Codependency Therapists in Dallas, TX
I know how daunting it can feel to search for the right therapist for you. My approach with clients is warm, direct, empathetic and doused with humor. I love approaching all sessions from a strengths based perspective, intermingled with different modalities. My go to are trauma informed modalities, coupled with a behavioral approach. I like to dive deep into what makes you you, to understand yourself fully, and gain clarity as to what contributes to where you find yourself today.
I know how daunting it can feel to search for the right therapist for you. My approach with clients is warm, direct, empathetic and doused with humor. I love approaching all sessions from a strengths based perspective, intermingled with different modalities. My go to are trauma informed modalities, coupled with a behavioral approach. I like to dive deep into what makes you you, to understand yourself fully, and gain clarity as to what contributes to where you find yourself today.
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 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 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.
Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can promise you that I am as real as it gets! I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Simply put, I don't believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.
Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can promise you that I am as real as it gets! I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Simply put, I don't believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.
I provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard and understood. My ideal client struggles with anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or self-doubt and seeks not just relief, but lasting change. They want to break free from limiting patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build resilience. Through mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral strategies, holistic wellness, and EMDR therapy, I help clients regulate emotions, gain clarity, and cultivate self-compassion—empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and confidence.
I provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard and understood. My ideal client struggles with anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or self-doubt and seeks not just relief, but lasting change. They want to break free from limiting patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build resilience. Through mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral strategies, holistic wellness, and EMDR therapy, I help clients regulate emotions, gain clarity, and cultivate self-compassion—empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and confidence.
In order to get where we want to go, we must first look at where we have been and how that has led to where we are. Reserving judgement and remaining curious are paramount to progress, as is a willingness to engage in change that, at times, may be a little uncomfortable. We will work collaboratively to decide if you agree with the existing beliefs you carry, and leave behind those that no longer serve you. Together, we will incorporate changes that help shape new, congruent ideals that set you on a path to your most fulfilled and authentic self.
In order to get where we want to go, we must first look at where we have been and how that has led to where we are. Reserving judgement and remaining curious are paramount to progress, as is a willingness to engage in change that, at times, may be a little uncomfortable. We will work collaboratively to decide if you agree with the existing beliefs you carry, and leave behind those that no longer serve you. Together, we will incorporate changes that help shape new, congruent ideals that set you on a path to your most fulfilled and authentic self.
You feel overwhelmed and burnt out by the world’s expectations. If you're honest, you feel lost and alone, and your relationships are suffering. You wish you were free from the lies you’ve been believing – the thing is, they don’t feel like lies anymore; they’ve become background noise and they feel so true. Whether it’s about who you are or how you're showing up in your relationships, there's a voice telling you that you're not good enough, not worth it, and don’t deserve to be happy. My work is focused on helping you grow in self-awareness, knowing your value, and uprooting destructive beliefs while replacing them with new truths.
You feel overwhelmed and burnt out by the world’s expectations. If you're honest, you feel lost and alone, and your relationships are suffering. You wish you were free from the lies you’ve been believing – the thing is, they don’t feel like lies anymore; they’ve become background noise and they feel so true. Whether it’s about who you are or how you're showing up in your relationships, there's a voice telling you that you're not good enough, not worth it, and don’t deserve to be happy. My work is focused on helping you grow in self-awareness, knowing your value, and uprooting destructive beliefs while replacing them with new truths.
Celine Horner
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, LCDC-I, MS, NCC
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
You may feel disconnected, overwhelmed by negative thoughts, or unsure of why you're struggling, even when life seems fine on the surface. You might have difficulty expressing your needs, fearing rejection or conflict, and carrying guilt and anxiety. You long for deeper connections but fear what could go wrong. Your past might be influencing how you feel today, and you're wondering if change is still possible. With support, you can regain control, develop self-awareness, and build a more fulfilling future. I work with curious, eager individuals like you to help process the emotions and challenges that may be keeping you stuck.
You may feel disconnected, overwhelmed by negative thoughts, or unsure of why you're struggling, even when life seems fine on the surface. You might have difficulty expressing your needs, fearing rejection or conflict, and carrying guilt and anxiety. You long for deeper connections but fear what could go wrong. Your past might be influencing how you feel today, and you're wondering if change is still possible. With support, you can regain control, develop self-awareness, and build a more fulfilling future. I work with curious, eager individuals like you to help process the emotions and challenges that may be keeping you stuck.
