Codependency therapists in Lake Wales, FL
Browse Codependency therapists in Lake Wales, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Michele Rosa Kratochvil
Counselor/Therapist, MA,LMHC,NCC,LMT
Learn how to be aware and differentiate between what is inside and what is outside of your control.
28 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL (Online Only)
Erika Gray
Psychologist, Psy.D
If you have trouble differentiating yourself from others, if your needs are way down on the list of priorities...maybe we should talk.
15 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL (Online Only)
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Co-Dependency: From Self-Sacrifice to Self-Sovereignty
Untangling Your Identity from the Needs of Others
Co-dependency is often the "noble" struggle. It is the exhaustion that comes from being the primary emotional caretaker, the peacekeeper, and the one who anticipates everyone else’s needs while ignoring your own. In my practice, we view co-dependent patterns as deeply ingrained attachment strategies—behaviors that were likely necessary for safety in the past but are now leading to burnout, resentment, and a loss of self.
Recognizing the Systemic Loop
Co-dependency doesn't happen in a vacuum; it is a relational "dance" that we explore through a systemic lens:
The Caretaker’s Burnout: Addressing the physical and emotional collapse that occurs when your "worth" is tied to your "usefulness."
Fear of Disconnection: Understanding the roots of the anxiety that arises when you try to set a boundary or say "no."
Emotional Enmeshment: Moving from a state where you "feel" the emotions of others more intensely than your own, toward a healthy, defined sense of self.
The Path to Relational Freedom
Using over 20 years of experience and specialized training in Attachment Theory and Systems Theory, I help you navigate the transition from enmeshment to autonomy:
Attachment Repair: We look at the "why" behind the "need to be needed," using EFT to help you develop a secure attachment to yourself first.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): We get curious about the "Protector" parts of you that believe you must be "perfect" or "helpful" to be loved.
Somatic Boundary Work: We learn to listen to the body’s signals of overwhelm and resentment, using them as a compass for where a boundary needs to be drawn.
Reclaiming Your Narrative
Whether you are navigating a relationship with a partner, a parent, or a child, the goal is not to stop caring—it is to care from a place of choice rather than a place of fear. Together, we work to build a life where you are no longer a "supporting character" in someone else’s story, but the conscious author of your own.
21 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL (Online Only)
Elevating Growth
Therapist, LCSW, QS, RCSWI, MSW, MCAP
Codependent patterns can lead to unhealthy relationships, emotional exhaustion, and difficulty establishing personal boundaries. Therapy helps clients build self-worth, improve relationship dynamics, strengthen independence, and create healthier connections based on mutual respect and balance.
10 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL (Online Only)
Nancy Burns
Counselor/Therapist, JD, LMHC, LPC, MA, EMDR Certified
Do you have trouble setting boundaries with others? Do you find yourself taking care of everyone, leaving no time or energy left to care for yourself? Does your opinion of yourself shift based on what others think of you? I can help. Using a variety of mind - body approaches, we will non-judgmentally and with much compassion explore your patterns and help you build confidence in yourself, which will ultimately lead to you living an authentic life and better, more fulfilling relationships. - - - "Often a problem is like a knot with many strands, and looking at those strands can make the problem seem different." Fred Rogers
6 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL (Online Only)
Codependency therapists in Lake Wales, FL Statistics
Codependency therapists in Lake Wales, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 35% | Christian |