Codependency therapists in Irmo, SC
Browse Codependency therapists in Irmo, South Carolina. 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 Irmo, SC (Online Only)
Codependency
Shai's Coaching and Counseling LLC
Counselor/Therapist
Being independent can improve a client's overall quality of life in ways that are unimaginable. We understand life can be scary, but this doesn't mean we can't face our challenges and implement resolutions. Let's address how you can more independent.
2 Years Experience
Online in Irmo, SC (Online Only)
Codependency
Courageous SELFcare Specialists, LLC
Life Coach, B.A. Christian Counseling, Certified Lay Counselor, Christian Counselor, and Life Coach
Do you constantly find yourself putting the needs of someone else's in front of your own? Do you find yourself solely relying on someone else to help you make every decision in your life? Do you feel the need to be constantly around someone or feel anxious when they are not around? You can be in a codependent environment. Let us help you with self discovery and building healthy boundaries.
6 Years Experience
Online in Irmo, SC
Codependency
Andrea Meier, LLC | Holistic Wellness Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.S., LPC, LAC
We help clients recognize patterns of over-functioning, people-pleasing, caretaking and losing themselves in relationships. Therapy explores attachment, boundaries and underlying patterns while supporting healthier connection without sacrificing your own needs or sense of self.
20 Years Experience
Online in Irmo, SC
Codependency
Robin Wellington
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A, RYT-500, CTP, CSTFP
When working with codependency, I help clients explore patterns of over-giving, people-pleasing, and losing themselves in relationships. Together we gently uncover the beliefs and experiences that shaped these patterns while building greater self-awareness, healthy boundaries, and a stronger connection to your own needs and values. Through nervous system awareness and compassionate exploration, clients begin to experience more balance, confidence, and authenticity in their relationships.
5 Years Experience
Online in Irmo, SC (Online Only)
Codependency therapists in Irmo, SC Statistics
Codependency therapists in Irmo, SC average 16 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |