CODEPENDENCY
At Essence of Life Therapy, one of our specialties is working with codependency in relationships.
We work independently with you so that you can start to take your power back, build assertiveness, set healthy boundaries, and begin expressing and asking for what you need in your relationships.
We also guide couples to recognize their unhealthy patterns and build new ways of connecting, communicating, and validating one another which will lead to interdependence and a much healthier and satisfying dynamic.
Three signs that codependency exists in your relationships:
Imbalanced Relationships - where you or one person seems to work harder on the other’s problem, might try to fix, rescue, and do all the emotional heavy lifting at the detriment of their own mental health and needs.
Resentment - in these kinds of relationships, one partner will feel that their needs are not being met or that they are being taken advantage of. This will lead to a downward spiral of frustration, anger, and resentment because one partner will feel that they are not being seen and heard.
Power and Control - Maybe one person makes all the decisions for both partners and there may not be any room to discuss or negotiate leaving the other partner feeling alone, helpless, and resentful.
If any of this sounds familiar, it’s important to recognize this dynamic and address it before it gets worse.
We invite you to book an initial consultation so we can discuss how we can best support you and your relationships.