I have been an LPC and LMFT for 30 years and am also an LPC and LMFT approved supervisor. I specialize in last-ditch marriage counseling, helping couples with the stickiest, trickiest relationship issues. I am the founder and clinical director of Lifeologie Counseling - with offices in Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Michigan, Nevada and Arizona. Our collaborative group has 200+ clinicians who work as a team on all our cases! You can view my profile here: www.wefixbrains.com/therapists/melanie-wells
I have been an LPC and LMFT for 30 years and am also an LPC and LMFT approved supervisor. I specialize in last-ditch marriage counseling, helping couples with the stickiest, trickiest relationship issues. I am the founder and clinical director of Lifeologie Counseling - with offices in Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, Michigan, Nevada and Arizona. Our collaborative group has 200+ clinicians who work as a team on all our cases! You can view my profile here: www.wefixbrains.com/therapists/melanie-wells
The journey of coming home to the truest and highest part of ourselves can be filled with excitement, fear, hope, and ultimately freedom. I consider walking with people along the road to more authenticity and wholeness a sacred pilgrimage. I am awed by the courage of those who desire to live more fully by exploring the needs that are met by unhealthy habitual patterns involving feelings, thoughts and behaviors.
The journey of coming home to the truest and highest part of ourselves can be filled with excitement, fear, hope, and ultimately freedom. I consider walking with people along the road to more authenticity and wholeness a sacred pilgrimage. I am awed by the courage of those who desire to live more fully by exploring the needs that are met by unhealthy habitual patterns involving feelings, thoughts and behaviors.
Are you constantly questioning yourself, walking on eggshells around others, or struggling to recover from a toxic or traumatic relationship? Maybe you’ve been strong for so long that you’ve forgotten what it feels like to be supported. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, or the lingering effects of emotional abuse, I’m here to help you heal and rediscover your voice.
Are you constantly questioning yourself, walking on eggshells around others, or struggling to recover from a toxic or traumatic relationship? Maybe you’ve been strong for so long that you’ve forgotten what it feels like to be supported. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, or the lingering effects of emotional abuse, I’m here to help you heal and rediscover your voice.
You’re successful on paper—but privately running on cold brew, cortisol, and competence. You lead meetings, manage households, and make it look effortless, even when anxiety, burnout, or relationship tension is simmering under the surface. You’re tired of being “the strong one” and want calm that doesn’t require pushing harder or holding your breath.
At Love and Theory, therapy isn’t about pathology- it’s about realignment. I work with high-achieving Dallas professionals and couples seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, and relief from burnout—without losing themselves in the process.
You’re successful on paper—but privately running on cold brew, cortisol, and competence. You lead meetings, manage households, and make it look effortless, even when anxiety, burnout, or relationship tension is simmering under the surface. You’re tired of being “the strong one” and want calm that doesn’t require pushing harder or holding your breath.
At Love and Theory, therapy isn’t about pathology- it’s about realignment. I work with high-achieving Dallas professionals and couples seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, and relief from burnout—without losing themselves in the process.
I am passionate about helping highly sensitive and intuitive people reach radical self-acceptance and self-love through vulnerability. I enjoy helping people go through the murky waters of their subconscious mind to identify and understand their trauma, conditioning and core beliefs to heal; which allows them to live a more aligned and authentic life. I truly believe that to unlock the abundance of the Universe, you have to be in alignment with your highest self. I am obsessed with human behavior, Astrology, Spirituality and Psychology and this knowledge adds to my toolkit and how I practice.
I am passionate about helping highly sensitive and intuitive people reach radical self-acceptance and self-love through vulnerability. I enjoy helping people go through the murky waters of their subconscious mind to identify and understand their trauma, conditioning and core beliefs to heal; which allows them to live a more aligned and authentic life. I truly believe that to unlock the abundance of the Universe, you have to be in alignment with your highest self. I am obsessed with human behavior, Astrology, Spirituality and Psychology and this knowledge adds to my toolkit and how I practice.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, and I’m glad you’re here! I specialize in helping people who feel anxious in relationships feel less anxious. Many of my clients have put in their best effort to make changes but find themselves stuck. They often feel alone, frustrated, and helpless. My approach helps uncover the origin of your challenges and show up unapologetically as yourself.
