Sexual addiction therapy typically involves a combination of individual and group therapy. Individual therapy explores the underlying psychological factors contributing to sexual addiction and focuses on accepting and managing sexual urges, rather than trying to suppress or deny them. Depending on your goals we can also learn alternative ways to manage stress, unpleasant emotions and work on a healthier understanding and expression of sexuality.
Sexual addiction can not only be destructive to a person's relationships with others, but can have a detrimental impact on one's sexual esteem. Our work with you will be deep and meaningful in increasing understanding of your addiction and working reduction of these compulsive behaviors.
We take you through the biochemistry of sex and we help you understand sexuality and relationships on the biochemical level. This helps us to frame whatever problems your dealing with around sex constructively so that you can get the help you need and experience the intimacy you desire.
Sex addiction is something that is frequently discussed in the media, but there is no "official diagnosis" for it in the DSM-5, our diagnostic manual. Some say this is because there is insufficient research on the topic.
The clients I've met with who have believed themselves to be "sex addicts" were actually using sex to cope with another issue. Once the other issue was identified and treated, the need to engage in the unhelpful sexual coping activity was greatly reduced. I can't promise you the same result, but I can promise to treat you respect as we work together to understand what is driving the behavior you are seeking to reduce.
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT Candidate
The clients I work with seek out my support in dealing with unhealthy sexual choices that are impacting their careers, performance, goals and negatively impacting important relationships. I help my clients with focused support and practical tools to heal, grow, and move forward.
For over 30 years I have helped hundreds of men and women to discover ways of healing from sex addiction and moving toward healthy sensuality and a fulfilling life.
As with any addiction, sexual addiction is about behavior change and recognizing why the addiction started, what it does for you, and ultimately skills and tools to change the behavior.
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Sex addiction is arguably the biggest thing nobody talks about. Often times it goes unnoticed and therefore unaddressed. Sexual addiction is something that keeps us from the connection we know intrinsically we are made to experience. In our work together I help you get to the root issues that underly your sexual addiction so can experience the love, connection, and peace you are really after.