophic illness.
Life can present challenges, some we live with every day, and others seem to come out of nowhere. Maybe life doesn't follow along a path we've spent years creating and working toward. The business of living can begin to feel like a grind, and simple tasks may create exhaustion, fear, and uncertainty. Unresolved and painful childhood memories seem to revisit out of nowhere, and even though you've worked and wished, or prayed about the pain, the pain lingers. We often resign ourselves to perceiving life as a chore instead of a joyful experience, which can lead to a lack of fulfillment and even chronic illness.
When appropriate I offer lived experience about my own journey of recovery from substance addiction, codependency, and catastrophic illness.
Life can present challenges, some we live with every day, and others seem to come out of nowhere. Maybe life doesn't follow along a path we've spent years creating and working toward. The business of living can begin to feel like a grind, and simple tasks may create exhaustion, fear, and uncertainty. Unresolved and painful childhood memories seem to revisit out of nowhere, and even though you've worked and wished, or prayed about the pain, the pain lingers. We often resign ourselves to perceiving life as a chore instead of a joyful experience, which can lead to a lack of fulfillment and even chronic illness.

I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and codependency related to their relationships and other areas.
Do you struggle with saying no to others even if saying yes causes you pain? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Are these situations bringing anxiety and depression? If your goal is to start prioritizing your needs and place boundaries in different areas of your life, I am the right therapist for you. I offer a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of judgment. My approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and collaborative. Together can work together to identify the underlying causes of your anxiety and depression and develop ways to navigate through your hardships.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and codependency related to their relationships and other areas.
Do you struggle with saying no to others even if saying yes causes you pain? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Are these situations bringing anxiety and depression? If your goal is to start prioritizing your needs and place boundaries in different areas of your life, I am the right therapist for you. I offer a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without fear of judgment. My approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and collaborative. Together can work together to identify the underlying causes of your anxiety and depression and develop ways to navigate through your hardships.

You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of codependency, or navigating a difficult life transition.
I specialize in working with the subconscious mind, offering tools that can complement your ongoing therapy or provide breakthroughs when progress feels stalled. By accessing the depths of the subconscious, we can create healing and lasting change. For those new to hypnotherapy, this approach can accelerate results, providing fast solutions that are lifelong
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns of codependency, or navigating a difficult life transition.
I specialize in working with the subconscious mind, offering tools that can complement your ongoing therapy or provide breakthroughs when progress feels stalled. By accessing the depths of the subconscious, we can create healing and lasting change. For those new to hypnotherapy, this approach can accelerate results, providing fast solutions that are lifelong

I have trained extensively in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, codependency, relationship issues, and trauma.
My clients have told me my kindness and belief in them to change and grow has been the most helpful in their healing.
I have trained extensively in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, codependency, relationship issues, and trauma.
My clients have told me my kindness and belief in them to change and grow has been the most helpful in their healing.

Courtney V. Reynolds
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cornelius, NC 28031
My particular expertise is in working with trauma, codependency and addiction.
I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to grow and expand beyond their perceived limitations and to transform pain and suffering into pearls of wisdom and kindness. I believe these pearls cultivate greater self-compassion, which I believe is the key to healing and transformation. All humans have the answers within and it is my deep honor as a therapist to assist with midwiving that innate perfection into this world. "The wound is the place where the light enters you."-Rumi
My particular expertise is in working with trauma, codependency and addiction.
I thoroughly enjoy helping clients to grow and expand beyond their perceived limitations and to transform pain and suffering into pearls of wisdom and kindness. I believe these pearls cultivate greater self-compassion, which I believe is the key to healing and transformation. All humans have the answers within and it is my deep honor as a therapist to assist with midwiving that innate perfection into this world. "The wound is the place where the light enters you."-Rumi

My focus includes addressing codependency, healing childhood attachment wounds, fostering self-identity & 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, fostering self-identity & 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!

Danielle Frouws
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
LCMHC dually licensed in NC & FL specializing in the treatment of depression, mood and anxiety disorders, addiction and codependency.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addictive patterns, grief/loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, and stress management. My style of therapy is warm, nonjudgmental, and person-centered. While I focus on mindfulness-based techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy, I also incorporate other forms of therapy tailored to meet the unique needs of my clients. Therapy is a collaborative process: together, we will take a closer look at your behavioral and relational patterns, discovering how previous events and experiences impact your present-day functioning.
LCMHC dually licensed in NC & FL specializing in the treatment of depression, mood and anxiety disorders, addiction and codependency.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addictive patterns, grief/loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, and stress management. My style of therapy is warm, nonjudgmental, and person-centered. While I focus on mindfulness-based techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy, I also incorporate other forms of therapy tailored to meet the unique needs of my clients. Therapy is a collaborative process: together, we will take a closer look at your behavioral and relational patterns, discovering how previous events and experiences impact your present-day functioning.

