Codependency therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee TN
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Codependency
Jamie Suarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-MHSP, CSAT & AF-EMDR (Informed)
Codependency
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Knoxville, TN 37917
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee
Codependency
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 Knoxville, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Codependency
Jason Holland
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Codependency often involves over-functioning, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for other people’s emotions and choices. We will sort through where these patterns came from, what they have cost you, and why they have been so hard to change. I help clients build healthier boundaries, stronger self-trust, and more balanced relationships that do not depend on guilt, fear, or over-responsibility.
25 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee
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 Knoxville, TN Tennessee (Online Only)
Codependency
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Charles R. Davenport provides specialized therapy for individuals struggling with codependency. Codependency often involves prioritizing the needs of others over one’s own, leading to unhealthy relationship dynamics and a loss of personal identity. Dr. Davenport utilizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients recognize and break free from these patterns.
Through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches, Dr. Davenport assists clients in understanding the root causes of their codependent behaviors. He helps them develop healthier boundaries, improve self-esteem, and foster more balanced and fulfilling relationships. Mindfulness techniques are also incorporated to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Dr. Davenport’s compassionate and supportive approach ensures that clients feel safe to explore their behaviors and make meaningful changes. By offering telehealth services in over 40 states, he makes it convenient for clients to access the care they need, regardless of their location. Dr. Davenport is dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim their independence and build healthier, more satisfying relationships.
21 Years Experience
Online in Knoxville, TN Tennessee
Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee — the state's flagship research university — and serves as the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and Appalachian outdoor recreation culture, giving it a distinctive blend of college-town energy and Appalachian heritage that shapes its therapy community. The city's growing healthcare sector, anchored by UT Medical Center and Covenant Health, provides institutional mental health resources and supplies clinical training to the local community. Knoxville's working-class Appalachian communities carry distinct cultural attitudes toward help-seeking — including strong value on self-reliance and community support — that therapists must navigate with cultural sensitivity. The University of Tennessee's psychology programs, combined with the city's proximity to Appalachian communities experiencing opioid-related crisis, mean addiction recovery and co-occurring trauma are among the most active areas in Knoxville's local therapy landscape.
Codependency therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee Statistics
Codependency therapists in Knoxville, Tennessee average 18 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |