Codependency therapists in Kinston, NC
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Codependency
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component offer the development of healthy boundaries, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills to build balanced and fulfilling relationships.
24 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC
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 Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Codependency
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Codependency is often talked about in oversimplified ways—but for many people, it’s rooted in relationships where your needs had to come second, where you learned to anticipate others, keep the peace, or stay connected at your own expense. What looks like “people-pleasing” on the surface is often a deeply ingrained pattern shaped by family dynamics, culture, and survival. In some communities, being self-sacrificing or overly responsible isn’t just normalized—it’s expected. Over time, it can become hard to tell where you end and someone else begins.
At Nour Counseling, we work with you to untangle these patterns in a way that is both honest and compassionate. We help you recognize how codependency shows up in your relationships—difficulty setting boundaries, overextending yourself, feeling responsible for others’ emotions—and actively build new ways of relating. This includes developing boundaries that feel doable, reconnecting with your own needs and preferences, and tolerating the discomfort that can come with change. We also explore the cultural and relational context that shaped these patterns, so you’re not just blaming yourself for something that had a reason. This is about helping you move toward relationships that feel more mutual, more clear, and more grounded in who you are.
9 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC (Online Only)
Codependency
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Charles R. Davenport provides specialized therapy for individuals struggling with codependency. Codependency often involves prioritizing the needs of others over one’s own, leading to unhealthy relationship dynamics and a loss of personal identity. Dr. Davenport utilizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients recognize and break free from these patterns.
Through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches, Dr. Davenport assists clients in understanding the root causes of their codependent behaviors. He helps them develop healthier boundaries, improve self-esteem, and foster more balanced and fulfilling relationships. Mindfulness techniques are also incorporated to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Dr. Davenport’s compassionate and supportive approach ensures that clients feel safe to explore their behaviors and make meaningful changes. By offering telehealth services in over 40 states, he makes it convenient for clients to access the care they need, regardless of their location. Dr. Davenport is dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim their independence and build healthier, more satisfying relationships.
21 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC
Codependency
Jullee Capshaw
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Codependency is a pattern of learned behaviors, which is used to cope in relationships. Codependent behaviors are frequently modeled to people in their childhood. Usually, codependency is a normal response to an unhealthy relationship(s). Codependent behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs, can be replaced by learning how to identify and set boundaries, communicate assertively, and increase individual self-esteem.
3 Years Experience
Online in Kinston, NC
Codependency therapists in Kinston, NC Statistics
Codependency therapists in Kinston, NC average 16 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 31% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |