Codependency Therapists in Hickory Creek, TX

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Emily Dianne Head
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, CMIP
Verified Verified
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
I am a licensed professional counselor committed to helping individuals learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about creating a safe and healthy environment where one can come to feel supported, loved and heard. My work focuses on bringing hope and healing to people who have experienced trauma or severe life stressors that have caused life to unravel. I believe that no single one approach is right for everyone, but to take a collaborative path to helping themselves reach healthy perceptions of life.
I am a licensed professional counselor committed to helping individuals learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. I am passionate about creating a safe and healthy environment where one can come to feel supported, loved and heard. My work focuses on bringing hope and healing to people who have experienced trauma or severe life stressors that have caused life to unravel. I believe that no single one approach is right for everyone, but to take a collaborative path to helping themselves reach healthy perceptions of life.
(940) 283-7556 View (940) 283-7556
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Laura Westbrook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
Your particular story is like no other's and must be engaged through no other lens. It has formed relational patterns and helped determine your life's path, usually with only partial awareness. Exploring your unique story with more intentionality and depth is my passion. I provide a safe and caring environment for individuals, couples and families to explore personal challenges and transform patterns that prevent them from experiencing satisfying lives and relationships. My approach is holistic and attachment-oriented, and takes into account many areas of functioning in client's lives.
Your particular story is like no other's and must be engaged through no other lens. It has formed relational patterns and helped determine your life's path, usually with only partial awareness. Exploring your unique story with more intentionality and depth is my passion. I provide a safe and caring environment for individuals, couples and families to explore personal challenges and transform patterns that prevent them from experiencing satisfying lives and relationships. My approach is holistic and attachment-oriented, and takes into account many areas of functioning in client's lives.
(940) 236-2674 View (940) 236-2674
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Mosaic Way Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR-Tr
Verified Verified
Hickory Creek, TX 75065
Erin specializes in treating adults, teens, and children experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. She is trained to treat self-harm, mood dysregulation, and postpartum depression and anxiety. Erin is a highly-skilled, resourceful, empathetic, solutions-oriented therapist dedicated to providing exceptional care. She helps you set clear goals and identify and reframe negative beliefs while working from a strengths-based perspective.
Erin specializes in treating adults, teens, and children experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. She is trained to treat self-harm, mood dysregulation, and postpartum depression and anxiety. Erin is a highly-skilled, resourceful, empathetic, solutions-oriented therapist dedicated to providing exceptional care. She helps you set clear goals and identify and reframe negative beliefs while working from a strengths-based perspective.
(214) 617-0871 View (214) 617-0871

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Julie A Orsak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Elm, TX 75068
I work with ages 14 and up in the areas of chemical dependency, codependency, love addiction, anxiety, depression, physical and sexual abuse, unresolved childhood issues, Christian counseling.
I was once told, "Everyone has problems, but those who are successful in life are the ones who got help." I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a Masters degree from the University of North Texas. I truly enjoy helping others find personal success and healing. Prior to being in private practice, I spent four years as a counselor at Grapevine Valley Hope, a residential chemical dependency treatment center, helping adults begin to overcome their addictions to drugs and alcohol. My personal style is down-to-earth, non-judgmental & accepting but also direct.
I work with ages 14 and up in the areas of chemical dependency, codependency, love addiction, anxiety, depression, physical and sexual abuse, unresolved childhood issues, Christian counseling.
I was once told, "Everyone has problems, but those who are successful in life are the ones who got help." I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a Masters degree from the University of North Texas. I truly enjoy helping others find personal success and healing. Prior to being in private practice, I spent four years as a counselor at Grapevine Valley Hope, a residential chemical dependency treatment center, helping adults begin to overcome their addictions to drugs and alcohol. My personal style is down-to-earth, non-judgmental & accepting but also direct.
(214) 225-7492 View (214) 225-7492
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Michelle Fitzhugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, I specialize in treating Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Codependency, Anxiety, Depression & Bipolar Disorder. I am a Level II Certified EMDR therapist, treating complex trauma & PTSD. A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) & Family Systems trained therapist, I utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization & Reprocessing, Brainspotting, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Psychodrama, Attachment-Focused Therapy and other therapies to my clients find healing.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, I specialize in treating Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Codependency, Anxiety, Depression & Bipolar Disorder. I am a Level II Certified EMDR therapist, treating complex trauma & PTSD. A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) & Family Systems trained therapist, I utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitization & Reprocessing, Brainspotting, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Psychodrama, Attachment-Focused Therapy and other therapies to my clients find healing.
