Professionally led and clinically focused PROCESS GROUPS FOR MEN. A supportive, yet rigorous environment created for men who struggle with intimacy and relating to others. Honest vulnerability, and the courage to face one's own inadequacy and paradoxically one's surprising sufficiency as men, is required. An excellent extension of a client's 12 Step Group work; accountability group work; Marriage or Individual counseling. The focus will be on one's personal narrative and connecting the historical choices to deaden and harden one's heart (at great detriment to ourselves) and CURRENT self-defeating strategies, negatively impacting our relationships today.
Professionally led and clinically focused PROCESS GROUPS FOR MEN. A supportive, yet rigorous environment created for men who struggle with intimacy and relating to others. Honest vulnerability, and the courage to face one's own inadequacy and paradoxically one's surprising sufficiency as men, is required. An excellent extension of a client's 12 Step Group work; accountability group work; Marriage or Individual counseling. The focus will be on one's personal narrative and connecting the historical choices to deaden and harden one's heart (at great detriment to ourselves) and CURRENT self-defeating strategies, negatively impacting our relationships today.
Sex/Porn Addiction, Betrayal Trauma Treatment
Hosted by Mark Anthony Sturgis
Counselor, LCAS, LCMHC-A, CSAT-C, CSI
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
Sex/Porn Addiction, Betrayal Trauma Treatment
This male sex addiction recovery group is led by a therapist with specialized training in both sex addiction recovery and Christian sex therapy. The group is a combination of process (where each person is both engaged personally with the therapist and with other men in group in an affirming, safe atmosphere) and psycho-educational where the therapist will select the group's relevant areas of need to address key dynamics in the recovery process. The group also begins to focus on the deeper intimacy needs of the addicts, where healthy emotional bonding begins to take place within the group.
Hosted by Grace Healing Journey, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCMHC, EFT, CST, CSAT tr
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
This male sex addiction recovery group is led by a therapist with specialized training in both sex addiction recovery and Christian sex therapy. The group is a combination of process (where each person is both engaged personally with the therapist and with other men in group in an affirming, safe atmosphere) and psycho-educational where the therapist will select the group's relevant areas of need to address key dynamics in the recovery process. The group also begins to focus on the deeper intimacy needs of the addicts, where healthy emotional bonding begins to take place within the group.
Feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or lost after betrayal? You are not alone. This group offers a safe space for women navigating the emotional aftermath of an intimate partner's infidelity, sexual addiction, or porn addiction. You'll gain understanding; learn to manage triggers & symptoms; rebuild clarity, confidence, and self-trust; develop healthy boundaries; and create a vision of hope for the future. In community with others, group therapy provides a supportive path through the pain, shame, and grief of relational betrayal. Contact Samantha Bowling (828-406-6075) or Lori Holcombe at Haven Trauma Center to learn more. lori@haventraumacenter.com
Hosted by Lori Holcombe
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCMHC-A, LPC-A, NCC
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
Feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or lost after betrayal? You are not alone. This group offers a safe space for women navigating the emotional aftermath of an intimate partner's infidelity, sexual addiction, or porn addiction. You'll gain understanding; learn to manage triggers & symptoms; rebuild clarity, confidence, and self-trust; develop healthy boundaries; and create a vision of hope for the future. In community with others, group therapy provides a supportive path through the pain, shame, and grief of relational betrayal. Contact Samantha Bowling (828-406-6075) or Lori Holcombe at Haven Trauma Center to learn more. lori@haventraumacenter.com
Are you dealing with the pain of problematic sexual behavior? You are not alone, join a small group of men who can relate to you and want to manage their sexual behavior to begin feeling healthier, more supported, and learn new tools to heal and find hope again. Group topics include: what is problematic sexual behavior and tools to manage it, root causes of your sexual behavior, and creating accountability and a strong support system. Groups are 5-7 members, a pre-screening is required, and confidentiality is maintained. Call us 980-224-3233/email admin@charlottecounselors.com to join!
Hosted by John Peter Dorris Jr
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, CSATC, LCASA, NCC
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
Are you dealing with the pain of problematic sexual behavior? You are not alone, join a small group of men who can relate to you and want to manage their sexual behavior to begin feeling healthier, more supported, and learn new tools to heal and find hope again. Group topics include: what is problematic sexual behavior and tools to manage it, root causes of your sexual behavior, and creating accountability and a strong support system. Groups are 5-7 members, a pre-screening is required, and confidentiality is maintained. Call us 980-224-3233/email admin@charlottecounselors.com to join!
