Codependency Therapy
Codependency isn't a flaw — it's a pattern. And it usually made a lot of sense at some point.
Most people who struggle with codependency learned early that their worth came from being needed, that conflict was dangerous, or that managing other people's emotions was their job. Those adaptations worked once. In adult relationships, they tend to leave you exhausted, resentful, and unsure of who you actually are outside of what you do for others.
What codependency looks like in adults
- Difficulty saying no, even when you're already overwhelmed
- Feeling responsible for other people's emotions, choices, and outcomes
- Your own needs consistently coming last — and difficulty even identifying what they are
- Relationships that feel one-sided but hard to leave
- Self-worth that depends heavily on being needed, helpful, or approved of
- Anxiety when you're not in control of a situation someone else is navigating
- Losing track of your own preferences, identity, or feelings in close relationships
How therapy helps
Therapy for codependency works by building a clearer, more stable sense of self — separate from your roles and relationships. This includes understanding where these patterns came from, learning to recognize and articulate your own needs, and developing the ability to be present in relationships without disappearing into them.
This work often brings up grief — for time spent over-functioning, for relationships that couldn't meet you, for a version of yourself you're ready to reclaim. That grief is worth making room for.
Telehealth across Oregon
All sessions are via telehealth. We work with adults throughout Oregon.
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