Codependency Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

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Saskia Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults with relational and complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, burn out, codependency, people pleasing, perfectionism and parenting challenges.
Do you have a chronic experience of not feeling good enough? Do you struggle with persistent feelings of shame, self doubt or anxiety in relationships? Do you sometimes feel that you have good insight and self awareness, but you still can’t seem to break free from damaging emotional and behavioral patterns? If this is you, I can help. In my work, I aim to help individuals make meaningful shifts away from long-standing patterns causing distress, facilitate self compassion and authenticity, and reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and shame.
I specialize in working with adults with relational and complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, burn out, codependency, people pleasing, perfectionism and parenting challenges.
Do you have a chronic experience of not feeling good enough? Do you struggle with persistent feelings of shame, self doubt or anxiety in relationships? Do you sometimes feel that you have good insight and self awareness, but you still can’t seem to break free from damaging emotional and behavioral patterns? If this is you, I can help. In my work, I aim to help individuals make meaningful shifts away from long-standing patterns causing distress, facilitate self compassion and authenticity, and reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety and shame.
(862) 247-4285 View (862) 247-4285
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Romanza McAllister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD, Coach
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
Focus areas include: Grief Following Adult ADHD Diagnosis & addressing symptoms of Codependency.
Navigating the world can be tough when you consistently try to please others,  have difficulty making decisions, or fear speaking your mind. I work with individuals who are  often marginalized, and exhausted by their unhealthy relationships  with self and others. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to our old ways. I know all too well how difficult it is to feel overwhelmed or trapped by your circumstances. Together we'll push back on negative self talk, poor boundaries, self sabotage, and other unhelpful patterns that may be limiting life choices.
Focus areas include: Grief Following Adult ADHD Diagnosis & addressing symptoms of Codependency.
Navigating the world can be tough when you consistently try to please others,  have difficulty making decisions, or fear speaking your mind. I work with individuals who are  often marginalized, and exhausted by their unhealthy relationships  with self and others. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to our old ways. I know all too well how difficult it is to feel overwhelmed or trapped by your circumstances. Together we'll push back on negative self talk, poor boundaries, self sabotage, and other unhelpful patterns that may be limiting life choices.
(718) 831-6587 View (718) 831-6587
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Chris Kingman | Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11218  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Codependency & love addiction are my specialties. Helping people replace unhealthy relationship patterns with healthier ones is very satisfying and meaningful work for me. It's an amazing privilege to be part of a process whereby people are changing their mindsets and their lives for the better. I consider myself very fortunate to be doing this work.
Codependency & love addiction are my specialties. Helping people replace unhealthy relationship patterns with healthier ones is very satisfying and meaningful work for me. It's an amazing privilege to be part of a process whereby people are changing their mindsets and their lives for the better. I consider myself very fortunate to be doing this work.
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Linda Ann Pelosi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215  (Online Only)
I am very passionate and excited about my work with clients who experience mental health issues: such as anxiety, depression, codependency, addictions, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, gender issues, postpartum depression, and relationship issues.
Welcome to my practice. I am so excited to be working with clients who are using psychedelics and want to enhance their experience through psychotherapy, I’m hoping you will find my experience, education, knowledge, and wisdom enough of a spark to make your first appointment. My approach is always compassionate, empowering and accepting.
I am very passionate and excited about my work with clients who experience mental health issues: such as anxiety, depression, codependency, addictions, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, gender issues, postpartum depression, and relationship issues.
Welcome to my practice. I am so excited to be working with clients who are using psychedelics and want to enhance their experience through psychotherapy, I’m hoping you will find my experience, education, knowledge, and wisdom enough of a spark to make your first appointment. My approach is always compassionate, empowering and accepting.
(732) 552-5881 View (732) 552-5881
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Courtney Krok
LMHC-LP, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11249
I support individuals and couples navigate grief, transitions, relationships, perfectionism, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
Hi, welcome to my therapy profile! I completely get how nerve-wracking it can be to open up to someone new, especially a therapist. I also know the relief that comes when you connect with someone who understands. I believe people have the ability to make changes, my goal is to create an environment where you can feel heard, supported, explore your inner-world and make changes to live a more fulfilling life. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions rooted in Psychodynamic therapy, which emphasises exploring early relationships and experiences and making connections with patterns and behaviours in your life today.
I support individuals and couples navigate grief, transitions, relationships, perfectionism, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
Hi, welcome to my therapy profile! I completely get how nerve-wracking it can be to open up to someone new, especially a therapist. I also know the relief that comes when you connect with someone who understands. I believe people have the ability to make changes, my goal is to create an environment where you can feel heard, supported, explore your inner-world and make changes to live a more fulfilling life. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions rooted in Psychodynamic therapy, which emphasises exploring early relationships and experiences and making connections with patterns and behaviours in your life today.
(347) 767-2804 View (347) 767-2804
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Sienna Chu
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11211
I've been privileged to work with individuals and couples seeking support for issues around intimacy and relationships, codependency, anxiety, depression, inner child healing, cultural identity, trauma, and life transitions.
Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I stand by the commitment, “I’m here with you.” I believe that each of our stories are equally sacred as they are unique and see therapy as an opportunity to cultivate curiosity for ourselves and to let go of self-judgement. Taking a Psychodynamic approach, I aim to help my clients unravel, experience, and understand themselves more deeply, through building awareness, flexibility, and the capacity to make change. Humor, authenticity, and the willingness to experiment is foundational to my approach.
I've been privileged to work with individuals and couples seeking support for issues around intimacy and relationships, codependency, anxiety, depression, inner child healing, cultural identity, trauma, and life transitions.
Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I stand by the commitment, “I’m here with you.” I believe that each of our stories are equally sacred as they are unique and see therapy as an opportunity to cultivate curiosity for ourselves and to let go of self-judgement. Taking a Psychodynamic approach, I aim to help my clients unravel, experience, and understand themselves more deeply, through building awareness, flexibility, and the capacity to make change. Humor, authenticity, and the willingness to experiment is foundational to my approach.
(646) 846-9014 View (646) 846-9014
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Ahvegyil Skolnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201  (Online Only)
Did you grow up with a mother that may have been a narcissist? Do you struggle with codependency and healthy relationships? Lack self-esteem? Do you find yourself wondering how did I end up in another toxic situation? Cognitive therapy is a service that can help you understand how early experiences impact how you go through life. Maybe you need to create boundaries and communication to save a relationship where is the time to let go of that toxic person altogether? consider scheduling a cognitive therapy session. You will gain the skills needed to recognize old patterns of behavior, create boundaries and be a healthier you.
Did you grow up with a mother that may have been a narcissist? Do you struggle with codependency and healthy relationships? Lack self-esteem? Do you find yourself wondering how did I end up in another toxic situation? Cognitive therapy is a service that can help you understand how early experiences impact how you go through life. Maybe you need to create boundaries and communication to save a relationship where is the time to let go of that toxic person altogether? consider scheduling a cognitive therapy session. You will gain the skills needed to recognize old patterns of behavior, create boundaries and be a healthier you.
(518) 632-7769 View (518) 632-7769
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Megan Larigan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? I work with adults to address anxiety, depression, significant transitions, codependency and relationship issues, and those struggling in maladaptive or counterproductive cycles or patterns. I believe the patterns in one's life will play out in therapy where they can be better understood and integrated into one’s current understanding of self through a collaborative approach, making sense of life in ways that are meaningful to you. Clients describe my style as calm, down-to-earth, non-judgmental yet challenging and my eclectic approach offers a truly individualized experience.
Feeling stuck? I work with adults to address anxiety, depression, significant transitions, codependency and relationship issues, and those struggling in maladaptive or counterproductive cycles or patterns. I believe the patterns in one's life will play out in therapy where they can be better understood and integrated into one’s current understanding of self through a collaborative approach, making sense of life in ways that are meaningful to you. Clients describe my style as calm, down-to-earth, non-judgmental yet challenging and my eclectic approach offers a truly individualized experience.
