Therapy for Healthy Boundaries and Codependency for adults in Salt Lake City, Utah
You Don’t Have to Earn Rest, Love, or Safety
You are allowed to have needs.
You are allowed to take up space.
You are allowed to say no and still be a good person.
If you’re ready to explore a different way of relating to others and yourself, I’d be honored to support you.
Therapy for Boundaries & People-Pleasing
If you struggle to say no, feel responsible for other people’s emotions, or constantly put your needs last, you’re not alone — and there’s nothing wrong with you.
People-pleasing and trouble with boundaries are often learned responses to anxiety, relationship dynamics, or early experiences where keeping others happy felt necessary for connection or safety. Over time, these patterns can lead to burnout, resentment, self-doubt, and relationships that feel unbalanced or overwhelming.
Therapy can help you build healthier boundaries and relate to others without losing yourself in the process.
Signs You May Be Struggling With Boundaries or People-Pleasing
You might relate if you:
- Feel guilty or anxious when you say no
- Worry a lot about disappointing others
- Over-function in relationships (doing more, fixing more, giving more)
- Say yes automatically, then feel resentful or exhausted
- Have trouble identifying your own needs or preferences
- Seek reassurance or approval from others
- Stay quiet to keep the peace, even when something feels wrong
These patterns aren’t flaws, they’re protective strategies that can be unlearned.
How Therapy for Boundaries & People-Pleasing Helps
Our work together will focus on understanding why these patterns developed and practicing new ways of responding in relationships.
In therapy, you’ll learn to:
- Recognize people-pleasing and boundary issues as they happen
- Understand the guilt, fear, or anxiety that comes up when you set limits
- Identify your needs, values, and limits more clearly
- Set boundaries that feel respectful and sustainable
- Tolerate discomfort without immediately giving in or over-explaining
- Build more balanced, honest relationships
This isn’t about becoming selfish or distant. It’s about becoming more grounded and authentic.
What to Expect From Therapy
Therapy will be collaborative, supportive, and practical. We’ll look at your current relationships, your inner dialogue, and the patterns that keep repeating. Sessions move at a pace that feels safe and manageable, with a focus on real-life application — not just insight.
This work often overlaps with anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism, and we’ll address those pieces as they show up.
Therapy for People Who Are Tired of Over-Giving
This therapy may be a good fit if you:
- Feel emotionally drained by relationships
- Want stronger boundaries without damaging connection
- Are tired of feeling responsible for everyone else
- Want to feel more confident and secure in your choices
You deserve relationships that don’t require you to disappear.
Laurel Mallonee LCSW 