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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 Los Angeles, Artesia, Baldwin Hills, Cerritos, or even Culver City, 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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I utilize a variety of perspectives and interventions to best support goals (psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness skills). I encourage you to recognize strengths, make space for imperfections, and challenge abusive inner dialogues.

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I use a harm reduction approach to understanding and treating substance use and other compulsive behaviors. This approach explores a number of contributing factors, such as co-occurring mental illnesses, family relationships, and medical problems.

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I teach practical tools & skills to help patients overcome anxiety & stress. I specialize in Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Neuropsychology, Mindfulness, Couples, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), relationships & intimacy.

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Therapy with me will equip you to defeat self-deprecating patterns, harness your internal strengths, and get you back into your life.

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Drawing on emotion-focused, mindfulness, somatic, and cognitive-behavioral (cbt) techniques, I will help you explore how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are maintaining your distress and keeping you stuck.

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Expect unconventional methods, especially if you have been in therapy before. You may be pleasantly surprised by the way change happens.

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