Therapy for Emotionally Draining, Codependent & Abusive Relationship Patterns
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) helping adults reclaim confidence, boundaries, and emotional well-being.
Serving Alamo, Danville, Diablo, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Francisco, and San Ramon, California, and all of California on-line;
and Eagle, Boise, Meridian, Star, Nampa, Kuna, and Caldwell, Idaho, and all of Idaho on-line.
Are You Feeling Exhausted, Anxious, or Lost in Your Relationship?
You may not know exactly what label fits, but something about your connection feels heavy, confusing, or draining.
You give so much, your time, care, patience, and emotional labor, and there’s nothing left for you. Maybe you:
constantly second-guess what you say or do
feel responsible for someone else’s emotions
worry about conflict or disappointing others
feel seen only for what you do for others
These experiences are common in emotionally draining relationships, even when there isn’t obvious conflict or abuse.
You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.
Three Paths People Often Find Themselves On
As adults struggling in relationships, many of us eventually begin to see patterns and wonder:
🔹 Is this emotional burnout?
Sometimes it’s not about abuse or codependency; it’s about exhaustion, lack of reciprocity, and emotional mismatch.
👉 That’s what our Emotionally Draining Relationships work focuses on.
🔹 Is this manipulation or emotional abuse?
When subtle criticism, dismissiveness, or gaslighting leave you anxious and confused, you’re not overthinking - you’re overwhelmed by relational stress that can be traumatic.
👉 That’s what our Narcissistic Abuse & Emotionally Abusive Relationship Recovery work focuses on.
🔹 Is this codependency or people-pleasing?
If you habitually put others first, sacrifice your needs, or feel invisible in your relationships, that pattern can be deeply ingrained and hard to break on your own.
👉 That’s what our Codependency & People-Pleasing Recovery work focuses on.
You Deserve Relationships That Energize You
You deserve connection that feels:
safe, respectful, and emotionally true
balanced rather than one-sided
supportive, not draining
identity-affirming, not anxiety-producing
If you’re tired of feeling exhausted, confused, or unseen, then you’re in the right place.
It also takes real courage to pause, recognize that something isn’t right, and reach for support.
That awareness matters. And you don’t have to figure out what comes next on your own.
How I Support You
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I help adults who:
feel emotionally exhausted or drained in their relationships
struggle with codependency and people-pleasing
are healing from emotionally abusive or narcissistic patterns
want to rebuild confidence, clarity, and self-worth
Together, we’ll explore:
what’s actually happening in your relationships
how your patterns developed
what supports emotional safety and self-trust
how to create healthier, more fulfilling connections
Healing starts with clarity and that’s something you can begin discovering right now.
Choose the Path That Fits You
🔹 Emotionally Draining Relationships
For adults feeling exhausted, anxious, or overwhelmed without clear labels.
🔹 Narcissistic & Emotionally Abusive Relationship Recovery
For adults healing from manipulation, emotional abuse, or trauma.
🔹 Codependency & People-Pleasing Recovery
For adults ready to stop over-giving and reclaim their needs.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Imagine waking up feeling steadier, clearer about your needs, confident in your boundaries, and more connected to yourself.
That life is possible. It starts with one step.
Schedule your free consultation today, and let’s explore what support can look like for you.
Hi. I’m Cassie Renz, LMFT.
I know how hard it can feel to carry the weight of emotionally draining, confusing, or unbalanced relationships. I also know how much courage it takes to seek support and how transformative therapy can be when the right connection is made.
As your therapist, I’m here to support you through that process, at your pace, with compassion, clarity, and without judgment.
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