Online Codependency therapists in Downingtown, Pennsylvania PA
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Codependency
Mind Body Connections
Counselor/Therapist
As an underlying issue that so many individuals struggle with, education around this is imperative followed by psychoeducation around how to set healthy boundaries with others.
28 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LAPC,
Our specialist can help implement cognitive and behavioral interventions to help decrease codependency and increase empowerment.
12 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Erika Barrington
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-DMT
Codependency is something I'm deeply familiar with — both professionally and personally — and it's one of my greatest passions to work on with clients. At its core, I think of codependency as a struggle with interdependence: being connected to others while still remaining a separate person with your own needs, feelings, and limits. It often shows up as putting others' needs first, tying your own wellbeing to someone else's, or feeling compelled to fix or manage another person's pain.
Trauma and neurodivergence can both quietly set us up for these patterns — when your needs have been dismissed or overlooked, it makes sense that you learn to deprioritize them. One of the most powerful early steps is just naming what's been happening: education alone can feel like you're finally getting a map of your inner life. From there, we do the real healing work with whatever we discover. For clients who are open to it, we may also explore peer support options, including 12-step communities organized around codependency recovery — though this is always entirely your call.
13 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA (Online Only)
Codependency
Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy
Treatment Center, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP
Codependency is often closely associated with trauma, loss, or dysfunctional family systems. Because we specialize in trauma, we naturally are working quite often with codependency.
11 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
The concept of Co-Dependency was developed as a way of explaining how family members of alcoholics, especially their spouses, became emotionally ill apparently as a result of living with an alcoholic for years.
"Co" is a prefix that means "like" or "with" - the family member becomes sick like and with "the dependent" (the person dependent on a chemical). There are several common problems that often go along with life with an alcoholic or drug abuser, including their unpredictable moods, selfish and irresponsible behavior, angry outbursts which may include verbal or physical abuse, broken promises and commitments, embarrassing public behavior, financial irresponsibility, legal problems, and inability to return love or affection. However, most chemically dependent people have periods when they function well, and this generates the hope that they will stay well, quit or control their chemical use, and become responsible and loving for good.
36 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Codependency is a learned pattern of interacting. We can unlearn these patterns, too. First we are going to identify the needs and learn more accurate self talk around self-esteem and self-worth. We will talk about triggers that might cause you to fall back into old patterns and ways to act with love, but not entangled in someone else's distress.
20 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Dr. Berkeley Antonioli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LCSW, LCSW-C, MEd
The majority of my training and clinical work has been focused on helping adults recover from early traumatic experiences. Often, the traumas my clients are working through is rooted in early relational and/or sexual experiences that leave a lasting impact on their formative developmental years and beyond. I have found that these early experiences often impact how clients have learned to operate and survive in relationships. Many have learned to defer to others, feeling like a burden if they consider and try to communicate their needs or limits, which is the foundation of codependency. These folks have learned to betray themselves in order to preserve their attachments, often leading to resentment, burnout, anxiety and depression.
11 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA (Online Only)
Codependency
Dr. Megan Marks
Psychologist, PhD
You might be the one everyone leans on—always available, endlessly supportive, and quick to smooth things over. But underneath that strength, there’s a quiet exhaustion. Maybe you’ve spent so long tending to others that you’ve lost touch with your own voice. You may struggle to set boundaries, prioritize your own needs, or feel okay when someone else is upset. Maybe you define your worth through how much you give or help, but deep down, you’re craving space to just be… without performing, fixing, or proving.
At The Momentum Practice, I help clients untangle patterns of codependency that often start early—growing up in families where your worth was tied to being helpful, agreeable, or emotionally attuned to others. These patterns can show up in adult life in all kinds of relationships: romantic partnerships, friendships, caregiving roles, family systems, and even the workplace, where over-functioning often gets mistaken for excellence. You might find yourself constantly people-pleasing, second-guessing your instincts, or feeling panicked at the thought of being left behind. They can be especially layered for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks who’ve had to mask parts of themselves to stay safe, loved, or accepted.
We’ll explore how these ways of relating helped you survive—and how they might be keeping you stuck now. Together, we’ll work on building boundaries that feel empowering (not selfish), tuning into your own needs and desires, and letting go of the belief that your value comes from how much you give. We’ll also look at how systemic pressures may have reinforced these patterns over time. Our work might include unlearning perfectionism, quieting the inner critic, and cultivating self-trust that isn’t tied to how much you do for others.
