Codependency
Codependency is a behavioral pattern where a person prioritizes the needs of others over their own. This pattern decreases a sense of connection with self, and one’s identity.
Some signs of codependency include:
Excessive sense of responsibility for the other’s well-being
Over-reliance on the other’s approval for a sense of identity or self-worth
Unreasonable expectations about what one’s partner should do, think, or feel
An imbalance between giving and receiving, providing support
Performing unnecessary duties that one’s partner is capable of fulfilling
Merging or enmeshment of emotions and identity to the detriment of personal growth
Harsh judgment of the other’s feelings, beliefs, or behaviors
Difficulty making own decisions, taking care of oneself
My approach:
When helping clients understand their codependent behaviors, the first step I turn towards is to increase mindfulness, or awareness, of these behaviors and the origins that they come from. Through talk therapy, we will gain a better understanding of how and where you learned codependency. Through mindfulness techniques, we will work on creating a nonjudgemental relationship with your codependency in order to understand it better, reframe it, implement boundaries, and increase congruence and awareness of individual wants and needs, in order to activate individual and relational change.
What sets me apart:
I have worked with many clients who experience codependent behaviors and patterns in their life. I have been fortunate enough to help and observe my clients change process, which ignites my passion and purpose to help others navigate change within themselves. Codependency is a pattern that I am familiar with both professionally and personally, and one that I understand and am knowledgeable about.
