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Breaking Free from Codependency

Codependent patterns can leave your own needs feeling secondary to everyone else's. Explore what healthy boundaries look like and how counseling can help you build relationships rooted in mutual respect.

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Codependency can feel like you’re in a rowboat with someone else, where you’re so focused on keeping their boat afloat that you forget to check on your own. The goal of counseling isn’t to abandon the other boat, but to teach you how to row your own. We’ll help you rediscover your own needs and desires, build a stronger sense of self, and learn to set healthy boundaries. You are not just a supporting character in someone else's story; you are the hero of your own.

Recognizing codependency can be difficult, as it often feels like you’re just being a good partner or friend. But if your self-worth is tied to how much you do for others, if you constantly make sacrifices to keep the peace, or if you feel guilty when you say "no," it's likely a sign of codependency. We understand that this can feel confusing and disorienting. We can work together to help you understand your patterns and make sure you're getting the support you need, too.

Setting boundaries can feel like the scariest thing in the world, like putting up a "Keep Out" sign for a beloved friend. In reality, healthy boundaries are like a well-tended garden fence; they protect your peace without shutting others out. We understand that this is a difficult skill to learn, especially if you’ve spent your life putting others first. Counseling provides a safe space for you to practice saying "yes" to yourself and "no" to others, which is an important step in building your own sense of security.

Worrying about what others think can feel like a constant, noisy chatter in your mind, preventing you from ever truly being yourself. Codependency often comes with a huge burden of caring what everyone else thinks. Counseling helps you turn down that volume. We'll work together to help you build self-worth from the inside out, rather than relying on external validation. You are not a helpless passenger; you have the power to create your own happiness, and we're here to help you believe in yourself.

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Samantha Myers, LPC
Samantha Myers, LPC
LPC.0024546, CO

Hello! I want my clients to feel empowered by their mental health journey to learn to love themselves and those around them. I would be honored to walk alongside you!

Echo Lennon, LAC, LPCC, NCC
Echo Lennon, LAC, LPCC, NCC
LPCC.0021744, CO

I love helping individuals unravel their story, take a closer look, and rewrite a narrative that feels true for them.

Dr. Michelle Palmieri, DSW, LSW
Dr. Michelle Palmieri, DSW, LSW
LSW.0009925441, CO

I have been in the field of social work for over 25 years and have experience in mental health, working with youth, adults, and families in various settings.

Anna-Louise Olson, LPCC
Anna-Louise Olson, LPCC
LSW.0009925622, CO

Hello and welcome to your healing journey! My name is Anna, and I am a licensed social worker with 6 years of experience in mental health.

Macie Cisneros, LPC, NCC
Macie Cisneros, LPC, NCC
LPC.0023977, CO

Hello, my name is Macie, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with 12 years in the behavioral health field.

Tania Mulkey, MA, LPCC
Tania Mulkey, MA, LPCC
LPCC.0024195, CO

Grounded in compassion curiosity and respect, I provide evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout Colorado via secure telehealth, with in-person counseling.

Richard Yaner, LPCC
Richard Yaner, LPCC
LPCC.0020761, CO

Hi! I’m Richard, a counselor here in Colorado, and I'm genuinely excited for the opportunity to meet you! I believe that everyone is unique, with their own distinct life experiences.

Emily Ladd, LSW
Emily Ladd, LSW
LSW.0009925536, CO

I have extensive experience helping people heal from difficult life experiences and trauma. Whether you’re dealing with childhood wounds, relationship trauma, or painful experiences.

Corynne Krenz, LPCC
Corynne Krenz, LPCC
LPCC.0023177, CO

I use an integrative approach to meet my clients where they are, tailoring my methods to honor each unique and individual experience. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space.

Jacquelynne Sils, LPC
Jacquelynne Sils, LPC
LPC.0020487, CO

The hardest step is starting counseling. I believe in building a therapeutic relationship by creating a safe place for you to be.

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