Erica Barton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Additionally, I offer support for Codependency, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, and more, providing you with the tools and guidance needed to navigate life's complexities with confidence.
We are all faced with the challenges through the journey of finding purpose, fulfillment and identity. You might feel like you are being stretched in a million different directions right now. Maybe you are having difficulty making the "right" decision about your job, your friendships, or your romantic relationships. Perhaps stress, anxiety or depression is getting in the way of bringing your true self to your interactions and performance. If you've found yourself reading through this page, then perhaps there is a part of you that is ready to explore a different way of living. And yes, it is possible.
Additionally, I offer support for Codependency, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, and more, providing you with the tools and guidance needed to navigate life's complexities with confidence.
We are all faced with the challenges through the journey of finding purpose, fulfillment and identity. You might feel like you are being stretched in a million different directions right now. Maybe you are having difficulty making the "right" decision about your job, your friendships, or your romantic relationships. Perhaps stress, anxiety or depression is getting in the way of bringing your true self to your interactions and performance. If you've found yourself reading through this page, then perhaps there is a part of you that is ready to explore a different way of living. And yes, it is possible.

Heather Avery Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
We battle anxious attachment and codependency, always waiting for the other shoe, and doing everything we can to keep it from dropping.
I specialize in helping adults heal from CPTSD, developmental trauma, attachment wounds, and codependency. I use mindfulness, parts work (Reparenting and IFS informed) and somatic techniques with an emphasis on self-compassion. For the really tough stuff, we can use EMDR to reduce the sting of your past traumas.
We battle anxious attachment and codependency, always waiting for the other shoe, and doing everything we can to keep it from dropping.
I specialize in helping adults heal from CPTSD, developmental trauma, attachment wounds, and codependency. I use mindfulness, parts work (Reparenting and IFS informed) and somatic techniques with an emphasis on self-compassion. For the really tough stuff, we can use EMDR to reduce the sting of your past traumas.

Catherine E Tanner-Harron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408
After 20 years of practice I’ve had the most experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, codependency and post traumatic stress disorder.
I have found it to be most therapeutic to use the techniques from both traditional counseling and alternative therapy to meet the clients style and comfort level. I received my masters degree from New York University in 1998, after working in the theater for ten years.
After 20 years of practice I’ve had the most experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, codependency and post traumatic stress disorder.
I have found it to be most therapeutic to use the techniques from both traditional counseling and alternative therapy to meet the clients style and comfort level. I received my masters degree from New York University in 1998, after working in the theater for ten years.

In therapy, we can break the cycle of codependency and reclaim your independence, develop healthy boundaries that prioritize your well being & transform people pleasing habits into self assured actions.
I work with adults to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, codependency, perfectionism, relationship issues, trust issues and grief/loss. I focus on the emotional, psychological and physical struggles associated with past and present events. Depression, anger and anxiety are all symptoms of unresolved issues.
In therapy, we can break the cycle of codependency and reclaim your independence, develop healthy boundaries that prioritize your well being & transform people pleasing habits into self assured actions.
I work with adults to address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, codependency, perfectionism, relationship issues, trust issues and grief/loss. I focus on the emotional, psychological and physical struggles associated with past and present events. Depression, anger and anxiety are all symptoms of unresolved issues.

Alyson Stiles
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, NCC, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I love working with my clients to help them gain powerful insights about themselves, the brain, and the body that will be transformational for many issues such as anxiety, depression, codependency, and trauma.
As a holistic practitioner I consider a wide variety of factors that influence my clients. I mostly use CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and other tools to help clients release mental and emotional burdens and to promote lasting healing.
I love working with my clients to help them gain powerful insights about themselves, the brain, and the body that will be transformational for many issues such as anxiety, depression, codependency, and trauma.
As a holistic practitioner I consider a wide variety of factors that influence my clients. I mostly use CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and other tools to help clients release mental and emotional burdens and to promote lasting healing.

Some of my specialties include trauma, anxiety, codependency, attachment, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach focuses on creating a sense of safety and support so that clients process your thoughts and emotions. I use Somatic Experiencing (SE). SE is a unique body-awareness approach to healing trauma. SE helps the nervous systems renegotiate awareness from dysregulation to effective self-regulation.
Some of my specialties include trauma, anxiety, codependency, attachment, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach focuses on creating a sense of safety and support so that clients process your thoughts and emotions. I use Somatic Experiencing (SE). SE is a unique body-awareness approach to healing trauma. SE helps the nervous systems renegotiate awareness from dysregulation to effective self-regulation.

Treatment areas: depression, anxiety, adult attentional issues, assertiveness, codependency, healing from abuse/neglect, trauma recovery, parenting, relationships, self-esteem, substance abuse, life transitions, caregiver stress, job stress/burnout.
Accepting new clients. I invite you to join with me in learning ways to challenge life’s obstacles, heal from past hurt, explore thinking, gain self-awareness, & build coping skills to move toward a balanced and improved quality of life. My approach is collaborative & supportive, creating a space of non-judgement. Methods used are based in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy models of treatment. I'm a licensed mental health counselor & addiction specialist with over 14 years of experience that I can offer to you on your journey. I work with individual adults & adolescents (ages 13+).
Treatment areas: depression, anxiety, adult attentional issues, assertiveness, codependency, healing from abuse/neglect, trauma recovery, parenting, relationships, self-esteem, substance abuse, life transitions, caregiver stress, job stress/burnout.
Accepting new clients. I invite you to join with me in learning ways to challenge life’s obstacles, heal from past hurt, explore thinking, gain self-awareness, & build coping skills to move toward a balanced and improved quality of life. My approach is collaborative & supportive, creating a space of non-judgement. Methods used are based in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy models of treatment. I'm a licensed mental health counselor & addiction specialist with over 14 years of experience that I can offer to you on your journey. I work with individual adults & adolescents (ages 13+).
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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.