Sexual Addiction Therapists in Spartanburg, SC
Matthew Ray Lyda
MATS, PSAP, RAE
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29301 (Online Only)
I companion men to live comprehensively free, tethered only by love. For those domesticated by the plastic, predictable, clickable, and fluorescent, let's dream of rewilding. For any whose empathy’s been blunted by numbing, addictions, and compulsions, let us envision a freedom to love. Are you interested in becoming a wilder man? Super-charged with indiscriminate empathy? Are you interested in becoming an unencumbered man? Are you desiring to become an alive man, with expansive love exploding in every direction?
I companion men to live comprehensively free, tethered only by love. For those domesticated by the plastic, predictable, clickable, and fluorescent, let's dream of rewilding. For any whose empathy’s been blunted by numbing, addictions, and compulsions, let us envision a freedom to love. Are you interested in becoming a wilder man? Super-charged with indiscriminate empathy? Are you interested in becoming an unencumbered man? Are you desiring to become an alive man, with expansive love exploding in every direction?
Karen Strange
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29301
As a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and co-founder of the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sexual/porn addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, and the associated trauma from those behaviors. Because sexual/porn addiction impacts the entire family system, I am also a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as I help partners navigate the emotional impact created by the problematic behaviors of their loved ones. I journey alongside my clients to help them create a new narrative for themselves so they can move forward.
As a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and co-founder of the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sexual/porn addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, and the associated trauma from those behaviors. Because sexual/porn addiction impacts the entire family system, I am also a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as I help partners navigate the emotional impact created by the problematic behaviors of their loved ones. I journey alongside my clients to help them create a new narrative for themselves so they can move forward.
Michele Holder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, ASAT, CCPS, ART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Making a choice to embark on a journey towards healing takes courage. Talking to someone about infidelity, sex, and addiction takes even more. These topics can cause isolation, shame, and hopelessness, whether it's love and relationship issues, infidelity, pornography addictions, or sexually compulsive behaviors. Additionally, partners, spouses, or family members may experience trauma, grief, or isolation caused by these behaviors. There is hope and a path that can lead to a healthy and fulfilling life, leading to inner peace and understanding.
Making a choice to embark on a journey towards healing takes courage. Talking to someone about infidelity, sex, and addiction takes even more. These topics can cause isolation, shame, and hopelessness, whether it's love and relationship issues, infidelity, pornography addictions, or sexually compulsive behaviors. Additionally, partners, spouses, or family members may experience trauma, grief, or isolation caused by these behaviors. There is hope and a path that can lead to a healthy and fulfilling life, leading to inner peace and understanding.
Maureen C. Carey
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29301
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist-Candidate and a member of the treatment team at the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I work with individuals and couples struggling with sexual/pornography addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, and infidelity. Also certified in Betrayal Trauma, I work with individuals to aid them in the process of identifying, understanding, and healing from the deep, far-reaching, and painful impact caused by an intimate betrayal. In addition, I work with couples to address a wide variety of issues including communication, connection, conflict, friendship building, and enrichment.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist-Candidate and a member of the treatment team at the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I work with individuals and couples struggling with sexual/pornography addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, and infidelity. Also certified in Betrayal Trauma, I work with individuals to aid them in the process of identifying, understanding, and healing from the deep, far-reaching, and painful impact caused by an intimate betrayal. In addition, I work with couples to address a wide variety of issues including communication, connection, conflict, friendship building, and enrichment.
Hannah McClure
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29307
I have a passion for working with teens and young adults that are working through their journey of self-discovery. Whether that means you’re trying to find your place in the LGBTQ+ community or trying to figure out career plans and goals for your life. I am here to help you gain clarity and insight out of what can be very overwhelming emotions.
I have a passion for working with teens and young adults that are working through their journey of self-discovery. Whether that means you’re trying to find your place in the LGBTQ+ community or trying to figure out career plans and goals for your life. I am here to help you gain clarity and insight out of what can be very overwhelming emotions.
