Therapists in Winston Salem, NC

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Greg A Letourneau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Greg's area of specialty include: Sexual addiction, PTSD, trauma resolution, spirituality, marital and family issues, sexual reintegration therapy, anxiety and depression, eating disorders and process addictions.
Greg Letourneau has been licensed by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board since 1996. He has received his certification as a sex addictions therapist(CSAT), in 2006 and has become a clinical supervisor for the past 7 years. Greg has particular interest in working with family members struggling with trauma and addictions. He is EMDR trained to help assist clients recover and heal from their past traumatic experiences.
Greg's area of specialty include: Sexual addiction, PTSD, trauma resolution, spirituality, marital and family issues, sexual reintegration therapy, anxiety and depression, eating disorders and process addictions.
Greg Letourneau has been licensed by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board since 1996. He has received his certification as a sex addictions therapist(CSAT), in 2006 and has become a clinical supervisor for the past 7 years. Greg has particular interest in working with family members struggling with trauma and addictions. He is EMDR trained to help assist clients recover and heal from their past traumatic experiences.
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Robert Milan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27101
In my 30 years of clinical experience I have been able to help people from all walks of life find relief from a wide variety of psychological and behavioral problems. My areas of speciality include: anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (using CBT & exposure/response prevention), trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, other OC spectrum disorders, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and social phobias; mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder; sexual addiction; situational problems. I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, incuding cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapies, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
In my 30 years of clinical experience I have been able to help people from all walks of life find relief from a wide variety of psychological and behavioral problems. My areas of speciality include: anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (using CBT & exposure/response prevention), trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, other OC spectrum disorders, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and social phobias; mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder; sexual addiction; situational problems. I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, incuding cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapies, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
(336) 310-5648 View (336) 310-5648
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Virginia Y Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Hello! I'm truly glad you've decided to embark on this journey. Making the choice to enter therapy is courageous, and it speaks volumes about your strength. Your story is significant—it's woven into the fabric of who you are today. I believe that profound transformations often begin by understanding our pasts and nurturing the wounded parts of ourselves. In my practice, my aim is to foster a safe and judgment-free space where healing and growth can flourish. Many of the individuals I work with struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, betrayal trauma, grief, and experiences of abuse.
Hello! I'm truly glad you've decided to embark on this journey. Making the choice to enter therapy is courageous, and it speaks volumes about your strength. Your story is significant—it's woven into the fabric of who you are today. I believe that profound transformations often begin by understanding our pasts and nurturing the wounded parts of ourselves. In my practice, my aim is to foster a safe and judgment-free space where healing and growth can flourish. Many of the individuals I work with struggle with issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, betrayal trauma, grief, and experiences of abuse.
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Creative Counseling and Wellness Center Corp
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, CRC, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
All of our journeys are unique. It is important that each individual finds a path to wellness that is comfortable for them. At times, life brings challenges and roadblocks that require us to seek outside supports. I strive to provide a safe and caring, judgement free environment for individuals to explore and unpack life's difficulties. I provide effective care and give individuals the respect they deserve.
All of our journeys are unique. It is important that each individual finds a path to wellness that is comfortable for them. At times, life brings challenges and roadblocks that require us to seek outside supports. I strive to provide a safe and caring, judgement free environment for individuals to explore and unpack life's difficulties. I provide effective care and give individuals the respect they deserve.
(336) 939-0428 View (336) 939-0428
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Safe Haven Counseling, PLLC | Stéphanie Gimenez
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
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Steps Toward Success PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdD, LPC-S, LCAS, CCS, CCSOTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27102
Dr. Wanda Brown-Ramseur, LPC-S, LCAS-S, NCC, MAC, CCS, CCSOTS, is a Trauma and Addiction Professional in private practice, Steps Toward Success, located in Greensboro, NC. Wanda demonstrates the highest levels of commitment to the mental health profession by offering therapy options in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress, Depression, Trauma Reactive Behaviors, Attachment Disorders, Substance Abuse/Addiction Disorder, Complex and Secondary Trauma. Wanda practices EMDR as a comprehensive approach to psychotherapy, particularly as it applies to individuals that have experienced complex, secondary and interpersonal trauma events.
Dr. Wanda Brown-Ramseur, LPC-S, LCAS-S, NCC, MAC, CCS, CCSOTS, is a Trauma and Addiction Professional in private practice, Steps Toward Success, located in Greensboro, NC. Wanda demonstrates the highest levels of commitment to the mental health profession by offering therapy options in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress, Depression, Trauma Reactive Behaviors, Attachment Disorders, Substance Abuse/Addiction Disorder, Complex and Secondary Trauma. Wanda practices EMDR as a comprehensive approach to psychotherapy, particularly as it applies to individuals that have experienced complex, secondary and interpersonal trauma events.
(704) 839-2048 View (704) 839-2048
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Triad Family & Children's Services
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCASA, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Clients find their success comes from within themselves once they begin to be honest with themselves about the issues causing problems in their lives. Counseling assists them to begin the process then it assists them through the process.
Clients find their success comes from within themselves once they begin to be honest with themselves about the issues causing problems in their lives. Counseling assists them to begin the process then it assists them through the process.
(336) 485-4417 View (336) 485-4417
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Ellen E Elliott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCAS, LPC, CSAT, CCS
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27101
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Jamie Cullen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC-S, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Not accepting new clients
Jamie has experience working with both chemical and process addictions, specifically their root in trauma, and is passionate about helping individuals enter and maintain recovery, utilizing therapy, psychoeducation, and community supports. Jamie believes that anyone can change anything in their lives, as long as they have the desire to do so, openness to gain insight in therapy, and willingness to take action once insight is gained. She works hard to build relationships with clients that are based on authenticity, respect, and unconditional positive regard, while utilizing a cognitive-behavioral perspective.
Jamie has experience working with both chemical and process addictions, specifically their root in trauma, and is passionate about helping individuals enter and maintain recovery, utilizing therapy, psychoeducation, and community supports. Jamie believes that anyone can change anything in their lives, as long as they have the desire to do so, openness to gain insight in therapy, and willingness to take action once insight is gained. She works hard to build relationships with clients that are based on authenticity, respect, and unconditional positive regard, while utilizing a cognitive-behavioral perspective.
(336) 559-4047 View (336) 559-4047

