Codependency Therapists in Dallas, TX
Hi, I am Cari Varela, MS LPC-S, LSOTP, and I have been providing therapeutic services since 2007. I have provided individual, family, and group services for adults and children throughout my career. I have provided counseling for treatment concerns such as Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Codependency, and Coping Skills. In addition, I use a mix of CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Clinical Supervision, and Licensed, Humanistic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that I enjoy helping others, and I think it's fantastic to see people grow.
Hi, I am Cari Varela, MS LPC-S, LSOTP, and I have been providing therapeutic services since 2007. I have provided individual, family, and group services for adults and children throughout my career. I have provided counseling for treatment concerns such as Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Codependency, and Coping Skills. In addition, I use a mix of CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Clinical Supervision, and Licensed, Humanistic, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that I enjoy helping others, and I think it's fantastic to see people grow.
Jaclyn'Jackie' Herrig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
I help women manage anxiety, codependency, depression, trauma, relationships, family-of-origin concerns, self-esteem issues, shame, perinatal and postpartum.
You’re having a hard time finding your voice to express your needs. You may even feel guilty when trying to stand up for yourself. You struggle with feeling powerless and have a desire for certainty. You long for quality relationships but feel anxious and struggle with self-doubt. You feel confused trying to identify who you are or understanding what makes you happy. You’re wondering if your upbringing or past is impacting your view of yourself & your current relationships. Together, we can look at your experiences to foster courage, create awareness of the belief systems holding you back, and build self-acceptance.
I help women manage anxiety, codependency, depression, trauma, relationships, family-of-origin concerns, self-esteem issues, shame, perinatal and postpartum.
You’re having a hard time finding your voice to express your needs. You may even feel guilty when trying to stand up for yourself. You struggle with feeling powerless and have a desire for certainty. You long for quality relationships but feel anxious and struggle with self-doubt. You feel confused trying to identify who you are or understanding what makes you happy. You’re wondering if your upbringing or past is impacting your view of yourself & your current relationships. Together, we can look at your experiences to foster courage, create awareness of the belief systems holding you back, and build self-acceptance.
My specialties include working with clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, persistent overfunctioners, codependency, stress, and people impacted by addiction or growing up privileged .
I know that life can get overwhelming and we all seek different ways to feel better. Sometimes those choices are good and sometimes not so good. Trust me! I am not going to judge. Whether you are struggling in your relationship, feel overly dependent on someone/something, have a difficult relationship with food, or you feel overwhelmed and anxious with anything in your life, I'm here to help. You are not alone. I want to help encourage you along the way while helping you experience the growth needed for you to find the happiness you are searching for.
My specialties include working with clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, persistent overfunctioners, codependency, stress, and people impacted by addiction or growing up privileged .
I know that life can get overwhelming and we all seek different ways to feel better. Sometimes those choices are good and sometimes not so good. Trust me! I am not going to judge. Whether you are struggling in your relationship, feel overly dependent on someone/something, have a difficult relationship with food, or you feel overwhelmed and anxious with anything in your life, I'm here to help. You are not alone. I want to help encourage you along the way while helping you experience the growth needed for you to find the happiness you are searching for.
Compassionate Spaces Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work with adult couples and individuals struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, codependency, anger management, and more. More often than not, the underlying cause of the problem is an unhealthy pattern of behaviors or thought which keeps us stuck in exactly the situation we are trying to avoid. In order to find a way forward we first have to recognize the unhealthy patterns we are stuck in and the steps we need to take to get out of them. There are many ways to do this, and I am very comfortable tailoring my approach to individual clients to help them get the best results possible.
I work with adult couples and individuals struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, codependency, anger management, and more. More often than not, the underlying cause of the problem is an unhealthy pattern of behaviors or thought which keeps us stuck in exactly the situation we are trying to avoid. In order to find a way forward we first have to recognize the unhealthy patterns we are stuck in and the steps we need to take to get out of them. There are many ways to do this, and I am very comfortable tailoring my approach to individual clients to help them get the best results possible.
Jenny Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75209
I work with many issues including sex addiction, partners of sex addicts, codependency, mood disorders, relationships, substance abuse, and trauma.
Do you often wonder if you can be happy? Do you struggle with past events in your life that you can't seem to let go of? Do you struggle with an addiction or compulsion? Are you in a relationship with someone whose behaviors have caused destruction in your life? Are you struggling to change behaviors in your life that you know are destructive? You deserve all the good that life has to offer and you don't have to achieve it alone. I am passionate about my work and want to help you.
I work with many issues including sex addiction, partners of sex addicts, codependency, mood disorders, relationships, substance abuse, and trauma.
Do you often wonder if you can be happy? Do you struggle with past events in your life that you can't seem to let go of? Do you struggle with an addiction or compulsion? Are you in a relationship with someone whose behaviors have caused destruction in your life? Are you struggling to change behaviors in your life that you know are destructive? You deserve all the good that life has to offer and you don't have to achieve it alone. I am passionate about my work and want to help you.
Experience includes 12-Step programs, addiction recovery, marital, grief, boundaries, divorce, codependency, inner child, psychodrama, sex and love addiction, trauma, time management, coaching, career, financial and pastoral counseling.
The clients that work best with me are ready to identify obstacles that are preventing them from living a juicy and fulfilling life. I guide my clients to empower themselves and be survivors, not victims. I assign frequent homework and will not work harder than you. I will most often tell you what you don't want to hear, in a loving, kind way. I use a variety of treatment modalities in any given session. I also have extensive knowlege and resources regarding the 12 steps. If requested, I can counsel from a Christian perspective.
Experience includes 12-Step programs, addiction recovery, marital, grief, boundaries, divorce, codependency, inner child, psychodrama, sex and love addiction, trauma, time management, coaching, career, financial and pastoral counseling.
The clients that work best with me are ready to identify obstacles that are preventing them from living a juicy and fulfilling life. I guide my clients to empower themselves and be survivors, not victims. I assign frequent homework and will not work harder than you. I will most often tell you what you don't want to hear, in a loving, kind way. I use a variety of treatment modalities in any given session. I also have extensive knowlege and resources regarding the 12 steps. If requested, I can counsel from a Christian perspective.
Dr. B. Gene Klassen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75209
Guided and inspired by my personal experiences, 15 years of addiction and codependency recovery, as well as my clinical and professional training, my approach is compassionate, understanding, and non-judgmental.
In a culture, where judging or joking about the sexuality of others is common, talking about personal challenges with our own sexuality is often difficult and embarrassing. You may have just learned about an affair or other act of infidelity and are feeling angry, confused, and hurt; may be wondering why you cannot seem to stop compulsive behavior with prostitutes, anonymous partners, or pornography; may have been sexually abused, not knowing how to find peace and move on; or may feel so much anxiety about sex that you are unable to enjoy it. I provide a safe place to talk.
Guided and inspired by my personal experiences, 15 years of addiction and codependency recovery, as well as my clinical and professional training, my approach is compassionate, understanding, and non-judgmental.
In a culture, where judging or joking about the sexuality of others is common, talking about personal challenges with our own sexuality is often difficult and embarrassing. You may have just learned about an affair or other act of infidelity and are feeling angry, confused, and hurt; may be wondering why you cannot seem to stop compulsive behavior with prostitutes, anonymous partners, or pornography; may have been sexually abused, not knowing how to find peace and move on; or may feel so much anxiety about sex that you are unable to enjoy it. I provide a safe place to talk.
Missy Overstreet Desaloms
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PIT
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75209
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, betrayed partners of sex addicts, addiction and relationship issues. The underlying components of codependency, self-destructive behaviors and addictions can stem from negative core beliefs that are deeply-rooted and eventually make our lives unbearable. These negative core beliefs are implanted in our brains making us believe thoughts such as, “I am not good enough”, “I am unlovable” and can eventually lead to troubled relationships, codependency, depression, anxiety, and addiction.
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, codependency, betrayed partners of sex addicts, addiction and relationship issues. The underlying components of codependency, self-destructive behaviors and addictions can stem from negative core beliefs that are deeply-rooted and eventually make our lives unbearable. These negative core beliefs are implanted in our brains making us believe thoughts such as, “I am not good enough”, “I am unlovable” and can eventually lead to troubled relationships, codependency, depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Ciara Kennedy
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
With previous experiences working with adolescents through the geriatric population, I have experience with clients through the entire lifespan. My approach centers on fostering growth and wellness through grace, understanding, and utilizing individual strengths. Some areas of interest include PTSD, LGBTQ+ community, the chronic pain/illness community, as well as clients working through life changes, codependency, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I strongly believe that through understanding ourselves and our personal life stories that we can navigate the challenges we encounter in life and come out of them stronger.
With previous experiences working with adolescents through the geriatric population, I have experience with clients through the entire lifespan. My approach centers on fostering growth and wellness through grace, understanding, and utilizing individual strengths. Some areas of interest include PTSD, LGBTQ+ community, the chronic pain/illness community, as well as clients working through life changes, codependency, depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. I strongly believe that through understanding ourselves and our personal life stories that we can navigate the challenges we encounter in life and come out of them stronger.
Audra Tolbert-Martin, LPC, LMHC, ATR
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MA, LPC, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a Jungian-oriented Board Certified Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor & Registered Art Therapist in the states of CT, IL, NY, PA, TX. I specialize in relationships, adult attachment anxiety, codependency, childhood trauma (emotional neglect, alcoholism, narcissistic parenting), and major life transitions (times in a person's life which call for deep self-evaluation). I use humor, empathy, and alternative methods of healing to help you find your own path in life! While life is at times a Tragi-Comedy, we can walk through the fire and free ourselves from the grips of anxiety, inner criticism and fear of loss.
I'm a Jungian-oriented Board Certified Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor & Registered Art Therapist in the states of CT, IL, NY, PA, TX. I specialize in relationships, adult attachment anxiety, codependency, childhood trauma (emotional neglect, alcoholism, narcissistic parenting), and major life transitions (times in a person's life which call for deep self-evaluation). I use humor, empathy, and alternative methods of healing to help you find your own path in life! While life is at times a Tragi-Comedy, we can walk through the fire and free ourselves from the grips of anxiety, inner criticism and fear of loss.
Carol Floch McColl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205
I also counsel women of all ages, addressing: identity; self-esteem; depression; anxiety; abuse recovery; codependency; spiritual crisis; grief; life transitions; divorce recovery; parenting children and young adults; single parenting.
My passion is to give my clients hope; there is light at the end of the tunnel, but we cannot always find our way alone. My personal journey enhances my clinical training, enabling me to come alongside my clients in a supportive relationship of trust, empathy, and compassion to collaboratively navigate the difficult twists and turns of life. I seek to honor the unique design and potential of each individual as I help them explore their personal story, discover new ways to live effectively in the present, and embrace the possibilities of the future. My mini-goldendoodle, Barney, provides emotional support to my clients.
I also counsel women of all ages, addressing: identity; self-esteem; depression; anxiety; abuse recovery; codependency; spiritual crisis; grief; life transitions; divorce recovery; parenting children and young adults; single parenting.
My passion is to give my clients hope; there is light at the end of the tunnel, but we cannot always find our way alone. My personal journey enhances my clinical training, enabling me to come alongside my clients in a supportive relationship of trust, empathy, and compassion to collaboratively navigate the difficult twists and turns of life. I seek to honor the unique design and potential of each individual as I help them explore their personal story, discover new ways to live effectively in the present, and embrace the possibilities of the future. My mini-goldendoodle, Barney, provides emotional support to my clients.
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Anusree Gupta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with anxiety caused by Trauma and PTSD using EMDR and strengthening self esteem by addressing codependency and relationship issue.
Do you prioritize other people's needs over your own? Do you avoid expressing your needs, feelings, have self-doubt, have difficulty setting boundaries, find yourself in toxic relationships and easily slip into a caretaker's role? You might have had difficult experiences growing up that shaped your understanding of relationships. Childhood trauma can affect the choices we make as adults resulting in anxiousness, loneliness, feeling overwhelmed causing a people pleasing response. If you are tired of these patterns, want to take charge of your life and are ready to form reciprocal relationships then you have come to the right place.
