Codependency therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Gibson & Associates: Psychotherapy, Counselling + Consulting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Do you find yourself always taking care of others? Or maybe, you find yourself relying on others for your needs, either way codependency is a relationship pattern we can assist with. We can address the root cause of why this pattens has emerged for you but examining your history and your current needs. From there, we can focus on healing and creating new patterns for healthy relationships. Please contact us to begin this work and schedule your first appointment.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 3X9
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Anu Lala - Elevate Psychotherapy Practice
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, RCAT, RP
Codependancy shows up in many different ways. Helping clients understand how their happiness is limited by when others in their life are doing ok. The weight of only feeling good when others are doing ok, deeply interferes with the ability to have a fulfilling life. By undoing both emotional and or behavioural patterns which contribute to sustaining imbalanced interactions, it can free clients and facilitate them in developing more mutually gratifying relationships.
30 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Jasmine Bruce
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) RPq, BA
Struggling with codependency can show up for us in so many different ways. Difficulty making independent decisions, needing approval, second guessing your choices, or choosing someone else's needs instead of your own. Codependency can be present in romantic relationships, friendships, co-workers, and families. This can feel exhausting and like you are in a state of constant unease. Together we'll work to learn where these behavioural patterns come from and how to change them into healthier relationships.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Franklynn Bartol
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MSc
I'll draw on relational, attachment-based, and psychodynamic approaches to help you understand and shift codependency patterns. 'Codependency' has become a stigmatized term, which can leave people feeling stuck or even ashamed. I think it's important to have a compassionate lens towards this relational dynamic and why it's developed. First, we'll work together to explore what codependency is like for you. What needs does it fulfill or not? What fears does it soothe or ignite? What longings are being expressed or repressed? We'll also explore how you can fulfill your needs for intimacy and safety in ways that also honour your boundaries. We may need to make space for inner conflicts between connection and individuality. How can those co-exist in your relationships? Alone, it may be hard to see beyond codependency—together, we can open up new possibilities for a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 2T9
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Kylie Hockley
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Living a life of codependency can be crippling. Therapy can help you to learn about who you are as an individual and build your self confidence and sense of self. Together we will look into your story, to understand and heal past hurt so that you can thrive as an individual today. I will provide the resources and tools to help you cope with day to day stress. I also provide therapy to individuals who are in a relationship with someone who is codependent. I will work with you to create boundaries, improve communication skills and be a safe space to process any and all emotions that arise.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Mariya Garnet
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pre-licensed Psychotherapist under clinical supervision (Covered by most benefits).
My approach to co-dependency focuses on addressing the root causes, often stemming from past emotional neglect, and cultivating a healthy sense of self. This work is fundamental to developing and maintaining balanced, fulfilling relationships.
Key aspects of our therapeutic process include:
Exploring patterns of emotional neglect and their impact on current relationships
Identifying and challenging internalized negative self-perceptions
Developing a strong, authentic sense of self separate from others
Establishing healthy boundaries and communication skills
Through a combination of expressive arts therapy and integral neuroprogramming, we work to reframe deeply ingrained beliefs and behaviors. This process allows for the emergence of new, healthier patterns of relating to oneself and others.
The goal is to guide clients towards greater self-awareness, emotional autonomy, and the ability to form interdependent, rather than co-dependent, relationships. This transformative work supports overall emotional well-being and fosters more satisfying interpersonal connections.
16 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
Oh boy... I know this is a tough one.
What does Co-dependency actually look like?
These are 20 signs of Co-dependency...
Do you have...
Depression?
Anxiety?
Stress?
Low self-esteem?
Low levels of narcissism?
Familial dysfunction?
Low emotional expressivity?
These are some of the things (Marks et al., 2012) found to correlate with codependency.
According to Lancer, 2016; Mental Health America other signs of Co-dependency may also include:
Having poor boundaries;
Having a hard time saying no;
Having trouble communicating honestly;
Showing emotional reactivity;
Having a need for control, especially over others;
Feeling compelled to take care of people;
Feeling a need to be liked by everyone;
Feeling a need to always be in a relationship;
Fixating on mistakes;
Denying one’s own needs, thoughts, and feelings;
Having intimacy issues;
Confusing love and pity;
Displaying fear of abandonment.
If that's you or your partner I recommend couples therapy!
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Centre for Psychodynamic Insights
Registered Psychotherapist
Our approach to codependency focuses on understanding how relational patterns and unconscious emotional needs shape dependency behaviors. Through exploration, patients gain insight into their relationship dynamics and learn healthier ways to relate to others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Tracey Nguyen
Counsellor/Therapist, RN, MN
For individuals who struggle with codependency, our existence is based on getting other peoples approval and and caring a lot about what other people think to the point you may abandon your needs constantly to please others in relationships. This may feel natural, like you are giving, helping and saving but this doesn't come without expectation. Codependent behaviour when not met with what we want back, may breed a lot of resentment, anger and disappointment. Feeling drained, leaking our power and stressing because of what others think can be a consequence. We work together to heal the part of you that keeps leaving yourself, we learn to deeply meet our own emotional needs so we can have the courage to build some healthy boundaries in our relationships. We learn to say no when we are afraid to and trusting that it's okay to not meet other people's needs based on their emotional reactions. We learn to not get controlled by others upset emotions and anger. We learn to honour what we need for ourselves.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5J 3A4
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
Codependency can trap you in cycles of unhealthy relationships, where you may prioritize others' needs over your own and struggle to set boundaries. In therapy, we’ll work to identify patterns of codependency, explore their roots, and develop healthier relational dynamics. I’ll guide you in building stronger self-esteem and teaching you how to balance care for yourself with care for others. With compassionate support, you can break free from these patterns and cultivate more authentic, fulfilling connections.