Sarah Gaskins Parker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29306
My name is Sarah Parker. I am a Spartanburg native and live locally with my husband and son. I have always had a passion for helping others and enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to work towards healing, restoration, and peace. I received my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. I decided to step out on my own and form my own practice in order to provide the best counseling services possible and maintain a good work/life balance. I would love to help you work through the things in life that are keeping you from living the life you were made to live.
My name is Sarah Parker. I am a Spartanburg native and live locally with my husband and son. I have always had a passion for helping others and enjoy partnering with individuals, couples, and families to work towards healing, restoration, and peace. I received my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. I decided to step out on my own and form my own practice in order to provide the best counseling services possible and maintain a good work/life balance. I would love to help you work through the things in life that are keeping you from living the life you were made to live.
Cindy Cartee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC, NBCC, CIRT, CBSPT
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29307 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may wonder how can Cindy Cartee help me? Help us? (VIDEOS AVAILABLE) www.ccarteecounseling.com. I will help you prepare (pre-marital), repair (affair recovery or reconnection due to other issues), enrich/enhance (re-romanticize) your relationships. I will help you understand why you fell in love with your partner, how to work through frustrations in your relationship, and how to reconnect and love more deeply. I work with individuals and couples dealing with a range of issues. I especially enjoy working with relationship issues. I love helping people feel more loved, whether that it is loving yourself or your partner.
You may wonder how can Cindy Cartee help me? Help us? (VIDEOS AVAILABLE) www.ccarteecounseling.com. I will help you prepare (pre-marital), repair (affair recovery or reconnection due to other issues), enrich/enhance (re-romanticize) your relationships. I will help you understand why you fell in love with your partner, how to work through frustrations in your relationship, and how to reconnect and love more deeply. I work with individuals and couples dealing with a range of issues. I especially enjoy working with relationship issues. I love helping people feel more loved, whether that it is loving yourself or your partner.
James William Pruett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, DMin, LMFT/S, LCMHC/S, LCPT/PC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Since 1970 I have walked with many persons, couples and families who need supportive, fresh ears and eyes, a compassionate heart, wise experience and holistic perspective regarding life's challenges, transitions, burdens, growth points and life choices. I learn each one's story is unique and may offer the opportunity for new meaning and purpose. I seek to know and connect with each one I am honored and often blessed to serve at the core of who she or he is and not lose sight of that one's uniqueness midst the presenting depression, anxiety, grief, infidelity, identity clarification, trauma, worry, miscommunication and addiction.
Since 1970 I have walked with many persons, couples and families who need supportive, fresh ears and eyes, a compassionate heart, wise experience and holistic perspective regarding life's challenges, transitions, burdens, growth points and life choices. I learn each one's story is unique and may offer the opportunity for new meaning and purpose. I seek to know and connect with each one I am honored and often blessed to serve at the core of who she or he is and not lose sight of that one's uniqueness midst the presenting depression, anxiety, grief, infidelity, identity clarification, trauma, worry, miscommunication and addiction.
Jeffrey D Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29302
We all face challenges and crises in our lives and sometimes they can be too much to handle alone. Whether it is a specific event or a chronic illness, I think by facilitating emotional resilience I can help you overcome those challenges and life stressors. From marriage/intimacy, addiction and substance abuse, adolescent behavioral and mental health issues, trauma and other adverse childhood experiences - there are not many issues I have not encountered. I believe we all possess the ability to make positive, sustainable change and I take pride in working together, along side you to find a harmonious balance in your life.
We all face challenges and crises in our lives and sometimes they can be too much to handle alone. Whether it is a specific event or a chronic illness, I think by facilitating emotional resilience I can help you overcome those challenges and life stressors. From marriage/intimacy, addiction and substance abuse, adolescent behavioral and mental health issues, trauma and other adverse childhood experiences - there are not many issues I have not encountered. I believe we all possess the ability to make positive, sustainable change and I take pride in working together, along side you to find a harmonious balance in your life.
