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Carrie Hauck
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntington, IN 46750
It is challenging, vulnerable work to open up to a stranger, and I do not take that lightly. I understand and appreciate the courage it takes to select and trust a therapist, and that's why I put the relationship first. The most important thing about therapy is that you feel comfortable with your therapist. I strive to bring forward my genuine self and to provide you with honesty, security and integrity throughout your therapeutic process. Whatever you bring to the table, I want to partner with you to tackle your concerns together.
It is challenging, vulnerable work to open up to a stranger, and I do not take that lightly. I understand and appreciate the courage it takes to select and trust a therapist, and that's why I put the relationship first. The most important thing about therapy is that you feel comfortable with your therapist. I strive to bring forward my genuine self and to provide you with honesty, security and integrity throughout your therapeutic process. Whatever you bring to the table, I want to partner with you to tackle your concerns together.
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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.