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Bennecia (Nisi) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She has...

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As someone who was raised by U.S. immigrants, I understand and can empathize with the value and importance of an individual's enti...

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My primary goal is to serve my patients by providing care that is collaborative, comprehensive, and respectful, giving all patient...

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Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. She has spent her career partnering with her clients a...

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Starting Dependent personality disorder therapy in Atlanta

What is dependent personality disorder therapy?

Dependent personality disorder therapy from our therapists in Atlanta, GA helps clients establish their individuality and self-reliance, as those with dependent personality disorder harshly criticize themselves and underestimate their abilities.

How does dependent personality disorder therapy work?

Dependent personality disorder therapy often involves exploration into one’s past — specifically, events or relationships that may have led to the development of their dependent personality disorder. These experiences and their subsequent behaviors are discussed to help one develop healthier behaviors moving forward.

Is dependent personality disorder therapy conducted in person or online?

Dependent personality disorder therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does dependent personality disorder therapy last?

Dependent personality disorder with a provider at Thriveworks in Atlanta, GA is a short-term therapy, as long-form treatment can lead to the development of a dependence on one’s therapist.

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Dependent Personality Disorder Counseling in Atlanta, GA—Sandy Springs Counselors

If you feel dependent upon another person for your well-being, know that help is available. The mental health professionals at Thriveworks Atlanta in Sandy Springs have helped many clients learn how to live a self-reliant, independent life, and we treat Dependent Personality Disorder.

An Unhealthy Dependency

All people rely upon others to some degree or another, but Dependent Personality Disorder is very different than allowing others to help you. The difference is illustrated in two beliefs that Dependent Personality Disorder teaches people: that they are helpless to provide for themselves and that others must then provide for them. These two disordered beliefs fuel a number of disordered behaviors.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) gives the full range of symptoms for someone who has Dependent Personality Disorder (301.6[F70.7]). The primary diagnostics are:

  • Submissive behavior.
  • A need to be cared for.
  • Fear of separation.
  • At least five of the following will also be present with Dependent Personality Disorder:
  • While making big and small decisions, seeking advice and reassurance and assistance from someone in a caretaking or authority position.
  • Feeling uncomfortable at the thought of one’s unique individuality and separateness from other people.
  • Experiencing an acute fear of having to support oneself.
  • Relinquishing responsibility and oversite of substantial portions of one’s life (e.g., having a parent pay one’s rent).
  • Doing extreme things to guarantee someone’s support and nurture—even hiding one’s true thoughts, feelings, opinions, et cetera.
  • Feeling an acute fear of abandonment—especially by a caregiver.
  • Complying with what other people, especially authority figures, think, believe, and feel.
  • Feeling an acute fear of being by oneself.
  • When one caretaking relationship ends, quickly hopping to another caretaking relationship.

These symptoms paint a clear picture of the ways that Dependent Personality Disorder can hinder people’s ability to function well in life. In their personal lives, people with the disorder are at increased risk of other mental health problems, including other adjustment, personality, depressive, and anxiety disorders. They often have difficulty with mutual friendships and limited social circles. Professionally, people with the disorder may have difficulty finding or maintaining a job. They often lack initiative and confidence, two assets in a workplace.

Learning to Be Independent

Here are a few tools that therapists can use to formulate a treatment plan:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy: focuses upon the false beliefs that fuel Dependent Personality Disorder, such as “I am incapable.” It seeks to help clients see these distortions for what they are so that they can then embrace positive, true beliefs, for example, “I may need help from time to time, but I can provide for myself.”
  • Medication: a form of antidepressant may help people experience a short-term relief from their symptoms so that they can then focus upon long-term healing. For people who also have a depressive or anxiety disorder, medication may be particularly beneficial.
  • Psychodynamic therapy: focuses upon the wounds of dependency, in particular how and why it developed. Its focus is deep healing. Psychodynamic therapy is a long-term commitment, but often, people find long-term healing.

Setting Up an Appointment at Thriveworks Atlanta in Sandy Springs

If you are ready to schedule an appointment, the professionals at Thriveworks Atlanta in Sandy Springs are ready to meet with you. When you contact our office, your first appointment may be within 7 days of your first call.

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Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
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Our therapists and counselors in Atlanta accept 29 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • AnMed Employee Program

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

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Christy made me feel comfortable right away. I had been working with another local therapist who I loved, but who is moving and I was nervous about switching. But Christy has been fantastic already just in our first two visits. Would definitely recommend Christy and Thriveworks
Read more Christy made me feel comfortable right away. I had been working with another local therapist who I loved, but who is moving and I was nervous about switching. But Christy has been fantastic already just in our first two visits. Would definitely recommend Christy and Thriveworks
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I am so grateful for the Zoom calls and the availability of my Therapist. Cindy is a great resource for me and truly has helped me with my concerns, stressors, and coping strategies.
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I thoroughly appreciate every aspect of my Thriveworks ™️ experience. Once I fully recover from my car collision which occurred on Wed, September 17th, 2025 at approximately 11:40 am, I desire to return to meeting with my Clinician/Therapist, Catherine Roberts-Pope.
Read more I thoroughly appreciate every aspect of my Thriveworks ™️ experience. Once I fully recover from my car collision which occurred on Wed, September 17th, 2025 at approximately 11:40 am, I desire to return to meeting with my Clinician/Therapist, Catherine Roberts-Pope.
Darnelle Sep 2025
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Geneen brown Is the most incredible human being I've ever met I am so grateful to her for all the growth and healing. I have done over the past four years. I don't know where I would be without her.
Rachel Sep 2025
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Briana Sep 2025
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I was matched with Ms Geneen Brown a little over 2 years ago & it's been the best match ever. She's helped me so much. I was one of those people who thought asking for help from a therapist was silly. I can say nothing but amazing things about Thriveworks & Geneen.
Read more I was matched with Ms Geneen Brown a little over 2 years ago & it's been the best match ever. She's helped me so much. I was one of those people who thought asking for help from a therapist was silly. I can say nothing but amazing things about Thriveworks & Geneen.
Barbara Sep 2025
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Christy makes you feel comfortable . She explained the process & was very empathetic, realistic, & patient. We are from different generations & backgrounds, but is very relatable. I look forward to speaking with her again.
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Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling Atlanta is located at 8800 Roswell Road a135, A-245, Atlanta, GA 30350, across from the North River Village Shopping Center.

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