Codependency Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
Do you feel like you keep repeating the same ADHD mistakes, even though you "know what to do"? Do you feel embarrassed or frustrated when you measure time wrong, miss deadlines, procrastinate, or flake on commitments to friends and family? You are not alone. I know how these patterns can leave you feeling ashamed, self-critical, or hopeless. Having an ADHD brain in a capitalist society is exhausting, and you need specialized support. Through a creative combination of education, support and healing, you can learn to befriend instead of battle yourself.
Do you feel like you keep repeating the same ADHD mistakes, even though you "know what to do"? Do you feel embarrassed or frustrated when you measure time wrong, miss deadlines, procrastinate, or flake on commitments to friends and family? You are not alone. I know how these patterns can leave you feeling ashamed, self-critical, or hopeless. Having an ADHD brain in a capitalist society is exhausting, and you need specialized support. Through a creative combination of education, support and healing, you can learn to befriend instead of battle yourself.
Haydn Briggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP, PAT
5 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Waitlist for new clients
You’re insightful, self-aware, and probably good at holding it together. But lately, something’s not working. Maybe it’s old trauma, burnout, a life transition, or a relationship pattern you can’t quite shake. You’re ready to go deeper— beyond just talking— into real healing.
I specialize in experiential and psychodynamic therapy for adults navigating trauma, recovery, identity shifts, and relational challenges. I also work with therapists, facilitators, and helpers seeking their own healing, professional depth, or advanced supervision.
You’re insightful, self-aware, and probably good at holding it together. But lately, something’s not working. Maybe it’s old trauma, burnout, a life transition, or a relationship pattern you can’t quite shake. You’re ready to go deeper— beyond just talking— into real healing.
I specialize in experiential and psychodynamic therapy for adults navigating trauma, recovery, identity shifts, and relational challenges. I also work with therapists, facilitators, and helpers seeking their own healing, professional depth, or advanced supervision.
Life can be overwhelming, but seeking help shouldn't be. Mental health and substance use challenges can affect anyone, and there’s no shame in asking for support when life gets tough. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can process your emotions and experiences and work toward being a better version of yourself.
Life can be overwhelming, but seeking help shouldn't be. Mental health and substance use challenges can affect anyone, and there’s no shame in asking for support when life gets tough. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can process your emotions and experiences and work toward being a better version of yourself.
I believe people have an inherent need to know themselves and relate to others authentically. When people struggle to be themselves, they can end up feeling depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. Therapy can help provide a newfound sense of self, wholeness, and joy in life. My work is based on viewing people in terms of their individuality and humanity, not a set of diagnostic labels and a conglomeration of symptoms. I believe that healing takes place through the creation of a trusting therapeutic relationship, and I ensure that I provide empathic feedback and responsiveness to create such a relationship.
I believe people have an inherent need to know themselves and relate to others authentically. When people struggle to be themselves, they can end up feeling depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed. Therapy can help provide a newfound sense of self, wholeness, and joy in life. My work is based on viewing people in terms of their individuality and humanity, not a set of diagnostic labels and a conglomeration of symptoms. I believe that healing takes place through the creation of a trusting therapeutic relationship, and I ensure that I provide empathic feedback and responsiveness to create such a relationship.
I approach therapy with practicality and a strong foundation in research. Together, we will work to imbue your life with greater self-awareness and a heightened sense of personal power. For those looking for short-term solutions, I offer Solutions Focused Brief therapy. For those looking to shift their self-perception, I offer Narrative therapy. Alternatively, I practice Cognitive Behavioral therapy for those with with anxiety who want to learn coping skills. With couples, I utilize Gottman therapy. Feel free to give me a call or drop me a line. Looking forward to meeting you.
I approach therapy with practicality and a strong foundation in research. Together, we will work to imbue your life with greater self-awareness and a heightened sense of personal power. For those looking for short-term solutions, I offer Solutions Focused Brief therapy. For those looking to shift their self-perception, I offer Narrative therapy. Alternatively, I practice Cognitive Behavioral therapy for those with with anxiety who want to learn coping skills. With couples, I utilize Gottman therapy. Feel free to give me a call or drop me a line. Looking forward to meeting you.
