Codependency therapists in Jackson, Tennessee TN
Jackson Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$185
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Eclectic Therapy |
We are proud to feature top rated Codependency therapists in Jackson. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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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 Jackson, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
South Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Are you caught in a cycle of codependency, where your well-being is entangled with others? At South Psychology, we specialize in providing compassionate mental health services to break free from these patterns and foster healthier relationships.
Our Approach:
Understanding Codependency: Our experienced therapists recognize the signs of codependency. We explore the roots of these behaviors and guide you toward healthier dynamics.
Individualized Treatment: We tailor our interventions to your unique needs. Whether you’re struggling with boundary-setting, low self-esteem, or caretaking tendencies, we’re here to support you.
Holistic Healing: Our holistic approach considers emotional, psychological, and relational aspects. We empower you to reclaim your identity and build resilience.
How We Can Help:
Therapy for Codependency: Through evidence-based therapy, we address distorted relationship dynamics, self-worth issues, and dependency patterns.
Skills Building: Learn healthy communication, assertiveness, and self-care techniques. Break free from the cycle of over-giving and neglecting your own needs.
Supportive Environment: South Psychology provides a safe space to explore vulnerabilities, heal past wounds, and create healthier connections.
8 Years Experience
Online in Jackson, TN Tennessee
James Parker
Psychologist, PhD
My approach to therapy is primarily guided by Coherence Therapy. Coherence Therapy is an approach to treatment that is different from many others in that - instead of focusing on what is "negative" or "wrong" and trying to change or alter it - the purpose is to genuinely understand a person's symptoms; to curiously explore why maintaining certain patterns of thinking and behavior is emotionally necessary, even when a person is feeling stuck because of those patterns. Understanding the symptom leads to identifying the underlying emotional reasons of why we do things and addresses the cause of feeling stuck, not just the symptom, which then leads to meaningful and lasting changes. That means we will use real experiences from your life - about codependency, or anything else - to help you make sense of and overcome the difficulties related to it.
9 Years Experience
Online in Jackson, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Dr. George Lough
Psychologist, Ph.D., S.E.P.
Codependency and people-pleasing can be an adaptation to the environment in which we grew up. Understanding that our own needs are our legitimate concern, and setting boundaries so that these needs are met, is necessary to prevent burnout.
48 Years Experience
Online in Jackson, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Glyndora Condon LPC of Heal and Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters, Marriage and Family Therapy; Licensed Professional Counseling
Often relationships feed upon each other, draining the other, enabling each other; which then becomes most dysfunctional. We work with our couples to learn how to co-exist and to nurture without the defense mechanisms and manipulations.
10 Years Experience
Online in Jackson, TN Tennessee