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Starting Codependency therapy

What is codependency therapy?

Codependency therapy with our Thriveworks Blacksburg therapists helps people reduce and overcome codependent habits, which involve sacrificing one’s own needs to meet the needs of others (usually those closest to them). It helps to improve one’s well-being as well as the health of their relationships.

How does codependency therapy work?

Codependency therapy works by helping the individual recognize, understand, and accept codependent patterns — including why and how they might’ve developed. In addition, it focuses on helping the individual to kick these tendencies and build more balanced relationships that allow them to support others without neglecting their own needs.

Is codependency therapy conducted in person or online?

Codependency therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does codependency therapy last?

Codependent counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer. It depends on the exact needs of the client as well as the severity of their codependent challenges and other needs or preferences.

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What is Codependency? – Counselors and Therapists in Blacksburg, VA

Basically, codependency is considered to be a set of compulsive behaviors learned by someone to help them cope in a setting where addiction, neglect, physical/emotional abuse, chronic illness or other dysfunction has an environment of significant emotional pain and/or stress.

A codependency situation may develop when someone is living with a substance abuser, but it may also develop if you live in a household with someone who has a chronic mental or physical illness. The definition of codependency can include any unhealthy pattern of living that may have developed as a result of dysfunctional family dynamics.

There are numerous codependent behaviors that can manifest in someone who lives in a setting where any type of substance abuse or other dysfunctions exist. One such behavior is that a person may have too much emotional reliance on the dysfunctional partner/parent/family member. Other less obvious “symptoms” may include:

  • Feeling the need to please others, including the inability to say “no.” Even going out of your way to accommodate others to receive their approval.
  • Hiding your feelings, because you’re afraid to upset someone else.
  • Avoiding or denying your feelings altogether.
  • Difficulty with intimacy, close relationships, commitment, or trust.
  • Low self esteem, feelings of inadequacy.
  • Feeling unworthy of love.
  • Being controlling or a perfectionist. Placing rigid standards on yourself or those around you.

What’s wrong with being Codependent?

People who are codependent have a greater tendency to get involved in unhealthy or “toxic” relationships. They may be attracted to a partner who is immature, emotionally unavailable, unstable, or overly needy. Those who are codependent often repeatedly enter relationships with such people. Once they’re in an unhealthy relationship, they have a very difficult time leaving it, even if it is clearly unhealthy. If/when the relationship ends, the cycle repeats with the new partner. Unfortunately, codependent people tend to make a relationship more important than their own health and well-being.

Certainly all of us to some extent can exhibit codependent behaviors, but this doesn’t mean we are emotionally codependent in a dysfunctional way. For example, mothers are caretakers of their children and may demonstrate some controlling or caretaking behaviors that are not necessarily dysfunctional or codependent. Some of us simply were not raised to be assertive. Others were not raised to be communicative or open about their feelings. However, it is obviously an overstatement to say that unassertive people, or that mothers and their children are codependent. Further, many people are unfulfilled in their relationships because of other factors unrelated to codependency.

How can I know if I’m codependent?

There are a few signs or patterns you can look for in your own behavior and past relationships to help determine if you are codependent. Generally, if you feel like you crave other people’s approval and validation, if you feel that you’re not truly living your life and going after what you want, or you’re feeling unfulfilled in relationship after relationship, and your childhood included some of the emotional stressors or family dynamics we described above, you may be codependent.

Right now, maybe YOU are that one in the relationship – you do everything to make it work: you work hard to provide what your partner needs, you try to keep the equilibrium in the relationship, all without addressing your own needs or desires. Such a relationship is dysfunctional, and leaves the codependent partner ultimately unfulfilled, disappointed, frustrated. Even when you meet someone who is emotionally healthy and functional, you may still demonstrate codependent behaviors because that’s all you know. Until the you recognizes your patterns of codependency in relationships, it’s likely that you’ll struggle in relationships with emotionally healthy people.

Codependency creates problems that linger long after you have the left the environment that caused you to develop codependency in the first place. If you’re unable to recognize your own codependent behaviors, and get help in stopping and reprogramming such behaviors, they will repeat old patterns in each new relationship.

