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Find Sex Addiction Therapists & Counselors in Gardena, CA.

 

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 Gardena, the suburbs of Gardena, other nearby places such as Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, or anywhere else in California, 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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Madeline Elia
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Create a space for you to feel safe enough to explore whatever challenges you bring into the room. I encourage curiosity and self compassion as you use the therapeutic space to better understand yourself.


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Create a space for you to feel safe enough to explore whatever challenges you bring into the room. I encourage curiosity and self compassion as you use the therapeutic space to better understand yourself.

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My priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for all of my clients. I incorporate elements of ACT, CBT, and mindfulness in my work, but collaborate with clients to structure sessions to fit their unique needs and goals.

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Jessica Moran
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If you are looking for a therapist that will simply listen and nod, I am not the therapist for you. If you are looking to reach your goals and take control of your life send me a message today.


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If you are looking for a therapist that will simply listen and nod, I am not the therapist for you. If you are looking to reach your goals and take control of your life send me a message today.

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I am sex therapist that is also trained is treating trauma (TFCBT and EMDR), anxiety, and relationship challenges with Emotion Focused Therapy (premarital, consensual non monogamy, discernment counseling, and divorce / conscious uncoupling).

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  • Couples sex therapy
  • Divorce and Separation
  • High-functioning anxiety
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Jessica Moran remote and phone therapy in California, Oregon, Wyoming
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Holly Wood
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Build a stronger connection with yourself so that you may better connect to other, develop tools and actionable steps to get past your past and develop the necessary skills to achieve lifelong change, and laugh, because laughter is the best medicine


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Build a stronger connection with yourself so that you may better connect to other, develop tools and actionable steps to get past your past and develop the necessary skills to achieve lifelong change, and laugh, because laughter is the best medicine

Something to know about my approach is:

I offer an empathic witness and judgment-free space for healing. My approach is collaborative, supportive, evidence-based and straight-forward with no-nonsense feedback and actionable steps to create change.

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  • Asexuality
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  • Sex Therapy
  • sex trafficking
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  • Sexual abuse recovery
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  • Sexual Health Coaching
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Caitlin Hancock
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We will work together to identify your goals and develop a plan of action to help you achieve them. I will teach you new skills that you can practice, and then we will decide if these skills are beneficial or if we should try something new.


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We will work together to identify your goals and develop a plan of action to help you achieve them. I will teach you new skills that you can practice, and then we will decide if these skills are beneficial or if we should try something new.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is collaborative and I work together with my client to find new solutions to their struggles. I do this through feedback in session, assigned activities, goal setting and accountability, but can I also just be here to listen.

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  • Sex Therapy
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Caitlin  Hancock  remote and phone therapy in California, Nevada
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Samantha Houston-Crook
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Explore how to create a safe or calm state around you and becoming in touch with our emotions and feelings. Together we will tackle these challenges and identify ways to cope and work through.


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Together, we will:

Explore how to create a safe or calm state around you and becoming in touch with our emotions and feelings. Together we will tackle these challenges and identify ways to cope and work through.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize EMDR and have a strong background in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction approach. I think that the first way to heal our minds, is to start with healing our bodies. This is through grounding and healing past hurts.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Gender
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Harm OCD
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Samantha Houston-Crook remote and phone therapy in California