CO-DEPENDENCY GROUP

Are you frutrated with the actions of others, yet feel responsible for them anyway? Do you know that things need to change in your life but aren't sure how to take the first steps? Do you find yourself solving other's problems rather than caring for yourself?

The co-dependency group is for adult of all ages and gender. Members have in common a need to learn boundaries to help protect them from the impact of people in their lives. Come learn about co-dependent dynamics and the virtue of boundary settings, and gain support to live a more confident life!

Topics and Activities Include:

  • Setting and holding boundaries

  • Learning tough love and self-care

  • Distinguishing your wants and needs

  • Understanding emotions and thoughts with a mindful lens

  • Learning to pause and think before you act

Weekly Virtual Meetings

To be announced

$125 per session

Initial 12 Weeks Commitment

Meet your facilitator

Dr. Johanna Murphy is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Berkeley and Lafayette, with 25 years of clinical experience and extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. She currently works with individuals and couples, specializing in the areas of spirituality and creativity, loss and grieving, life transitions, and women’s health—including perinatal and perimenopausal adjustment.

Her approach is developmental, focusing on understanding the root causes of a patient’s difficulties within the context of their life experience. This perspective helps individuals relate to their challenges in a new way, allowing them to see that they are not defined by their problems. She believes deeply in the innate resilience of people to heal when provided with the appropriate space and time. Through deep inquiry, she helps identify what has blocked the healing process and supports patients in creating the lives they desire. Drawing from extensive training and experience, she utilizes an integrative therapeutic style tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Her pre-doctoral training at Stanford University emphasized a mindfulness-based, integrative approach to psychotherapy, which continues to inform her work. Post-doctoral training at the California College of Arts further cultivated an interest in the creative and expansive aspects of the therapeutic process. She is known for a warm and empathic therapeutic style.