THERAPY IN AUSTIN FOR
Codependency + People Pleasing Therapy
Are you constantly striving to meet others' expectations, even at the expense of your own needs? Do you find yourself agreeing to do things you don't truly want to do, just to avoid conflict or rejection? Do you often feel resentful,overwhelmed, or like you're being taken advantage of?
Perhaps you've developed a pattern of people-pleasing or codependency as a result of past experiences, such as being the "golden child" or feeling pressured to be perfect. These behaviors can have a significant impact on your relationships,career, and overall well-being
Codepency can look like….
Codependency often manifests as an intense focus on others, where your self-worth becomes deeply tied to the well-being of those around you. It’s more than just caring for someone; it’s an overwhelming need to please, to fix, and to support, even when it comes at the expense of your own needs. In relationships, this might look like constantly prioritizing someone else’s happiness, suppressing your own emotions to avoid conflict, or feeling responsible for managing another person’s life. The boundaries between where you end and the other person begins become blurred, leading to an unhealthy dynamic where your sense of identity is heavily dependent on the approval and validation of others.
THERAPY IN AUSTIN
Rediscover your authentic self and build healthier relationships
What is the difference between codependency and people pleasing?
Codependency
Core Issue: Unhealthy dependence on others to meet one’s news and avoid conflict.
Key Behaviors: Overgiving, caretaking, people-pleasing, controlling behavior, fear of abandonment.
Underlying Beliefs: Low self-esteem, belief that one’s worth is dependent on others’ approval.
People-Pleasing
Core Issue: Excessive concern with meeting others’ expectations to avoid rejection or conflict.
Key Behaviors: Saying “yes” when you mean “no”, avoiding expressing your own needs, putting others’ needs before your own.
Underlying Beliefs: Fear of rejection, belief that one’s worth is determined by others’ approval.
While both codependency and people-pleasing involve a strong desire to please others, codependency is a broader pattern of unhealthy relationships characterized by dependence and fear of abandonment.
People-pleasing is a specific behavior within codependency, but it can occur independently.
What can I expect working through this?
As a warm and compassionate psychotherapist, I work closely with clients struggling with codependency and together we will rediscover your sense of self and help you build healthy relationships.
My approach is always tailored to your unique experiences, using a blend of therapeutic modalities to address the deep-rooted patterns that drive codependent behaviors.
Together, we will explore the origins of your need to prioritize others, understand how this dynamic has shaped your relationships, and gently challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck in this cycle.
Explore Without Pressure
In our sessions, I create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings and explore your fears without pressure. We’ll work on building your self-awareness and self-compassion, helping you learn to set boundaries, assert your needs, and reclaim your identity. Through this process, you’ll begin to feel more empowered in your relationships, finding a balance between caring for others and honoring your own needs. Our goal is to support you in breaking free from codependency so you can experience more fulfilling and authentic connections.
