Codependency therapists in Myrtle Grove, FL
Browse Codependency therapists in Myrtle Grove, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Codependency
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 Myrtle Grove, FL (Online Only)
Codependency
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, LPCC
I help clients understand and address patterns of codependency that can affect relationships, self-esteem, and emotional well-being. Treatment may focus on setting healthy boundaries, developing greater self-awareness, reducing people-pleasing, managing guilt, and learning to recognize and express personal needs. Together, we work toward healthier relationships while building greater confidence, autonomy, and a stronger sense of self.
28 Years Experience
Online in Myrtle Grove, FL (Online Only)
Codependency
Dr. Joe Rustum
Psychologist, PsyD, License Psychologist
You may find yourself focusing heavily on others’ needs, feeling responsible for how they feel, or having a hard time saying no. This can lead to overextending yourself, resentment, or feeling like your own needs get pushed aside.
Our work focuses on helping you understand these patterns and begin shifting them in a way that feels realistic and sustainable. You’ll build clearer boundaries, strengthen your sense of self, and make decisions that better reflect what you actually want.
The goal is to help you create more balanced relationships, feel more confident in your choices, and show up in a way that feels healthier and more consistent over time.
9 Years Experience
Online in Myrtle Grove, FL
Codependency
Pamela Saladino - The Healing Heart
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, M.S., M.A., LMHC, QSFL, CHP
Codependency is created when we seek our self-approval from others. This habit can continue to affect our relationships, our decisions and our lives. Although we cannot change the patterns we have created, we can become aware of the patterns we no longer want and form stronger, better patterns of relating to ourselves and others.
13 Years Experience
Online in Myrtle Grove, FL (Online Only)
Codependency
Dr. Ylenia Martinez
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD
Codependency often looks like taking care of everyone else while abandoning your own needs. Together, we untangle old survival patterns, people‑pleasing, over‑functioning, struggling to say no! and practice boundaries, self‑trust, and more mutual, sustainable relationships.
6 Years Experience
Online in Myrtle Grove, FL
Codependency therapists in Myrtle Grove, FL Statistics
Codependency therapists in Myrtle Grove, FL average 16 years of experience and charge around $183 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (49%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$183
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
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 Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |
| 38% | Christian |