I specialize in working with anxiety caused by Trauma and PTSD using EMDR and strengthening self esteem by addressing codependency and relationship issue.
Do you prioritize other people's needs over your own? Do you avoid expressing your needs, feelings, have self-doubt, have difficulty setting boundaries, find yourself in toxic relationships and easily slip into a caretaker's role? You might have had difficult experiences growing up that shaped your understanding of relationships. Childhood trauma can affect the choices we make as adults resulting in anxiousness, loneliness, feeling overwhelmed causing a people pleasing response. If you are tired of these patterns, want to take charge of your life and are ready to form reciprocal relationships then you have come to the right place.
Soul Revival Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in Attachment and Developmental Trauma, Codependency, and Christian Spirituality.
Is it important for you to merge your faith with your mental health? I'm passionate about bridging the gaps of psychology, faith, and neuroscience because they all play a part in our overall wellness. I help my clients find freedom from the shackles of trauma, codependency, and addiction so they can discover authentic wholeness, connection, resilience, and purpose beyond their pain. I meet you on a deep spiritual level to help you heal in relationship with God, and walk alongside you to face the inescapable burdens that come with this broken world. Let's unveil the renewed self which you are called to be.
I specialize in Attachment and Developmental Trauma, Codependency, and Christian Spirituality.
Is it important for you to merge your faith with your mental health? I'm passionate about bridging the gaps of psychology, faith, and neuroscience because they all play a part in our overall wellness. I help my clients find freedom from the shackles of trauma, codependency, and addiction so they can discover authentic wholeness, connection, resilience, and purpose beyond their pain. I meet you on a deep spiritual level to help you heal in relationship with God, and walk alongside you to face the inescapable burdens that come with this broken world. Let's unveil the renewed self which you are called to be.
Cara has extensive experience in the addiction field working in an intensive-outpatient and detox program, as well as crisis management. She identifies as a lesbian therapist and is highly knowledgeable in the areas that affect the LGBTQIA+ population. Cara’s areas of expertise include the treatment of LGBTQIA+ issues, Trauma, Codependency, Addiction, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, ADHD, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Spiritual and Religious Abuse, Emotional Regulation, and more. She enjoys working with adult individuals, couples and non-monogamous couples.
Cara has extensive experience in the addiction field working in an intensive-outpatient and detox program, as well as crisis management. She identifies as a lesbian therapist and is highly knowledgeable in the areas that affect the LGBTQIA+ population. Cara’s areas of expertise include the treatment of LGBTQIA+ issues, Trauma, Codependency, Addiction, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, ADHD, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Spiritual and Religious Abuse, Emotional Regulation, and more. She enjoys working with adult individuals, couples and non-monogamous couples.
Myles Schutte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is a process in which the client and the counselor come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systemic fashion toward realizing those goals. I have worked with clients on a variety of issues and have specialized in helping those with depression, anxiety, anger, codependency, sexual addictions, and sexual identity issues. I see such issues as symptoms of something deeper and my goal is to work with you to uncover those root issues.
Counseling is a process in which the client and the counselor come to understand and trust one another, work as a team to explore and define present problem situations, develop future goals for an improved life, and work in a systemic fashion toward realizing those goals. I have worked with clients on a variety of issues and have specialized in helping those with depression, anxiety, anger, codependency, sexual addictions, and sexual identity issues. I see such issues as symptoms of something deeper and my goal is to work with you to uncover those root issues.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with issues surrounding self-esteem, people pleasing, and caretaking behaviors. Often times, these issues lead to feelings or symptoms of depression or anxiety. It is hard to live our crazy busy lives day in and day out while handling the heaviness of our feelings and caretaking the feelings of those around us. Where I see these issues arise is in relationships that thrive in codependency, such as caring for a loved one who has an addiction, parenting and postpartum, and in being the primary or default caretaker for others.