With over 15 years of experience, I offer a compassionate space to reconnect with your own voice and needs. You don’t have to keep disappearing in your relationships. Whether we’re working one-on-one or navigating these dynamics in couples therapy, you’ll have a space to explore what healthier, more mutual connection can look like. If you're ready to show up more fully for yourself and build connections that don’t come at the cost of your own well-being, I’d be honored to journey alongside you. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation!
21 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
Codependency is a complex and often misunderstood psychological condition characterized by an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, friend, or family member. It frequently occurs in relationships where one person may have an addiction, mental illness, or other chronic condition. Hypnotherapy offers a unique and holistic approach to addressing the underlying issues of codependency, promoting healing and fostering healthier, more balanced relationships.
3 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA (Online Only)
Codependency
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our counseling services for codependency are designed to address and heal the patterns of behavior that lead individuals to form or maintain one-sided, emotionally destructive, and often abusive relationships. Understanding that codependency stems from deep-seated needs and often begins in one's family of origin, we provide a supportive environment that promotes self-awareness, independence, and healthier relational dynamics.
Empowering Self-Sufficiency and Healthier Relationships
* Identifying Patterns: We help clients identify patterns of codependent behavior and understand the underlying psychological factors that contribute to these patterns, such as low self-esteem, fear of abandonment, or an excessive need for approval.
* Establishing Boundaries: A key focus of counseling is teaching clients how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships. This includes learning to say no, recognizing one's own needs and desires, and understanding the distinction between helping and enabling.
* Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is utilized to challenge and change unhelpful beliefs and behaviors that perpetuate codependency, fostering a healthier, more autonomous sense of self.
* Building Self-Esteem: Counseling sessions are geared toward boosting self-esteem and self-worth, empowering clients to feel confident in standing alone and valuing their own well-being as much as they value the well-being of others.
* Encouraging Interdependence: We focus on transitioning from codependency to interdependence, where healthy, mutual give-and-take relationships are the norm.
Goals of Counseling for Codependency
Our therapy for codependency aims to:
* Promote Self-Reliance: Encourage a stronger, more independent self-identity separate from one’s relationships.
* Healthy Relationship Dynamics: Facilitate the development of relationships characterized by mutual respect, balance, and emotional honesty.
* Enhanced Emotional Regulation: Equip clients with skills to manage their emotions effectively, reducing the tendency to use relationships as a way to soothe or suppress these feelings.
* Increased Awareness: Heighten self-awareness regarding the origins and triggers of codependent behaviors, enabling proactive changes.
* Lifestyle Adjustments: Support clients in making practical changes to their lifestyles that reinforce healthy interpersonal behaviors and thought patterns.
Codependency can overshadow your sense of self and disrupt your ability to maintain balanced, fulfilling relationships. With our support, you can uncover the roots of your codependent behaviors, develop a healthier approach to relationships, and embrace a more self-directed life. Reach out today to start your journey toward lasting change and relational health.
9 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Dr. Susan E. Schumacher
Licensed Professional Counselor, DA, LPC, LCPC, CCTP, EMDR Clinician
Have you lost your sense of self in your relationship(s)? Are you struggling to make decisions independent of others? We can explore the foundations of enmeshment and codependency, how they have helped and how they have hindered you.
17 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Kimberly Dudley
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Do you find yourself constantly prioritizing the needs of others while neglecting your own? Codependent patterns often develop from past experiences and can leave you feeling responsible for everyone else’s happiness. Together, we’ll work to identify unhealthy relational patterns, strengthen boundaries, develop self-worth, and build healthier, more balanced relationships
15 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
HUGH R STEWART III
Hypnotherapist, Ph.D., ACHt.
Codependency is another specialty of mine in being a people pleaser. If you are looking to find someone to complete you, you probably have codependent qualities. Codependent people find their self esteem through helping others often at ones own expense. Codependency is all about looking outside ourselves for answers/happiness instead of inward. Happiness and all of our answers to our questions lie within if we can become still enough to listen to our intuition. Successful relationships are more interdependent where we both have our lives, interests, friends, family, etc. and intersect with our partners when we are doing something together. Many of my clients have gone to Codependents Anonymous, ACOA, Alanon, etc. These are safe spaces to explore more interdependent and independent ways of being and share our experiences without being judged. There are many great books on codependency. I teach people how to become your own person not needing approval from others and celebrating your interdependence with one another when in relationship.
26 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Dr. Kimberly L. Rehak
Counselor/Therapist, Ed.D., M.A., BCBA-D, CAC, BC-TMH, CCTP, THP, Practitioner/ Specialist.
Attachment disorders, including codependency, are very common in enmeshed family systems and also in individuals coping with trauma, its effects, as well as with individuals who might be lacking balance or boundary awareness in their lives. Attachment and bonding difficulties were one of my areas of practice, professionally. This stated, shifting to a state of "oneness and constant contact with God" can help individuals find the peace they are seeking.The art and science of attaching and detaching are taught to clients using advanced psycho-educational approaches and models/ modalities. By teaching the concept of "oneness", these states can also be healed more easily so less anxiety regarding separation occurs and more healthy, positive, stable relationships with self and others can be achieved and maintained, over time.
23 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA (Online Only)
Codependency
Mr. Matthew Weldon Gelber
Counselor/Therapist, MS
Over the years I have worked with chronic pain issues and can help in that arena not All relationships have some aspect of codependency and I work my hardest to address it work on it and resolve it.only from a psychological standpoint but work with your doctor hand-in-hand to resolve issues
23 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Ashley Lynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, LPC, CAADC
Codependency can leave you feeling responsible for others while disconnected from yourself. I help clients explore these patterns, strengthen boundaries, and build a healthier sense of self and balance in relationships.
8 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA (Online Only)
Codependency
Marina Sud
Psychologist, PsyD, Certified in Brainspotting, Certification in Psychoanalysis
I help my clients break free from patterns of people-pleasing, over-responsibility, and self-neglect that often stem from early relational dynamics. Together, we explore the roots of these patterns, strengthen healthy boundaries, and cultivate self-worth that isn’t dependent on others’ approval. My approach fosters emotional independence, self-compassion, and authentic connection—empowering clients to build relationships grounded in balance, respect, and mutual care.
27 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA (Online Only)
Codependency
CHRISTIE BAUR PSYCHOTHERAPY
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LPC
Codependency can leave you feeling responsible for others’ feelings, overextended, or unsure of your own needs. It can affect relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Therapy can help you break these patterns and develop healthier ways of connecting with yourself and others.
Together, we’ll explore the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that fuel codependent patterns. You’ll learn to set boundaries, communicate effectively, and prioritize your own needs—without guilt. Over time, you’ll gain confidence, strengthen self-worth, and create more balanced, fulfilling relationships.
20 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Stacy Brumage
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCP, LCPC
I specialize in offering compassionate support for individuals navigating codependency issues. Codependency often stems from complex dynamics in relationships, where individuals prioritize others' needs and emotions over their own, leading to a loss of self-identity and unhealthy dependency patterns.
My approach to codependency therapy is deeply rooted in fostering self-awareness, self-compassion, and empowerment. I provide a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore the underlying factors contributing to their codependent behaviors and beliefs.
Through personalized therapy sessions, I help clients unravel dysfunctional thought patterns, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate a stronger sense of self-worth and autonomy. Using evidence-based techniques such as boundary setting exercises, inner child work, and mindfulness practices, I empower clients to break free from codependent cycles and cultivate fulfilling, balanced relationships.
I am committed to guiding clients on a journey of self-discovery and healing, where they can reclaim their sense of agency, authenticity, and emotional independence. If codependency is hindering your ability to live a fulfilling life, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Take the courageous step towards reclaiming your autonomy and emotional well-being. Reach out to for specialized codependency therapy services today and embark on a path towards greater freedom, joy, and authenticity.
16 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA
Codependency
Gina Niewodowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A., LPC, ATR-BC (Master of Arts, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist)
Codependency develops over years and interferes with both self esteem and relationships with others. In therapy, we explore core beliefs which contribute to codependency and strategies to challenge these perceptions.
40 Years Experience
Online in Downingtown, PA (Online Only)
Codependency therapists in Downingtown, Pennsylvania Statistics
Codependency therapists in Downingtown, Pennsylvania average 18 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Codependency (100%), Anxiety or Fears (90%), and Depression (86%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Codependency |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 86% | Depression |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Stress |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |