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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 McAllen, the suburbs of McAllen, other nearby places such as Mission, Pharr, or anywhere else in Texas, 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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Together we will walk through your journey of healing. Together we will overcome your challenges in life. Together we will talk about your relationship. We will talk about sexual issues. We will talk about whatever is on your mind, I am here for you.


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Together we will walk through your journey of healing. Together we will overcome your challenges in life. Together we will talk about your relationship. We will talk about sexual issues. We will talk about whatever is on your mind, I am here for you.

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I am a therapist that is compassionate and empathetic towards your life situations. I use motivational interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy.

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Develop the goals you want to achieve & the life skills needed to reach those goals. You can experience change in your life & your relationships.

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Using a client-centered approach, I help you work through your thoughts, feelings , & past experiences to develop coping skills for change & self-care.

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Reach the goals you desire to work towards. I am client focused, meaning that I want to align with your goals and go from there. I want to hear about what is working well in you life and what you want to go differently as well. We are a team!


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Reach the goals you desire to work towards. I am client focused, meaning that I want to align with your goals and go from there. I want to hear about what is working well in you life and what you want to go differently as well. We are a team!

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I apply skills and interventions that will specifically help the client with me at the moment. I pull from a wide variety of approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution focused techniques - among others.

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