Codependency Therapy

Understanding Codependency: The Path to Self-Discovery

What is Codependency? A Definition

Codependency is the chronic neglect of yourself in order to gain love, validation, or self-identity through another person. It's a pattern where individuals become overly dependent on others for emotional validation, approval, and a sense of self, often prioritizing others' needs over their own.

Common Patterns & Origins of Codependency‍

Individuals with codependency often find themselves in relationships with people who abuse substances, have compulsive behaviors, or are irresponsible. While it can manifest in various forms like caretaking or enabling, codependency often originates in childhood, where we learn to orient our lives around someone else's emotional state or problems. This can lead to feelings of neglect, low self-esteem, and emotional exhaustion.

Recognizing Codependency: Signs You Might Need Help

Symptoms of Codependency & Unhealthy Relationship Patterns‍

If you recognize these patterns in your life, specialized codependency therapy can offer profound healing:

• Losing a sense of individual self-identity in relationships.
• Loving others with an agenda—hoping they will want you in return.
• Loving from a place of woundedness, fear, or control rather than wholeness and inner security.
• Taking responsibility for someone else's problems more than they do.
• Being dishonest to 'protect' the feelings of others.
• Struggling to set boundaries.
• Feeling responsible for someone else’s emotions.
• Experiencing feelings of neglect, low self-esteem, and emotional exhaustion.

Our Approach: Healing Codependency & Building Secure Self-Worth

Our Modalities & Techniques for Codependency Recovery‍

At Compassion Works, our approach to codependency therapy is holistic and empowering, focusing on reclaiming your true self. We utilize a range of modalities tailored to your unique journey:

• SAFE EMDR (Somatic and Attachment Focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): To process underlying traumas that contribute to codependent patterns.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS): To understand the 'parts' of yourself that struggle with boundaries and self-care.
• Attachment Theory: To explore how early attachment experiences shape your current relationship patterns.
• Polyvagal Theory: To understand and regulate your nervous system's role in relating.
• Somatic tools: To connect with and release bodily tension related to emotional suppression.
• Bibliotherapy: Utilizing supportive literature for insights and growth.
• 12-Step Recovery principles: We support and can integrate principles from 12-step programs to aid your journey.
• Skills-based approaches like DBT and Assertive Communication Training are also incorporated to support clients who have not focused on themselves in years."
• H3: Why Our Approach Works: Focusing on You, Not Others"Much of codependency involves an over-focus on others and an under-focus on oneself. Our unique approach shifts this dynamic, guiding you to prioritize your own well-being. A growing body of research suggests that Internal Family Systems (IFS) is very effective for understanding the 'parts' of ourselves that struggle to let others be responsible for themselves. Once you begin focusing on yourself, a whole emotional world emerges. By combining evidence-based methods with practical skill-building, we help you address what has gotten 'stuck,' fostering true wholeness and inner security.

Why Compassion Works: Your Partner in Reclaiming Yourself from Codependency‍

When you're ready to break free from codependency and live a life true to yourself, choosing the right support is essential. At Compassion Works, our specialized approach ensures profound healing and lasting change:

Authentic Empathy from Shared Understanding‍

We connect with your struggles because our compassionate approach is rooted in genuine understanding of codependency's patterns and the deep emotional work involved. Our therapists empathize with the challenges of prioritizing others and help you navigate the path to self-discovery.

Comprehensive & Integrated Recovery Tools‍

Our expertise goes beyond traditional methods, integrating approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and 12-step recovery principles to address the multifaceted nature of codependency. We provide a tailored toolkit to help you heal deep wounds and build healthier relationship dynamics.

Local Understanding & Flexible Access‍

We offer compassionate codependency therapy in Frisco, TX, providing a consistent in-person space for deep self-exploration. For those throughout Texas, including Sugar Land, Houston, and Dallas, our secure virtual therapy ensures you receive expert codependency care from the comfort and privacy of your own home, making specialized support accessible wherever you are.

Ready to Reclaim Your Self? Start Your Codependency Recovery Today.

Codependency does not have to dictate your life or drain your relationships any longer. You deserve to heal, build healthy connections, and truly know yourself. Take the courageous step towards reclaiming your power and living authentically. We are here to support, guide, and assist you in your recovery.