Codependency Treatment Centers in Boston, MA
Spring Advanced Mental Health Treatment Program
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02118
Silver Spring residential treatment was uniquely created to provide integrative, holistic mental health treatment to adults in a home like environment. We provide the highest quality assessment, diagnosis, stabilization and treatment for adults with psychiatric issues. Psychiatric issues in adults can sometimes be complex and can result from a mix of medical, neurological and even chronic pain. Therefore, our medical team includes a psychiatrist, neurologist, pain management doctor and internist who all work together. We partner with a university to provide advanced cognitive testing, imaging scans and lab tests. We are uniquely licensed to provide cutting edge treatments such as ketamine, TMS and ECT and we offer crisis stabilization. Treatment is provided with kindness, empathy, dignity, and respect. Each treatment plan is designed by our interdisciplinary team and treatment plans evolve during the course of treatment. We reassess and re-evaluate each patient frequently, in order to help them continue to thrive mentally, emotionally and physically.
Silver Spring residential treatment was uniquely created to provide integrative, holistic mental health treatment to adults in a home like environment. We provide the highest quality assessment, diagnosis, stabilization and treatment for adults with psychiatric issues. Psychiatric issues in adults can sometimes be complex and can result from a mix of medical, neurological and even chronic pain. Therefore, our medical team includes a psychiatrist, neurologist, pain management doctor and internist who all work together. We partner with a university to provide advanced cognitive testing, imaging scans and lab tests. We are uniquely licensed to provide cutting edge treatments such as ketamine, TMS and ECT and we offer crisis stabilization. Treatment is provided with kindness, empathy, dignity, and respect. Each treatment plan is designed by our interdisciplinary team and treatment plans evolve during the course of treatment. We reassess and re-evaluate each patient frequently, in order to help them continue to thrive mentally, emotionally and physically.
TCA Counseling Group
Treatment Center, PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
Boston, MA 02116
TCA Counseling Group was founded by Dr. Tonn Q. Cao in 2011 specializing in treatments for Millennials. Our philosophy is that every individual should be treated with respect and integrity despite his or her background, identity or experiences. This is particularly true when they are at their most vulnerable as they seek counseling services. We offer a safe refuge where individuals, couples and families are encouraged to explore their tribulations as they succeed at leading healthier and happier lives. By combining our specializations, our therapists can help our clients from many different perspectives and increase the chances of their success in meeting their treatment goals.
TCA Counseling Group was founded by Dr. Tonn Q. Cao in 2011 specializing in treatments for Millennials. Our philosophy is that every individual should be treated with respect and integrity despite his or her background, identity or experiences. This is particularly true when they are at their most vulnerable as they seek counseling services. We offer a safe refuge where individuals, couples and families are encouraged to explore their tribulations as they succeed at leading healthier and happier lives. By combining our specializations, our therapists can help our clients from many different perspectives and increase the chances of their success in meeting their treatment goals.
PSYCHe, PLLC
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110
We are expert therapists finding expert therapists for our clients. Our job is to pair you with YOUR perfect therapist. We have several Psychologists and Counselors in multiple states in our network that we hand selected. Whether it's one-on-one therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy, we can help. Let us do the hard work that a directory can't do.
We are expert therapists finding expert therapists for our clients. Our job is to pair you with YOUR perfect therapist. We have several Psychologists and Counselors in multiple states in our network that we hand selected. Whether it's one-on-one therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy, we can help. Let us do the hard work that a directory can't do.
Northeast Addictions Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02109
With extensive experience working in the substance use disorder field, Northeast Addictions Treatment Center (NEATC) knows the difference between average treatment and excellence in treatment. While most addiction centers provide clinical therapy as well as medical assistance, the length of stay does not provide the time needed to uncover the underlying causes and conditions of substance use disorder. However, at NEATC, our team of therapists, medical doctors, and clinicians will help you unearth the underlying causes of your substance use. We then address them directly and assist you in understanding the crux of the problem that leads you back down the path of drinking and using drugs.
With extensive experience working in the substance use disorder field, Northeast Addictions Treatment Center (NEATC) knows the difference between average treatment and excellence in treatment. While most addiction centers provide clinical therapy as well as medical assistance, the length of stay does not provide the time needed to uncover the underlying causes and conditions of substance use disorder. However, at NEATC, our team of therapists, medical doctors, and clinicians will help you unearth the underlying causes of your substance use. We then address them directly and assist you in understanding the crux of the problem that leads you back down the path of drinking and using drugs.
Transcend Recovery Community - Venice
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Boston, MA 02108
Transcend is an organization that asks you - what do you want to do with your life? Transcend Recovery Community has been helping clients build new lives in the Los Angeles recovery community since opening its first sober living in 2008. With six sober living homes located throughout the most desirable areas of Los Angeles, such as Santa Monica and Brentwood, Transcend allows men and women to become part of a recovery network like no other sober living can. In addition to our Los Angeles locations, we also have sober living homes in Manhattan, New York and Houston, Texas. When a client enters any one of our homes, they are joining our entire community. At Transcend you are not alone. Give one of our intake specialists a call to learn more about becoming a part of our recovery community.
Transcend is an organization that asks you - what do you want to do with your life? Transcend Recovery Community has been helping clients build new lives in the Los Angeles recovery community since opening its first sober living in 2008. With six sober living homes located throughout the most desirable areas of Los Angeles, such as Santa Monica and Brentwood, Transcend allows men and women to become part of a recovery network like no other sober living can. In addition to our Los Angeles locations, we also have sober living homes in Manhattan, New York and Houston, Texas. When a client enters any one of our homes, they are joining our entire community. At Transcend you are not alone. Give one of our intake specialists a call to learn more about becoming a part of our recovery community.
Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02108
Do you want to transform your life? Do you find that you just can’t let go of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Wouldn’t you like to just put it all behind you and move on to living a happier and fuller life? We work with adults, children, and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and much more. We have the clinical expertise to help you heal from trauma. Trauma can be caused by bullying, all forms of discrimination, relationship issues, betrayal, divorce, death, illness, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, military combat, violent crime, motor vehicle accident, LGBTQ struggles, and so much more. We can help you figure out what would be the best path towards healing.
Do you want to transform your life? Do you find that you just can’t let go of your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors? Wouldn’t you like to just put it all behind you and move on to living a happier and fuller life? We work with adults, children, and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss, PTSD, trauma, behavioral challenges, stress, and much more. We have the clinical expertise to help you heal from trauma. Trauma can be caused by bullying, all forms of discrimination, relationship issues, betrayal, divorce, death, illness, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, military combat, violent crime, motor vehicle accident, LGBTQ struggles, and so much more. We can help you figure out what would be the best path towards healing.
Avalon Malibu
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02199
Avalon Malibu Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center is a Licensed Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Center. Utilizing experiential methodologies, expressive arts and research based psychotherapies, we offer a place which provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment. Clients are encouraged to participate actively in their recovery. We provide five levels of care: Licensed Addiction Residential Treatment (Detoxification), Licensed Mental Health Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program Happiness is a choice of attitude. Resolve to choose gratefulness over regret until joy becomes your default setting. The process of healing is one of self-realization, the peeling away of the fears and negativity that obscure the light of your core self.
Avalon Malibu Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Center is a Licensed Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Center. Utilizing experiential methodologies, expressive arts and research based psychotherapies, we offer a place which provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment. Clients are encouraged to participate actively in their recovery. We provide five levels of care: Licensed Addiction Residential Treatment (Detoxification), Licensed Mental Health Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program Happiness is a choice of attitude. Resolve to choose gratefulness over regret until joy becomes your default setting. The process of healing is one of self-realization, the peeling away of the fears and negativity that obscure the light of your core self.
Mayflower Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02101
Mayflower Recovery is the premiere detox and residential addiction treatment program in Massachusetts and all of New England. Mayflower offers both detox and residential levels of care. If you or your loved one is looking for the best facilities and staff, Mayflower is your destination. We treat alcohol addiction and all drug addictions including opioid, cocaine, benzodiazepine (Ativan, Valium, etc.), fentanyl, methamphetamines, etc. We are equipped to develop and provide robust aftercare recommendations and accommodations to all of our clients. We also help provide family system counseling and advice.
Mayflower Recovery is the premiere detox and residential addiction treatment program in Massachusetts and all of New England. Mayflower offers both detox and residential levels of care. If you or your loved one is looking for the best facilities and staff, Mayflower is your destination. We treat alcohol addiction and all drug addictions including opioid, cocaine, benzodiazepine (Ativan, Valium, etc.), fentanyl, methamphetamines, etc. We are equipped to develop and provide robust aftercare recommendations and accommodations to all of our clients. We also help provide family system counseling and advice.
CooperRiis Healing Community
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Boston, MA 02110
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ progressive residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers six levels of treatment, The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support), and a Partial Hospitalization Program or "PHP" (outpatient care).
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ progressive residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers six levels of treatment, The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support), and a Partial Hospitalization Program or "PHP" (outpatient care).
Hospital for Behavioral Medicine
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Boston, MA 02101
The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine (HBM) offers innovative inpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Inpatient services focus on crisis stabilization, medication management, group treatment and discharge/transition planning. Our dedicated staff of doctors, nurses, case managers, and mental health technicians are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care, bringing creativity, expressive arts, and best practices to manage and reduce unsafe behaviors.
The Hospital for Behavioral Medicine (HBM) offers innovative inpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Inpatient services focus on crisis stabilization, medication management, group treatment and discharge/transition planning. Our dedicated staff of doctors, nurses, case managers, and mental health technicians are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care, bringing creativity, expressive arts, and best practices to manage and reduce unsafe behaviors.
Waltham Behavioral Health, LLC
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02115
At Waltham Behavioral Health we are committed to providing client-centered mental health to individuals of all ages. The WBH team consists of providers with varied areas of expertise including psychologists, licensed clinical social workers specializing in adult, child and adolescent therapy as well as psychopharmacologists available to prescribe to all patients with psychiatric disorders and medication-management needs.
At Waltham Behavioral Health we are committed to providing client-centered mental health to individuals of all ages. The WBH team consists of providers with varied areas of expertise including psychologists, licensed clinical social workers specializing in adult, child and adolescent therapy as well as psychopharmacologists available to prescribe to all patients with psychiatric disorders and medication-management needs.
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Seabrook
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02117
Seabrook is a non-profit, CARF accredited alcohol and drug rehabilitation center focusing on the 12-step principles of recovery as well as co-occurring mental health disorders. We have been in business for over 45 years. Using a foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous, our facility utilizes a holistic approach, including individualized and gender-specific therapy, with a special focus on relapse prevention, trauma, and our renowned Family Matrix program. Seabrook is a true dual diagnosis facility with a full-time licensed psychiatrist and 3 psychiatric nurse APN's.
Seabrook is a non-profit, CARF accredited alcohol and drug rehabilitation center focusing on the 12-step principles of recovery as well as co-occurring mental health disorders. We have been in business for over 45 years. Using a foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous, our facility utilizes a holistic approach, including individualized and gender-specific therapy, with a special focus on relapse prevention, trauma, and our renowned Family Matrix program. Seabrook is a true dual diagnosis facility with a full-time licensed psychiatrist and 3 psychiatric nurse APN's.
Drug & Alcohol Rehab at Brook Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Boston, MA 02101
Brook Recovery Center works to offer the highest quality treatment. We believe in looking deep within and treating the underlying causes of our clients substance use. We look at each clients case on a personalized level. Our program is centered around clinical treatment delivered by our masters level clinicians but is not limited to it. We offer a full continuum of care and a wholistic approach including nutritional counseling, employment counseling, yoga, mindfulness therapy, 12 step immersion and more. Conveniently located outside of Boston, MA.
