Codependency

Life feels harder when your needs keep slipping to the bottom of the list. Sis Therapy/Already Done LLC, a telehealth psychology practice based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offers compassionate therapy for people experiencing codependency. Paula Williams, LCSW, helps you understand relationship patterns, build healthier boundaries, and develop stronger self-worth. Through secure virtual sessions, Paula supports you as you learn how to care about others without losing yourself. Call Sis Therapy/Already Done LLC or book an appointment online today.

What is codependency?

Codependency is a relationship pattern where you focus heavily on another person’s needs, emotions, or problems while ignoring your own. You might feel responsible for keeping someone else happy, fixing their struggles, or preventing conflict.

If you experience codependency, you may struggle to say no, ask for help, or make decisions based on what you want. Over time, these patterns lead to stress, resentment, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion.

What are the signs of codependency?

Common codependency signs include:

• Difficulty setting boundaries
• Fear of disappointing others
• A strong need for approval
• Apologizing often
• Avoiding conflict
• Feeling guilty when you take time for yourself

Some people with codependent patterns stay in unhealthy relationships because they feel needed or fear being alone. You may also find yourself trying to control situations or other people’s choices because uncertainty feels overwhelming.

What causes codependency?

Codependency often develops from early experiences in families or relationships where your needs didn’t feel safe, important, or understood. You may have learned to keep the peace, be a caretaker, or stay quiet to avoid conflict.

Trauma, addiction in the family, emotional neglect, and unpredictable caregiving also contribute to codependent patterns. These habits usually start as survival strategies, but they interfere with healthy adult relationships later.

How does therapy help with codependency?

Therapy helps you notice the beliefs and behaviors that keep codependency going. Paula helps you explore where these patterns started and how they affect your relationships now.

Therapy also focuses on practical changes. You learn how to:

• Set boundaries
• Communicate your needs
• Manage guilt
• Build confidence in your own choices

If anxiety, depression, or trauma symptoms affect you, Paula can help you address those concerns through therapy and social support. Some people also benefit from medication managed by a medical provider.

Can telehealth therapy help with codependency?

Yes. Telehealth therapy gives you a private and convenient way to work on codependency from home or another comfortable space. Many people find virtual care helpful because it removes travel time and makes regular therapy easier to fit into daily life.

During sessions, Paula helps you identify unhealthy relationship patterns and practice healthier responses. Therapy gives you space to talk honestly, slow down, and build skills you can use between appointments.

To start working toward healthier relationships, schedule a telehealth appointment by calling Sis Therapy/Already Done LLC or requesting one online today.