Many of the individuals I work with struggle with issues surrounding self-esteem, people pleasing, and caretaking behaviors. Often times, these issues lead to feelings or symptoms of depression or anxiety. It is hard to live our crazy busy lives day in and day out while handling the heaviness of our feelings and caretaking the feelings of those around us. Where I see these issues arise is in relationships that thrive in codependency, such as caring for a loved one who has an addiction, parenting and postpartum, and in being the primary or default caretaker for others.
Tao Prosperity Counseling-David Cortez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
Schedule your free consultation & guidance session! Whether it is addiction, codependency, trauma, depression, or anxiety, nothing should get in your way of you living your best life! What has happened before today, what is happening now, and the worries of what may happen tomorrow can be a source of suffering for everyone. Take action and move towards your goals, dreams, passions, and best you. I have nearly a decade of experience helping individuals strive for the life that they know they should have, reach milestones, find their voice, and be the catalyst for change in their own lives. Every person can be the hero of their story!
Laura Elizabeth Forrester
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75206
I work with adult clients & have clinical experience in the following areas: Addiction/Substance Use, Eating Disorders, PTSD/Trauma, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Self-Esteem, Co-Occurring Disorders, Sexual/Physical Abuse, Mood Disorders, Crisis Intervention, Codependency, Women’s Issues, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Sex-Work.
Hello! I believe in the value of connection and authenticity. My therapeutic approach comes from a deep-seeded belief that all humans are worthy of love and compassion. I believe that each person needs different things and it is my hope to be available to you to offer guidance, support, empathy, compassion, and acceptance without judgement. I deeply value diversity and inclusivity, and connecting with my clients is of the utmost importance to me. My goal is to be present for my clients and for them to feel safe in sharing their stories with me.
I work with adult clients & have clinical experience in the following areas: Addiction/Substance Use, Eating Disorders, PTSD/Trauma, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Self-Esteem, Co-Occurring Disorders, Sexual/Physical Abuse, Mood Disorders, Crisis Intervention, Codependency, Women’s Issues, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Sex-Work.
Hello! I believe in the value of connection and authenticity. My therapeutic approach comes from a deep-seeded belief that all humans are worthy of love and compassion. I believe that each person needs different things and it is my hope to be available to you to offer guidance, support, empathy, compassion, and acceptance without judgement. I deeply value diversity and inclusivity, and connecting with my clients is of the utmost importance to me. My goal is to be present for my clients and for them to feel safe in sharing their stories with me.
I help women manage anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, family-of-origin issues, self-esteem, shame, and codependency.
You’re trying to appear like you have it all together - juggling expectations to live up to all the roles you have to play. Underneath, you’re struggling to make it through the day, and you’re not sure how much longer you can keep it up. Confused as to why you can’t “get it together,” frustrated that you’re not who you want to be, and afraid that it all might come crashing down - you’re overwhelmed, scared, and completely exhausted. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship concerns, or past hurts, I’m here to help! Together, we can break the cycle of pain you're living in and achieve the freedom you've been longing for.
I help women manage anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, family-of-origin issues, self-esteem, shame, and codependency.
You’re trying to appear like you have it all together - juggling expectations to live up to all the roles you have to play. Underneath, you’re struggling to make it through the day, and you’re not sure how much longer you can keep it up. Confused as to why you can’t “get it together,” frustrated that you’re not who you want to be, and afraid that it all might come crashing down - you’re overwhelmed, scared, and completely exhausted. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship concerns, or past hurts, I’m here to help! Together, we can break the cycle of pain you're living in and achieve the freedom you've been longing for.
Practice 25 Years, Experience: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression, Intimacy, Trauma, Abuse, Conflict, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleep disorders, Parenting, Anger, Self Esteem, Career, Bipolar disorder, Life Changes, Coaching, Compassion Fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, G.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of issues including stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy related issues and other issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in over
Practice 25 Years, Experience: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression, Intimacy, Trauma, Abuse, Conflict, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleep disorders, Parenting, Anger, Self Esteem, Career, Bipolar disorder, Life Changes, Coaching, Compassion Fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, G.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience. I have experience in helping clients with a variety of issues including stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy related issues and other issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in over
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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.