Codependency therapists in San Angelo, TX
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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 San Angelo, TX (Online Only)
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 San Angelo, TX
Tatianna Chin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Together, we will explore the underlying causes of codependency, unravel patterns of enabling and self-sacrifice, and develop practical strategies to establish healthy boundaries, enhance self-care, and nurture authentic connections. I provide a safe space for you to explore your emotions, rediscover your personal identity, and build a strong foundation of self-love and empowerment.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Angelo, TX
Underwood Counseling & Consultation, PLLC / Lucy F. Underwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, EMDRIA Certified, Qualified ART
Underwood Counseling & Consultation, PLLC works with clients to understand the impact of codependency in their life, create strategies to overcome, and accountability to implement new ways of interacting with others. Codependency is frequently seen within families affected by addiction, domestic violence, and spiritual abuse to name a few.
31 Years Experience
Online in San Angelo, TX
Dr. Jillian Mahatha
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
I specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults who experience challenges related to codependency. I help clients develop healthier relationship patterns, strengthen boundaries, increase self-awareness, and build confidence in their ability to prioritize their own emotional well-being.
14 Years Experience
Online in San Angelo, TX (Online Only)
San Angelo is a west Texas city home to Goodfellow Air Force Base—a major Air Force intelligence training installation that trains personnel from multiple military branches and allied nations—and Angelo State University, giving this moderately sized city both a significant military population and an academic community that shape its mental health landscape in complementary ways. The city functions as a regional hub for a large area of west Texas ranch country, and its mental health services serve not just urban residents but the ranching, farming, and oil industry communities spread across a vast surrounding hinterland. Shannon Medical Center provides behavioral health services, and a private therapy sector serves the city's diverse needs. Common therapy concerns include military intelligence training stress, ranching and agricultural community pressure, Angelo State student mental health, economic anxiety tied to oil markets, and the mental health challenges of a small regional city carrying disproportionate healthcare responsibility for surrounding rural communities.
Codependency therapists in San Angelo, TX Statistics
Codependency therapists in San Angelo, TX average 16 years of experience and charge around $178 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (37%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$178
Accept insurance
52%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 33% | Christian |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |