About codependency
On this page you'll find therapists who list codependency among their specialties, with a variety of approaches, credentials, languages, and experience. Browse the therapist listings below to explore professionals who may help you understand and change codependent patterns.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether codependency is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has codependency among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for codependency
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingCarmen Chaney, LIMHP
Ref 48397
Therapist blending practical skills and compassion
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoy Nussen, LMFT
Ref 13668
Practical, compassionate therapy for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDallas Bentley, ACA
Ref 345691
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSheira Byrne, BACP, NCPS
Ref 182668
Practical, compassionate support for overwhelming problems
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingJoanne Maddison, BACP
Ref 276861
Compassionate counsellor blending insight and practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Paula Alvarez, LCSW
Ref 29756
Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingSimon Nelson, BACP
Ref 281876
Calm, straightforward support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingClement West, BACP
Ref 167549
Gentle, practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDavid Potts, LCSW
Ref 23255
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingPamela Benoit, NCPS, BACP
Ref 180577
Compassionate practical psychotherapy
Works with: Relationship, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingRichard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
Ref 120083
Straightforward, experienced counsellor for complex issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingAnnette OBryant, LPC
Ref 77726
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDanielle Horn, LMSW
Ref 272733
Focused therapy that digs to the root
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJemma Heath, NCPS
Ref 197911
Support for stress, relationships and confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
Ref 226813
Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingKizzie Wells-Daniels, LPC
Ref 67515
Therapist for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger Languages: English
View listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJennifer Lee Sylvester, LCSW
Ref 116075
Experienced LCSW offering respectful, practical care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSara Lowe, LPC
Ref 104527
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingMichael Pfisterer, LCSW
Ref 6636
Practical goal-focused therapy
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression Languages: English
View listingFrank Centonze, LPC
Ref 297421
Direct, practical counseling for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLauren Anzelone, LCSW
Ref 70436
Supportive LCSW guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingCozy Gray, LPC
Ref 349996
Practical support for stress and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingFaryal Choudry, LCSW
Ref 266995
Compassionate guidance for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSherry Ramsey Hansen, LPC
Ref 352558
Collaborative counselor focused on practical progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAdrian Jackson, BACP
Ref 271038
Compassionate counsellor using practical, person-focused methods
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDestiny York, LPC
Ref 340789
Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family Languages: English
View listingAnjanette Morton, LMHC
Ref 207471
Calm, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoshua Plantz, LMHC
Ref 10378
Practical, goal-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRev. Catherine Bogue, LCSW
Ref 168255
Compassionate guidance for life’s hard changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCallie Roberts, LPC
Ref 261180
Calm practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingDianna Wheeler, LPC
Ref 354614
Practical support for healing and stronger coping skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingStacey Tenbrink, LMHC, LPC
Ref 326268
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingClaudia Santiago, LCSW
Ref 149793
Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English, Spanish
View listingWendi Hoag, LPC
Ref 261771
Seasoned counselor focused on relationships and mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDr. Lisa Hammons, LPC
Ref 251179
Calm guidance for stress, relationships, and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRose Sanford, LPC
Ref 150546
Practical support for stress and relationship struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMaria Wilson, LCSW
Ref 138055
Understanding, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingPaul Bryan, LPC
Ref 175985
Compassionate counselor guiding steady change
Works with: Family, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingJessica Langbehn, LCSW
Ref 313923
Compassionate trauma-informed care and goal-focused support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDonna Watts, BACP
Ref 219020
Compassionate, practical support for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKelley Sullivan, LCSW
Ref 526
Compassionate, practical therapy for real life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish
View listingDr. Robert Hunt, LPC
Ref 187307
Experienced therapist for life changes and emotion work
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMore about codependency
Understanding codependency and how it can affect you
Codependency is a pattern of thinking and behaving that often develops in relationships where roles become unbalanced and personal boundaries erode. You may have learned to prioritize another person’s needs above your own, to define your value through caretaking, or to tolerate repeated distress to keep a relationship intact. Over time these patterns can shape how you relate to partners, family members, friends, and colleagues, making it harder to express your own wants and to notice your emotional needs.
People who experience codependent patterns often report feeling responsible for other people’s emotions, anxious about the possibility of rejection, or uncertain about where they end and someone else begins. Codependency can show up alongside other relationship challenges, including enabling behaviors, chronic people-pleasing, or difficulty asserting limits. It does not mean you are flawed; rather, it describes a set of coping strategies that once helped you manage stress but that may now limit your sense of autonomy, satisfaction, and emotional balance.