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Bridget O'Shea Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11238
I have over ten years’ experience working with folks who have experienced codependency, substance use disorders, and process addictions, including relationship addiction.
I am committed to creating a soft, genuine, relational space for my clients to get to know their inner systems. I have a graduate degree in Social Work, and I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I have been engaged with the IFS model for over nine years, and it is the primary model I use for psychotherapeutic work. I have assisted as a staff member on three Level 1 IFS trainings, helping other therapists and practitioners learn the model.
I have over ten years’ experience working with folks who have experienced codependency, substance use disorders, and process addictions, including relationship addiction.
I am committed to creating a soft, genuine, relational space for my clients to get to know their inner systems. I have a graduate degree in Social Work, and I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I have been engaged with the IFS model for over nine years, and it is the primary model I use for psychotherapeutic work. I have assisted as a staff member on three Level 1 IFS trainings, helping other therapists and practitioners learn the model.
(929) 419-4486 View (929) 419-4486
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Rachel Easterly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
My clients often come to me to address codependency during big life transitions, like new parenthood, illness, or breakups, when your old patterns are not working anymore.
I see individuals and couples in person in Park Slope or virtually. People struggling with codependency typically have a history of trauma, abuse, neglect or other painful experiences. Even if no longer in those situations, you may experience deep loneliness from hiding yourself, resentment, physical aches and pains, substance use or perfectionism. You may have needed people-pleasing at a time in your life, but find it is no longer working now. I work with individual adults and couples, and specialize in treating people-pleasing and codependent patterns in relationships.
My clients often come to me to address codependency during big life transitions, like new parenthood, illness, or breakups, when your old patterns are not working anymore.
I see individuals and couples in person in Park Slope or virtually. People struggling with codependency typically have a history of trauma, abuse, neglect or other painful experiences. Even if no longer in those situations, you may experience deep loneliness from hiding yourself, resentment, physical aches and pains, substance use or perfectionism. You may have needed people-pleasing at a time in your life, but find it is no longer working now. I work with individual adults and couples, and specialize in treating people-pleasing and codependent patterns in relationships.
(646) 679-7827 View (646) 679-7827
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Orly Moshell Arviv
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I am a Licensed Psychologist in New York and as a telehealth provider in Florida with 20 years of experience in private practice, community and hospital settings. I specialize in the treatment of unresolved emotional injuries from childhood, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and grief. Through our work together, my clients gain insight and shift outdated coping mechanisms, such as addiction, codependency and compulsive behaviors. I also treat acute trauma, that can result from accidents, medical care, interpersonal or community violence.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in New York and as a telehealth provider in Florida with 20 years of experience in private practice, community and hospital settings. I specialize in the treatment of unresolved emotional injuries from childhood, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and grief. Through our work together, my clients gain insight and shift outdated coping mechanisms, such as addiction, codependency and compulsive behaviors. I also treat acute trauma, that can result from accidents, medical care, interpersonal or community violence.
(917) 512-2821 View (917) 512-2821
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Chelsea Harvey Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHP, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215  (Online Only)
I have experience working with codependency, polyamory, platonic partnership, parent-child/sibling estrangement, high conflict, kinship adoption, third culture, and anxious/avoidant attachment.
Relationships, whether familial or romantic, are arguably the most challenging and fulfilling part of life. My practice is geared toward helping individuals, couples, and unconventional families recover from complicated relational histories. I draw from a decade of community organizing and training in trauma-informed care to support clients in their efforts to develop greater confidence, communicate more effectively, and resolve longstanding conflicts. I especially love working with misfits, black sheep, rebellious women, and folks striving to break patterns of intergenerational trauma!
I have experience working with codependency, polyamory, platonic partnership, parent-child/sibling estrangement, high conflict, kinship adoption, third culture, and anxious/avoidant attachment.
