Codependency therapists in Midland, TX
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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 Midland, TX (Online Only)
Codependency
Crystal Williamson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S
Co-dependent relationships may come in different forms but they are destructive for both parties involved. I explore the unique aspects of your relationship dynamic and help teach healthier boundaries, empathy and personal responsibility, and a focus on self-acceptance according to the needs of the client in front of me. EMDR can help with prior trauma that may have contributed to recurrent patterns of behavior and responses.
7 Years Experience
Online in Midland, TX
Codependency
Houston Center for Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Houston Center for Christian Counseling has counselors that work extensively with Codependency.
45 Years Experience
Online in Midland, TX
Codependency
Robin Britt
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-S
Codependency can leave you feeling overly responsible for other people’s emotions, needs, or choices—while losing touch with your own. Therapy can help you recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, strengthen boundaries, reduce people-pleasing, and develop a more secure sense of self. I help clients begin to identify what they want for their own lives, trust their own decisions, and build the confidence to follow a path that reflects their values rather than simply meeting the expectations of others. The goal is greater independence while still being able to have healthy, connected relationships. Together, we work toward relationships that feel more balanced, honest, and connected without requiring you to abandon your own needs to keep the peace.
24 Years Experience
Online in Midland, TX
Codependency
Michael J. Salas
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD, LPC-S, LCDC, CSAT, CST
If you find yourself constantly putting others' needs ahead of your own, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling like your worth depends on being needed, you might be dealing with codependency. This doesn’t mean you're weak or broken. It often means you learned to survive by taking care of others at your own expense.
I help people untangle themselves from patterns that keep them stuck in unhealthy dynamics—whether it’s in romantic relationships, family roles, or friendships. We’ll look at where those patterns began, how they’ve shaped your sense of identity, and how to start showing up for yourself without guilt or fear.
Codependency can feel like a cycle you can’t break, but change is possible. You can learn to have relationships without losing yourself in them. Therapy gives you space to reconnect with your own needs, values, and voice.
18 Years Experience
Online in Midland, TX
Codependency therapists in Midland, TX Statistics
Codependency therapists in Midland, TX average 16 years of experience and charge around $182 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (35%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$182
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |