Codependency Therapists in St John's, NL
Heidi Sturgeon
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1C (Online Only)
If you are 18 years or older and navigating life's challenges like becoming a parent, living with chronic illness, codependency, ADHD, PTSD, or grappling with grief or anxiety - we can offer you care and support.
Struggling in your day to day life? Or feeling torn between yesterday and tomorrow? We're here for you. The team at Heidi Sturgeon and Associates has experienced Psychologists and Social Workers who provide compassionate care tailored just for you. You're not alone in dealing with grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, ADHD. We will work with you to develop new ways of living that help you to feel more calm, confident & empowered. With the right support and coping strategies and tools you can grow more assertive, set clear boundaries, manage difficult emotions, and feel more at peace.
If you are 18 years or older and navigating life's challenges like becoming a parent, living with chronic illness, codependency, ADHD, PTSD, or grappling with grief or anxiety - we can offer you care and support.
Struggling in your day to day life? Or feeling torn between yesterday and tomorrow? We're here for you. The team at Heidi Sturgeon and Associates has experienced Psychologists and Social Workers who provide compassionate care tailored just for you. You're not alone in dealing with grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, ADHD. We will work with you to develop new ways of living that help you to feel more calm, confident & empowered. With the right support and coping strategies and tools you can grow more assertive, set clear boundaries, manage difficult emotions, and feel more at peace.
Reflections Counselling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1A
In difficult times, we struggle to cope, and often engage in self-defeating behaviours that can further complicate our lives. I offer a service where you can feel safe to share without being judged. I have practiced counselling for over 17 years, with a 25+ year social work career history. I am a registered social worker, and obtained my Bachelor of Social Work degree from McGill University. I have also completed some MSW study at Memorial University, and have received intensive training from psychoanalyst Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes-Reyes.
In difficult times, we struggle to cope, and often engage in self-defeating behaviours that can further complicate our lives. I offer a service where you can feel safe to share without being judged. I have practiced counselling for over 17 years, with a 25+ year social work career history. I am a registered social worker, and obtained my Bachelor of Social Work degree from McGill University. I have also completed some MSW study at Memorial University, and have received intensive training from psychoanalyst Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes-Reyes.
Lucid Counselling
Counsellor, BSc, GradD, MA
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1C (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Clients that are most likely to flourish under my care are those struggling with emotional regulation, negative self-image, depressed mood especially due to feeling lost or purposeless, anxiety, chronic pain, those going through a major life event or crisis, those seeking 2slgbtqia+ guidance, or those who simply wish to deepen their fulfillment in life. My ability to adapt my approach to the client’s needs or personality has been identified as one of my biggest strengths.
Clients that are most likely to flourish under my care are those struggling with emotional regulation, negative self-image, depressed mood especially due to feeling lost or purposeless, anxiety, chronic pain, those going through a major life event or crisis, those seeking 2slgbtqia+ guidance, or those who simply wish to deepen their fulfillment in life. My ability to adapt my approach to the client’s needs or personality has been identified as one of my biggest strengths.
Tracy Lee Fowler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, BA, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Tracy is passionate about her work in mental health and addictions. Tracy strives to build solid relationships with clients so they can see their strengths and reach their full potential. Tracy has over 15 years’ experience working front lines in Mental health and Addictions, specializing and with great passion in the field of Addictions counselling. Tracy has proven effectiveness in building rapport quite rapidly, helping clients achieve their life goals. Currently, she has a new found passion for DBT treatment and working with clients to identify solutions to build resilience and ultimately to create a life worth living.
Tracy is passionate about her work in mental health and addictions. Tracy strives to build solid relationships with clients so they can see their strengths and reach their full potential. Tracy has over 15 years’ experience working front lines in Mental health and Addictions, specializing and with great passion in the field of Addictions counselling. Tracy has proven effectiveness in building rapport quite rapidly, helping clients achieve their life goals. Currently, she has a new found passion for DBT treatment and working with clients to identify solutions to build resilience and ultimately to create a life worth living.
It can be very difficult to find a therapist who you might feel can be helpful to you. I like to think of therapy as first and most importantly a relationship. Some might have a sense that things are not as they might hope. We live in a time of loneliness, confusion, separation, conflict and it seems our cultural framework that is meant to hold all of this together is failing. At the heart of what is missing for so many is a place of love and belonging. Or perhaps you’ve lost sight of a sense of meaning in your life? Maybe you’ve received recently some deeply troubling news about your own health or the recent loss of a loved one?
It can be very difficult to find a therapist who you might feel can be helpful to you. I like to think of therapy as first and most importantly a relationship. Some might have a sense that things are not as they might hope. We live in a time of loneliness, confusion, separation, conflict and it seems our cultural framework that is meant to hold all of this together is failing. At the heart of what is missing for so many is a place of love and belonging. Or perhaps you’ve lost sight of a sense of meaning in your life? Maybe you’ve received recently some deeply troubling news about your own health or the recent loss of a loved one?
My approach to therapy is to develop a supportive, caring and accepting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I create a safe space in which you can develop insight and work on your mental health issues in order to heal and live your best life.
My approach to therapy is to develop a supportive, caring and accepting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I create a safe space in which you can develop insight and work on your mental health issues in order to heal and live your best life.
Marilyn is a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental therapist who supports people in their own personal development. She has particular interest in working with couples who may feel stuck in their relationship. Her post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy helps couples break old patterns of communication that are no longer working and reconnect on a deeper level. She also works with individuals who may experience relationship issues. Her post-graduate training in Attachment Focused Psychotherapy helps clients see how their style of connecting may be preventing them from experiencing the type of relationship they desire.
Marilyn is a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental therapist who supports people in their own personal development. She has particular interest in working with couples who may feel stuck in their relationship. Her post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy helps couples break old patterns of communication that are no longer working and reconnect on a deeper level. She also works with individuals who may experience relationship issues. Her post-graduate training in Attachment Focused Psychotherapy helps clients see how their style of connecting may be preventing them from experiencing the type of relationship they desire.
My experience with helping people dates long before my most recent designation as a Certified Canadian Counsellor. I have always been a coach, a tutor, a mentor or a volunteer. What I've learned is the value of true, empathic listening. What makes us different is what makes us beautiful, and I never expect to fit my clients into one, rigid, traditional framework. I am here to listen to you and to help you address your needs, no matter how big or small.
My experience with helping people dates long before my most recent designation as a Certified Canadian Counsellor. I have always been a coach, a tutor, a mentor or a volunteer. What I've learned is the value of true, empathic listening. What makes us different is what makes us beautiful, and I never expect to fit my clients into one, rigid, traditional framework. I am here to listen to you and to help you address your needs, no matter how big or small.
Reaching out for help can be difficult and I'm happy that you've made it this far! I offer special support to children (ages 7-12), teens, and adults, in navigating the path to better emotional and mental well-being and believe that this is ultimately gained through developing and nurturing healthy relationships. I believe that everyone has the right to live with dignity and safety. My clients include: parents who are struggling with how to relate to their children; individuals experiencing bullying or harassment; individuals experiencing a relationship break-down, separation or divorce, and intimate partner violence.
Reaching out for help can be difficult and I'm happy that you've made it this far! I offer special support to children (ages 7-12), teens, and adults, in navigating the path to better emotional and mental well-being and believe that this is ultimately gained through developing and nurturing healthy relationships. I believe that everyone has the right to live with dignity and safety. My clients include: parents who are struggling with how to relate to their children; individuals experiencing bullying or harassment; individuals experiencing a relationship break-down, separation or divorce, and intimate partner violence.
Each client has a story that has brought them to counseling. As individualized as client issues are; whether grief, trauma, conflict or any situation I believe people need and want to be heard. Discovering insight; an understanding and awareness of the situation is the foundation to moving forward in some capacity. Counselling provides the space and attentive listening to begin this process and to set goals to living one’s best life.
Each client has a story that has brought them to counseling. As individualized as client issues are; whether grief, trauma, conflict or any situation I believe people need and want to be heard. Discovering insight; an understanding and awareness of the situation is the foundation to moving forward in some capacity. Counselling provides the space and attentive listening to begin this process and to set goals to living one’s best life.
My name is Heidi Pond and I’m a St. John’s-based Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I fully recognize that life is not always easy, and I care deeply about helping you navigate life’s greatest challenges. Understanding that each client is unique, each session is tailored to your specific needs. I bring warmth and empathy to the counselling room, creating a space where you’re able to feel a sense of comfort.
My name is Heidi Pond and I’m a St. John’s-based Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). I fully recognize that life is not always easy, and I care deeply about helping you navigate life’s greatest challenges. Understanding that each client is unique, each session is tailored to your specific needs. I bring warmth and empathy to the counselling room, creating a space where you’re able to feel a sense of comfort.
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Asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do - I’m glad you are making that first step! My therapy room is a safe and accepting space where there is no agenda to change or "cure" you. It is to see you, as you are. My goal is that you feel seen and understood. Many clients come to me describing themselves as depressed, overwhelmed, stressed, stuck or anxious. Most are surprised that I don't try to ’get rid' of these symptoms, but that every part is welcome and has an important story to share. Through mindfulness we bring awareness to these feelings, to understand and embrace them to enable healing at a deeper level.
Asking for help can be one of the hardest things to do - I’m glad you are making that first step! My therapy room is a safe and accepting space where there is no agenda to change or "cure" you. It is to see you, as you are. My goal is that you feel seen and understood. Many clients come to me describing themselves as depressed, overwhelmed, stressed, stuck or anxious. Most are surprised that I don't try to ’get rid' of these symptoms, but that every part is welcome and has an important story to share. Through mindfulness we bring awareness to these feelings, to understand and embrace them to enable healing at a deeper level.
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Misuse, Trauma, including PTSD and C-PTSD, or issues related to Gender and Sexuality? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to deal with your present situation? No one goes through life without having to overcome challenges. Whatever concern brings you to therapy, together, in an emotionally safe and non-judgmental space, we can explore the barriers that stand in the way of you feeling content and whole, and learn skills to cope and deal with concerns in your life. Approved provider for ADT/License Reinstatement for Motor Vehicle Registration - NL.
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Substance Misuse, Trauma, including PTSD and C-PTSD, or issues related to Gender and Sexuality? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to deal with your present situation? No one goes through life without having to overcome challenges. Whatever concern brings you to therapy, together, in an emotionally safe and non-judgmental space, we can explore the barriers that stand in the way of you feeling content and whole, and learn skills to cope and deal with concerns in your life. Approved provider for ADT/License Reinstatement for Motor Vehicle Registration - NL.
Yvette Goodland
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am registered to practice in Newfoundland and Ontario. I offer online sessions only at this time. I enjoy supporting clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Clients who are interested in gaining personal insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors are in a great position to learn new tools and skills that will help them in their journey to wellness. I especially enjoy working with women age 50+. It's a critical age where many women are asking themselves some very big questions. Lets explore them together.
Hello and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am registered to practice in Newfoundland and Ontario. I offer online sessions only at this time. I enjoy supporting clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Clients who are interested in gaining personal insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors are in a great position to learn new tools and skills that will help them in their journey to wellness. I especially enjoy working with women age 50+. It's a critical age where many women are asking themselves some very big questions. Lets explore them together.
Hello, I am glad you are here! Reaching out for help can be scary, so as a therapist, my main priority is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space so we can collaboratively work on the issues you are experiencing. In sessions, we will explore your thought patterns, emotions, and maladaptive behaviours and learn tools and techniques that will help you live a more meaningful, stable life. Through our work together, we will discover your strengths and learn how to implement them to solve problems in your everyday life.
Hello, I am glad you are here! Reaching out for help can be scary, so as a therapist, my main priority is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space so we can collaboratively work on the issues you are experiencing. In sessions, we will explore your thought patterns, emotions, and maladaptive behaviours and learn tools and techniques that will help you live a more meaningful, stable life. Through our work together, we will discover your strengths and learn how to implement them to solve problems in your everyday life.
Cheryl Baker
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Cheryl, an actively registered social worker, and I have been providing direct therapeutic counselling services for nearly 15 years in the field of mental health and addictions. I have received a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario and completed the Bachelor of Social Work program from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Through my social work career, I have been given so many opportunities to engage in advanced clinical therapy with individuals, couples, and families, of all ages, in various capacities. I bring a range of experiences, therapeutic skills, and education to each relationship.
I’m Cheryl, an actively registered social worker, and I have been providing direct therapeutic counselling services for nearly 15 years in the field of mental health and addictions. I have received a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Ontario and completed the Bachelor of Social Work program from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Through my social work career, I have been given so many opportunities to engage in advanced clinical therapy with individuals, couples, and families, of all ages, in various capacities. I bring a range of experiences, therapeutic skills, and education to each relationship.
Alison Judd Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1H
Have you or your loved one been diagnosed with a critical illness? Are you wanting to plan your end-of-life needs? Are you having difficulty living through death and understanding your grief? I have worked with people who experience loss on all levels: loss of functioning and identity due to disability or aging, dementia or Alzheimer’s impacts, changes in health needs, loss of relationships, loss of jobs, loss of what you find meaningful?
Have you or your loved one been diagnosed with a critical illness? Are you wanting to plan your end-of-life needs? Are you having difficulty living through death and understanding your grief? I have worked with people who experience loss on all levels: loss of functioning and identity due to disability or aging, dementia or Alzheimer’s impacts, changes in health needs, loss of relationships, loss of jobs, loss of what you find meaningful?
Rosa works with couples and families around relationship issues and is passionate about helping people to reduce conflict and create more connection in their relationships. She can help clients who feel that they are 'stuck' in their relationships, or who feel like they are having the same conflict again and again. Rosa can help couples and families to get to the root of the conflict and to find new ways to reach out and connect.
Rosa works with couples and families around relationship issues and is passionate about helping people to reduce conflict and create more connection in their relationships. She can help clients who feel that they are 'stuck' in their relationships, or who feel like they are having the same conflict again and again. Rosa can help couples and families to get to the root of the conflict and to find new ways to reach out and connect.
I know how challenging it is to feel overcome, full of anxiety, and to not know where to turn. It would be my honour to support you through your personal stress, no matter what that stress entails. Lets get to the root of the issue and support you in a collaborative process towards healing and balance. I offer free 15 minute consultations, reach out and book yours today! As a therapist Katie is focused through a strength-based lens, grounded in Mindfulness - Narrative - Solution Focused approach. Her approach is also informed by; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.
I know how challenging it is to feel overcome, full of anxiety, and to not know where to turn. It would be my honour to support you through your personal stress, no matter what that stress entails. Lets get to the root of the issue and support you in a collaborative process towards healing and balance. I offer free 15 minute consultations, reach out and book yours today! As a therapist Katie is focused through a strength-based lens, grounded in Mindfulness - Narrative - Solution Focused approach. Her approach is also informed by; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.
Arlene M Penney
Registered Social Worker, BA,BSW, MSW,RSW, RP,ND, SEP
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1B
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced Trauma Trained Clinical Therapist & Naturopath. I am also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Critical to my unique approach is the integration of the Polyvagal Theory, ensuring you “feel safe” and that you are given the proper time and understanding to fully process stressful and traumatic experiences leading to the resolution of these experiences at the nervous system level. Aiding you to attune to yourself and the psychological symptoms of trauma and other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, anger and physical pain.
I am an experienced Trauma Trained Clinical Therapist & Naturopath. I am also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Critical to my unique approach is the integration of the Polyvagal Theory, ensuring you “feel safe” and that you are given the proper time and understanding to fully process stressful and traumatic experiences leading to the resolution of these experiences at the nervous system level. Aiding you to attune to yourself and the psychological symptoms of trauma and other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, anger and physical pain.
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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.