Codependency therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Codependency
Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC, RPE
A good description of codependency is “when a person’s self-esteem rises and falls based on the other person’s mood, tone or experience.” But it is actually much more than that. The person is overly involved in the other person’s needs, wants, problems and issues. In reality, some of the nicest people in the world are codependent, and if not watched, all relationships have the potential to become codependent. Codependency takes healthy emotions and corrupts them. For example, empathy is a positive emotion, but in codependency the empathy rises to a level where there is no division between the two people. Generosity is also a beautiful emotion, but in codependency it turns into control and over enmeshment. In addition, the codependent person often feels excessively guilty for having any need that may create discomfort in the other person, even if the need is healthy and necessary for their emotional well-being.
The undoing of this pattern is crucial to finding one's joy and peace. We unpack this as it relates to one's relationships to others as well as to the relationship with oneself.
34 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6E 4P3
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Codependency
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!
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Codependency
Shannon Kane
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor RP, C.R.P.O, H.B.A, M.A.C.P
Codependency can lead to emotional exhaustion, difficulty setting boundaries, and a loss of self-identity in relationships. I work with clients to develop self-awareness, rebuild self-esteem, and foster healthier relationship patterns using IFS, attachment-based therapy, and boundary-setting techniques.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Andie Toderovitz
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In our work together, we will look at how early attachment patterns, relational wounds, and survival strategies shaped the ways you learned to stay connected and feel safe with others. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and empowering, integrating attachment-based work, somatic tools, and practical skills to support healthier patterns of connection. We will focus on strengthening self-worth, developing emotional boundaries, increasing nervous system regulation, and building relationships that allow for mutuality, safety, and authenticity at a pace that feels safe.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Rachelle Tersigni
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I work with individuals who feel over-responsible for others or disconnected from their own needs. Therapy focuses on strengthening boundaries, self-trust, and a more grounded sense of autonomy in relationships.
3 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Liz Witzke
Registered Psychotherapist, RPQ, BA, LLB, CSAT, CPTT
An exaggerated sense of responsibility, compulsive need to take care of another, difficulty expressing boundaries, excessive reliance on or emotional ties to a partner or loved-one - these are all expressions of co-dependent relationships. I will help you break it down and understand the how and why in order to strengthen your sense of self. The aim is to find yourself, so that you do not lose yourself in relationship with others.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1M6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Codependency
Jessie Erb
Registered Psychotherapist, DPsychotherapy
Working with adults who are in relationships often means addressing the codependency between partners. Together with clients I look at family history, relationship history and how clients interact in other relationships. Together we can also work on the self - including building self-esteem and independence in order to break the co-dependence cycle.
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Mindful With You Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW
Rediscover your needs, boundaries, and sense of self. Mindful With You understands how patterns of over-giving, people-pleasing, and self-sacrifice can develop over time. Therapy supports you in building boundaries, increasing self-worth, and recognizing unhealthy relational dynamics. It helps you move from caretaking others toward caring for yourself as well. Our work together will guide you toward more balanced, fulfilling relationships.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Maya Awad
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you feel like you're constantly putting others' needs before your own? Are you afraid of disappointing others, even at the expense of your own well-being? Do you struggle with setting boundaries, even when you know it's necessary? Are you overly reliant on others for validation or self-worth? Do you feel like you're losing yourself in your relationships? Struggling with codependency? Book a free consultation call and start reclaiming your self today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Manisha Grewal
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I specialize in helping you break free from codependent patterns through an integrative, client-centered approach. Using acceptance and commitment approaches, we clarify your personal values and healthy boundaries, while parts work uncovers and harmonizes the internal roles that fuel dependency. Mindfulness-based techniques build self-awareness and strengthen your capacity for emotional autonomy, and CBT provides practical tools to reshape unhelpful beliefs about worth and approval. By weaving in emotion-focused and spiritual/existential approaches, we address unmet emotional needs and deepen your connection to your authentic self—empowering you to cultivate balanced, fulfilling relationships.
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
I specialize in codependency in women. Codependency starts in childhood when you begin people pleasing to feel loved and accepted. You lose a sense of who you are, lack boundaries, and have a hard time being assertive. You may have anxiety/depression, low self worth and reach outside of yourself to fill that emptiness inside. I can help you manage your emotions instead of feeling overwhelmed by them and feel fulfilled and confident. You may even be struggling with a break up, I can help you feel more whole again message me for a free 15 minute phone consultation.
8 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
We have a great team of 20+ therapists with varying skills and specialties including working with codependency.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Codependency
Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
Depending on others' approval or a sense of purpose is a very stressful life. It can feel very scary to be alone while having someone intimately close. It can feel overwhelming. Despite these extremes, you wish for more stability. I have experience helping people discover and build internal structures so they can be themselves and feel safe with others.
Reach out today to get the care that you deserve.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1M6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Codependency
Jane Allen
Psychologist, Master Counselling, BSc. Eng, MBA
Many clients are unaware that they exist in codependent relationships. They may feel frustrated and resentful in their relationships and yet may not understand that they themselves can start the process of change to build more fulfilling relationships. I work with clients to understand their family of origin, learn about their patterns and beliefs that do not serve them well anymore, and gain confidence to make changes that free them from codependency.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Kylie Feller
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, CCC
You don’t have to lose yourself to be loved.
If you find yourself overgiving in relationships, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling anxious when you're not needed, you may be dealing with codependent patterns. These often come from early wounds and parts of us that equate love with self-sacrifice or people-pleasing. As someone who specializes in dating and relationships—and is currently writing a book on dating through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS)—I help you identify the parts of you that fear being alone, not enough, or too much. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, heal the underlying wounds, and reconnect you with your True Self—so you can build relationships from a place of wholeness rather than need.
10 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Franklynn Bartol
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP (Qualifying), MSc, MA
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.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 2T9
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Codependency
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy o/a Zormin Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RP(Q), RSW, C.Psych., C.Psych.Assoc., ND
Our clinic supports individuals struggling with codependency by helping them develop healthier relationship patterns, stronger boundaries, and a deeper sense of self. Through a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, our therapists work with clients to explore underlying beliefs, emotional patterns, and past experiences that may contribute to people-pleasing or difficulty prioritizing their own needs. Using evidence-based techniques, we empower clients to build self-worth, improve communication, and foster more balanced, fulfilling relationships while maintaining their own emotional well-being.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4S 3E2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Codependency
Nakasha Ogbonna
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Dealing with issues related to codependency? This is an area I specialize in. Call or email me and I'll walk alongside you on your recovery journey.
13 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Codependency
Heather Pearce
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist
Codependency can make it challenging to prioritize your own needs and maintain balanced relationships. I offer supportive therapy to help you establish boundaries, strengthen self-worth, and cultivate connections that feel healthier and more fulfilling.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 4K2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Codependency
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.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
Codependency therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Codependency therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (66%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (56%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 66% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 56% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 54% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 51% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 48% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 58% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 61% | Men |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 40% | Christian |