(940) 257-2446 View (940) 257-2446
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Precious Grimes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Little Elm, TX 75068  (Online Only)
I am Precious, I work specifically with women who grapple with the aftermath of past traumas, battling symptoms of depression and anxiety. I understand the struggles of forging and sustaining connections as a result of trauma, navigating the complexities of motherhood, and coping with unhealthy attachments in relationships, often relying on societal constructs to shape one's identity. I am an EMDR and yoga trained psychotherapist specializing in guiding women through the challenges of anxiety and depression stemming from trauma, motherhood, relationships, and codependency.
I am Precious, I work specifically with women who grapple with the aftermath of past traumas, battling symptoms of depression and anxiety. I understand the struggles of forging and sustaining connections as a result of trauma, navigating the complexities of motherhood, and coping with unhealthy attachments in relationships, often relying on societal constructs to shape one's identity. I am an EMDR and yoga trained psychotherapist specializing in guiding women through the challenges of anxiety and depression stemming from trauma, motherhood, relationships, and codependency.
(469) 829-7558 View (469) 829-7558
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Lauren Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MABC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lewisville, TX 75067
It has been an honor to serve the Lord and to fulfill His calling on my life as a biblical counselor over the past several years. I am equipped to work with individuals and couples. My areas of specialty include anxiety, OCD, depression, communication, conflict resolution, relationship issues, grief, codependency, parenting, marital and premarital counseling. I am a certified PrepareEnrich facilitator, which is a program approved by Twogether In Texas and waives the marriage license fee for engaged couples.
It has been an honor to serve the Lord and to fulfill His calling on my life as a biblical counselor over the past several years. I am equipped to work with individuals and couples. My areas of specialty include anxiety, OCD, depression, communication, conflict resolution, relationship issues, grief, codependency, parenting, marital and premarital counseling. I am a certified PrepareEnrich facilitator, which is a program approved by Twogether In Texas and waives the marriage license fee for engaged couples.
(940) 241-9240 View (940) 241-9240
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Taylor Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76209  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to make sense of what you are experiencing & why? Maybe you are overwhelmed by your challenges (unaddressed trauma, substance use, etc.) and need help sorting out its complexities. I know that trauma can change your life in the hardest of ways AND I believe in your ability to heal from it. I believe in the importance of addressing underlying trauma that may be contributing to current difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship/codependency issues, substance use, anger, perfectionism, and more. I am trained in EMDR and use it frequently in the treatment of distressing symptoms for both teens and adults.
Are you struggling to make sense of what you are experiencing & why? Maybe you are overwhelmed by your challenges (unaddressed trauma, substance use, etc.) and need help sorting out its complexities. I know that trauma can change your life in the hardest of ways AND I believe in your ability to heal from it. I believe in the importance of addressing underlying trauma that may be contributing to current difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship/codependency issues, substance use, anger, perfectionism, and more. I am trained in EMDR and use it frequently in the treatment of distressing symptoms for both teens and adults.
(940) 373-7972 View (940) 373-7972
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Sally Spiller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lewisville, TX 75057
I am an open and non-judgmental person who will work with you to help you get to where YOU want to be in your life. I specialize in, but am not limited to, depression, anxiety, codependency issues, strengthening boundaries, addiction and substance abuse issues, and grief work. Maybe you've been struggling for years, maybe only a few days, maybe you just want someone to listen and help you clarify a few things. Wherever you are in your life, I will meet you there. It is imperative to understand where we are in our lives in order to get to where we want to be.
I am an open and non-judgmental person who will work with you to help you get to where YOU want to be in your life. I specialize in, but am not limited to, depression, anxiety, codependency issues, strengthening boundaries, addiction and substance abuse issues, and grief work. Maybe you've been struggling for years, maybe only a few days, maybe you just want someone to listen and help you clarify a few things. Wherever you are in your life, I will meet you there. It is imperative to understand where we are in our lives in order to get to where we want to be.
(469) 378-9522 View (469) 378-9522
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Lizz Garza
LPC Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Lewisville, TX 75056
She is especially skilled at treating trauma and abuse (specifically narcissistic abuse victims), self-esteem and self-worth, grief, loss, life transitions, and codependency.
Welcome to the transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. Lizz Garza is dedicated to providing compassionate, warm and inclusive mental health support for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As a dedicated therapist with a passion for facilitating emotional growth and healing, Lizz offers a range of therapeutic interventions to help clients of all ages find their path towards well-being and self-discovery.
She is especially skilled at treating trauma and abuse (specifically narcissistic abuse victims), self-esteem and self-worth, grief, loss, life transitions, and codependency.
Welcome to the transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. Lizz Garza is dedicated to providing compassionate, warm and inclusive mental health support for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As a dedicated therapist with a passion for facilitating emotional growth and healing, Lizz offers a range of therapeutic interventions to help clients of all ages find their path towards well-being and self-discovery.
(214) 239-1004 View (214) 239-1004
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Kendra Manning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with codependency? Constantly seeking reassurance from others? People pleasing? Low self-esteem? Or maybe you’ve been struggling with maintaining relationships with others, issues with commitment, hyper-independence, or fear of abandonment? I know how heavy this can feel, and I would like you to know that you do not have to suffer in silence! I am an attachment-based therapist that focuses on how trauma impacts how you view yourself & others. Struggling with attachment issues often results in having issues with trusting and/or connecting to others. I would like to walk with you through your journey of healing.
Do you struggle with codependency? Constantly seeking reassurance from others? People pleasing? Low self-esteem? Or maybe you’ve been struggling with maintaining relationships with others, issues with commitment, hyper-independence, or fear of abandonment? I know how heavy this can feel, and I would like you to know that you do not have to suffer in silence! I am an attachment-based therapist that focuses on how trauma impacts how you view yourself & others. Struggling with attachment issues often results in having issues with trusting and/or connecting to others. I would like to walk with you through your journey of healing.
(940) 745-2692 View (940) 745-2692
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Kathy Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76210
My name is Kathy Keith, MA, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 24 years of clinical experience. I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples with Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Schizophrenia, Trauma, PTSD, and many more. The most common theoretical approaches I use are CBT, Interpersonal psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Reality Therapy, ACT, Mindfulness, and positive psychology. I believe that I am supportive, compassionate, and respectful that guide you to where you want to go!
My name is Kathy Keith, MA, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 24 years of clinical experience. I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and couples with Anger Management, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Addiction, Behavioral Issues, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Schizophrenia, Trauma, PTSD, and many more. The most common theoretical approaches I use are CBT, Interpersonal psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Reality Therapy, ACT, Mindfulness, and positive psychology. I believe that I am supportive, compassionate, and respectful that guide you to where you want to go!
(469) 772-5769 View (469) 772-5769
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Jessica Renee Dolan
LPC Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022
Are you having difficulty managing daily life? Do you struggle with depression and/or anxiety symptoms and have trouble maintaining healthy relationships? You're someone who wants to learn healthier ways of coping but are stuck in a cycle of self-medicating, codependency or isolating from family and peers feeling shame and guilt from not being able to get it all together. Do you struggle as parent of an adolescent with high-risk behaviors or as a parent, seeking some parental support? Maybe you're ready to make a change. You're ready to find hope, meaning and purpose in your life. I can help get you there!
Are you having difficulty managing daily life? Do you struggle with depression and/or anxiety symptoms and have trouble maintaining healthy relationships? You're someone who wants to learn healthier ways of coping but are stuck in a cycle of self-medicating, codependency or isolating from family and peers feeling shame and guilt from not being able to get it all together. Do you struggle as parent of an adolescent with high-risk behaviors or as a parent, seeking some parental support? Maybe you're ready to make a change. You're ready to find hope, meaning and purpose in your life. I can help get you there!
(940) 745-2613 View (940) 745-2613
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Adam Sandlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, BTTI
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76210
I've specialized in treating OCD, anxiety, depression, and pornography addiction, but also frequently work with relational conflict, spiritual crises, people-pleasing/codependency issues.
I offer professional Christian counseling with offices in Denton and Flower Mound. I've been working with individuals, groups, couples, and families for over 15 years in community and private settings as well as discipleship, recovery, and teaching ministries in the local church. I train other counselors and am a licensed Supervisor. I'm certified through the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) and have completed post-graduate training from the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) of the International OCD Foundation, and the Psychiatry Academy at Massachusetts General Hospital. I'm also a pastor/elder at my local church.
I've specialized in treating OCD, anxiety, depression, and pornography addiction, but also frequently work with relational conflict, spiritual crises, people-pleasing/codependency issues.
I offer professional Christian counseling with offices in Denton and Flower Mound. I've been working with individuals, groups, couples, and families for over 15 years in community and private settings as well as discipleship, recovery, and teaching ministries in the local church. I train other counselors and am a licensed Supervisor. I'm certified through the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) and have completed post-graduate training from the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) of the International OCD Foundation, and the Psychiatry Academy at Massachusetts General Hospital. I'm also a pastor/elder at my local church.
(940) 268-4909 View (940) 268-4909
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Sara Dammann
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201  (Online Only)
I specialize in recovery in the broadest sense: recovery from grief and loss, substance use disorders (gray area drinking is a particular strength of mine), divorce, illness, life changes, relationships and codependency, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
The world we live in is challenging, and our attention is pulled in so many different directions that it is easy to lose touch with our own inner guidance and wisdom. We can find ourselves overwhelmed, distracted, exhausted, and disconnected from what brings us a sense of stability, purpose, and contentment in our lives. It is my desire to help you reconnect, discover, and explore what is truly meaningful for you, what brings you the most peace and ease, and to make authentic changes, so that you can navigate the challenges and joys of your life with awareness, courage, and a strong sense of self.
I specialize in recovery in the broadest sense: recovery from grief and loss, substance use disorders (gray area drinking is a particular strength of mine), divorce, illness, life changes, relationships and codependency, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
The world we live in is challenging, and our attention is pulled in so many different directions that it is easy to lose touch with our own inner guidance and wisdom. We can find ourselves overwhelmed, distracted, exhausted, and disconnected from what brings us a sense of stability, purpose, and contentment in our lives. It is my desire to help you reconnect, discover, and explore what is truly meaningful for you, what brings you the most peace and ease, and to make authentic changes, so that you can navigate the challenges and joys of your life with awareness, courage, and a strong sense of self.
(940) 600-5759 View (940) 600-5759
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Lisa Davisson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
The Colony, TX 75056
Grief and Loss, Divorce recovery, infertility, work related issues, social isolation, bullied as a child, introversion, life transitions, parent/child relationships, new to the metroplex, dating, codependency.
I strive to create a caring, compassionate, understanding, and supportive environment where you can feel safe and comfortable enough to discuss your important issues. I deeply respect you and your inner resources and ability to move towards growth and wholeness. My goal is to help you mobilize your hidden strengths while affirming your ability to grow using a custom tailored approach that will best fit your needs and help you reach your goals. During our initial sessions we will work together to create a treatment plan and set goals for therapy.
Grief and Loss, Divorce recovery, infertility, work related issues, social isolation, bullied as a child, introversion, life transitions, parent/child relationships, new to the metroplex, dating, codependency.
I strive to create a caring, compassionate, understanding, and supportive environment where you can feel safe and comfortable enough to discuss your important issues. I deeply respect you and your inner resources and ability to move towards growth and wholeness. My goal is to help you mobilize your hidden strengths while affirming your ability to grow using a custom tailored approach that will best fit your needs and help you reach your goals. During our initial sessions we will work together to create a treatment plan and set goals for therapy.
(214) 919-5163 View (214) 919-5163
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Ulizabeth Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flower Mound, TX 75022  (Online Only)
My experience with helping people with anxiety, depression, organizational skills, behavior issues, life transitions and codependency issues can help you to know the person in the mirror again.
Have you been wondering where your hope has gone to? Life can be turned upside down in a matter of moments and you look in the mirror and don't know who you are anymore. You are broken and that is okay. I want to help you to see that broken is okay and you will not feel shattered forever. I believe a shift in your thought pattern has to take place in order for change to happen. I join empathy and understanding with Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help you on that journey.
My experience with helping people with anxiety, depression, organizational skills, behavior issues, life transitions and codependency issues can help you to know the person in the mirror again.
Have you been wondering where your hope has gone to? Life can be turned upside down in a matter of moments and you look in the mirror and don't know who you are anymore. You are broken and that is okay. I want to help you to see that broken is okay and you will not feel shattered forever. I believe a shift in your thought pattern has to take place in order for change to happen. I join empathy and understanding with Cognitive Behavioral therapy to help you on that journey.
(682) 253-6695 View (682) 253-6695
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Brad Cullum
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Argyle, TX 76226
Life can be filled with disappointment, stress, pain, and loss that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, alone, and vulnerable. During these times of struggle it can be difficult to find hope that things can change, improve, or ever be okay again. I am dedicated to helping those who find themselves in positions that often seem impossible to overcome. I believe an abundant, peaceful, and joy filled life is available for those who seek to change unhealthy patterns in their lives, improve their relationships, and strive to be the best versions of themselves.
Life can be filled with disappointment, stress, pain, and loss that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, alone, and vulnerable. During these times of struggle it can be difficult to find hope that things can change, improve, or ever be okay again. I am dedicated to helping those who find themselves in positions that often seem impossible to overcome. I believe an abundant, peaceful, and joy filled life is available for those who seek to change unhealthy patterns in their lives, improve their relationships, and strive to be the best versions of themselves.
(940) 241-4140 View (940) 241-4140
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Reach For Peace
Licensed Professional Counselor, Dawnea, Smith, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76208
Are you or your child struggling with depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem? Do you find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships? Could you benefit from learning healthy boundary-setting, and appropriate coping skills? I can help!
Are you or your child struggling with depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem? Do you find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships? Could you benefit from learning healthy boundary-setting, and appropriate coping skills? I can help!
(940) 283-6153 View (940) 283-6153
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Joy Fuller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCLC
Verified Verified
Flower Mound, TX 75028
I use positive, individualized therapeutic approaches to help my clients heal from anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and personality disorders. I also offer marital and premarital counseling.
I use positive, individualized therapeutic approaches to help my clients heal from anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, and personality disorders. I also offer marital and premarital counseling.
(214) 377-1547 View (214) 377-1547

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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.