Tavis C Root
LPC Intern, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29307 (Online Only)
“The path isn't a straight line; it’s a spiral…” How is your spiral going, are you doing okay? Are things rough right now? I don't know your situation but I would love to stop and listen to your story. I know starting therapy can be hard, but please don't worry, I am just a person who wants to help where I can. Grab some coffee, tea, find somewhere comfy, and let's have a conversation, shall we? I believe that therapy is a place where both our difficult traumas and our challenges are discussed, as well as a place of healing that highlights the personal victories, and things that give us hope, and keep us going each day.
“The path isn't a straight line; it’s a spiral…” How is your spiral going, are you doing okay? Are things rough right now? I don't know your situation but I would love to stop and listen to your story. I know starting therapy can be hard, but please don't worry, I am just a person who wants to help where I can. Grab some coffee, tea, find somewhere comfy, and let's have a conversation, shall we? I believe that therapy is a place where both our difficult traumas and our challenges are discussed, as well as a place of healing that highlights the personal victories, and things that give us hope, and keep us going each day.
Skylyn Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29302
I understand that many times the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is my mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. It is my goal to make my services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
I understand that many times the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is my mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. It is my goal to make my services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29301
I help clients with a variety of issues such as: overwhelming emotional experiences (anxiety, depression, anger, shame, etc.), traumatic pasts, confusion or aimlessness in life, compulsive behaviors, and other difficulties that somehow limit them from most fully living the lives they prefer. I am a trained mindfulness coach, and I utilize meditation training as a central part of my therapeutic process. I also maintain a person-centered attitude toward all clients, and I aim to establish and maintain a trusting relationship with clients.
I help clients with a variety of issues such as: overwhelming emotional experiences (anxiety, depression, anger, shame, etc.), traumatic pasts, confusion or aimlessness in life, compulsive behaviors, and other difficulties that somehow limit them from most fully living the lives they prefer. I am a trained mindfulness coach, and I utilize meditation training as a central part of my therapeutic process. I also maintain a person-centered attitude toward all clients, and I aim to establish and maintain a trusting relationship with clients.
Eric M. Fluckiger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29301
You're looking for a therapist. I've been there. That's not a fun place to be. If my personality and professional approach to counseling feel like a good fit, then consider sending me an email to schedule a free 30 min consultation. My clients come back week after week because even after thousands of sessions, and years of working in mental health, the love I have for helping people still comes through in every session.
You're looking for a therapist. I've been there. That's not a fun place to be. If my personality and professional approach to counseling feel like a good fit, then consider sending me an email to schedule a free 30 min consultation. My clients come back week after week because even after thousands of sessions, and years of working in mental health, the love I have for helping people still comes through in every session.
Gene E Wagstaff
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29301
We are a counseling center with a team of both male and female counselors who can help you if you are suffering from depression, anger, OCD or addictions. We reconcile marriages that are headed towards divorce by: (1) Teaching husbands and wives how to communicate with each other without it leading to the same old argument. (2). Healing the hurts and wounds from the past that lead to the same old arguments. (3). Teaching husbands and wives how to love and meet each other's needs (to feel loved by each other). Visit our website at WOGCounseling.org for further understanding
We are a counseling center with a team of both male and female counselors who can help you if you are suffering from depression, anger, OCD or addictions. We reconcile marriages that are headed towards divorce by: (1) Teaching husbands and wives how to communicate with each other without it leading to the same old argument. (2). Healing the hurts and wounds from the past that lead to the same old arguments. (3). Teaching husbands and wives how to love and meet each other's needs (to feel loved by each other). Visit our website at WOGCounseling.org for further understanding
Brandy M Cannon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Brandy's primary area of focus is on premarital and marriage relationship counseling. She also works with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, stress management and a variety of other issues. Brandy has additional experience in working with clients who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. Brandy strives to create an atmosphere in which her clients feel accepted while finding solutions and hope for the future. She is currently accepting new clients. For appointments, please call 864-205-9249
Brandy's primary area of focus is on premarital and marriage relationship counseling. She also works with adolescents, adults, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, stress management and a variety of other issues. Brandy has additional experience in working with clients who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. Brandy strives to create an atmosphere in which her clients feel accepted while finding solutions and hope for the future. She is currently accepting new clients. For appointments, please call 864-205-9249
Family Builders Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29307
The mission of Family Builders Counseling Services is to provide the community with a full service of counseling and mental health support. Our purpose is to help clients achieve their goals and educate them through the counseling process. I believe that supporting clients with a spiritual, psychological, social and biological model of counseling allows for the client to examine their lives fully. This wholeness counseling can provide clients with the skills to achieve a more productive and satisfying life.
