Codependency therapists in Santa Clarita, California CA

Our mission here at West Valley Counseling is to provide affordable therapy to individuals and families. All of our therapists are licensed to practice as pre-licensed and licensed therapists in the State of California. Our staff is diverse, multi-cultural and LGBT informed.  

Codependency was a term born out of Alcoholics Antonymous. While we are all dependent on others to meet our basic human needs, codependency is being too dependent on others to meet needs. The work here is helping one regain their power and the ability to self-validate so they have a voice in the structure and day to day functioning of their relationship.  

My training in IBP gives me special tools and information to help educate the client on the development from childhood regarding the lack of self agency which develops into codependency later in life.  

Codependency is not a diagnosis. We are all codependent because we are all in relationship. We can look at how you can reconstruct your boundaries and empower your self worth.  

Need help breaking free from unhealthy patterns of codependency? Let's work together to help you build confident, stronger, healthier relationships - and creating a life of balance, joy, and self-care.  

How do you recover from codependency? You validate your feelings and say nice things to yourself. You don’t rely on other people to make you feel valid and worthy. You notice what you do “right” rather than only the things you do “wrong” or imperfectly. You set realistic expectations for yourself. ... You celebrate your progress,even baby steps in the right direction. I’m  

Do you put others needs ahead of yours? Do you find it challenging knowing what you want, desire and need? I can assist you on this journey of self-discovery. In addition to my therapy training and education, I am a long-standing member of Alanon and bring 12 step tools, if appropriate, to our sessions.  

My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.  

We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Codependency.  

Codependency calls for effective therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, seeking to alter the character of close interpersonal relationships.