Online Therapists

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Todd E Byrd
MDiv, MA, LCMHC, NCC, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
My specialty area of focus is with individuals and couples whose lives have been affected by sexual addiction.
My work is focused on helping older adolescents and men deal with life's challenges, struggles, and difficulties with particular emphasis and attention to the unique concerns and needs of men. I provide individual, marital and family counseling, counseling for relationship concerns, men's issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spirituality, communication, intimacy, attachment, self-esteem difficulties, and trauma work.
My specialty area of focus is with individuals and couples whose lives have been affected by sexual addiction.
My work is focused on helping older adolescents and men deal with life's challenges, struggles, and difficulties with particular emphasis and attention to the unique concerns and needs of men. I provide individual, marital and family counseling, counseling for relationship concerns, men's issues, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spirituality, communication, intimacy, attachment, self-esteem difficulties, and trauma work.
(828) 476-4297 View (828) 476-4297
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Alexandra 'ali' Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CSAT, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
I specialize in the treatment of sexual addiction, anxiety, depression, & navigating life's transitions.
I am privileged to be in a profession where I am a witness to the strength people have in their most difficult times. The buildup of stress, anxiety, disconnection, traumatic events, or major life transitions can leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, and looking for relief in ways that feel confusing and unauthentic. Being able to reflect and come to the conclusion that there has to be a different way to cope is the first step toward enacting change. In therapy, my clients work to heal from past hurts, address current stressors, and plan for a vibrant future.
I specialize in the treatment of sexual addiction, anxiety, depression, & navigating life's transitions.
I am privileged to be in a profession where I am a witness to the strength people have in their most difficult times. The buildup of stress, anxiety, disconnection, traumatic events, or major life transitions can leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, and looking for relief in ways that feel confusing and unauthentic. Being able to reflect and come to the conclusion that there has to be a different way to cope is the first step toward enacting change. In therapy, my clients work to heal from past hurts, address current stressors, and plan for a vibrant future.
(704) 666-0748 View (704) 666-0748
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Nick DeJesus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
My approach to counseling is that of a “fellow traveler” who takes the journey alongside of you in a way that is calm, open, supportive, empathic, and actively engaged with you at all times. I bring a unique existential approach to counseling that helps you in the “here and now,” and daily lived experiences of your life. I work with couples and individual’s ages 13-70. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, intimacy issues (physical and emotional), LGBTQIA issues, men’s issues, marital conflict, sexual addiction, and complex personal life struggles. There is space here for you!
My approach to counseling is that of a “fellow traveler” who takes the journey alongside of you in a way that is calm, open, supportive, empathic, and actively engaged with you at all times. I bring a unique existential approach to counseling that helps you in the “here and now,” and daily lived experiences of your life. I work with couples and individual’s ages 13-70. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, intimacy issues (physical and emotional), LGBTQIA issues, men’s issues, marital conflict, sexual addiction, and complex personal life struggles. There is space here for you!
(919) 646-3816 View (919) 646-3816
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Jeffrey Levy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511
Subspecialties in our practice include: the treatment of sexual addiction on an individual, couple, and group therapy level; treating anxiety and depression in individual therapy through the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies, and Mindfulness approaches.
www.CouplesCounseling.com: As Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists devoted to helping people, we offer psychotherapy to individual adults, and couples through Carolina Counseling & Wellness Center, PC. Our specialty is couples counseling - helping couples discover solutions to problems that lead to more fulfilling relationships. Our practitioners are: Jeff Levy, LMFT and Dr. Toni Rabinowitz, Ph.D, LMFT. Each with over 25 experience, we share expertise and similar perspectives on couples counseling. Please visit our website at www.CouplesCounseling.com to learn more about us.
Subspecialties in our practice include: the treatment of sexual addiction on an individual, couple, and group therapy level; treating anxiety and depression in individual therapy through the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies, and Mindfulness approaches.
www.CouplesCounseling.com: As Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists devoted to helping people, we offer psychotherapy to individual adults, and couples through Carolina Counseling & Wellness Center, PC. Our specialty is couples counseling - helping couples discover solutions to problems that lead to more fulfilling relationships. Our practitioners are: Jeff Levy, LMFT and Dr. Toni Rabinowitz, Ph.D, LMFT. Each with over 25 experience, we share expertise and similar perspectives on couples counseling. Please visit our website at www.CouplesCounseling.com to learn more about us.
(919) 666-3151 View (919) 666-3151
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Tina Wehner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MTSC, LCMHCS, CSAT-S, CHFP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Cornelius, NC 28031
Are you interested in accelerating your treatment? I specialize and exclusively offer 3 Day Intensive Therapy in my practice. If you are interested in achieving 6 months of therapy in 3 Days and have a desire and willingness to dig deep, roll up your sleeves and work on your issues then our practice might be a good option for you. Hope & Freedom specializes in treating sexual addiction recovery therapy, betrayal trauma treatment for betrayed partners, and provides top quality couples recovery treatment for couples hoping to restore after betrayal. Our website has lots of helpful information and an application for consideration.
Are you interested in accelerating your treatment? I specialize and exclusively offer 3 Day Intensive Therapy in my practice. If you are interested in achieving 6 months of therapy in 3 Days and have a desire and willingness to dig deep, roll up your sleeves and work on your issues then our practice might be a good option for you. Hope & Freedom specializes in treating sexual addiction recovery therapy, betrayal trauma treatment for betrayed partners, and provides top quality couples recovery treatment for couples hoping to restore after betrayal. Our website has lots of helpful information and an application for consideration.
(980) 372-3255 View (980) 372-3255
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Mike Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, CSAT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Waxhaw, NC 28173  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The last seven years of my professional development have been focused in the training to treat sexual addiction, trauma and marital therapy.
My practice is focused on treating sexual brokenness and addiction, trauma (relational, single event, PTSD) and marital issues, including infidelity. Many times, these three treatment areas are linked together and experience in all three leads to more comprehensive therapy. I have also worked with clients with many different presenting issues over 19 years of private practice. I believe this experience helps me address the varied needs that my clients present.
The last seven years of my professional development have been focused in the training to treat sexual addiction, trauma and marital therapy.
My practice is focused on treating sexual brokenness and addiction, trauma (relational, single event, PTSD) and marital issues, including infidelity. Many times, these three treatment areas are linked together and experience in all three leads to more comprehensive therapy. I have also worked with clients with many different presenting issues over 19 years of private practice. I believe this experience helps me address the varied needs that my clients present.
(704) 498-4152 View (704) 498-4152
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Todd Jones
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408
My specialty is working in a variety of areas including anxiety, sexual addiction, history of sexual abuse, sexual orientation, childhood trauma, ptsd, marital conflict, affair recovery, divorce, pre-marital counseling, grief, spirituality, and adult transitional issues among many other areas of relational brokenness helping people achieve wholeness.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to grow emotionally, relationally and spiritually. I believe therapy is an opportunity to come alongside others to help them heal and grow. I am relational in my approach. I believe that people have been broken in relationships and that we are healed in the context of relationships. Over the past 19 years I have had many clients reach their goals and experienced transformation through the counseling process. There is no greater privilege than being able to walk beside people in their healing journey. Evening and weekday appointments available. Contact me via phone, text or email.
My specialty is working in a variety of areas including anxiety, sexual addiction, history of sexual abuse, sexual orientation, childhood trauma, ptsd, marital conflict, affair recovery, divorce, pre-marital counseling, grief, spirituality, and adult transitional issues among many other areas of relational brokenness helping people achieve wholeness.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to grow emotionally, relationally and spiritually. I believe therapy is an opportunity to come alongside others to help them heal and grow. I am relational in my approach. I believe that people have been broken in relationships and that we are healed in the context of relationships. Over the past 19 years I have had many clients reach their goals and experienced transformation through the counseling process. There is no greater privilege than being able to walk beside people in their healing journey. Evening and weekday appointments available. Contact me via phone, text or email.
