Sexual Addiction Therapists in Madoc, ON
Living in a rural community, I have learned to be adaptive in my approach to psychotherapy. I work with couples and individuals, varying in age from 12 onward, across many domains. My special interests lean toward working with clients who are neurodiverse, and those who struggle in their relationship with food and body, anxiety and self-esteem. I don't think of 'wellness' as prescriptive- it must be a feeling of security and peace that we develop and hold within ourselves. That's why my philosophy of care includes setting a pace that fits your needs and helping you develop your own feelings of empowerment and self-growth.
Living in a rural community, I have learned to be adaptive in my approach to psychotherapy. I work with couples and individuals, varying in age from 12 onward, across many domains. My special interests lean toward working with clients who are neurodiverse, and those who struggle in their relationship with food and body, anxiety and self-esteem. I don't think of 'wellness' as prescriptive- it must be a feeling of security and peace that we develop and hold within ourselves. That's why my philosophy of care includes setting a pace that fits your needs and helping you develop your own feelings of empowerment and self-growth.
Trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy at Gestalt Institute of Toronto, I offer a gentle, honest and compassionate container to explore your experiences and how they shape you. Together we will create somatic, humanistic, body-wise frameworks to support your unique needs in wholesome and holistically integrative ways.
My deepest desire as a therapist is to teach/transfer to you real tools and techniques that can create feelings of spaciousness in your breath, heart, headspace, and awareness, that help you create new patterns and therefore, new experiences you might be looking for.
My practice is queer and sex work affirmative.
Trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy at Gestalt Institute of Toronto, I offer a gentle, honest and compassionate container to explore your experiences and how they shape you. Together we will create somatic, humanistic, body-wise frameworks to support your unique needs in wholesome and holistically integrative ways.
My deepest desire as a therapist is to teach/transfer to you real tools and techniques that can create feelings of spaciousness in your breath, heart, headspace, and awareness, that help you create new patterns and therefore, new experiences you might be looking for.
My practice is queer and sex work affirmative.
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Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when shame, stigma, or past negative experiences get in the way. Addiction and mental health challenges are often intertwined and complex, and you deserve a space where you feel understood rather than judged. I’m Shannon Horrigan, a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Services Worker with nearly 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families in navigating these challenges and moving toward meaningful change.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when shame, stigma, or past negative experiences get in the way. Addiction and mental health challenges are often intertwined and complex, and you deserve a space where you feel understood rather than judged. I’m Shannon Horrigan, a Registered Psychotherapist and Social Services Worker with nearly 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families in navigating these challenges and moving toward meaningful change.
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Our specialities include: sexual addiction, behavioural issues, career guidance, grief, ADHD, OCD, alcohol use, ADHD, addiction, infidelity, anger management, anxiety, depression, stress, divorce, and men's issues.
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, OCD, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" button to learn more.
Our specialities include: sexual addiction, behavioural issues, career guidance, grief, ADHD, OCD, alcohol use, ADHD, addiction, infidelity, anger management, anxiety, depression, stress, divorce, and men's issues.
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, OCD, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" button to learn more.
I aim to form therapeutic relationships with individuals (12yrs +) and families, to understand their situations, and offer support to manage stressors and remove barriers. My areas of expertise are; anxiety, depression, anger, relational trauma, stress, burnout, and bullying.
I aim to form therapeutic relationships with individuals (12yrs +) and families, to understand their situations, and offer support to manage stressors and remove barriers. My areas of expertise are; anxiety, depression, anger, relational trauma, stress, burnout, and bullying.
“If I really love my partner I should want to have sex with them…right?”; “There must be something wrong with me or with the relationship if I don’t want to have sex.”; “If they aren’t getting sex from me, they’re going to find it somewhere else…” Do any of these sound familiar? Do you have a running counter of the number of days since the last time you had sex, and every day that passes leads to more and more stress “it’s been too long, I’m going to need to do it soon…”
“If I really love my partner I should want to have sex with them…right?”; “There must be something wrong with me or with the relationship if I don’t want to have sex.”; “If they aren’t getting sex from me, they’re going to find it somewhere else…” Do any of these sound familiar? Do you have a running counter of the number of days since the last time you had sex, and every day that passes leads to more and more stress “it’s been too long, I’m going to need to do it soon…”
Resolve Counselling Services Canada offers a number of programs and services that have been developed to support adults, youth, couples and families overcome challenges that affect their emotional and social well-being. All of our counsellors believe that the individuals, couples, families, and groups who come to us for counselling are resilient and possess the inherent strengths needed to solve their unique set of challenges. Each of our clinical counsellors uses a counselling approach that is informed by current best practices.
Resolve Counselling Services Canada offers a number of programs and services that have been developed to support adults, youth, couples and families overcome challenges that affect their emotional and social well-being. All of our counsellors believe that the individuals, couples, families, and groups who come to us for counselling are resilient and possess the inherent strengths needed to solve their unique set of challenges. Each of our clinical counsellors uses a counselling approach that is informed by current best practices.
Sometimes it can feel like there's something in the way. Asking for help isn't easy. I help my clients to feel less anxious, more confident, and more capable of achieving success in life, in relationships, and beyond. I want to help you find closure, reduce anxiety, develop self-esteem, and reduce depression. You deserve to live your best life in a genuine and authentic way. I believe that trauma need not define us. We do not have to simply survive, we can thrive. Together we can develop the tools to do so. You do not have to live with the pain, fear, or anxiety. You deserve help.
Sometimes it can feel like there's something in the way. Asking for help isn't easy. I help my clients to feel less anxious, more confident, and more capable of achieving success in life, in relationships, and beyond. I want to help you find closure, reduce anxiety, develop self-esteem, and reduce depression. You deserve to live your best life in a genuine and authentic way. I believe that trauma need not define us. We do not have to simply survive, we can thrive. Together we can develop the tools to do so. You do not have to live with the pain, fear, or anxiety. You deserve help.
Shaunacy (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over twenty years of experience in counselling related services. Her affirmative and client centred services offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities, specializing in: sex, sexuality, and intimacy concerns (AASECT member), relationship concerns and conflict resolution, trauma processing (EMDR, CBT, DBT, Narrative), grief, anxiety and epression, body health and dysmorphia concerns, midlife experiences and change. Her services are offered virtually to all Ontario residents and in-person in the Kingston, Belleville, and St Catharines.
Shaunacy (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over twenty years of experience in counselling related services. Her affirmative and client centred services offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities, specializing in: sex, sexuality, and intimacy concerns (AASECT member), relationship concerns and conflict resolution, trauma processing (EMDR, CBT, DBT, Narrative), grief, anxiety and epression, body health and dysmorphia concerns, midlife experiences and change. Her services are offered virtually to all Ontario residents and in-person in the Kingston, Belleville, and St Catharines.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
Men often face pressure to suppress their emotions, making therapy a courageous act of defiance. As a therapist, I specialize in guiding men through reconnecting with their emotions and inner selves. Many men seek deeper connections and understanding, aiming to enhance relationships and daily life. No matter what you are struggling with, my goal is to help you understand your underlying motivations and develop healthier coping mechanisms. With a focus on avoidant attachment styles, I provide a safe space for exploration and empowerment, aiming to shift patterns and foster self-discovery. Book a free 20-minute consult to learn more!
Men often face pressure to suppress their emotions, making therapy a courageous act of defiance. As a therapist, I specialize in guiding men through reconnecting with their emotions and inner selves. Many men seek deeper connections and understanding, aiming to enhance relationships and daily life. No matter what you are struggling with, my goal is to help you understand your underlying motivations and develop healthier coping mechanisms. With a focus on avoidant attachment styles, I provide a safe space for exploration and empowerment, aiming to shift patterns and foster self-discovery. Book a free 20-minute consult to learn more!
Many of my clients seek relief from issues they find painfully disruptive as they struggle to manage or change their circumstances. They have difficulty developing healthy coping mechanisms for their situation, and it is now manifesting in faulty perspectives, assumptions or values. My approach to counselling focuses on the client by looking at coping skills for immediate relief and then heavier issues to understand the source of pain. If you are struggling to take the first step on your therapy journey I will walk you through some of the uncertainty and help ease your worries during your intake session.
Many of my clients seek relief from issues they find painfully disruptive as they struggle to manage or change their circumstances. They have difficulty developing healthy coping mechanisms for their situation, and it is now manifesting in faulty perspectives, assumptions or values. My approach to counselling focuses on the client by looking at coping skills for immediate relief and then heavier issues to understand the source of pain. If you are struggling to take the first step on your therapy journey I will walk you through some of the uncertainty and help ease your worries during your intake session.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
You’ve been searching for a couple’s therapist who can accommodate you and your partner’s busy schedules, but it feels impossible. Look no further. Kate offers evening and weekend appointments virtually and in person to suit the needs of high-achieving, busy couples. Are you ready to stop feeling so disconnected from your partner? Maybe you find yourself fantasizing about the way things were in the beginning of the relationship. Maybe you’re just staying together because of the kids. You don’t even recognize the person you are with; or worse, you don’t recognize yourself when you are with them.