Are you dealing with the pain of problematic sexual behavior? You are not alone, join a small group of men who can relate to you and want to manage their sexual behavior to begin feeling healthier, more supported, and learn new tools to heal and find hope again. Group topics include: what is problematic sexual behavior and tools to manage it, root causes of your sexual behavior, and creating accountability and a strong support system. A pre-screening is required and confidentiality is maintained. Call us 980-224-3233/email admin@charlottecounselors.com to join!
Hosted by John Peter Dorris Jr
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, CSATC, LCASA, NCC
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
Are you dealing with the pain of problematic sexual behavior? You are not alone, join a small group of men who can relate to you and want to manage their sexual behavior to begin feeling healthier, more supported, and learn new tools to heal and find hope again. Group topics include: what is problematic sexual behavior and tools to manage it, root causes of your sexual behavior, and creating accountability and a strong support system. A pre-screening is required and confidentiality is maintained. Call us 980-224-3233/email admin@charlottecounselors.com to join!
This 12 week closed group for women impacted by betrayal trauma encourages healing in a community with others who under that betrayal by a intimate partner causes serious emotional overwhelm, grief, isolation, and distrust in self and others. This supportive and structured group offers a path for members to acknowledge betrayal more clearly, manage triggers and emotional symptoms, embrace self-worth, and rebuild confidence and trust through healthy boundaries as well as create a vision of future hope. Begins September 8. Registration required. Email samantha@haventraumacenter.com for more information.
This 12 week closed group for women impacted by betrayal trauma encourages healing in a community with others who under that betrayal by a intimate partner causes serious emotional overwhelm, grief, isolation, and distrust in self and others. This supportive and structured group offers a path for members to acknowledge betrayal more clearly, manage triggers and emotional symptoms, embrace self-worth, and rebuild confidence and trust through healthy boundaries as well as create a vision of future hope. Begins September 8. Registration required. Email samantha@haventraumacenter.com for more information.
This group provides a place for men in recovery to practice new behaviors, gather feedback about issues they are working through, and learn how to give and receive sincere empathy and support. It is a resource for accountability to establish and maintain recovery and to live with integrity. Participants will learn about the addictive system, recovery system, strengthen their sobriety plan and relapse prevention plan. This group will help heal underlying wounds and provide authentic connection, which are necessary elements to create a healthy lifestyle and maintain healthy change.
We have a collaborative approach addressing topics ranging from sex & intimacy, infidelity & betrayal, sexual addiction, complex trauma, and relationship dynamics.
This group provides a place for men in recovery to practice new behaviors, gather feedback about issues they are working through, and learn how to give and receive sincere empathy and support. It is a resource for accountability to establish and maintain recovery and to live with integrity. Participants will learn about the addictive system, recovery system, strengthen their sobriety plan and relapse prevention plan. This group will help heal underlying wounds and provide authentic connection, which are necessary elements to create a healthy lifestyle and maintain healthy change.
A PROCESS GROUP for WOMEN SEEKING to HEAL from BETRAYAL! From the most intimate and extreme to the most casual and oblique, BETRAYAL GOES THROUGH OUR SYSTEM THE SAME WAY. Women of Whimsy and Strength Groups are a safe, healthy, yet rigorous place for women to begin to articulate the trauma and heartache of a relationship harmed by unfaithfulness. Professionally led and clinically focused by experienced facilitators to avoid the paralysis of bitterness and move clients from devastated and overwhelmed to dignified sorrow and strength. Am I a fool to stay? A bitch to leave? What does wisdom look like?
A PROCESS GROUP for WOMEN SEEKING to HEAL from BETRAYAL! From the most intimate and extreme to the most casual and oblique, BETRAYAL GOES THROUGH OUR SYSTEM THE SAME WAY. Women of Whimsy and Strength Groups are a safe, healthy, yet rigorous place for women to begin to articulate the trauma and heartache of a relationship harmed by unfaithfulness. Professionally led and clinically focused by experienced facilitators to avoid the paralysis of bitterness and move clients from devastated and overwhelmed to dignified sorrow and strength. Am I a fool to stay? A bitch to leave? What does wisdom look like?
A 10-week process group for men in recovery to practice new behaviors, gather feedback about issues they are working through, and learn how to give and receive sincere empathy and support. Men establishing sobriety or deepening recovery for intimacy disorders, process addictions, or internet compulsivity. This group provides a place for individuals in recovery to practice new behaviors, gather feedback about issues they are working through, and learn how to give and receive sincere empathy and support. Groups are offered on a quarterly basis. Please check out our website for current offerings!
Hosted by Jessica McCall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
A 10-week process group for men in recovery to practice new behaviors, gather feedback about issues they are working through, and learn how to give and receive sincere empathy and support. Men establishing sobriety or deepening recovery for intimacy disorders, process addictions, or internet compulsivity. This group provides a place for individuals in recovery to practice new behaviors, gather feedback about issues they are working through, and learn how to give and receive sincere empathy and support. Groups are offered on a quarterly basis. Please check out our website for current offerings!
According to Forbes.com, "..42% of people between ages 45 and 54 have been divorced." May 4, 2023 Divorces can be prevented, and besides being expensive, they can lead to more pain. Problematic sexual behavior can be a difficult thing. Join a small group of men, led by David Sanchez, Certified Sexual Addiction Expert. Group topics will include what is problematic sexual behavior and how to stop it. Also, how to best help your significant other heal. Groups are capped at 6, a pre-screening is required and confidentiality is maintained. Call us 980-224-3233/email admin@charlottecounselors.com
Hosted by David Sanchez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, CSAT, EMDR
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28210
According to Forbes.com, "..42% of people between ages 45 and 54 have been divorced." May 4, 2023 Divorces can be prevented, and besides being expensive, they can lead to more pain. Problematic sexual behavior can be a difficult thing. Join a small group of men, led by David Sanchez, Certified Sexual Addiction Expert. Group topics will include what is problematic sexual behavior and how to stop it. Also, how to best help your significant other heal. Groups are capped at 6, a pre-screening is required and confidentiality is maintained. Call us 980-224-3233/email admin@charlottecounselors.com
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This is a process group for men struggling with sex/porn addiction. It is therapist led and utilizes material from various sources to assist individuals with obtaining and maintaining sexual sobriety. Among other topics, clients will learn about their addictive cycle, recovery cycle, and work on their sobriety plan. Clients will work together to develop positive coping skills and problem solve their way to healthy living!
Hosted by Alexandra 'ali' Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CSAT, CCTP
Group meets in Davidson, NC 28036
Some of the most common issues I can be of assistance with are sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behavior, trauma (including betrayal trauma) and life transitions.
This is a process group for men struggling with sex/porn addiction. It is therapist led and utilizes material from various sources to assist individuals with obtaining and maintaining sexual sobriety. Among other topics, clients will learn about their addictive cycle, recovery cycle, and work on their sobriety plan. Clients will work together to develop positive coping skills and problem solve their way to healthy living!
I have lead men's therapy groups for many years. I currently offer men's experiential therapy groups on Tuesday nights. These groups have a proven effectiveness in helping men face the deeper issues that are causing problems in their individual lives, marriage, and family.
Hosted by Jim Cress
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Group meets in Matthews, NC 28105
I have lead men's therapy groups for many years. I currently offer men's experiential therapy groups on Tuesday nights. These groups have a proven effectiveness in helping men face the deeper issues that are causing problems in their individual lives, marriage, and family.
Online Groups
I work with individuals and groups who want help with their use of internet pornography,cybersex, massage parlors, prostitution, compulsive masturbation, and voyeurism. Many people have an unhealthy relationship to sex. They feel isolated, guilty, depressed, and anxious. Sex addiction results in lost time, lost money, lost relationships and low self-esteem. There is help. If you are concerned about this issue, please visit my website for a self-assessment developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes or call.
Hosted by Eugene T Naughton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CSAT, NCC
Group meets in Greensboro, NC 27410
I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, and as such, I pull from the task model developed by Patrick Carnes and others to first reduce and then eliminate behavior.
I work with individuals and groups who want help with their use of internet pornography,cybersex, massage parlors, prostitution, compulsive masturbation, and voyeurism. Many people have an unhealthy relationship to sex. They feel isolated, guilty, depressed, and anxious. Sex addiction results in lost time, lost money, lost relationships and low self-esteem. There is help. If you are concerned about this issue, please visit my website for a self-assessment developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes or call.
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Sexual Addiction Support Groups
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.