What if I think I’m codependent?

If you are concerned that you are codependent, the next step for you is to recognize which of your behaviors might be codependent. In order to recognize and change those behaviors, you may choose to enter counseling. At Thriveworks Codependency Counseling in Blacksburg, our highly skilled and compassionate clinicians can help you identify whether you are codependent, and if so, you are not alone.

Many struggle with codependency, but many people have also overcome it. Our therapists want to help you to

  • make your physical, emotional, and financial needs a priority
  • recognize and express your own feelings and opinions
  • value the wonderful individual that you are, not just what you are able to do for others
  • learn and implement new, more functional relational skills

So….are you ready to get guidance in how to begin taking steps to change those patterns?

Thriveworks Blacksburg Codependency Counseling has appointments available, and our caring therapists are ready to help. We have weekend and evening appointments available. A live person answers our phone-no voicemail, no automated directories! We also work with many insurance companies. Call today to schedule your first step towards healthier relationships. (540) 376-3348

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Blacksburg therapists and counselors accept 34 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Blacksburg
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

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$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.7 Thriveworks Blacksburg reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
So nice, reassuring, helpful for what I needed. Explained everything very well. I feel I don’t have a bunch of questions I should have asked.
Read more So nice, reassuring, helpful for what I needed. Explained everything very well. I feel I don’t have a bunch of questions I should have asked.
Blacksburg May 2020
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★★★★★
Turns out our councilor in Blacksburg is working out great! This was a good idea. Highly recommend! Kudo's to Kelly.
Read more Turns out our councilor in Blacksburg is working out great! This was a good idea. Highly recommend! Kudo's to Kelly.
Blacksburg Jan 2020
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★★★★★
We have been providing the billing services to Thriveworks Blacksburgs for a good period of time now, we have had excellent professional relationship with all the staff there. They are true professional, always provide us the helping hand. And are very efficient is providing response to any query of questions. It is truly amazing working with them.
Read more We have been providing the billing services to Thriveworks Blacksburgs for a good period of time now, we have had excellent professional relationship with all the staff there. They are true professional, always provide us the helping hand. And are very efficient is providing response to any query of questions. It is truly amazing working with them.
Blacksburg Jun 2019
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★★★★★
When I arrived at the Blacksburg office for counseling I got a peaceful feeling. The paper work was not daunting and my counselor greeted me in a friendly and professional manner.
Read more When I arrived at the Blacksburg office for counseling I got a peaceful feeling. The paper work was not daunting and my counselor greeted me in a friendly and professional manner.
Blacksburg Aug 2018
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★★★★★
I appreciated the location of the Blacksburg office. It's a pleasant place, just off the highway and feels safe. While I waited I was met by pleasant staff and refreshments.
Read more I appreciated the location of the Blacksburg office. It's a pleasant place, just off the highway and feels safe. While I waited I was met by pleasant staff and refreshments.
Blacksburg Aug 2018
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★★★★★
The waiting room was so inviting and the counselor had recognized me that made me feel very comfortable. I was tense from the unknown of therapy and it was so good to be "humanized."
Read more The waiting room was so inviting and the counselor had recognized me that made me feel very comfortable. I was tense from the unknown of therapy and it was so good to be "humanized."
Blacksburg Aug 2018
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★★★★★
I met the Thriveworks owner to inquire about the services offered. She was very helpful with her answers, she was very patient as she gave me her time and focus, and made me feel entirely at "home."
Read more I met the Thriveworks owner to inquire about the services offered. She was very helpful with her answers, she was very patient as she gave me her time and focus, and made me feel entirely at "home."
Blacksburg Apr 2018
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★★★★★
Close to downtown Blacksburg and easy to get a hold of. Just what is needed for this area.
Blacksburg Dec 2017
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Where to find us

Getting here

We share a building with several other businesses including Fresenius Kidney Care Montgomery County, the Islamic Center of Blacksburg, and Thermostats Service and Repair Company. Next door to us Robinson, Farmer, and Cox Associates, an account service. Nearby is also a Courtyard by Marriott hotel and Park Commercial Realty.

Phone number

(540) 361-6270

Languages spoken by VA providers

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