The mission of Family Builders Counseling Services is to provide the community with a full service of counseling and mental health support. Our purpose is to help clients achieve their goals and educate them through the counseling process. I believe that supporting clients with a spiritual, psychological, social and biological model of counseling allows for the client to examine their lives fully. This wholeness counseling can provide clients with the skills to achieve a more productive and satisfying life.
Bielby Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, ThM, LPC
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Life can become especially difficult at times, to the point that your best efforts are not making a difference. Your point of concern may be with mental health, relationship or family, job or career, marriage, athletic performance, or spiritual life. You need more than pat answers. What you want is the opportunity to be heard in a safe, confidential place. What you long for is to be understood, and to discover what will help bring about improvement, restoration, and transformation.
Life can become especially difficult at times, to the point that your best efforts are not making a difference. Your point of concern may be with mental health, relationship or family, job or career, marriage, athletic performance, or spiritual life. You need more than pat answers. What you want is the opportunity to be heard in a safe, confidential place. What you long for is to be understood, and to discover what will help bring about improvement, restoration, and transformation.
T Dianne Macpherson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW, MAC, SAP, EAS-C
Verified Verified
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with issues that are either acute (recent) or chronic (lifelong). I find that it is particularly important to form a working relationship that will focus on a path of discovery that will begin to identify possible solutions. Often problems can be resolved quickly such as parenting issues and sometimes issues are very complex and require examining a thorough history of life experiences from childhood to the present. I am always amazed how my words stick with people for years and years and I believe that a journey of discovery takes many paths and has many time frames.
I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with issues that are either acute (recent) or chronic (lifelong). I find that it is particularly important to form a working relationship that will focus on a path of discovery that will begin to identify possible solutions. Often problems can be resolved quickly such as parenting issues and sometimes issues are very complex and require examining a thorough history of life experiences from childhood to the present. I am always amazed how my words stick with people for years and years and I believe that a journey of discovery takes many paths and has many time frames.
Jordan W Crosby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Spartanburg, SC 29302
Isn’t the process of finding a therapist on Psychology Today a daunting one? I find this to be especially true if you are a part of a group that often feels shame when seeking help, such as Queer people, polyamorous folks, people diagnosed with HIV, or individuals who’ve been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. All of these folks can find a home at Berkana Collective, where we can help find you a sense of comfort and acceptance, but also attain the change you need to accomplish the goals you have for yourself, like healthier emotions, stronger relationships, and more.
Isn’t the process of finding a therapist on Psychology Today a daunting one? I find this to be especially true if you are a part of a group that often feels shame when seeking help, such as Queer people, polyamorous folks, people diagnosed with HIV, or individuals who’ve been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. All of these folks can find a home at Berkana Collective, where we can help find you a sense of comfort and acceptance, but also attain the change you need to accomplish the goals you have for yourself, like healthier emotions, stronger relationships, and more.
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Chris Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC, CSAT-S, AF-EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Simpsonville, SC 29681 (Online Only)
My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Attachment-Focused EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.
My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Attachment-Focused EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.
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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.