(336) 863-3102 View (336) 863-3102
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Charles Jardin
Psychologist, PhD, MDiv, LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
In my practice as a psychologist, I partner with individual and couples clients who are living with the effects of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, self-image difficulties, out-of-control sexual behavior/sexual addiction, and alcohol and/or substance use difficulties, as well as people engaging in self-harm and/or suicidal behavior.
As a therapist, I see myself as a guide and partner in each client’s journey of discovery. Insights along the way come from hard work and trying something new. What courage that takes! Therapy opens the door to opportunity, the promised land of a new life through a transformed mind, changed habits, and renewed relationships. I feel honored and grateful to have been a small part of the journeys I’ve joined with numerous patients in my work as a therapist. What a joy!
In my practice as a psychologist, I partner with individual and couples clients who are living with the effects of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, self-image difficulties, out-of-control sexual behavior/sexual addiction, and alcohol and/or substance use difficulties, as well as people engaging in self-harm and/or suicidal behavior.
As a therapist, I see myself as a guide and partner in each client’s journey of discovery. Insights along the way come from hard work and trying something new. What courage that takes! Therapy opens the door to opportunity, the promised land of a new life through a transformed mind, changed habits, and renewed relationships. I feel honored and grateful to have been a small part of the journeys I’ve joined with numerous patients in my work as a therapist. What a joy!
(919) 849-8328 View (919) 849-8328
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Wendy Pocock
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MACC, NCLCMHC, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC and a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) who can help you navigate through relational struggles, individual challenges, brokenness and betrayal, divorce, and parenting issues. My ability to help people express their core feelings and thoughts, brings individuals and couples to a point of clarity and understanding about themselves and their future as they make important decisions about life. I founded the Charis Counseling Center in Charlotte, NC in 2011.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC and a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) who can help you navigate through relational struggles, individual challenges, brokenness and betrayal, divorce, and parenting issues. My ability to help people express their core feelings and thoughts, brings individuals and couples to a point of clarity and understanding about themselves and their future as they make important decisions about life. I founded the Charis Counseling Center in Charlotte, NC in 2011.
(704) 228-9576 View (704) 228-9576
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John Joseph McCarthy
Pastoral Counselor, MSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210  (Online Only)
Are you experiencing pain, emotional distress or challenges in your life? Do you feel lost, stuck, or hopeless with your situation? Are you willing to take the steps that are within your control to improve it? Do you want to deal with your pain and emotional distress in a healthier way? If so, I am here to assist you in reaching your goals.
Are you experiencing pain, emotional distress or challenges in your life? Do you feel lost, stuck, or hopeless with your situation? Are you willing to take the steps that are within your control to improve it? Do you want to deal with your pain and emotional distress in a healthier way? If so, I am here to assist you in reaching your goals.
(980) 655-3318 View (980) 655-3318
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Stefanie Jester
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
There is nothing more rewarding than assisting an individual, couple, or family reach their self determined goals - to begin to heal and move forward. I enjoy working with adult individuals, teenagers, couples and families. I am a strengths based and solution focused therapist with emphasis on hope and authentic living. Helping people heal from trauma whether it's a small "t" or large "T" is a passion for me. I have been privileged to work with many individuals and couples recover from addiction, betrayal and disconnection from self and other; to begin living vibrantly, authentically and with intention.
There is nothing more rewarding than assisting an individual, couple, or family reach their self determined goals - to begin to heal and move forward. I enjoy working with adult individuals, teenagers, couples and families. I am a strengths based and solution focused therapist with emphasis on hope and authentic living. Helping people heal from trauma whether it's a small "t" or large "T" is a passion for me. I have been privileged to work with many individuals and couples recover from addiction, betrayal and disconnection from self and other; to begin living vibrantly, authentically and with intention.
(704) 259-7998 View (704) 259-7998

