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Find Sex Addiction Therapists & Counselors in Martinez, 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 Martinez, the suburbs of Martinez, other nearby places such as Concord, Walnut Creek, 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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I aim to forge a deep and trusting relationship, so that you feel comfortable discussing your most protected thoughts and feelings.

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I take a humanistic approach and often use motivational interviewing. I also utilize many other modalities including but not limited to CBT, DBT, and TFCBT.

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Create a plan to help support both your personal and relationship goals. Learn how to masterfully manage your energy, so that you can become more effective and experience more happiness in your life.

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I enjoy helping clients recenter & learn emotional regulation tools. I integrate a variety of approaches: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Hypnosis, Mindfulness, Imago, Solution Focused (SFT), & Tantra.

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I will teach you to take better care of yourself

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I care deeply about helping others

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FRANCESCA LUIZZA
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We will work together on identifying and changing self-defeating patterns, developing healthier ways to manage emotions and challenging situations, resolving past traumas and inner conflicts, and uncovering the underlying meanings of your behaviors.


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We will work together on identifying and changing self-defeating patterns, developing healthier ways to manage emotions and challenging situations, resolving past traumas and inner conflicts, and uncovering the underlying meanings of your behaviors.

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Our childhood experiences shape the way we view and experience ourselves, others, and the world. When we understand why we think, feel, and behave the way we do, we can begin to accept our past and enjoy our present.

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Tala Johartchi
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Together, we will collaborate to create a safe space to make room for your thoughts, feelings, and lived experience, build affect tolerance, acceptance, anxiety management, self-compassion, and guide you to having a positive self concept.


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Together, we will collaborate to create a safe space to make room for your thoughts, feelings, and lived experience, build affect tolerance, acceptance, anxiety management, self-compassion, and guide you to having a positive self concept.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use an integrative approach tailored to help you explore and get to know your true self. I feel that true healing occurs when we can deepen our relationship to ourselves and bring what is unconscious into the conscious mind.

FOCUS AREAS:
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