Codependency therapists in Richmond, Kentucky KY
Codependency
Mr. Dan Pugel
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Codependency is a well worn "buzz word" meaning when one person takes on some of the unhealthy characteristics of the unhealthy person they are in relationship with. One may have a sense of over-responsibility and the other person's problems become your problem. Self worth becomes dependent on the actions and attitudes of others and based on the approval of others.
There's often a sense of needing to solve the other persons problems, to give more in order to be loved. Symptoms of codependency may include: an intense fear of rejection, the need to control or the perception of being controlled.
Boundaries are designed to, define one self in, and live out healthier relationship. It is difficult to commit to what you will accept and what you will not accept when in a codependent relationship. You may waver on what you will do and not do, say and not say. Responsibility is one of the most freeing concepts in relationship and also can be one of the most distorted and confusing aspects between two people. Responsibility is a reciprocating aspect of boundaries and among other concepts allows for a healthy interdependence between two people (not independence nor dependence).
Codependency can stem from early experiences learned in relationship. Sometimes this learning is ingrained and requires some deeper healing work. It is possible to move past the pain, heal and design life around healthy boundaries.
27 Years Experience
Codependency
Meghan McCoy-Smith
Psychologist, PsyD
I enjoy working with individuals impacted by addiction and/ or narcissistic abuse. Through evidence based approaches, we can work together to change your patterns of thinking, feeling and relating to reorient towards your own wellbeing and growth as an individual.
9 Years Experience
Codependency
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
Setting healthy boundaries is something many of us did not effectively learn in childhood, even in the most well meaning and loving of families. We have, instead, learned to live life to serve others and to prioritize the needs of others, even when doing so harms ourselves. My approach is to help my clients create healthy boundaries, advocate for the self, learn to communicate our needs clearly and directly, and then learn to act upon the needs we have outlined to those we love so we can cultivate healthy and mutually effective relationships. Cutting the ties of codependency is central to this process: staying in one's own lane, letting others solve their own problems, offering compassion and help when asked, letting go of the rescue fantasy, living without an emotional hangover, and learning to accept that there is much we cannot control.
27 Years Experience
Codependency
Michele Sitorus (Inner Peace Psychological Care)
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You will learn to explore patterns of behavior characterized by excessive reliance on others for validation and self-worth. Our work are to increase self-awareness, identify boundaries, and develop healthier interpersonal relationships. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help challenge distorted beliefs and behaviors, while mindfulness practices promote self-compassion and emotional regulation.
5 Years Experience
Codependency
Soul Journey Coaching & Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Board Certified Holistic Functional Medicine Psychoneuroimmunology Practitioner
Soul Journey Coaching works with Codependency from the perspective of creating within yourself the love, acceptance, belonging you inherently crave. Creating intrinsically self love,receptivity, listening, affection, trust and respect.
24 Years Experience