Codependency therapists in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin WI
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
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Codependency is a popular term these days. It can be subtle or much more overt. Frequently seen with other problematic relationship problems, substance abuse, depression and anxiety. Many times this is seen passed through families. We are not sure if it is a nature or nurture thing. Therapy can be a helpful part of the puzzle. Treatment tends to take longer with this stuff.
19 Years Experience
Codependency
Dr. Susan L. Waldo
Psychologist, PhD
Treatment for codependency includes psycho education, examining and addressing the circumstances from which the codependency arose, understanding one’s attachment style, and developing more functional attitudes, boundaries, and relational interactions.
29 Years Experience
Codependency
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Exploring issues that would have lead you to a co-dependent relationship. Boundary setting to break unhealthy patterns and more satisfying relationships.
19 Years Experience
Codependency
Dr. Kevin Goldberg
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Codependency, or dependency, can be an issue that we work on in therapy.
7 Years Experience