Therapy for Codependency

Codependency is not an officially recognized disorder. Although defined in a number of ways, codependency can be summarized as an unhealthy way of relating to others in intimate relationships; as characterized by anxious or avoidance attachment style, overly concerned or obsessed with the details of another person’s life, feeling or behaving overly responsible for others, over functioning in relationship (ie. does most of the emotional labor, chores, doing for others what they could do for themselves, a “need” to be “needed” by others, lacking individualized identity– sees identity through others or their relationship status, low self-esteem, difficulty saying no, porous boundaries with others, etc.)

If you can identify with any of these things, you may struggle with this way of relating to others. This is very common and treatable. You can find other common patterns and traits on the CODA.org website here. If you are ready to explore how codependency may be impacting your relationships, contact me today for a consultation.