Codependency therapists in Roma, Texas TX
Codependency
Sarah Epstein
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Codependent relationships often come from childhoods in which a child was taught to cater to a parent's needs and moods rather than the other way around.
8 Years Experience
Codependency
Beverly White
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Often we find ourselves in a situation where we are doing so much for others it is exhausting ourselves. Learning why we do this and ways to manage our relationships can aid in improving our relationship with others.
12 Years Experience
Codependency
Jill A Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Codependency
10 Years Experience
Codependency
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
The concept of Co-Dependency was developed as a way of explaining how family members of alcoholics, especially their spouses, became emotionally ill apparently as a result of living with an alcoholic for years.
"Co" is a prefix that means "like" or "with" - the family member becomes sick like and with "the dependent" (the person dependent on a chemical). There are several common problems that often go along with life with an alcoholic or drug abuser, including their unpredictable moods, selfish and irresponsible behavior, angry outbursts which may include verbal or physical abuse, broken promises and commitments, embarrassing public behavior, financial irresponsibility, legal problems, and inability to return love or affection. However, most chemically dependent people have periods when they function well, and this generates the hope that they will stay well, quit or control their chemical use, and become responsible and loving for good.
34 Years Experience
Codependency
Regal Oak Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Codependency often means feeling you need to give up your own happiness for the happiness of others, feeling your needs are unimportant, or feeling burdened with shame, guilt, insecurity, and reduce self-esteem. Regal Oak Counseling can help you experience freedom in a non-judgmental environment.
11 Years Experience