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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 Gastonia, the suburbs of Gastonia, other nearby places such as Huntersville, Charlotte, or anywhere else in North Carolina, 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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Leah Webster
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I utilize my approach to meet you, as an individual, with where you're at and what you're wanting to accomplish. I want our therapeutic space to feel creative, engaging, thoughtful, and comfortable. I want us all to show up as our human selves.

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  • Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Marriage
  • Open Relationships
  • Polyamory
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  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Issues
  • Stress
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I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, Gottman level 2 and EMDR trained. With couples, I do an intensive assessment to identify therapeutic needs/inform treatment recommendations. I combine talk therapy with experiential exercises and Homework.

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  • Consensual Non-Monogamy
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  • Mismatched Sex Drives
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  • Sexual Orientation
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Feeling alone? Confused with how you got here, or even where to go from here? Frustrated with not feeling authentic? Or maybe you’re stuck in the same pattern. Together, we will work to make intentional and sustainable changes.


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Feeling alone? Confused with how you got here, or even where to go from here? Frustrated with not feeling authentic? Or maybe you’re stuck in the same pattern. Together, we will work to make intentional and sustainable changes.

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I pull from a myriad of therapeutic techniques that aim to empower and ground. I have extensive experience with college and graduate students, young adults, LGBTQ+ folx, and those who are navigating their various identities and life transitions.

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  • Adult ADHD
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  • Domestic Violence
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  • Job Stress
  • Kink
  • Lesbian
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  • Life Transitions
  • Men
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Open Relationships
  • Queer
  • Racial Justice
  • Sex Workers
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  • Veterans/Military Families
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Work to understand you, your goals, and how you can improve the relationships most important to you. We will also work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your boundaries and triggers.


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Work to understand you, your goals, and how you can improve the relationships most important to you. We will also work together to develop new tools that can help you identify and communicate your boundaries and triggers.

Something to know about my approach is:

Both professionally and personally, I approach this work from an intersectional, anti-oppressive lens; I am deeply committed to holding space for folks to explore their needs in a safe and supportive manner.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
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  • Capitalism Fatigue
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complicated Grief
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  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
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  • Gender Transition
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Regulation
  • Neurodivergence
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
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  • Perfectionism
  • Polyamory
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Queer
  • Racism
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Transgender
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We will understand emotions, attachments, process feelings, deal with grief, explore your sexual self and or unpack traumas.

Something to know about my approach is:

I help people explore their emotions and attachments. My approach is eclectic yet client centered. I help you to look at your system as a whole and connect the dots towards healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Asexuality
  • BIPOC
  • Bisexuality
  • Black and African American Issues
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  • Black Women
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  • Divorce and Separation
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Gender Non-Conforming
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Mismatched Sex Drives
  • Open Relationships
  • Polyamory
  • QTBIPOC
  • Queer
  • Racism
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sex Anxiety
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  • Sex Trafficking
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