Codependency & Self-Esteem Therapy on Long Island
If you’re always taking care of everyone else and losing yourself in the process, you’re not alone. Let’s help you find your own footing again.
Does this sound familiar?
- You say yes when you want to say no
- Your mood depends on how someone else is doing
- You feel responsible for fixing other people’s problems
- You’re not sure who you are outside your relationships
Caring deeply isn’t a flaw. You just deserve care too.
How I help
Codependency is one of my top specialties. It often grows in families touched by addiction, and it can follow you into friendships, work and love.
Together we look at where these patterns started, notice them as they happen, and practice new ways of showing up, so your sense of worth comes from you.
- Boundaries you can actually keep
- Rebuilding self-worth and self-trust
- Compassion-focused and strength-based tools
- Support for adult children of alcoholics
- 27 Years
in Practice - Licensed in
New York (LCSW) - Most Insurance
& Medicare
What we can work on
- People-pleasing. Noticing the pull to keep everyone happy, and choosing differently.
- Relationships with someone who drinks or uses. Caring without carrying it all.
- Low self-esteem. Quieting the inner critic and building a steadier sense of who you are.
- Life after a hard relationship. Grief, independence and starting over.
What working together looks like
1. Free 15-minute call
A brief, no-pressure conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
2. Your first session
A chance to talk more, set some goals, and make a plan together.
3. Real progress, at your pace
Ongoing support with practical tools and a focus on what matters to you.
You might also find helpful
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Addiction & Recovery
Support for anyone facing a substance use challenge, and the people who love them.
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Couples Therapy
Work through conflict, rebuild connection, and find a stronger way forward together.
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Anxiety & Depression
Find relief, regain balance, and feel more like yourself again.
Questions about codependency therapy
How do I know if I’m codependent?
If you often put other people’s needs, moods or problems ahead of your own to the point that it hurts you, that’s worth talking about. There’s no test you have to pass. We start with what you’re living.
Is codependency only about addiction?
No. It often shows up in families affected by drinking or drug use, but it can grow from many kinds of relationships and family patterns.
Is therapy covered by insurance?
I’m in network with most major plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Empire BCBS, Oxford, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. Self-pay sessions are $85, and a sliding scale is available.
Can we meet online?
Yes. I see clients in person in East Patchogue and by secure video anywhere in New York State, Monday to Saturday, including evenings.
