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Portland, Oregon therapist: Chuck Chapman, counselor/therapist
Codependency

Chuck Chapman

Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Many men don’t realize they are struggling with codependency because it doesn’t look like the stereotypical picture. You might be the responsible one, the dependable one, the one who tries to avoid conflict and keep the peace. You care deeply, you try hard, and you want the people you love to be happy. But somewhere along the way, your relationships may have become built around managing other people’s feelings instead of expressing your own. You may say yes when you mean no, suppress your frustration to avoid an argument, or carry the emotional load of the relationship in silence. Over time, this leads to resentment, exhaustion, emotional disconnect, and the quiet belief that your needs don’t matter—or worse, that having needs makes you selfish. This is what I call Nice Guy Syndrome. It’s not about being kind; kindness is good. It’s about abandoning yourself in the hope of earning love, approval, or peace. The irony is that the more you try to be “the good guy,” the more distant, frustrated, or shut down the relationship can become. You lose your voice, your leadership, and your sense of self. My work with Nice Guys is about helping you come back to yourself. We learn to identify your needs, set boundaries that protect connection rather than threaten it, and speak with clarity instead of walking on eggshells. We explore where these patterns came from and how they’ve shaped your relationships. This isn’t about becoming a jerk or swinging to the opposite extreme. It’s about becoming a Confident Husband—a man who leads with presence, stands in integrity, expresses himself honestly, and loves from a grounded, open heart. You don’t need to earn love. You need to show up as the man you actually are.  
16 Years Experience
Online in Oregon (Online Only)
Portland, Oregon therapist: Lee Scher, counselor/therapist
Codependency

Lee Scher

Counselor/Therapist, LPC
"Codependence" is often actually a learned self-abandonment, an adaptation to environments where it was smarter to pay attention to others' needs and forget about your own. I help you practice listening to and honoring what your own body is telling you about what you want, and where your limits are.  
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Portland, OR 97215
Online in Oregon
West Linn, Oregon therapist: Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC, psychologist
Codependency

Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC

Psychologist, PsyD
Many of my clients find themselves in codependent relationships as a result of their lifelong attachment styles. Together we will look at these patterns and I will support you in gently shifting these patterns away from codependence towards effective interdependence. It is not about learning to be totally self-reliant either—it is more about having a secure attachment within yourself as a primary source of stability, and then reaching out for connection with others from a whole/healthy place. We are social creatures and we need one another, but we feel better when we can relate with others from a place of sturdiness as much as possible too. From that place, we can ask for our needs to be met and connection to be fulfilled, knowing deeply that we have the right to ask and deserve to be attuned to and met by those closest to us. And we can also learn to self-soothe in the moments that that is not available or possible with our loved ones.  
23 Years Experience
In-Person in West Linn, OR 97068
Online in California, New York, Oregon
Portland, Oregon therapist: Lesley Lacny, licensed professional counselor
Codependency

Lesley Lacny

Licensed Professional Counselor, M.A, Psych.R, C.Psych, LPC
Codependency can show up as over-focusing on others’ needs, difficulty setting boundaries, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for other people’s emotions and choices. It often leads to exhaustion, resentment, and a loss of connection to your own needs and identity. I offer therapy for codependency to help you understand the deeper emotional patterns that keep you stuck in these dynamics. Together, we’ll explore how these patterns developed, how they show up in your relationships, and what’s happening beneath the urge to over-give or over-function. The work focuses on building healthier boundaries, strengthening self-trust, and developing a more balanced and grounded sense of self in relationships.  
20 Years Experience
Online in Oregon (Online Only)
Portland, Oregon therapist: Meghan Hanes, licensed clinical social worker
Codependency

Meghan Hanes

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Codependency often develops when we learn to prioritize the needs, emotions, or expectations of others above our own. You may find yourself struggling with boundaries, feeling responsible for other people's happiness, or losing sight of your own needs and identity. Therapy can help you develop healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and a deeper connection with yourself.  
9 Years Experience
Online in Oregon (Online Only)

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