εὐεξία (evexia)
Greek for wellness
Therapy for codependency & trauma in Nashville, Tennessee
Counseling in Nashville, TN for women who consistently put others above themselves, the young adult who finds their worth in doing, and couples longing for deeper connection in their relationship.
I see individuals and couples in Brentwood, TN at Cypress Counseling Group.
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What exactly is “codependency?”
When I first heard the term “codependent”, I thought it simply meant needing and wanting to do everything with someone else or that you just didn’t like being alone.
While that may be part of it, codependency is much more than that.
Codependency is an adaptation learned in childhood when expressing yourself or feeling valued was not safe or an option. Codependency includes behaviors that help you cope with discomfort or fear that lead to trying to control/change people or situations. It is more than just people-pleasing because codependency has its roots in not even knowing what you yourself may want or need. The codependent has lost touch with their needs, wants, feelings, and sense of self.
Some signs you may be struggling with codependency are an inability to make a decision for yourself without intense anxiety, and a burning desire to ask several others before finally making the decision. Or you have a fear of or don’t know what self care actually is, and wonder if self care is selfish. You feel like you give more in relationships than you receive, whether it’s with friends, a spouse, or even with kids.
Codependency can “manifest” very differently for each individual. Whether you’re the type to avoid conflict at all costs, or struggle when things don’t go as you planned, codependency has a way of impacting all of your relationships. That’s because most codependents avoid slowing down, experience some level of confusion over their own needs and wants, hide their true feelings, and feel self doubt.
If any of this resonates, you’re in the right place.
Therapy focused on codependency can help you understand how childhood emotional neglect, shame, or relational trauma may still be shaping your life today.
Does your sense of worth rise or fall depending on others’ approval or feedback?
Do you feel pressure to do things perfectly or fear letting others down?
Do you struggle to say no or feel guilty when you put your needs first?
Do you find yourself overextending for others while feeling exhausted or resentful internally?
Does the idea of being kind, or compassionate, toward yourself feel uncomfortable or even undeserved?
Hi, I’m Lexie. I’m an Associate LPC-MHSP.
I’m a former public school teacher turned mental health counselor.
I specifically enjoy working with those who believe they’ve “never been through trauma”. That was me, too! Interestingly, the Greek word for trauma translates to “wound.” You may not believe you’ve been through trauma, but I am sure you can believe you have been wounded.
I work with individuals in Nashville who have experienced Developmental & Relational Trauma; a form of childhood trauma occurring from ages 0-18 (and into college years) that includes various forms of abuse and neglect including emotional, physical, sexual, spiritual, and intellectual. Many of my clients today struggle with codependent patterns and behaviors, racing thoughts, and OCD patterns. Embedded in all of my counseling is grief work as well. Grief is constant in our earth side lives, and it applies to us more than just when there’s a death.
I have an eclectic approach to my work, drawing from psychodynamic, attachment-based, family systems, internal family systems, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. I believe that trauma therapy is most effective when it’s more than just talking, which is why I value bringing in mindfulness, body-based somatic, and experiential therapies as well. At the heart of my approach is increasing the capacity for self compassion.
I also work with couples in Nashville. I have supported couples walking through seasons of frequent conflict, healing from infidelity/betrayal, and learning how to meet each others needs. I value empowering my clients, both couples and individuals, through education as well.
I believe that every person is inherently worthy, without needing achievement or performance to earn their value. I am deeply influenced by my relationship with Jesus and His unconditional love for us. I firmly believe that if you have experienced suffering at the hands of those who were supposed to care and protect you, you can experience healing and joy.
I am under the supervision of Carla Babb Ed.S, ACS, LPC-MHSP (License #1950). I am currently accepting new clients at Cypress Counseling Group with immediate availability.
Thank you for being here. I invite you to learn more about my heart for this work and the way I approach counseling.
Ready to work together?
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Looking forward to hearing from you!
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