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Sexual Addiction Therapists

When should someone seek treatment for sex addiction?

People should seek treatment for sex addiction if they cannot control their sexual thoughts or behaviours to the point that it disrupts their ability to function in daily life, for example by threatening their finances, career, or relationships. This may include spending an excessive amount of time obsessing over sex, planning sex, watching pornography, or masturbating, as well as consistently engaging in risky sexual activities, using sex to escape distressing feelings, or attempting yet failing to control sexual behavior.

What are the most common treatment options for sex addiction?

Psychotherapy is the most common treatment for sex addiction; therapy helps patients better understand their compulsive thoughts and behaviors and develop strategies to manage their desires. Therapy may be supplemented by medications, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-androgens, and the alcohol and substance use medication Naltrexone, as well as support groups, such as 12-step programs.

How long does therapy take for sex addiction?

Recovering from compulsive behavior takes time and effort. There’s no precise timeline for treatment, but research suggests 12 therapy sessions may be enough to see change. Treatment for sexual compulsions requires honesty in therapy, a commitment to understanding triggers and developing coping skills, and potential lifestyle changes such as cutting out alcohol or drugs.

What if sex addiction is left untreated?

Compulsive sexual behavior can have serious repercussions if left unaddressed. For example, if sexual obsessions consume the vast majority of a person’s time, they may lose their job. If they can’t stop paying for sex, their finances may suffer. If they’re dishonest in their relationships, their partner may leave them. If they consistently feel shame, they may struggle with anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Therapy can help people develop the tools to manage sexual thoughts and behaviors that feel uncontrollable.