Do you feel responsible for other people’s happiness? Find it hard to say no, even when you’re overwhelmed? Do you often ignore your own needs to avoid conflict?
These could be signs of codependency—a deeply ingrained pattern that can quietly take over your relationships and self-worth.
At Dr. Coral Arvon & Associates, our Boca Raton therapists specialize in helping individuals recognize and heal from codependent patterns so they can live with more confidence, freedom, and emotional clarity.
If any of the signs below feel familiar, it may be time to consider therapy.
1. You Put Everyone Else First—and Feel Exhausted
People with codependent tendencies often:
- Prioritize others’ needs at their own expense
- Say yes when they want to say no
- Feel guilty for resting or setting boundaries
Over time, this leads to emotional burnout, resentment, and a loss of identity. Therapy helps you reconnect with your own needs and learn how to honor them without guilt.
2. You Struggle to Set (and Keep) Boundaries
Codependency often shows up as a fear of conflict or abandonment. You may:
- Agree to things you don’t want to do
- Stay silent to keep the peace
- Feel anxious when someone is upset with you
Our Boca Raton therapists teach boundary-setting skills that feel natural, not aggressive. You’ll learn how to say no, speak your truth, and protect your emotional space.
3. Your Self-Worth Depends on Being Needed
Many people in codependent relationships find validation through caretaking roles. But when your identity revolves around fixing others or being indispensable, your self-worth becomes fragile.
In therapy, we help you:
- Untangle your identity from others’ needs
- Develop self-esteem rooted in your values—not external validation
- Build a relationship with yourself that’s grounded and nurturing
4. You Attract Emotionally Unavailable or Controlling Partners
If you often end up in relationships where you feel:
- Taken for granted
- Emotionally manipulated
- Responsible for someone else’s emotions or addictions
…it may be a repeating pattern linked to codependency. Therapy helps you understand these dynamics and break the cycle so you can form healthier, reciprocal relationships.
Why Choose Our Boca Raton Therapy Team?
Located in Boca Raton, FL (33433), our team at Dr. Coral Arvon & Associates provides confidential, compassionate care for individuals struggling with codependency and relationship trauma.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult relationship, recovering from a breakup, or trying to understand lifelong emotional patterns—we’re here to help you reclaim your voice and your life.
We serve clients throughout Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Boca, and surrounding areas.
You Are Allowed to Put Yourself First
Healing from codependency isn’t selfish—it’s survival. You deserve relationships built on mutual respect, not emotional imbalance.
👉 Contact our Boca Raton office today to begin therapy and start breaking the cycle—for good.
