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Slipping Into Therapy Codependency — And What Happened When I Had to Stand Alone

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What happens when your therapist becomes a crutch instead of a guide? In this episode, Sheila Kazan dives into the often-overlooked topic of therapy codependency—the emotional entanglement that can form when support turns into over-reliance. Through raw and relatable stories from her own experience, Sheila unpacks how different therapists influenced her growth, the fine line between help and dependency, and the deeper work of learning to trust yourself again.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Emotional Turmoil
02:48 Understanding Therapy Codependency
06:11 The Impact of Different Therapists
08:50 Therapy Breakups and Self-Reliance
12:03 Finding Balance in Support and Independence

For more Sheila:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltalkwith_sheila/

KEYWORDS

therapy, emotional support, self-trust, therapy codependency, personal growth, mental health, healing, therapist experiences, emotional resilience, self-awareness

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Manage episode 489398228 series 3669643
Content provided by Sheila Kazan. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sheila Kazan or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

What happens when your therapist becomes a crutch instead of a guide? In this episode, Sheila Kazan dives into the often-overlooked topic of therapy codependency—the emotional entanglement that can form when support turns into over-reliance. Through raw and relatable stories from her own experience, Sheila unpacks how different therapists influenced her growth, the fine line between help and dependency, and the deeper work of learning to trust yourself again.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Emotional Turmoil
02:48 Understanding Therapy Codependency
06:11 The Impact of Different Therapists
08:50 Therapy Breakups and Self-Reliance
12:03 Finding Balance in Support and Independence

For more Sheila:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltalkwith_sheila/

KEYWORDS

therapy, emotional support, self-trust, therapy codependency, personal growth, mental health, healing, therapist experiences, emotional resilience, self-awareness

  continue reading

22 episodes

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