You've spent years being the responsible one. The one who holds it together, keeps the peace, never asks for too much and you're exhausted. Whether you're carrying childhood wounds, stuck in a relationship pattern you can't break, or dealing with anxiety that shows up no matter what you do, something needs to change. You know it. That's why you're here. I work especially well with people pleasers, perfectionists, and adults whose childhood experiences are still running the show in their adult lives: in how they love, work, and see themselves
You've spent years being the responsible one. The one who holds it together, keeps the peace, never asks for too much and you're exhausted. Whether you're carrying childhood wounds, stuck in a relationship pattern you can't break, or dealing with anxiety that shows up no matter what you do, something needs to change. You know it. That's why you're here. I work especially well with people pleasers, perfectionists, and adults whose childhood experiences are still running the show in their adult lives: in how they love, work, and see themselves
Has the stigma about therapy been holding you back? Are you tired of being tired? Does your relationship feel stagnant? Well you are taking a great first step by looking for a therapist. I am always honored to be part of a client’s healing journey. It is not an opportunity that I take lightly or for granted. I pride myself on being able to build rapport and have moments of transparency when necessary. Helping clients become aware of their present circumstances and then reach their expected goals is beyond rewarding.
Has the stigma about therapy been holding you back? Are you tired of being tired? Does your relationship feel stagnant? Well you are taking a great first step by looking for a therapist. I am always honored to be part of a client’s healing journey. It is not an opportunity that I take lightly or for granted. I pride myself on being able to build rapport and have moments of transparency when necessary. Helping clients become aware of their present circumstances and then reach their expected goals is beyond rewarding.
Healing is never one size fits all.
Carrying old trauma? You’re not alone and you’re not too late to heal. I use EMDR to help your brain process the memories that still feel stuck, and DBT to give you practical, affirming skills for managing overwhelm, emotions, and communication. I also practice neurodiverse-affirming care. You know you best.
You deserve support that fits how your mind works. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel understood, grounded, and fully yourself.
Healing is never one size fits all.
Carrying old trauma? You’re not alone and you’re not too late to heal. I use EMDR to help your brain process the memories that still feel stuck, and DBT to give you practical, affirming skills for managing overwhelm, emotions, and communication. I also practice neurodiverse-affirming care. You know you best.
You deserve support that fits how your mind works. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel understood, grounded, and fully yourself.
Hi, my name is Hyelee (pronounced Haley despite the spelling), and I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist who brings my humor, intuition, and attentive ear to each of my clients. I see life as a journey through a world that can be both beautiful and broken; a journey that in turn shapes how we see ourselves and others. I am invested in helping clients more deeply understand their intra- and interpersonal patterns and the existential themes of their lives. I especially love working with couples because we are hard-wired for connection and belonging, and the quality of our relationships acutely impacts our sense of wellbeing.
Hi, my name is Hyelee (pronounced Haley despite the spelling), and I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist who brings my humor, intuition, and attentive ear to each of my clients. I see life as a journey through a world that can be both beautiful and broken; a journey that in turn shapes how we see ourselves and others. I am invested in helping clients more deeply understand their intra- and interpersonal patterns and the existential themes of their lives. I especially love working with couples because we are hard-wired for connection and belonging, and the quality of our relationships acutely impacts our sense of wellbeing.
Let’s normalize beauty in disability and elicit self-love in adversity! I specialize in relationships, sex therapy, individual counseling, LGBTQ+, and coping with chronic illness. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for seeing the world through different eyes to reorient the self. I help couples with mismatched libido so they can feel deeply connected. I want to help you unlearn behaviors that no longer serve you or your relationship and embrace self-love and acceptance. I want to help you understand yourself and your attachment style so you can show up differently and cultivate more fulfillment in your life.
Let’s normalize beauty in disability and elicit self-love in adversity! I specialize in relationships, sex therapy, individual counseling, LGBTQ+, and coping with chronic illness. Self-reflection is a powerful tool for seeing the world through different eyes to reorient the self. I help couples with mismatched libido so they can feel deeply connected. I want to help you unlearn behaviors that no longer serve you or your relationship and embrace self-love and acceptance. I want to help you understand yourself and your attachment style so you can show up differently and cultivate more fulfillment in your life.
My clients come to me because they want to deepen and strengthen their relationships - not just with each other, but with themselves. They want to understand the family and societal systems that shaped them into who they are today, and to heal old wounds and trauma so that they can move forward from a place of strength, healing, and connection. Many of my clients exist at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, and have struggled to find a therapist who will understand and not further stigmatize their identities, and who is committed to unlearning systems of oppression. I seek to provide a healing space for them.
