Sex addiction is a well-studied, real condition, where a person has uncontrolled sexual urges that may lead to compulsive behaviors. Also known as compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), hypersexuality, sexual compulsivity and sexual impulsivity, sex addiction often appears with other conditions, like depression, anxiety and anxiety disorders.
How Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates Can Help
If you are facing sex addiction, triggers can be everywhere, but you don’t have to face them alone.
At Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates, we offer highly tailored therapy that addresses your needs or goals. Whether your sex addiction is affecting your finances, relationships or sense of self (or all three), we create a custom treatment plan and offer a supportive, non-judgmental approach.
We also offer couples counseling, substance abuse therapy and other services that can be useful on your journey. Our sessions are in person or virtual, offering you flexibility and confidentiality as you take this big step in your recovery.
You will work with a licensed mental health counselor, Zachary Robertson, who has experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and other evidence-based therapies. He has already helped many people in recovery and genuinely cares about creating a treatment plan just for you.
When to Speak to a Sex Addiction Therapist
You may want to speak with a sex addiction mental health counselor if any of the following are true:
- You are facing debt or financial worries because of the money you spend on pornography or sexual services.
- You have faced public shaming or job loss because of your sexual activities.
- You cannot easily wait to engage in sexual activity until the appropriate times.
- You have been in trouble with the law because of your sexual activities.
- You have trouble focusing or don’t find pleasure in other hobbies because of your sexual urges.
- You have faced relationship problems from sex addiction.
- You have contracted STIs or have put your health at risk following your sexual urges.
- You are neglecting other areas of your life because of your fantasies and sexual activities.
- You want to be free from unwanted sexual thoughts and urges, but have been unable to control them yourself.
Speaking with an experienced therapist can help you address your urges.
What to Expect From Sex Addiction Therapy
A therapist with experience in sexual addiction will listen with compassion and recommend therapies based on your goals. For example, you may focus on porn addiction therapy if you have trouble controlling how much pornography you watch.
Your sex addiction therapist may recommend cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychotherapy, two science-backed treatments for sex addiction. Or your therapist may recommend another form of therapy to address underlying issues. You will decide together and then update your treatment plan as you progress.
Let’s Take Your First Step Together
If you are facing relationship problems from sex addiction or want to be free from urges, contact Merrimack Valley Psychological Associates. Let’s talk about ways you can work toward living the life you want to live.
Reviewed By
Dr. David Rainen, PsyD.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an extensive background treating a variety of different ages, situations, emotional and mental health disorders in individuals and their families. As part of my 10 year professional and training career in psychology, I have developed and refined my skills and approaches through my work in a variety of diverse settings including: hospitals, community outpatient facilities, college counseling centers, secure and unsecure inpatient/residential treatment programs, and therapeutic day schools.
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