Recognizing signs that you might benefit from therapy for codependency
You might consider looking for support if you notice recurring themes in your relationships that leave you exhausted, resentful, or disconnected from your own priorities. Common signs include persistent difficulty saying no, anxiety about causing disappointment, changing your plans to accommodate someone else’s needs even when it costs you, or a tendency to take responsibility for another person’s choices or mood. You may also notice that your self-esteem shifts depending on how helpful you are to others rather than on your own qualities.
Other indicators that therapy could be helpful include staying in relationships where your needs are consistently unmet, feeling consumed by worry about someone else’s behavior, or losing sight of personal goals and interests because you are focused on caretaking. If you are concerned about enabling behavior around substance use or risky choices, therapy can offer strategies to manage your responses and set safer limits. Seeking help is a step toward reclaiming balance and identifying healthier ways to connect.
What to expect in therapy focused on codependency
Initial sessions
In the first few sessions you will typically work with a therapist to map out the patterns that led to your current concerns. You can expect a conversation about your relationship history, family dynamics, typical behaviors in stressful situations, and the goals you hope to achieve in therapy. The early phase is often about building rapport, clarifying what codependency looks like in your life, and setting practical goals such as improving boundaries, reducing anxiety about pleasing others, or learning assertive communication.
Ongoing work and skills-building
As therapy continues you will likely move between understanding the origins of your patterns and practicing new ways of relating. Sessions may focus on recognizing automatic thoughts that push you into caretaking roles, exploring emotions that underlie people-pleasing impulses, and rehearsing concrete skills for saying no or asking for what you need. Many people find it useful to try new behaviors between sessions and reflect on the results with their therapist, gradually increasing confidence and independence in relationships.
Therapy for codependency aims to increase self-awareness, strengthen personal boundaries, and support more balanced, mutual relationships. You can also expect attention to how your cultural background, family expectations, and life stressors influence your choices, with the therapist helping you adapt strategies that fit your situation.
Common therapeutic approaches used for codependency
Therapists use a range of methods to address codependent patterns, and different approaches emphasize varied pathways to change. Psychodynamic-oriented work explores how early relationships and unconscious expectations shape your present behavior, while cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and habits that maintain codependency. Relational and attachment-informed therapies examine the ways you bond with others and help you form more supported, balanced connections.
Some practitioners incorporate elements of family systems thinking to trace patterns across generations and to address boundary issues inside family relationships. Others may use emotion-focused techniques to help you tolerate distress, experience emotions more fully, and respond in ways that support your goals. You may also encounter therapists who list trauma-informed approaches among their methods; such clinicians pay attention to how past harm affects current relationship patterns without assuming a particular diagnosis.
When you read provider profiles, note that a therapist’s listed approaches describe ways they work rather than proof of specific certifications. You will find clinicians who list cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy, emotion-focused work, or other approaches among their methods. Consider which explanations and techniques resonate with you when exploring profiles, since a good conceptual fit can shape the focus of your sessions.
How online therapy works for codependency and tips for choosing a therapist
Online therapy can make it easier to connect with a therapist who understands codependency, especially if you are looking for a particular approach, language, or cultural match. Sessions typically happen over video or phone, and some therapists also offer text- or email-based communication as part of ongoing care. The online format allows you to meet from home or another comfortable setting and may make scheduling more flexible, though the structure of sessions and therapeutic goals remain similar to in-person work.
When choosing a therapist for codependency, focus on how they describe their experience with relationship patterns and boundaries, the approaches they use, and whether their style feels like a match for you. Look for profiles that explain how a therapist helps clients build autonomy, improve assertiveness, and repair relational dynamics. Pay attention to credentials such as licensure type and years of experience, as those can indicate clinical background without guaranteeing a particular outcome.
It can be helpful to consider language, cultural understanding, and the therapist’s stated interest in working with issues like family roles, enabling behaviors, or caretaking dynamics. If a therapist lists approaches such as EMDR or experiential methods among their approaches, understand that this indicates an area they include in their practice rather than a certification. Use the listings below to compare focus areas, therapeutic styles, credentials, languages spoken, and experience to find a clinician whose description aligns with what you hope to work on. Reaching out for an introductory conversation can give you a sense of how they approach codependency and whether their methods feel right for you.
Finding the right therapeutic partner is a process. With time and the right support, you can develop clearer boundaries, a stronger sense of self, and healthier ways of relating. The therapists listed on this page offer a range of perspectives and approaches to help you explore change on your terms.