Codependency therapists in Clinton, TN
Browse Codependency therapists in Clinton, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Jamie Suarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHSP, CSAT & AF-EMDR (Informed)
Codependency
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Clinton, TN
Online in Clinton, TN
Sharon Davern MSED, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed in Minnesota, Tennessee
Co-dependency is a very common pattern for people but can become quite debilitating over time. It leads us to destructive relationships and life patterns. Understanding how that impacts our lives and how to establish healthier patterns of living is extremely important.
37 Years Experience
Online in Clinton, TN (Online Only)
Karen Hartfield, MA, LMHC, Fearless Heart Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sandplay Therapist with STA
Codependency occurs when someone's perception or experience of themselves is defined by external people or circumstances. One of the main ways clients and I work with codependency is to explore where their sense of self originates, and to work towards finding and honoring an internal compass, while still maintaining important and healthy relationships in their lives.
12 Years Experience
Online in Clinton, TN (Online Only)
Becca Edwards
Therapist, LMSW, Ed.S., M.ed
When you’re used to prioritizing everyone else’s needs, it can be difficult to know what you need or where your responsibilities end and someone else’s begin. Therapy can be a space to explore patterns of people-pleasing, over-functioning, difficulty setting boundaries, and losing yourself in relationships, while developing greater self-trust and autonomy.
4 Years Experience
Online in Clinton, TN
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 Clinton, TN (Online Only)
Codependency therapists in Clinton, TN Statistics
Codependency therapists in Clinton, TN average 17 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
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
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Black / African American |