Sexual Addiction Therapists in K1K
Attachment Based Therapy - Anxiety, Depression etc
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1K
Accepting new clients! Do you find yourself dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction or relationship difficulties? Are you a young adult or someone going through a period of transition, seeking a path to growth and balance? If so, I offer a compassionate, personalized therapy experience tailored just for you. My practice is grounded in a deep understanding of Attachment Theory and employs various therapeutic methods. If you value empathy, expertise, and a therapy approach that resonates with your personal story and emotional landscape, then I'm here to help you. Are you ready to explore and overcome the issues you're facing?
Accepting new clients! Do you find yourself dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction or relationship difficulties? Are you a young adult or someone going through a period of transition, seeking a path to growth and balance? If so, I offer a compassionate, personalized therapy experience tailored just for you. My practice is grounded in a deep understanding of Attachment Theory and employs various therapeutic methods. If you value empathy, expertise, and a therapy approach that resonates with your personal story and emotional landscape, then I'm here to help you. Are you ready to explore and overcome the issues you're facing?
Yolande Herbst
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BA, GQHP, RTTA
Verified Verified
Rockcliffe, ON K1K
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Ottawa's first licensed, RTT Therapist. As a Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapist, I help clients who want to gain immediate insights and understanding into issues without spending unnecessary time and money on therapy. It is my mission to guide as many people as possible to reconnect with themselves, take back control, and ignite their conscious evolution. Integrative therapies can also be used in conjunction with any ongoing treatment plan.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Ottawa's first licensed, RTT Therapist. As a Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapist, I help clients who want to gain immediate insights and understanding into issues without spending unnecessary time and money on therapy. It is my mission to guide as many people as possible to reconnect with themselves, take back control, and ignite their conscious evolution. Integrative therapies can also be used in conjunction with any ongoing treatment plan.
Katherine Martin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1K
Not accepting new clients
As a relationship therapist I help couples and individuals navigate relationship conflict so they feel more connected. Our conversations will provide you with opportunities to identify and shift negative and painful cycles, explore and understand the impact of the past on your current relationship, and find new ways to communicate with your partner. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ2S affirming. I welcome couples and individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities and I have a particular interest in working with cross-cultural relationships. I strive to provide open, empathic and non-judgemental support.
As a relationship therapist I help couples and individuals navigate relationship conflict so they feel more connected. Our conversations will provide you with opportunities to identify and shift negative and painful cycles, explore and understand the impact of the past on your current relationship, and find new ways to communicate with your partner. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ2S affirming. I welcome couples and individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities and I have a particular interest in working with cross-cultural relationships. I strive to provide open, empathic and non-judgemental support.
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Sexual Addiction Counsellors
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.