I use attachment theory to understand how the dynamics of your early relationships may be impacting how you relate to yourself and others as an adult, and how to make mindful changes.
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Registered Psychotherapist), Diploma TIRP, member CAPT
Codependent relationships can feel hopelessly stuck, seemingly impossible to leave or to negotiate. Unconscious emotions and patterns are often at work, interacting with our partner in ways we feel we don't have control over. Being able to talk deeply about this can lead to increasing understanding and freedom, as patterns and personal histories begin to make sense. Clarity can emerge, and with that the possibility of autonomy and choice.
Codependency runs rampant in our societies today. Codependency is a sign of abandoning, giving up yourself and losing your true voice out of fear of not getting others validation, approval and praise. Enmeshed families are especially detrimental to your self esteem when you give up your own needs and desires in order to give others the daughter, sister, or wife they want. Together we help your psychic inner child grow up with you so that they do not have to keep you acting in codependent ways.
Codependency can look so different from person to person and relationship to relationship. Often times when we are in these types of relationships, we can feel fully dependent on others to meet all our attachment needs and can feel extremely powerless, insecure, and fearful when these needs aren't met. For others, it can look like needing to take control of most aspects of the relationship and our partners to create a sense of certainty and security, which can leave us in distress when we lose that "control". I hope to help you understand your feelings and needs, learn how to express those to your partner, set healthy boundaries, and build independence and internal self-esteem.
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Reiki Practitioner, BA
The disease of family members of addicts. Codependency as defined by looking outside of yourself for happiness. Helping you connect with what makes you joyful without relying on others.
Living a life of codependency can be crippling. Therapy can help you to learn about who you are as an individual and build your self confidence and sense of self. Together we will look into your story, to understand and heal past hurt so that you can thrive as an individual today. I will provide the resources and tools to help you cope with day to day stress. I also provide therapy to individuals who are in a relationship with someone who is codependent. I will work with you to create boundaries, improve communication skills and be a safe space to process any and all emotions that arise.
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW & Psychotherapist
I specialize in relationship anxiety, codependency & divorce. I will help you recognize and maintain healthy relationships that inspire you to be more of who you are. Often clients find the more distinct and whole they become within themselves, the more others are drawn to them.
Codependency is a relationship type, and is often wonderful until it's not. When it's not, boundaries come in. Boundaries are essential to all relationships because it allows you to form the ideal relationship you want. Understanding what the codependent relationship was providing you with allows an understanding and compassion to intentionally take steps towards your ideal behaviors and ways of relating.