Therapists in Pensacola, FL
Rachel E Larson
Counselor, LMHC, CAMS-I, CPTT, RAE, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32502
Sex addiction can have a truly negative impact on your family, your career, your relationships, and your health. Discovering that your partner has an addiction or is heavily involved in porn can be devastating to your relationship. You may feel alone and ashamed about your partner's behavior and have the urge to try to control how he acts. Although sexuality composes a large part of our lives, talking about it isn't always easy. When problems arise, it is even more difficult to discuss. Anger is a normal, healthy human emotion. However, left uncontrolled, it has the power to damage your body and your relationships.
Sex addiction can have a truly negative impact on your family, your career, your relationships, and your health. Discovering that your partner has an addiction or is heavily involved in porn can be devastating to your relationship. You may feel alone and ashamed about your partner's behavior and have the urge to try to control how he acts. Although sexuality composes a large part of our lives, talking about it isn't always easy. When problems arise, it is even more difficult to discuss. Anger is a normal, healthy human emotion. However, left uncontrolled, it has the power to damage your body and your relationships.
Niki Kenley
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32514
If you find yourself just going through the motions of life or feeling overwhelmed, it may be time to check in with yourself. Perhaps you struggle to manage your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, or you feel ashamed because "others have it worse." Most of us experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or other personal challenges at some point in our lives. These challenges may result in feeling isolated, sad, angry, or even numb. When this happens, it is time to stop fighting our feelings and begin listening to them. It is my honor and privilege to support and guide you throughout this process.
If you find yourself just going through the motions of life or feeling overwhelmed, it may be time to check in with yourself. Perhaps you struggle to manage your thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, or you feel ashamed because "others have it worse." Most of us experience anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or other personal challenges at some point in our lives. These challenges may result in feeling isolated, sad, angry, or even numb. When this happens, it is time to stop fighting our feelings and begin listening to them. It is my honor and privilege to support and guide you throughout this process.
Laura Hodges
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pensacola, FL 32506
Laura is acutely aware that reaching out for therapy services in the midst of difficulty is an act of courage. She is encouraged that you have sought help and hopes that you find the information listed here informative as you make the best decision for this time in your life’s journey. This journey could mean individual work or it might mean that you include your partner/spouse or chosen family member(s) to join you in healing. Laura looks forward to walking alongside you during this time with encouragement as you move towards reaching your goals.
Laura is acutely aware that reaching out for therapy services in the midst of difficulty is an act of courage. She is encouraged that you have sought help and hopes that you find the information listed here informative as you make the best decision for this time in your life’s journey. This journey could mean individual work or it might mean that you include your partner/spouse or chosen family member(s) to join you in healing. Laura looks forward to walking alongside you during this time with encouragement as you move towards reaching your goals.
Online Therapists
Tannre Kirmse
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
I love it all - You need help with your childrens' behaviors? Communicating with a spouse? Just had a bad breakup? Want to learn some coping skills? I do it all. I can help you navigate what you may be going through - deployments, getting back into the swing of civilian life, questioning your sexuality, loss of passion in a marriage, children acting out in school, life... I have a huge heart to help others, especially when it comes to communication, boundaries, child behaviors, sexuality, & more! I can help you find your voice, learn what you're feeling, & get back to feeling like your authentic self.
I love it all - You need help with your childrens' behaviors? Communicating with a spouse? Just had a bad breakup? Want to learn some coping skills? I do it all. I can help you navigate what you may be going through - deployments, getting back into the swing of civilian life, questioning your sexuality, loss of passion in a marriage, children acting out in school, life... I have a huge heart to help others, especially when it comes to communication, boundaries, child behaviors, sexuality, & more! I can help you find your voice, learn what you're feeling, & get back to feeling like your authentic self.
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Sex Therapy
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.