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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 Kingsport, the suburbs of Kingsport, other nearby places such as Spartanburg, Johnson City, or anywhere else in Tennessee, 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 am warm, caring, encouraging, and motivating. These are the elements I find useful for connecting with you and growing rapport. From our first session, you will feel energized and excited to see what happens.

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get to the root of an issue, not just focusing on talking about symptoms. I am a Christian, and incorporate faith into counseling at client's request. I also host a podcast, Hope for Anxiety and OCD.


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get to the root of an issue, not just focusing on talking about symptoms. I am a Christian, and incorporate faith into counseling at client's request. I also host a podcast, Hope for Anxiety and OCD.

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I specialize in helping clients with trauma, anxiety, and OCD get to a deeper level of healing by tapping into the nervous system through EMDR therapy. I provide intensive therapy to clients who haven't received the help they need from talk therapy.

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Together, we will see how you have made meaning of dysregulating events in your life to see if we can change the meaning in a way that resources your nervous system in a healthy way so you will no longer live in fight/flight.

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We have been taught to process emotions cognitively by rationalizing the 'why' of events. However, this doesn't calm our nervous system; it may have served us well at one point in our lives, but now could make the struggle to manage emotions harder.

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discuss what is important to you. Broad themes often include alleviating/reducing unpleasant emotions, achieving goals, improving healthy communication, setting appropriate boundaries, exploring spirituality/faith, and gaining self-insight.

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I will genuinely be interested in you and how you want to progress. I wear many "hats" as a therapist (e.g., listener, coach, guide, problem-solver) and tailor my approach to what each client is hoping to obtain from therapy.

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