Codependency: Hope for Recovery

“Codependency is the chronic neglect of self in order to gain approval, love, validation, or self-identity through another person.”– Dr. Nicole LePera, The Holistic Psychologist

The definition of codependency has evolved over the years. I believe Dr. LePera captures it most accurately in her quotation here. What seems most poignant in her definition is the statement that someone with codependency has been struggling consistently (often years) with self-neglect. And by the time someone reaches out for help, it’s not uncommon for the individual to be experiencing such extreme self-neglect that they feel as though they have lost touch with themselves entirely. 

Do you feel you have no identity outside of being a parent? a spouse? an employee? a caretaker? a family member? or more? Do you struggle with resentment toward other people in your life? Do you consider yourself to be a chronic people-pleaser? 

If so, it would be my honor to work with you on your journey of recovery. I believe hope and self-love are on the other side of treatment from codependency. If you would like to get started, please contact me to schedule a free 10-minute phone consultation.