Betrayal Trauma Recovery

Before Hiring a Therapist Codependency Expert, Know This First

Published: September 2, 2025

Duration: 48:31

Many women spend years (and thousands of dollars) hiring a therapist codependency​ expert after someone convinces them they are the problem.

If someone has labeled you “codependent” because you reacted to your husband’s problematic behavior, stop for a moment. Before you schedule therapy, understand this: you may not need to fix yourself — you may need to protect yourself.

You May NOt Need a Therapist Codependency Expert, You MIght Be Seeking Emotional Safety

Often, betrayal trauma victims (women who have experienced their husband’s lies or betrayal) are doing anything they can to save their m...