Codependency Therapists in La Mesa, CA
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Our specialties include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and codependency.
Welcome to Healing Balance Therapy Inc. We are a group of highly trained and intuitive therapists who take gratitude in honoring individuals on their healing journey to balance. We are a mix of licensed and associate therapists with varying mental health degrees and licenses. We have a passion for helping clients increase insight around their barriers to growth. Our therapists have extensive knowledge in teaching clients how to process difficult life events and increase their authentic coping skills. For more information please copy and paste... www.healingbalancetherapy.com or click on our website link to the right.
Our specialties include trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and codependency.
Welcome to Healing Balance Therapy Inc. We are a group of highly trained and intuitive therapists who take gratitude in honoring individuals on their healing journey to balance. We are a mix of licensed and associate therapists with varying mental health degrees and licenses. We have a passion for helping clients increase insight around their barriers to growth. Our therapists have extensive knowledge in teaching clients how to process difficult life events and increase their authentic coping skills. For more information please copy and paste... www.healingbalancetherapy.com or click on our website link to the right.
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I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 years of clinical experience providing therapy. I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I have experience working in community mental health agencies and private practice settings. I have provided therapy in both English and Spanish. My experience and specialty areas include; ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Depressive Disorders, relationship issues, marital conflict, infidelity, postpartum support, Trauma disorders, generational trauma, women's issues, self-esteem, attachment issues, codependency, stress management, and co-parenting/parenting support.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 years of clinical experience providing therapy. I have worked with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. I have experience working in community mental health agencies and private practice settings. I have provided therapy in both English and Spanish. My experience and specialty areas include; ADHD, Anxiety disorders, Depressive Disorders, relationship issues, marital conflict, infidelity, postpartum support, Trauma disorders, generational trauma, women's issues, self-esteem, attachment issues, codependency, stress management, and co-parenting/parenting support.
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Melissa Stevenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
Your sense of inner peace and healing are the focus of my practice. I am best at helping people discover and embody the best versions of themselves in the midst of challenging circumstances. I do depth work with individuals that have experienced trauma, are struggling with a major life transition or are trying to get over a major heartbreak.
Your sense of inner peace and healing are the focus of my practice. I am best at helping people discover and embody the best versions of themselves in the midst of challenging circumstances. I do depth work with individuals that have experienced trauma, are struggling with a major life transition or are trying to get over a major heartbreak.
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Niamh ( Neeve) Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in life? Do you wake up with a knot in your stomach ? Or get on a train of thought to the worst case scenario ? Are you worried about what others think and does this drive your life instead of you?
Are you feeling stuck in life? Do you wake up with a knot in your stomach ? Or get on a train of thought to the worst case scenario ? Are you worried about what others think and does this drive your life instead of you?
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Stephanie Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942 (Online Only)
Braving the unsteady waters of healing is an act of self-love. I believe in the transformative power of turning our attention inward to shed light on all parts of self—the beautiful, the “ugly,” the shameful, the resilient. From my experience as both a therapist and a fellow human on this path, I have witnessed the profound power of allowing yourself to be seen, truly seen, in the presence of another. It is my commitment to work together to create an environment where you feel safe, honored, and sacred. This is where our “heart-work” begins.
Braving the unsteady waters of healing is an act of self-love. I believe in the transformative power of turning our attention inward to shed light on all parts of self—the beautiful, the “ugly,” the shameful, the resilient. From my experience as both a therapist and a fellow human on this path, I have witnessed the profound power of allowing yourself to be seen, truly seen, in the presence of another. It is my commitment to work together to create an environment where you feel safe, honored, and sacred. This is where our “heart-work” begins.
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Jessie Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
My clients are often feeling stuck and annoyed about falling into the same patterns when they come in to see me. Together, we will look at the ways you've tried to address your problems, and how those attempts are usually counterproductive. In session, we will work on increasing your brain's flexibility to create sustainable change within yourself and the relationships most important to you. I love working with college students, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
My clients are often feeling stuck and annoyed about falling into the same patterns when they come in to see me. Together, we will look at the ways you've tried to address your problems, and how those attempts are usually counterproductive. In session, we will work on increasing your brain's flexibility to create sustainable change within yourself and the relationships most important to you. I love working with college students, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
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Matthew H. Koch, Marriage & Family Therapist, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942
Confronting the challenges that accompany our lives can be daunting and result in a deviation from the expectations we have of ourselves and those with whom we interact. I am here to assist you in the process to heighten awareness and gain more meaningful and fulfilling experiences in your life through psychotherapy. I utilize the DAFT (Depth & Freedom Therapy) approach that combines various counseling theories and techniques, philosophical tenets, and spiritual teachings to collaborate with clients in order to strengthen individual identity while considering the impact of past experiences, modern day socio-cultural influences, and current personal issues.
