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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 Winston Salem, Advance, Atwood Acres, Lewisville, or even Olde Vineyard, 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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Find ways to achieve the life you want to live. Whether that is healing from past trauma or changing your current direction, we will explore what is holding you back. No topic is off limits in sessions, I encourage people to be fully authentic.

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I want people to grow when they come to therapy. I am not one to just sit and listen, I will ask a lot of questions, give feedback, and assignments to work on outside of therapy. I also swear, make jokes, and encourage you to do the same.

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Together we will collaborate on finding supportive solutions that are unique and do-able for my clients, pulling in their strengths, creativity and environmental supports.

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I hold a core belief that no one wants to be "bad" or do "bad." I love to find moments of humor and connection, but I am also prepared to sit with my clients in pain and processing. I enjoy pulling my client's creative strengths and problem solving.

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In our work together you will come to understand who you are and how that came to be. You can then understand your relationship with yourself, the world, and others more deeply. We will get to the "root" of your pain and enable you to truly heal.

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  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Gay
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  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • High-Achieving
  • High-Functioning Depression
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  • Lesbian
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  • Narcissistic Abuse
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  • Queer
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  • Religious Identity
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
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  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Justice
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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.

Something to know about my approach is:

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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