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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 Durham, Campus Hill, Duke Forest, Duke Homestead, or even Duke University, 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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Build a relationship and explore your stuff to create lasting and meaningful change. Check out my website for more info about my style and overall vibe.

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I tend to be more psychoanalytic and somatic than skills-based or cognitive. We can and will talk about how to manage symptoms with skills but it is my belief that until you get to root of the issue, the symptoms will persist.

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  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
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  • Body Acceptance
  • Depression
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Healing From Relationships
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  • Religious Trauma
  • Sexual Health
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Clients will be able to share their needs and frustrations and what they wish was different in their life or relationship. To increase positive communication and decreasing negative self talk to reach your goals in life and relationships.


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Clients will be able to share their needs and frustrations and what they wish was different in their life or relationship. To increase positive communication and decreasing negative self talk to reach your goals in life and relationships.

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My clients feel heard and really cared for while I translate what I hear to your partner. I encourage growth, self love and increasing your social circle. I practice Solution Focus Therapy and Gottman for couples. I can lower your anxiety with EMDR.

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  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Communication Skills
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Feeling Hopeless
  • Grief
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  • Infidelity
  • Latinos
  • LGBTQ+
  • Loneliness
  • Marriage
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  • Parenting
  • Personal Growth
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
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Provide a safe space to explore and navigate life's complexities, relationship issues, personal growth, and more. We will learn how to dispel patterns, become our authentic selves, and live in our truth.

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I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I am here as a supportive passenger on your journey. Together, we will build a relationship based on trust and safety, leading you to discover your authentic self.

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  • Depression
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We all have goals for ourselves and sometimes it’s hard to achieve them. Therapy sessions are dedicated to helping you where you need it the most.

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There is a mind - body connection that needs to be discovered in order for change to happen. Together we will evaluate the areas of your life that are holding you back from optimal wellness and make a plan to achieve happiness.

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Amber Watson
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Join in a collaborative journey of exploring the points that is causing pain or tension for you, and explore what is working in your life and what is not serving you any longer or aligned with your goals.


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Join in a collaborative journey of exploring the points that is causing pain or tension for you, and explore what is working in your life and what is not serving you any longer or aligned with your goals.

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I work collaboratively with my clients while pulling from different treatment modalities to form an individualized approach to best meet your needs for your counseling experience.

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  • Healing From Relationships
  • High Anxiety
  • Intimacy
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