My clients come to me because they want to deepen and strengthen their relationships - not just with each other, but with themselves. They want to understand the family and societal systems that shaped them into who they are today, and to heal old wounds and trauma so that they can move forward from a place of strength, healing, and connection. Many of my clients exist at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities, and have struggled to find a therapist who will understand and not further stigmatize their identities, and who is committed to unlearning systems of oppression. I seek to provide a healing space for them.
I specialize in working with those who have difficulty in their personal relationships. That might mean you've been "chronically single" all your life and don't want to be. Or it might mean that your current relationship or friendship is painful or has ended in ways that feel both familiar and confusing somehow. Maybe you've been betrayed, or you betrayed someone. Maybe you're worried that you have a sexual problem that makes you unlovable, or you struggle with boundaries. Or maybe it's a family relationship that's difficult - an aging parent you have complicated feelings toward; a sibling you don't feel at peace with.
I specialize in working with those who have difficulty in their personal relationships. That might mean you've been "chronically single" all your life and don't want to be. Or it might mean that your current relationship or friendship is painful or has ended in ways that feel both familiar and confusing somehow. Maybe you've been betrayed, or you betrayed someone. Maybe you're worried that you have a sexual problem that makes you unlovable, or you struggle with boundaries. Or maybe it's a family relationship that's difficult - an aging parent you have complicated feelings toward; a sibling you don't feel at peace with.
I treat anxiety, perfectionism, codependency, and the pressure to always be "on," helping you shift from constant doing to a more grounded, secure way of being.
You appear high-performing on the outside, but internally anxiety, overthinking, and constant pressure never switch off. You may overthink, carry more than is yours, or feel a constant pressure despite doing everything “right.” I work with high-achieving, thoughtful individuals ready to move beyond managing anxiety and understand what drives it. Together, we identify and shift patterns rooted in earlier dynamics so you can stay engaged and capable without the constant pressure—leading with clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of ease.
I treat anxiety, perfectionism, codependency, and the pressure to always be "on," helping you shift from constant doing to a more grounded, secure way of being.
You appear high-performing on the outside, but internally anxiety, overthinking, and constant pressure never switch off. You may overthink, carry more than is yours, or feel a constant pressure despite doing everything “right.” I work with high-achieving, thoughtful individuals ready to move beyond managing anxiety and understand what drives it. Together, we identify and shift patterns rooted in earlier dynamics so you can stay engaged and capable without the constant pressure—leading with clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of ease.
We've all found ways of surviving in an often chaotic and overwhelming world, but without awareness and compassion for ourselves, we might get mired in those habitual ways of being, unable to see other possibilities very clearly. In my work as a therapist, I help people see more clearly. I believe that healing starts with acceptance and compassion, and that everything else unfolds from there. Through the courageous and compassionate facing of the truth, our natural wisdom is able to emerge and lead the way. This perspective is deeply informed by meditation training and practice, as well as training in trauma and Gestalt therapy.
We've all found ways of surviving in an often chaotic and overwhelming world, but without awareness and compassion for ourselves, we might get mired in those habitual ways of being, unable to see other possibilities very clearly. In my work as a therapist, I help people see more clearly. I believe that healing starts with acceptance and compassion, and that everything else unfolds from there. Through the courageous and compassionate facing of the truth, our natural wisdom is able to emerge and lead the way. This perspective is deeply informed by meditation training and practice, as well as training in trauma and Gestalt therapy.
I believe therapy should feel like a space where you are truly seen, heard, and accepted as you are. Many people come to therapy without a clear label for what they’re feeling, just a sense that something isn’t quite right, and that’s okay. My goal is to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can slow down and figure things out together. I help adults manage anxiety, navigate relationship struggles, cope with stress, and the demands of everyday life. In therapy, we work together to understand what’s contributing to your distress, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop tools that support real, lasting change.
I believe therapy should feel like a space where you are truly seen, heard, and accepted as you are. Many people come to therapy without a clear label for what they’re feeling, just a sense that something isn’t quite right, and that’s okay. My goal is to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can slow down and figure things out together. I help adults manage anxiety, navigate relationship struggles, cope with stress, and the demands of everyday life. In therapy, we work together to understand what’s contributing to your distress, identify unhelpful patterns, and develop tools that support real, lasting change.
