Co-Dependence
We’re here to help you, every step of the way.
Heal the Roots, Reclaim Your Self
When relationships leave you feeling drained, it can feel impossible to break the cycle.
If you’ve spent your life putting everyone else’s needs before your own, you may be stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, guilt, and exhaustion. It can feel unsafe to say no, difficult to trust your own needs, or overwhelming to believe you’re worthy without constantly giving. Living this way often leaves you anxious, resentful, or disconnected from yourself. You are not alone—and healing is possible.
Understanding and Healing Co-Dependence
Co-dependence is more than being “too helpful.” It’s a learned survival strategy, often rooted in childhood neglect, trauma, or environments where love felt conditional. You may:
Feel responsible for others’ emotions and well-being
Fear abandonment when setting boundaries
Believe your worth comes only from being useful
Say yes when you want to say no
Attract partners or friends who take more than they give
In therapy, we’ll explore the root causes of these patterns—whether they stem from family systems, insecure attachment, cultural pressures, or early trauma—and begin building healthier ways of relating. Together we’ll work on:
Identifying and unlearning harmful relational patterns
Reclaiming your voice and needs without guilt
Developing emotional awareness and self-trust
Creating balanced, mutual connections
Healing attachment wounds and grief from past relationships
Therapy gives you space to be fully yourself—without shrinking, fixing, or sacrificing to feel safe.
What Changes Clients Experience
Healing from co-dependence can transform how you see yourself and connect with others. Clients often share that therapy helps them:
Set healthy boundaries without fear or guilt
Rebuild self-worth rooted in authenticity, not external validation
Shift from compulsive caregiving to balanced, reciprocal relationships
Find relief from anxiety, resentment, or burnout
Feel grounded, whole, and free in both connection and independence
Left unaddressed, co-dependence can erode your health, happiness, and relationships. But with support, you can break free from old patterns and build a life where your needs matter just as much as anyone else’s.