Therapists in Alliston, ON
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Tina J. Smith & Associates
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Woodstock, ON N4S
Tina J. Smith & Associates supports the "whole family" (children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families). It is our passion to help restore hope and healing by walking a journey alongside you. Everyone is faced with suffering in their life, and "at times" this suffering seems overwhelming. Counselling and psychotherapy provide an opportunity to gain insight, tools, and treatment toward restoration and healing. We believe hope and healing are greater when individuals, couples, and families receive care and support from our specialized therapists from within our "family team."
Tina J. Smith & Associates supports the "whole family" (children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families). It is our passion to help restore hope and healing by walking a journey alongside you. Everyone is faced with suffering in their life, and "at times" this suffering seems overwhelming. Counselling and psychotherapy provide an opportunity to gain insight, tools, and treatment toward restoration and healing. We believe hope and healing are greater when individuals, couples, and families receive care and support from our specialized therapists from within our "family team."
Durham Psychologists
Psychologist, CPsych
Verified Verified
Ajax, ON L1S
Durham Psychologists is a full service psychology clinic located in Ajax, Ontario. Our highly qualified, registered, and experienced clinicians are happy to help you. Please feel free to have a look at our website and learn more about this reputable clinic.
Durham Psychologists is a full service psychology clinic located in Ajax, Ontario. Our highly qualified, registered, and experienced clinicians are happy to help you. Please feel free to have a look at our website and learn more about this reputable clinic.
Emma Lim
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, MPS
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2J
Wait List / Drop in on Saturday - LGBTQ2SIA+ Positive Space. Mindfulness-based EMDR, ACT, AEDP, Sandplay therapy (Experiential, Relational, Trauma-informed and Attachment, Somatic focused. Eco Spirituality integrated) The sustainable restoration of self-healing force and flourishing is important in my practice. Recent Training: Somatic Experience (SE) & Sex Therapy. Integral Somatic Psychology, Intrapersonal Neuro Biology (Dr. Sigel) Speaking English, Japanese, Korean. Lived in Tokyo, London.-UK. Seoul.
Wait List / Drop in on Saturday - LGBTQ2SIA+ Positive Space. Mindfulness-based EMDR, ACT, AEDP, Sandplay therapy (Experiential, Relational, Trauma-informed and Attachment, Somatic focused. Eco Spirituality integrated) The sustainable restoration of self-healing force and flourishing is important in my practice. Recent Training: Somatic Experience (SE) & Sex Therapy. Integral Somatic Psychology, Intrapersonal Neuro Biology (Dr. Sigel) Speaking English, Japanese, Korean. Lived in Tokyo, London.-UK. Seoul.
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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.