Confronting the challenges that accompany our lives can be daunting and result in a deviation from the expectations we have of ourselves and those with whom we interact. I am here to assist you in the process to heighten awareness and gain more meaningful and fulfilling experiences in your life through psychotherapy. I utilize the DAFT (Depth & Freedom Therapy) approach that combines various counseling theories and techniques, philosophical tenets, and spiritual teachings to collaborate with clients in order to strengthen individual identity while considering the impact of past experiences, modern day socio-cultural influences, and current personal issues.
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Rebecca Cummings
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP, HHC
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91941 (Online Only)
I help powerful women and couples breakthrough childhood trauma that keeps them stuck. Is anxiety, fear, panic, and unhealed experiences from your past continuing to rule your life? Do you have trouble taking care of your whole self (mind, body spirit)? Overcoming addictive behaviors? Asking for you what you need in relationships? Knowing and aligning with your purpose? You are not crazy. Your nervous system is locked in chronic fight-flight-freeze patterns that keep you shut off from a thriving life, and your full vitality. I can help.
I help powerful women and couples breakthrough childhood trauma that keeps them stuck. Is anxiety, fear, panic, and unhealed experiences from your past continuing to rule your life? Do you have trouble taking care of your whole self (mind, body spirit)? Overcoming addictive behaviors? Asking for you what you need in relationships? Knowing and aligning with your purpose? You are not crazy. Your nervous system is locked in chronic fight-flight-freeze patterns that keep you shut off from a thriving life, and your full vitality. I can help.
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Bradlisia Dixon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with black women who have checked many of the boxes in life but have found themselves in a challenging relationship. One day it’s all good and the next week it's all bad. You argue all the time and feel the relationship could be fixed if you just knew what to do and what to say. Anytime you want to communicate, it just ends with more fighting. Even though you’re constantly explaining yourself, you’re not being heard. You feel alone, isolated…like you can’t talk to anyone about what’s going on. And sharing your experience with family or friends means being judged and receiving unhelpful advice to "just leave!"
I specialize in working with black women who have checked many of the boxes in life but have found themselves in a challenging relationship. One day it’s all good and the next week it's all bad. You argue all the time and feel the relationship could be fixed if you just knew what to do and what to say. Anytime you want to communicate, it just ends with more fighting. Even though you’re constantly explaining yourself, you’re not being heard. You feel alone, isolated…like you can’t talk to anyone about what’s going on. And sharing your experience with family or friends means being judged and receiving unhelpful advice to "just leave!"
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Hello, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults in individual and couple's therapy. If you struggle with adjusting to a new phase of life, a new career or living in Southern California, you are not alone. Sometimes people can feel anxious or empty inside even though on the outside, their lives are looking fine. You've tried to hide those sad and lonely feelings from your friends and family, but feeling disconnected from those that you want to be close with is painful. You've noticed doing all kinds of things to not feel out of control.
Hello, I'm a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults in individual and couple's therapy. If you struggle with adjusting to a new phase of life, a new career or living in Southern California, you are not alone. Sometimes people can feel anxious or empty inside even though on the outside, their lives are looking fine. You've tried to hide those sad and lonely feelings from your friends and family, but feeling disconnected from those that you want to be close with is painful. You've noticed doing all kinds of things to not feel out of control.
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Dr. Edward Ramos
Pastoral Counselor, LCMFC, RBT, MBT, BAC, ACM
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942 (Online Only)
Are you feeling sad? distressed? overwhelmed? hurt ? betrayed? You are not alone. Let me help you. It takes courage to reach out for help and you are brave for taking this courageous step. It's certainly not easy, but there is hope. Lets go together to God to find love & healing. True healing begins when the pain is addressed where you can start your healing process. I bring a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, strength based approach to marriage and family counseling to restore your relationships. As a Christian Counselor I utilize the Bible, prayer, effective curriculum, personal and professional experience to help you.
Are you feeling sad? distressed? overwhelmed? hurt ? betrayed? You are not alone. Let me help you. It takes courage to reach out for help and you are brave for taking this courageous step. It's certainly not easy, but there is hope. Lets go together to God to find love & healing. True healing begins when the pain is addressed where you can start your healing process. I bring a compassionate, collaborative, non-judgmental, strength based approach to marriage and family counseling to restore your relationships. As a Christian Counselor I utilize the Bible, prayer, effective curriculum, personal and professional experience to help you.
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Keziyah Mack
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
Hello, I'm Keziyah. I have experience working with children, adolescents and their families working through a wide range of general and extreme life stressors. As a Navy Veteran, I also have a passion for working with active duty and veterans alike to assist in processing current and previous experiences while serving our country. I have an interest in working with BIPOC populations. Navigating the world through the lens as a POC, veteran, and woman, I would like to be a sense of support for those who lack representation, and who would like to feel seen and heard.
Hello, I'm Keziyah. I have experience working with children, adolescents and their families working through a wide range of general and extreme life stressors. As a Navy Veteran, I also have a passion for working with active duty and veterans alike to assist in processing current and previous experiences while serving our country. I have an interest in working with BIPOC populations. Navigating the world through the lens as a POC, veteran, and woman, I would like to be a sense of support for those who lack representation, and who would like to feel seen and heard.
