I specialize in helping clients recognize their own voice, understand interpersonal dynamics keeping them stuck, and differentiate within close relationships in which they may feel themselves getting "lost."
Together with clients, we explore the stories they tell about their relationships and themselves, and through collaborative dialogue, clients identify and understand their own needs and values, fostering a stronger sense of self-worth. This process enables them to establish more fulfilling connections with those around them and with themselves.
For those that were trained to self-abandon, returning "home" and learning to derive self worth from more reliable (internal) sources is one of the most rewarding achievements.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #6947 (CA), TLHT #494 (FL)
As I have worked in a number of community settings where recovery or addiction was an issue; including the LGBTQ community, survivors of sexaul violence/abuse, and homeless acute psychiatric individuals; I have encountered numerous people struggling with the impact of addiction on their lives. In addition, I worked with clients from families with addiction, which often foster codependent tendencies. I help clients understand boundaries and how important they are in preserving mental health.
At Make Marriage Better, we address codependency by helping clients identify the underlying fears that drive them to prioritize others' needs at the expense of their own. Our Deconstructing Anxiety™ method reveals the core fears—such as fear of abandonment or loss of self-worth—that fuel codependent patterns. These patterns, or “chief defenses,” may seem protective but often trap individuals in cycles of people-pleasing and emotional reliance. Through our process of "doing the opposite", clients learn to establish healthy boundaries and embrace their self-worth, allowing for a more balanced, authentic connection with their partners. This transformation helps foster relationships based on mutual respect and genuine support, rather than dependency.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144461, MA, RYT-500
Are you finding yourself constantly putting others' needs before your own? Codependency can lead to unhealthy relationships and personal dissatisfaction. Let's work on breaking free from codependent patterns and develop healthier boundaries.