It's great to be a nice person. It's another thing to be someone who feels depleted and resentful because you feel you give your all to those around you without receiving the same treatment in return. Are your moods defined by how others feel about you? Do you have trouble setting and keeping boundaries with others? These might be signs of codependent patterning. Patterns can be changed, however. You can learn how to have good boundaries and still be a nice person.
Sometimes we get into patterns where we put others before ourselves and end up neglecting our own needs in the process. When working with codependency patterns, I think it is important to relearn who we are as individuals and let that set the stage to better set boundaries with others and have healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
Specializing in treating the family system allows me to assist individuals to fully understand how the relationship between two people can trigger past relational traumas causing an emotional brain response ultimately distancing the system itself. Through exploration of family of origin experience I assist you in identifying maladaptive relational skills and create new pathways for connection.
I see the therapeutic process as myself guiding my clients through difficult situations to move forward in life, and feel more energized. My clients say that I supportively nudge them along and that our therapeutic rapport is what helps them better find themselves.
A codependent person can be anyone. It is natural for a person to want to help and protect those that they love. But sometimes helping and protecting others can cause us our own pain and suffering. My approach to treating codependency is through self-exploration, boundaries, and the use of CBT.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In helping patients struggling with codependency, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for them to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through therapy, we work together to identify patterns of codependent behavior and the underlying beliefs that drive them. I offer guidance and tools to help patients develop healthier coping mechanisms, set boundaries, and prioritize their own needs and well-being. Additionally, I provide education about healthy relationships and communication skills, empowering patients to cultivate more fulfilling connections with others while maintaining their sense of self. My goal is to support patients in breaking free from codependency, fostering self-compassion, and building a life based on authenticity, autonomy, and resilience.
As a therapist, I recognize how codependency can affect one's capacity to identify unhealthy interactions. You'll learn to establish healthy boundaries through tailored strategies and compassionate guidance, reclaim your autonomy, and cultivate deeper self-awareness and fulfillment.