I also have expertise in many women's issue such as codependency , eating and body image issues ,career and parenting , step parenting , divorce and blended families .
I am very passionate about my work and consider it a gift to be able to help people improve their lives and wellbeing. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health care field. I was trained early in in my career as an Addictions Counselor at Drexel University and then moved to San Francisco to complete my Masters in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Marriage and family therapy . I am trained in Cognitive behavioral therapy , Humanistic , and Mindfulness based practices . I have a very dynamic, collaborative, pragmatic approach to counseling that I tailor to the needs and preferences of each individual client.
I also have expertise in many women's issue such as codependency , eating and body image issues ,career and parenting , step parenting , divorce and blended families .
I am very passionate about my work and consider it a gift to be able to help people improve their lives and wellbeing. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health care field. I was trained early in in my career as an Addictions Counselor at Drexel University and then moved to San Francisco to complete my Masters in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Marriage and family therapy . I am trained in Cognitive behavioral therapy , Humanistic , and Mindfulness based practices . I have a very dynamic, collaborative, pragmatic approach to counseling that I tailor to the needs and preferences of each individual client.
I offer a warm, judgment-free space where you can talk openly about the everyday struggles that can sometimes feel overwhelming like grief, anxiety, depression, and family relationship challenges. My goal is to help you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, engaging in open conversation and supportive, honest feedback to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and move forward in a way that feels meaningful and authentic.
I offer a warm, judgment-free space where you can talk openly about the everyday struggles that can sometimes feel overwhelming like grief, anxiety, depression, and family relationship challenges. My goal is to help you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, engaging in open conversation and supportive, honest feedback to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and move forward in a way that feels meaningful and authentic.
I specialize in relational psychoanalysis, and deeply enjoy working with patients at a greater frequency (ideally 2-3 sessions each week). As a committed generalist treating a wide variety of conditions throughout the lifespan, I've found that relational psychoanalysis contains the depth, honesty, and containment that so many of us are seeking and often struggle to find.
So many of our conversations in life are surface level. Your treatment should feel like a different kind of conversation.
I specialize in relational psychoanalysis, and deeply enjoy working with patients at a greater frequency (ideally 2-3 sessions each week). As a committed generalist treating a wide variety of conditions throughout the lifespan, I've found that relational psychoanalysis contains the depth, honesty, and containment that so many of us are seeking and often struggle to find.
So many of our conversations in life are surface level. Your treatment should feel like a different kind of conversation.
I offer treatment for additional concerns including: codependency/family conflict, anxiety, and complex trauma.
You look in the mirror and see the "bad" traits. That you're not thin enough, not righteous enough, not "good" enough. You realize that these traits were projected there by someone else--a partner, or maybe even a parent. You want to recover from perhaps a lifetime of emotional pain and narcissistic abuse but you don't know where to begin...I specialize in treating adult children of narcissists, cult abuse/religious trauma survivors, and those struggling with disordered eating and body image issues. I can support you in developing your inner strengths so that when you look in the mirror it will be your true self staring back at you.
I offer treatment for additional concerns including: codependency/family conflict, anxiety, and complex trauma.
You look in the mirror and see the "bad" traits. That you're not thin enough, not righteous enough, not "good" enough. You realize that these traits were projected there by someone else--a partner, or maybe even a parent. You want to recover from perhaps a lifetime of emotional pain and narcissistic abuse but you don't know where to begin...I specialize in treating adult children of narcissists, cult abuse/religious trauma survivors, and those struggling with disordered eating and body image issues. I can support you in developing your inner strengths so that when you look in the mirror it will be your true self staring back at you.
I specialize in attachment concerns, codependency, anxiety, OCD, low mood, substance use and relationship challenges.
Early life experiences often shape how we relate to others and how we treat ourselves. Through attachment-based work and inner child exploration, we’ll gently uncover patterns that may keep you stuck. Together, we’ll build skills to set healthy boundaries, reduce anxiety, and develop a stronger, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I specialize in attachment concerns, codependency, anxiety, OCD, low mood, substance use and relationship challenges.
Early life experiences often shape how we relate to others and how we treat ourselves. Through attachment-based work and inner child exploration, we’ll gently uncover patterns that may keep you stuck. Together, we’ll build skills to set healthy boundaries, reduce anxiety, and develop a stronger, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
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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.