Therapy for Women Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction
St. Louis, MO
Quiet confidence. Peace of Mind. Emotional balance.
Supporting a loved one through addiction can be exhausting, isolating, and emotionally overwhelming. You may feel drained, constantly on edge, or unsure how to care for yourself while showing up for someone else. Therapy offers a space to process these feelings, set boundaries without guilt, and reclaim your energy and emotional health.
Here, therapy isn’t about trying to fix your loved one — it’s about understanding your experience, protecting your wellbeing, and learning how to show up from a place of strength rather than fear or frustration.
This Might Sound Familiar
You’re constantly worried about your loved one, and it’s hard to focus on your own life.
You feel guilty for taking time for yourself or saying no.
Stress shows up in your body — tight muscles, racing thoughts, insomnia, or fatigue.
You find yourself overgiving, over-functioning, or taking responsibility for someone else’s choices.
You want to feel more balanced, grounded, and in control — but aren’t sure how.
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone, and therapy can help you reclaim your energy and emotional stability while supporting your loved one in healthier ways.
Therapy that supports you
Processing your feelings: A safe space to work through worry, fear, frustration, guilt, or anger — anything that comes up.
Setting boundaries: Learning to protect your energy, take care of yourself, and prioritize your needs without guilt.
Understanding patterns: Noticing ways you may overgive, enable, or over-function, and gently shifting these habits to support you.
Managing stress in the body: Noticing tension, restlessness, racing thoughts, or the pull to shut down, and practicing ways to feel calmer and more present.
Reclaiming emotional balance: Practical strategies to help you feel grounded, steady, and capable in your day-to-day life.
This work helps you feel more confident, centered, and at home in yourself, even when the situation feels unpredictable or out of your control.
This Support Is Designed For Women Who…
Are supporting a partner, family member, or close friend through addiction
Feel drained, anxious, or overwhelmed by their role
Struggle with guilt, frustration, or shame about prioritizing their own needs
Experience stress physically — tension, restlessness, insomnia, or racing thoughts
Find themselves overgiving, over-functioning, or taking responsibility for someone else’s choices
Want to care for themselves while still supporting a loved one
Are ready to feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally steady
A Space Designed for You
Sessions give you the space to slow down, notice what’s really happening inside you, and explore how you’ve been coping — without judgment. We work at a pace that feels manageable, combining conversation, reflection, and practical strategies to help you respond instead of reacting.
We also focus on how stress lives in your body and mind, noticing tension, restlessness, or the urge to check out, and practicing ways to feel steadier and more present. Over time, this helps you feel more confident in your choices, more connected to yourself, and able to support your loved one without losing yourself.
Therapy here isn’t about taking on everything or feeling responsible for someone else’s journey. It’s about reconnecting to yourself, honoring your needs, and reclaiming your energy — quietly, steadily, and without guilt.
Begin Your Journey
If this feels like what you need, we can start with a brief conversation. You can ask questions, learn about how I work, and see if it feels like a good fit — with no pressure to move forward.