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You have everything you need inside of you to release the things that don't serve you and live from your most powerful and authentic Self. As a certified clinical hypnotherapist, shamanic practitioner and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, I bring a wealth of experience, tools and holistic perspectives to help guide you in finding the gold in even the darkest parts of your life. I take a mind/body/heart/spirit integrative and individualized approach with each client, weaving together traditional and non-traditional modalities to support you in stepping fully into your power.
You have everything you need inside of you to release the things that don't serve you and live from your most powerful and authentic Self. As a certified clinical hypnotherapist, shamanic practitioner and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, I bring a wealth of experience, tools and holistic perspectives to help guide you in finding the gold in even the darkest parts of your life. I take a mind/body/heart/spirit integrative and individualized approach with each client, weaving together traditional and non-traditional modalities to support you in stepping fully into your power.
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in San Diego, California who has been working in the field of psychology since 2013. I have experience working in residential, schools, outpatient, and crisis settings as well as work now in my own private practice with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, relationship issues, parenting problems, social concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, crisis situations, and general adjustment issues. I have diagnosed and helped clients work through most of the disorders listed in the DSM-5.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in San Diego, California who has been working in the field of psychology since 2013. I have experience working in residential, schools, outpatient, and crisis settings as well as work now in my own private practice with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, relationship issues, parenting problems, social concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, crisis situations, and general adjustment issues. I have diagnosed and helped clients work through most of the disorders listed in the DSM-5.
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I specialize in treating adults who have been affected by trauma. I use a variety of modalities including neuropsych, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Therapy. I treat a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with special needs and their family members as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I also offer contract based services including on the job grief intervention for employees who have experienced trauma.
I specialize in treating adults who have been affected by trauma. I use a variety of modalities including neuropsych, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Therapy. I treat a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with special needs and their family members as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I also offer contract based services including on the job grief intervention for employees who have experienced trauma.
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Jingqi ( Joy ) Hu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), I strive to provide a comforting and peaceful space for individuals and families to navigate their personal journeys. My focus lies in offering culturally sensitive therapy, rooted in evidence-based practices to aid in healing and growth. I deeply value creating a safe environment where clients can freely explore their challenges and triumphs, guiding them through cultural nuances, communication obstacles, and generational differences with a gentle hand.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), I strive to provide a comforting and peaceful space for individuals and families to navigate their personal journeys. My focus lies in offering culturally sensitive therapy, rooted in evidence-based practices to aid in healing and growth. I deeply value creating a safe environment where clients can freely explore their challenges and triumphs, guiding them through cultural nuances, communication obstacles, and generational differences with a gentle hand.
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Irenda Rios Immigration Evaluation Evaluaciones Inmigracion
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942
Mental health, addiction and traumas can be treated with the appropriate psychotherapy. With thirteen years of experience in the field, I have had the opportunity to work with clients who have different problems, needs and objectives. People of all ages, ethnicities and cultures; therefore, giving me the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding on how to detect and treat various conditions. Psychotherapy helps people to go through a recovery process without problems.
Mental health, addiction and traumas can be treated with the appropriate psychotherapy. With thirteen years of experience in the field, I have had the opportunity to work with clients who have different problems, needs and objectives. People of all ages, ethnicities and cultures; therefore, giving me the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding on how to detect and treat various conditions. Psychotherapy helps people to go through a recovery process without problems.
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New Vision Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization offering low fee therapy to those who cannot afford traditional therapy costs. The prelicensed therapists are under the direct supervision and guidance of experienced therapists.
New Vision Counseling Center is a nonprofit organization offering low fee therapy to those who cannot afford traditional therapy costs. The prelicensed therapists are under the direct supervision and guidance of experienced therapists.
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Michelle Van Aken Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
La Mesa, CA 91942
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
As a compassionate and attuned therapist and Brainspotting practitioner, my mission is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and transform the challenges you face. Together, we will unlock the power of your brain's natural healing abilities, leading you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. I am a dedicated and empathic therapist with a passion for helping navigate emotional landscapes. With specialized training in Brainspotting, a cutting-edge approach in trauma and stress resolution, as well as other modalities, I offer you a unique therapeutic experience tailored to your specific needs.
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Savannah Henderson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942 (Online Only)
Welcome! I focus on the areas of attachment, sex and intimacy, relationships, healthy life balance, and queer inclusive therapy. My goal as a therapist is to empower you to explore your lived experiences, make connections between your past and present, and make changes to improve your intimate, family, and friend relationships. I support clients in embracing their sexuality and improving communication around sex and intimacy. I believe that every person is capable of making the changes they desire for their life.
Welcome! I focus on the areas of attachment, sex and intimacy, relationships, healthy life balance, and queer inclusive therapy. My goal as a therapist is to empower you to explore your lived experiences, make connections between your past and present, and make changes to improve your intimate, family, and friend relationships. I support clients in embracing their sexuality and improving communication around sex and intimacy. I believe that every person is capable of making the changes they desire for their life.
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Codependency Therapists
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.
What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.
How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.
What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.