Brook Recovery Center works to offer the highest quality treatment. We believe in looking deep within and treating the underlying causes of our clients substance use. We look at each clients case on a personalized level. Our program is centered around clinical treatment delivered by our masters level clinicians but is not limited to it. We offer a full continuum of care and a wholistic approach including nutritional counseling, employment counseling, yoga, mindfulness therapy, 12 step immersion and more. Conveniently located outside of Boston, MA.
Acera Health - Mental Health Treatment For Adults
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone has the potential to create a life that they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way, and it can be challenging to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone has the potential to create a life that they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way, and it can be challenging to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
Recovering Champions
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Boston, MA 02106
Recovering Champions is a comprehensive treatment program specializing in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. To give our clients the best chance of recovery, we offer a structured yet personalized approach that fosters life-changing experiences of hope and freedom.
Recovering Champions is a comprehensive treatment program specializing in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. To give our clients the best chance of recovery, we offer a structured yet personalized approach that fosters life-changing experiences of hope and freedom.
Banyan Massachusetts
Treatment Center, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110
At Banyan Massachusetts, we offer a host of programs designed to help those struggling with addictions. All of our Massachusetts drug and alcohol treatment programs provide comprehensive care to address the unique needs of each patient in relation to physical, mental, and emotional health. Our certified team at Banyan is comprised of physicians, psychiatrists, registered nurses, clinicians, case managers, and other addiction professionals. Many of our staff have firsthand knowledge of the life-changing challenges and issues that men and women commonly face when beginning a recovery lifestyle.
At Banyan Massachusetts, we offer a host of programs designed to help those struggling with addictions. All of our Massachusetts drug and alcohol treatment programs provide comprehensive care to address the unique needs of each patient in relation to physical, mental, and emotional health. Our certified team at Banyan is comprised of physicians, psychiatrists, registered nurses, clinicians, case managers, and other addiction professionals. Many of our staff have firsthand knowledge of the life-changing challenges and issues that men and women commonly face when beginning a recovery lifestyle.
The Scott © Discreet Medical Detox (Worldwide)
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
The Scott © is a renown medical concierge providing discreet and comfortable concierge medical detoxes worldwide for clientele that demand privacy. As Seen In: The Hollywood Reporter, NEWSWEEK Magazine & More! We will accommodate you in your home, hotel, or other private location of your choosing. Our luxury medical concierge team(s) specialize in simple to complex, short-term to long-term medical detoxes including: Alcohol detox, opiate detox, pain-management detox, and other drug detoxes paired with licensed, credentialed, and top-flight board-certified medical teams worldwide. Medication therapy must be used when performing any medical or alcohol detox alongside holistic sensibilities. As a medical concierge, our team(s) will fly immediately to you. The Scott © has been awarded the World Accreditation Addiction Treatment Mark of Excellence © Medical Detox Accreditation. Please let us know your special medical concierge requests. *Forbes Business Council Member. Established in 2010.
The Scott © is a renown medical concierge providing discreet and comfortable concierge medical detoxes worldwide for clientele that demand privacy. As Seen In: The Hollywood Reporter, NEWSWEEK Magazine & More! We will accommodate you in your home, hotel, or other private location of your choosing. Our luxury medical concierge team(s) specialize in simple to complex, short-term to long-term medical detoxes including: Alcohol detox, opiate detox, pain-management detox, and other drug detoxes paired with licensed, credentialed, and top-flight board-certified medical teams worldwide. Medication therapy must be used when performing any medical or alcohol detox alongside holistic sensibilities. As a medical concierge, our team(s) will fly immediately to you. The Scott © has been awarded the World Accreditation Addiction Treatment Mark of Excellence © Medical Detox Accreditation. Please let us know your special medical concierge requests. *Forbes Business Council Member. Established in 2010.
Clearbrook Massachusetts
Treatment Center, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02101
Clearbrook Massachusetts is located in Baldwinville spanning 17 acres in a private, rural setting. The facility is about 1.5 hours from Boston and offers adult inpatient treatment for alcohol, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. Patients have access to around-the-clock care, group and family therapy, amenities, recreational activities, and more. The property includes a 31,000-square-foot main administrative and clinical building, and six residential buildings of 12 bedrooms each, along with other smaller buildings and outdoor recreational space. Nearby attractions include the Baldwinville Village Historic District, Otter River State Forest Campgrounds and beautiful ponds and lakes intertwined within the town.
Clearbrook Massachusetts is located in Baldwinville spanning 17 acres in a private, rural setting. The facility is about 1.5 hours from Boston and offers adult inpatient treatment for alcohol, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. Patients have access to around-the-clock care, group and family therapy, amenities, recreational activities, and more. The property includes a 31,000-square-foot main administrative and clinical building, and six residential buildings of 12 bedrooms each, along with other smaller buildings and outdoor recreational space. Nearby attractions include the Baldwinville Village Historic District, Otter River State Forest Campgrounds and beautiful ponds and lakes intertwined within the town.
East Coast Recovery Center
Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LADC I, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02110
Addiction is unique. In fact, most of those who struggle with addiction actually experience other underlying issues. Whether it is trauma, painful past experiences, an untreated or undiagnosed mental illness, or anything else, we all have different struggles. These struggles make us unique, they are also one of the ways that addiction can be unique for each individual. Sometimes, this means that it requires more than one treatment type or philosophy to treat a person. That is okay. That is healthy. At East Coast Recovery, we know that one of the most effective ways to help process these underlying causes surrounding addiction is to take a step back, disconnect from your self and reconnect with a community who understands.
Addiction is unique. In fact, most of those who struggle with addiction actually experience other underlying issues. Whether it is trauma, painful past experiences, an untreated or undiagnosed mental illness, or anything else, we all have different struggles. These struggles make us unique, they are also one of the ways that addiction can be unique for each individual. Sometimes, this means that it requires more than one treatment type or philosophy to treat a person. That is okay. That is healthy. At East Coast Recovery, we know that one of the most effective ways to help process these underlying causes surrounding addiction is to take a step back, disconnect from your self and reconnect with a community who understands.
Avenues Recovery Center at New England
Treatment Center, MA, LCMHC, MLADC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02101
Avenues Recovery Center at New England is a residential-style outpatient drug and alcohol rehab program offering partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment services. Our New England location is affiliated exclusively with Sober Living New Hampshire – a collection of three boutique sober living homes – enabling clients to engage in treatment while residing in a beautiful, relaxed, domestic setting with round-the-clock supervision and care. Avenues Recovery of New England offers a warm, accepting and growth-oriented environment which motivates each client to shed their layers and open their souls to hope and healing. Our staff consists of nurse practitioners, primary therapists, clinicians, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians – all of whom are skilled, passionate, and indescribably invested in the success of each client. Many of our team members are in recovery themselves, and can therefore relate deeply to our clients and their needs. Avenues’ mission is to enable individuals with addictions to redefine their lives as they journey through recovery with a dedicated team, individualized tools, and a supportive community.
Avenues Recovery Center at New England is a residential-style outpatient drug and alcohol rehab program offering partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment services. Our New England location is affiliated exclusively with Sober Living New Hampshire – a collection of three boutique sober living homes – enabling clients to engage in treatment while residing in a beautiful, relaxed, domestic setting with round-the-clock supervision and care. Avenues Recovery of New England offers a warm, accepting and growth-oriented environment which motivates each client to shed their layers and open their souls to hope and healing. Our staff consists of nurse practitioners, primary therapists, clinicians, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians – all of whom are skilled, passionate, and indescribably invested in the success of each client. Many of our team members are in recovery themselves, and can therefore relate deeply to our clients and their needs. Avenues’ mission is to enable individuals with addictions to redefine their lives as they journey through recovery with a dedicated team, individualized tools, and a supportive community.
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Codependency Treatment Centers
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.