5 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Codependency is a bit of a trap. We often don't recognize we are in it but we know something feels off. We feel alone, tired or resentful. Working with a therapist can really help tease apart what is going on and teach you ways to set healthy boundaries.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Karen Wong
Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
Codependency can leave you feeling trapped in unhealthy relationships, sacrificing your own needs for others. My therapeutic approach is supportive and empowering, focusing on helping you establish healthier boundaries and self-worth. I integrate techniques from Emotion Focused Therapy and attachment theory to help you understand the patterns that contribute to codependency. Together, we will work on fostering independence and nurturing your own emotional health, enabling you to cultivate fulfilling and balanced relationships.
15 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Renee Chu
Registered Psychotherapist, Hon. BA., RP (Qualifying)
Our early relationships, particularly with primary caregivers, profoundly shape how we navigate adult connections. In therapy, I help you uncover unmet relational needs by exploring the dynamics of your developmental environment and how they’ve influenced your current attachment patterns. Through our therapeutic relationship, we’ll create a safe space for healing and growth, allowing you to experience corrective relational moments. Together, we’ll work on building relational confidence, establishing healthy boundaries, and cultivating greater autonomy, empowering you to break free from codependent patterns and form more balanced, fulfilling relationships.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Suzanna Derewicz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Perhaps you find yourself losing a sense of your own identity or what matters to you when you enter into close relationships; perhaps there's a sense of helplessness that arises in you when you try to pursue your own independent aspirations, ambitions, or needs. Perhaps you become paralyzed at the thought of relationship loss and so another's goals become more important than your own. I'd be honored to support you in finding a sustainable sense of separateness in your relationships, or in navigating separateness when it feels overwhelming.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6S 3Z3
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Steve Rose
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD, MA, BA, CGC (CCPC Global)
Codependence can feel like an addiction to a person, needing to be needed, and feeling like your self-worth an identity depends on giving more of yourself. This leaves you feeling exhausted and a shell of your former self. I help clients recover from codependency so they can regain a sense of purpose and autonomy.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Stark Wellness Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, Mpsy, RP
We invite you to book a free, 15-minute consultation with our therapist to get more information about our services. You can also email us at info@starkwellnessclinic.com.
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6 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5C 1Y2
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Philip Starkman
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
In my practice, I offer a compassionate approach to clients struggling with co-dependency, utilizing a blend of holistic strategies and psychotherapeutic tools such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. By focusing on building self-esteem, fostering independence, and promoting healthy relationship patterns, I guide clients through the process of understanding and overcoming the challenges of co-dependency. My approach is tailored to each individual's unique situation, incorporating stress management techniques, emotional regulation skills, and lifestyle adjustments that support mental and emotional well-being. Through our work together, clients learn to establish boundaries, communicate effectively, and cultivate self-reliance, empowering them to build more fulfilling and balanced relationships. Whether you're navigating the complexities of co-dependency or seeking to improve your relational dynamics, I'm here to support your journey towards greater autonomy and emotional health.
54 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Elena Kuzmina
Counsellor/Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Codependency often means putting others' needs ahead of your own, leaving you feeling drained or unfulfilled. In therapy, we’ll explore your relationship patterns, set healthy boundaries, and empower you to prioritize your own well-being while maintaining meaningful connections.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Ekum Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Codependency is a complex behavioural condition that can deeply impact relationships. It often involves relying heavily on another person for emotional support, self-worth, and even a sense of identity. This can create an environment where one's own needs and well-being take a backseat to the feelings and needs of the other person, which can be exhausting and ultimately unfulfilling.
If you find yourself struggling with codependency, know that you are not alone. Many people face challenges in setting boundaries, expressing their own needs, or maintaining a sense of individuality. You might feel a strong urge to please others, grapple with low self-esteem, or experience anxiety when you’re apart from someone you care about.
It's important to recognize and address these feelings, as doing so can pave the way for healthier, more balanced relationships. Seeking support through therapy, engaging in self-reflection, and developing self-care practices can be transformative steps on your journey toward emotional independence and personal growth. Remember, breaking the cycle of codependency is not only possible, but it can also lead to more fulfilling connections with others. Your well-being matters, and taking these steps can help you build a more empowering and satisfying life.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Evelyn McMullen
Psychologist, C. Psych.
Interpersonal insecurities can underlie distress in social situations, group settings, and relationships.
41 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)