Codependency generally results in the individual working so hard to care for the addicted loved one that the codependent individual's needs are neglected, which can also result in poor health, low self-esteem, depression, and other mental and physical consequences.
Anyone who grew up in an alcoholic home knows what the word "codependency" means! Now is the time to start focusing on caring for yourself instead of for someone else.
Assessment, therapy (multi modal) and cognitive behavioral therapy/ psychoeducation to empower patients to change behavior patterns and create healthy boundaries.
Psychologist, PhD Clinical Psychology, Masters in Marriage Family Therapy
Dr Roberts worked in the codependency-family program at Stanford drug and alcohol clinic on an inpatient and outpatient basis through all phases of recovery. She has a thorough understanding of the 12-step program and addictions and has helped hundreds of individuals in early, middle and late stages of recovery stay clean and sober.