Codependency & Addiction Therapy

Gottman Method focused couples therapy in Southern California

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The Struggle

Do you find yourself constantly managing everyone else's feelings, fixing problems that are not yours to solve, or walking on eggshells around someone struggling with addiction? It is exhausting to care deeply about a partner, family member, or loved one while losing your own sense of peace, identity, and control. Over time, trying to keep the peace or support someone through active addiction or recovery creates an invisible wall between you and your own needs. You might find yourself living in constant hypervigilance, sacrificing your own physical and emotional health, and wondering where your life went.

How Therapy Helps

Through a compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic process, we work to untangle your own identity and peace from the chaotic cycles of addiction and codependency. Therapy offers a safe, neutral space to decode the hidden relationship patterns that keep you feeling trapped, set healthy boundaries without guilt, and regain control of your own life. Whether you are dealing with a partner’s substance use, recovering from codependent relationship patterns, or seeking your own path to personal recovery, we will equip you with practical tools to rebuild self-worth, establish clear limits, and cultivate authentic, balanced connections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For Codependency & Addiction

  • Yes, I am currently accepting new adult individuals, couples, and family members for both in-person and online therapy. You can schedule a complimentary 10-minute phone consultation using the online calendar on this page to discuss your goals and check current time-slot availability.

  • My physical office is located at 101 S. Kraemer Blvd, Suite 230, Placentia, CA 92870, serving clients across Placentia, Yorba Linda, and the greater Orange County area. I also offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for adult clients residing anywhere within the state of California.

  • The simplest way to begin is by booking a brief, 10-minute introductory phone call by calling or texting the number on this site. We will briefly discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any logistics questions, and find a recurring weekly time slot that fits your schedule.

  • I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance companies directly. However, if you have a PPO insurance plan, I can provide you with an itemized monthly statement called a superbill upon request. You can submit this directly to your insurer for potential out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan's benefits.

  • Individual Therapy is $205 per session, Couples Therapy is $225 per session, and Family Therapy is $295 per session.

  • Payment is processed at the time of service. I accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), cash, check, and HSA or FSA cards.

  • Codependency often looks like prioritizing everyone else's needs and emotions ahead of your own, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling responsible for other people's happiness and stability. If you find yourself exhausted from managing others while losing touch with your own needs, that is often a sign this work could help.

  • No. My goal is not to tell you what choices to make about your relationships. Therapy helps you gain clarity on your feelings, identify unhealthy interaction loops, and learn how to set clear boundaries so you can make informed decisions about your life and relationships.

  • Helping supports someone's growth, independence, and accountability. Enabling occurs when you step in to shield someone from the natural consequences of their choices, which often prolongs unhealthy behaviors and leads to burnout for you. In therapy, we learn how to replace enabling behaviors with healthy, supportive boundaries.

  • Yes. We work together to identify caretaking patterns, reduce emotional reactivity, and establish healthy self-differentiation. This helps both partners learn how to support each other without sacrificing individual identities or emotional well-being.

  • Yes. I work with adult individuals in recovery, those exploring their relationship with alcohol or substances, and those seeking to address underlying trauma, anxiety, or codependent patterns that fuel compulsive behaviors. If a higher level of care like inpatient detox is needed, I can provide appropriate treatment referrals.

  • You do not have to wait for your loved one to enter recovery before seeking support for yourself. Therapy focuses on helping you rebuild your emotional resilience, navigate severe stress, establish personal boundaries, and break free from the chaos of someone else's active addiction.

  • Yes, if that is helpful for you. I am familiar with 12-step recovery models like Al-Anon, CoDA (Codependents Anonymous), and AA/NA, as well as non-12-step approaches like SMART Recovery. We can integrate these frameworks into our therapeutic work based on your personal preferences and needs.

  • Yes. Research consistently shows telehealth therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions. Virtual sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for clients anywhere in California, offering a convenient and private space to process sensitive relationship challenges from home or office.

Ready to Get Started?

01. Reach Out —Fill out the brief consultation form below to take the first step.

02. Connect —We’ll have a free 10-minute consultation call to discuss what you're experiencing and address any logistics.

03. Begin the Work — Begin sessions in-person or via secure telehealth in a space that meets you exactly where you are.

This contact form is for non-urgent scheduling inquiries only. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or feeling unsafe, please call 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.