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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 Indio, the suburbs of Indio, other nearby places such as Coachella, Palm Springs, 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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work to uncover negative patterns of communication and learn new, healthier ways to communicate. In doing this, you and your partner can have greater intimacy and a deeper sense of love, giving you both the closeness you have known and longed for.

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as an Emotionally Focused Therapist, it brings me joy to share that EFT is warmly embraced as the heart of couples therapy. It goes beyond encouraging healthy communication; it lovingly nurtures the growth of security and connection in relationships.

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First session is free for all new clients. I work fast, and I work hard. We will dive deep into your relationship during your very first session.

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My clients will experience a sense of therapeutic alliance, and they will have more opportunities to discover their own sense of who they are, hidden strength, and there will be some adjustment and amendment as needed to achieve therapy goal.

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I integrate the felt sense with the known sense. We will explore your relationships with self, others, and the stories you tell. I use EMDR and Brainspotting to help process the parts of your story that are hard to put words to.

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We'll explore your relationships to partners, friends, and family; your relationship to your body, sexuality, gender, and race; and your relationship to larger meaning and purpose. We'll map out the topography of your life from a bird's-eye view.


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We'll explore your relationships to partners, friends, and family; your relationship to your body, sexuality, gender, and race; and your relationship to larger meaning and purpose. We'll map out the topography of your life from a bird's-eye view.

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I believe that what we feel — even and maybe especially the painful stuff — is a message from a wise part of us telling us something we need to hear. We'll slowly, compassionately work together to listen to what it is our deeper selves are saying.

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