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Find Sex Addiction Therapists & Counselors in Suffolk, VA.

 

Many people become addicted to sex as a way to cope with stress, low self-esteem, and even trauma. When this happens, sex becomes an unhealthy coping mechanism that can actually get in the way of healing.

Do you feel a constant craving for sex is negatively affecting your life and relationships? If so, seeking sex addiction treatment is a logical next step to take. A sex counselor can help you discover the causes of your addiction so that you can set limits and improve your life.

Whether you are located in downtown Suffolk, the suburbs of Suffolk, other nearby places such as Newport News, Chesapeake, or anywhere else in Virginia, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Should Consider Sex Addiction Treatment

Here are some signs that you may have a sex addiction and should consider therapy:

  • You have repeated affairs.
  • You feel you must continually push the envelope in order to be satisfied sexually.
  • You feel disgusted after you engage in sexual behavior.
  • You turn to sex or masturbation as the primary way to cope with stress.
  • You get in trouble with the law because of risky sexual behavior.
  • You hire prostitutes to satisfy your frequent sexual appetite.

To learn more, read licensed therapist Victoria Haag’s article about sex addiction and how to tell if therapy is right for you.

Beat Sex Addiction with the Help of a Sex Counselor

A sex counselor can help you understand your behavior, the origins of your addiction, and what you need to do to stop it. They can also hold you accountable to make the changes you say you want.

If you’re ready for a change, reaching out for counseling is an excellent option. Mental Health Match can help by matching you with a sex therapist near you. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Whether you're confronting anxiety, trauma, questions about sex, or other intimate concerns, I'm here to collaboratively work with you to map out a plan that meets your goals. I believe in giving you autonomy to your care.


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Whether you're confronting anxiety, trauma, questions about sex, or other intimate concerns, I'm here to collaboratively work with you to map out a plan that meets your goals. I believe in giving you autonomy to your care.

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It’s about you. My approach begins by seeing and acknowledging you, by using person-centered, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. I aim to create an environment tailored to your specific needs whether it's trauma, anxiety, sex, or something else.

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  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Gender Transition
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Skills
  • Sex Therapy
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You can expect a peaceful and engaged approach that focuses on a client-paced relationship and relies on well-researched and clinically supported approaches.

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I prioritize acceptance and attuned sensing to create a therapeutic experience that opens up possibilities for safe exploration and change. We often have unrecognized wisdom and strengths that can be fully and joyfully discovered together.

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  • Couples
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  • Eco-Anxiety
  • Purity Culture Recovery
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Understand you, your goals for healing, and figure out how to move forward from the past. We will also work together to practice resources that you can use to work with your feelings to be grounded, confident, and more in control.


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Understand you, your goals for healing, and figure out how to move forward from the past. We will also work together to practice resources that you can use to work with your feelings to be grounded, confident, and more in control.

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I focus on mind and body using SAFE EMDR, which can support you in getting unstuck from traumatic experiences. Healing can happen by processing the events and managing how they effect our emotions, thoughts, body sensations, and relationships.

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  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • High Anxiety
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  • Relationship Trauma
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We will identify patterns that have helped you in the past and may not be serving you now and develop new skills so that you are able to gently move toward living a more fulfilling life aligned with your values.

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I utilize an integrative approach and draw from a variety of modalities to fit the needs of individuals including ACT, CBT, and IFS.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
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  • Depressive Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Together we will explore patterns related to thoughts, values, and relationships to understand intention and outcome. Then, we can use this information, coupled with interventions, to inform choices moving forward.

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Research consistently demonstrates that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is just as important, if not more so, than the specific modality. My approach is to therapy is to weave gentle curiosity with study-backed interventions to change.

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  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Depression
  • Infidelity
  • Trauma
  • Women
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