Codependency
Codependency & Childhood Emotional Neglect Recovery Therapy
If you lose yourself in caring for everyone else, struggle to set boundaries, or tie your worth to being needed, you are not alone. I help adults heal codependency and the childhood roots beneath it.
Who this is for
- You over-give and struggle to say no
- Your self-worth depends on others’ approval or needs
- You grew up with emotional neglect or a chaotic home
- You love someone whose addiction has shaped your life
Recognizing codependency
Codependency often grows from childhood emotional neglect, where caretaking became a way to feel safe or valued. Naming the pattern is the first step toward freedom from it.
Building boundaries and self-worth
- Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) and inner-child roots
- Boundaries, self-worth, and breaking over-responsibility
- Codependency alongside a loved one’s addiction
- Reparenting and self-compassion skills
Faith and identity
For clients who want it, we ground worth in something deeper than caretaking — in being loved and valued as you are, not for what you do for others.
Common questions
Is codependency a real diagnosis?
Codependency is a well-recognized relational pattern rather than a formal diagnosis. It is very treatable, and therapy can help you build healthier, freer relationships.
I’m here because of someone else’s addiction. Can you help?
Yes. Loving someone with an addiction often shapes codependent patterns. We can focus on your needs, boundaries, and healing.
Take the first step, when you’re ready
Reaching out can feel like a big step. There’s no pressure here — just a compassionate conversation about whether this is the right fit for you.
Confidential · No obligation · Online across Illinois