You’ve been searching for a couple’s therapist who can accommodate you and your partner’s busy schedules, but it feels impossible. Look no further. Kate offers evening and weekend appointments virtually and in person to suit the needs of high-achieving, busy couples. Are you ready to stop feeling so disconnected from your partner? Maybe you find yourself fantasizing about the way things were in the beginning of the relationship. Maybe you’re just staying together because of the kids. You don’t even recognize the person you are with; or worse, you don’t recognize yourself when you are with them.
Experienced Registered Social Worker registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I am a professional counselor and life coach with over 16 years of experience working with individuals and families in the social service sector. I support clients from diverse cultures and with diverse needs. I use a person-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive approach in my work. I provide a 15 min free phone consultation. Feeling, isolated, stressed, depressed, worried, confused and afraid? Your experience is personal, it is real, and it needs to be respected and understood.
Experienced Registered Social Worker registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I am a professional counselor and life coach with over 16 years of experience working with individuals and families in the social service sector. I support clients from diverse cultures and with diverse needs. I use a person-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive approach in my work. I provide a 15 min free phone consultation. Feeling, isolated, stressed, depressed, worried, confused and afraid? Your experience is personal, it is real, and it needs to be respected and understood.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
You’ve been holding everything together for everyone—but inside, you’re running on empty. Maybe you’re snapping more than you want to, feeling distant from your partner, or worried about your teen pulling away. You just want things to feel calm again. To breathe. To connect. To stop pretending you’re fine. You’re not asking for too much—you’re asking for things to finally feel okay again. At The Relationship Centre, we help you untangle what’s happening beneath the surface, so life and relationships start to feel steady, safe, and connected again.
You’ve been holding everything together for everyone—but inside, you’re running on empty. Maybe you’re snapping more than you want to, feeling distant from your partner, or worried about your teen pulling away. You just want things to feel calm again. To breathe. To connect. To stop pretending you’re fine. You’re not asking for too much—you’re asking for things to finally feel okay again. At The Relationship Centre, we help you untangle what’s happening beneath the surface, so life and relationships start to feel steady, safe, and connected again.
Clinicians accepting new patients: As a community-minded organization, we sincerely believe that emotional healing and personal growth are within your reach. Through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, we offer individual therapy for issues related to anxiety and depression, gender and sexuality, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self-esteem / self-confidence, and sexual trauma. If you live in downtown Toronto, identify within the LGBTQQ2S+ community, or simply seek positive change, get in touch with us today by visiting our website.
Clinicians accepting new patients: As a community-minded organization, we sincerely believe that emotional healing and personal growth are within your reach. Through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, we offer individual therapy for issues related to anxiety and depression, gender and sexuality, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self-esteem / self-confidence, and sexual trauma. If you live in downtown Toronto, identify within the LGBTQQ2S+ community, or simply seek positive change, get in touch with us today by visiting our website.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
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As a clinical psychologist, I help people understand the roots of their pain and suffering so that they can heal from the inside out. My goal is to provide a safe, inclusive safe for people to relax, open up and heal. Together we embark on a journey of understanding from an individual's outer physical experience to their core self. Everyone is unique and I strive to tailor each person's therapeutic journey to reflect their individual needs. I can also conduct psychological assessments to help clarify potential diagnoses or personality factors that may be contributing to current struggles.
As a clinical psychologist, I help people understand the roots of their pain and suffering so that they can heal from the inside out. My goal is to provide a safe, inclusive safe for people to relax, open up and heal. Together we embark on a journey of understanding from an individual's outer physical experience to their core self. Everyone is unique and I strive to tailor each person's therapeutic journey to reflect their individual needs. I can also conduct psychological assessments to help clarify potential diagnoses or personality factors that may be contributing to current struggles.
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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 behaviour.
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 behaviours and develop strategies to manage their desires. Therapy may be supplemented by medications, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-androgens, alcohol and substance use medications, as well as support groups, such as 12-step programs.
How long does therapy take for sex addiction?
Recovering from compulsive behaviour 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 behaviour 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 behaviours that feel uncontrollable.