It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, and I’m glad you’re here! I specialize in helping people who feel anxious in relationships feel less anxious. Many of my clients have put in their best effort to make changes but find themselves stuck. They often feel alone, frustrated, and helpless. My approach helps uncover the origin of your challenges and show up unapologetically as yourself.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Located in Dallas, Texas. I am a ketamine assisted psychotherapist specialized in trauma. I graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor of science in Psychology. I then attended Southern Methodist University and graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling. Additionally I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and treat those who have experienced Trauma. I utilize Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which allows me to effectively treat many kinds of trauma as well as a wide variety of other issues.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Located in Dallas, Texas. I am a ketamine assisted psychotherapist specialized in trauma. I graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor of science in Psychology. I then attended Southern Methodist University and graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling. Additionally I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and treat those who have experienced Trauma. I utilize Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which allows me to effectively treat many kinds of trauma as well as a wide variety of other issues.
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.
By participating in the therapeutic process with me, my goal as your counselor is to join with you in helping you attain peace and resolution by primarily growing your emotional self. Whether you are dealing with an issue with yourself, with a relationship, or with your relationship with God, I look forward to partnering with you to work towards resolution and freedom. I work with individuals and couples; and offer spiritual direction to clients interested in bringing their Christian faith to the therapy process and pursuing it from a deeper spiritual perspective.
By participating in the therapeutic process with me, my goal as your counselor is to join with you in helping you attain peace and resolution by primarily growing your emotional self. Whether you are dealing with an issue with yourself, with a relationship, or with your relationship with God, I look forward to partnering with you to work towards resolution and freedom. I work with individuals and couples; and offer spiritual direction to clients interested in bringing their Christian faith to the therapy process and pursuing it from a deeper spiritual perspective.
Are you an executive, CEO, or business owner needing help? Struggling to make the time for yourself? Finding difficulty in work-life alignment/balance? In need of developing leadership or leaders in your company? Difficulty making decisions? Wanting to improve your performance? Struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, use of chemicals or alcohol? Experiencing family issues? As former executive, I understand the struggles one can face and the difficulty making the time to work on yourself. This is why I have made my patients a priority, to help making it easier for people like us to get help.
Are you an executive, CEO, or business owner needing help? Struggling to make the time for yourself? Finding difficulty in work-life alignment/balance? In need of developing leadership or leaders in your company? Difficulty making decisions? Wanting to improve your performance? Struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, use of chemicals or alcohol? Experiencing family issues? As former executive, I understand the struggles one can face and the difficulty making the time to work on yourself. This is why I have made my patients a priority, to help making it easier for people like us to get help.
"It is an act of bravery to feel your feelings." If you are reading this, you should be extremely proud of yourself for showing courage by putting YOU first and taking the next step in your therapeutic journey. I know it can feel daunting, but my ultimate goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space. If you allow me, I will be right by your side as you navigate your journey of healing, growth, fulfillment, and self-discovery.
"It is an act of bravery to feel your feelings." If you are reading this, you should be extremely proud of yourself for showing courage by putting YOU first and taking the next step in your therapeutic journey. I know it can feel daunting, but my ultimate goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space. If you allow me, I will be right by your side as you navigate your journey of healing, growth, fulfillment, and self-discovery.
We all desire acceptance, love, and to be truly seen by our community. However, our experiences can sometimes make it challenging to feel that love and acceptance. When exploring sexual and gender identities, not living authentically can lead to anxiety and depression. At other times, being part of the queer community is just one aspect of who we are, and it can be a relief to explore other life issues with a counselor who affirms and understands our sexual and gender identity. I am supervised by Beck Munsey, PhD, LPC-S.
We all desire acceptance, love, and to be truly seen by our community. However, our experiences can sometimes make it challenging to feel that love and acceptance. When exploring sexual and gender identities, not living authentically can lead to anxiety and depression. At other times, being part of the queer community is just one aspect of who we are, and it can be a relief to explore other life issues with a counselor who affirms and understands our sexual and gender identity. I am supervised by Beck Munsey, PhD, LPC-S.
If you feel stuck in a loop, confused by where you are in life, how you got here and question what to do next, I want to help! Together we will determine your blueprint for growth utilizing all four parts of you: Physical, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual. My goal is to foster holistic growth and help empower you by using a collaborative, integrative, trauma-informed approach, combined with the latest brain research to help you produce real change. People really can change with the right tools and guidance and I'd love to be apart of your healing journey!
If you feel stuck in a loop, confused by where you are in life, how you got here and question what to do next, I want to help! Together we will determine your blueprint for growth utilizing all four parts of you: Physical, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual. My goal is to foster holistic growth and help empower you by using a collaborative, integrative, trauma-informed approach, combined with the latest brain research to help you produce real change. People really can change with the right tools and guidance and I'd love to be apart of your healing journey!
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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.