Relationships, whether familial or romantic, are arguably the most challenging and fulfilling part of life. My practice is geared toward helping individuals, couples, and unconventional families recover from complicated relational histories. I draw from a decade of community organizing and training in trauma-informed care to support clients in their efforts to develop greater confidence, communicate more effectively, and resolve longstanding conflicts. I especially love working with misfits, black sheep, rebellious women, and folks striving to break patterns of intergenerational trauma!
(347) 801-7665 View (347) 801-7665
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Miriam Gross
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11242
I have guided hundreds of clients towards personal growth, finding meaning and motivation in everyday life, relationship-repair and freedom from addiction and codependency.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have a challenging relationship with someone you care about? Maybe your parents, your spouse or any other family member? Sometimes our closest relationships can be the most difficult ones to navigate. Your future depends on what you do now.
I have guided hundreds of clients towards personal growth, finding meaning and motivation in everyday life, relationship-repair and freedom from addiction and codependency.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have a challenging relationship with someone you care about? Maybe your parents, your spouse or any other family member? Sometimes our closest relationships can be the most difficult ones to navigate. Your future depends on what you do now.
(917) 746-7324 View (917) 746-7324
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Laura Jean Solomon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Hi. My Name is Laura Solomon. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for 20 years. I also have a Master’s in Social Science and graduated from both the University of Albany and Binghamton University. I have worked with a wide range of clients including addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief, and family issues to name a few. I believe in meeting people where they are at yet also healthily challenging them for growth purposes. I have worked with clients in person as well as virtually.
Hi. My Name is Laura Solomon. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for 20 years. I also have a Master’s in Social Science and graduated from both the University of Albany and Binghamton University. I have worked with a wide range of clients including addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief, and family issues to name a few. I believe in meeting people where they are at yet also healthily challenging them for growth purposes. I have worked with clients in person as well as virtually.
(646) 466-6650 View (646) 466-6650
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Alyssa Angelillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11214
My name is Alyssa Angelillo and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been in the field of addiction working with a variety of client needs for 13 years, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, codependency, setting boundaries, and self-esteem. I have also worked with families and couples. I use a person-centered approach to work with you to meet your identified goals. I have worked in the addiction field for 13 years with a variety of client needs including but not limited to depression, anxiety, codependency, setting boundaries, and self-esteem
My name is Alyssa Angelillo and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have been in the field of addiction working with a variety of client needs for 13 years, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, codependency, setting boundaries, and self-esteem. I have also worked with families and couples. I use a person-centered approach to work with you to meet your identified goals. I have worked in the addiction field for 13 years with a variety of client needs including but not limited to depression, anxiety, codependency, setting boundaries, and self-esteem
(718) 550-6277 View (718) 550-6277
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Irene Nessium
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
You are motivated for treatment! You are voluntarily seeking treatment to address some codependency issues, self-esteem, childhood, and adult trauma while engaging in a self-discovery journey. You want to address past history of dysfunctional relationships and are open to learning and engaging in healthy relationships with yourself and others. You are willing to be challenged in the process of growth and prepared to explore unconscious patterns, strengthen connections to self and others, set boundaries, and overcome emotional difficulties.
You are motivated for treatment! You are voluntarily seeking treatment to address some codependency issues, self-esteem, childhood, and adult trauma while engaging in a self-discovery journey. You want to address past history of dysfunctional relationships and are open to learning and engaging in healthy relationships with yourself and others. You are willing to be challenged in the process of growth and prepared to explore unconscious patterns, strengthen connections to self and others, set boundaries, and overcome emotional difficulties.
(718) 865-2363 View (718) 865-2363
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Priscilla T Borkor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11225
self-doubt, guilt, finding life purpose, codependency, neglect, and emptiness.
Are you having a hard time believing that you deserve good things? Do you experience continuous fear of failure? Do you often fear that you’ll sabotage your relationships including Family, Friends, Acquaintances, and Romantic Relationships? Do you often find yourself wondering if the past will repeat itself? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of trauma? Do you find it hard to be kind to yourself? Does guilt or un-forgiveness cause you to condemn yourself? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, I welcome the opportunity to work with you on a journey of healing, self-acceptance, and fulfillment in all areas of your life
self-doubt, guilt, finding life purpose, codependency, neglect, and emptiness.
Are you having a hard time believing that you deserve good things? Do you experience continuous fear of failure? Do you often fear that you’ll sabotage your relationships including Family, Friends, Acquaintances, and Romantic Relationships? Do you often find yourself wondering if the past will repeat itself? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of trauma? Do you find it hard to be kind to yourself? Does guilt or un-forgiveness cause you to condemn yourself? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, I welcome the opportunity to work with you on a journey of healing, self-acceptance, and fulfillment in all areas of your life
(929) 205-6820 View (929) 205-6820
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Norbelina Muzo
Counselor, MA, EdM, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11232  (Online Only)
I enjoy helping women dissolve codependency, boost their self-esteem, and become comfortable with putting themselves first.
Are you a professional and ambitious woman with people-pleasing tendencies? Standing up for yourself may bring up feelings of guilt or anxiety but not doing so may leave you frustrated, resentful or depressed. There’s a way to live more authentically and to have deep connections with others.
I enjoy helping women dissolve codependency, boost their self-esteem, and become comfortable with putting themselves first.
Are you a professional and ambitious woman with people-pleasing tendencies? Standing up for yourself may bring up feelings of guilt or anxiety but not doing so may leave you frustrated, resentful or depressed. There’s a way to live more authentically and to have deep connections with others.
(347) 933-6685 View (347) 933-6685
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Phebe Palin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Integrative counseling with a holistic health emphasis is effective for building greater awareness and self-acceptance, changing unsatisfying patterns and behaviors and developing the necessary skills to meet your goals. This approach assists you in understanding & reclaiming your true nature, encompassing the inherent qualities of happiness, well-being, presence and love. I work with clients struggling with life transitions and challenges, such as; career change, strengthening relationships, depression, anxiety, anger and stress management, codependency, addictions, parenting, separation and divorce, health concerns, etc . . .
Integrative counseling with a holistic health emphasis is effective for building greater awareness and self-acceptance, changing unsatisfying patterns and behaviors and developing the necessary skills to meet your goals. This approach assists you in understanding & reclaiming your true nature, encompassing the inherent qualities of happiness, well-being, presence and love. I work with clients struggling with life transitions and challenges, such as; career change, strengthening relationships, depression, anxiety, anger and stress management, codependency, addictions, parenting, separation and divorce, health concerns, etc . . .
(718) 838-9365 View (718) 838-9365
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Sara Teta
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231
My approach is collaborative; I will support you with setting achievable goals and developing the capacity to meet those goals whether it's healing from high-functioning codependency, anxiety/ ptsd, complex ptsd due to family of origin/ relational injuries, developing a secure, grounded sense of self, or repairing intuition through nervous system healing.
Are you not coping as well as you would like with the anxiety and stress of daily life, or with a trauma experience in your past? Are you noticing a pattern with your choices or how you manage your relationships? Or that your child's emotions and behaviors have been particularly intense and difficult to manage lately? Perhaps your life has shifted and you are experiencing a change that you are struggling with adjusting to? While a variety of situations bring the clients I work with to therapy, we will work together so that you can make specific changes to experience each day with a more self-aware and functional presence.
My approach is collaborative; I will support you with setting achievable goals and developing the capacity to meet those goals whether it's healing from high-functioning codependency, anxiety/ ptsd, complex ptsd due to family of origin/ relational injuries, developing a secure, grounded sense of self, or repairing intuition through nervous system healing.
Are you not coping as well as you would like with the anxiety and stress of daily life, or with a trauma experience in your past? Are you noticing a pattern with your choices or how you manage your relationships? Or that your child's emotions and behaviors have been particularly intense and difficult to manage lately? Perhaps your life has shifted and you are experiencing a change that you are struggling with adjusting to? While a variety of situations bring the clients I work with to therapy, we will work together so that you can make specific changes to experience each day with a more self-aware and functional presence.
(718) 795-2572 View (718) 795-2572
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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.