Therapists in 21218
Danae Allyson Wheatley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, CCJSOTS, CCSAS, CCDVC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21218
Waitlist for new clients
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking healthier ways to communicate with others and address their own issues with self regulation. Often times they need to understand how to "connect the dots", between their present state of functioning and unresolved issues from past hurts, traumas, and patterns of behavior.
Many of my clients come to therapy seeking healthier ways to communicate with others and address their own issues with self regulation. Often times they need to understand how to "connect the dots", between their present state of functioning and unresolved issues from past hurts, traumas, and patterns of behavior.
Pridgett Harmon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. (LCPC) I hold Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation I also hold a Master’s of Education in Guidance/Community Counseling along with a Master’s of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. My clinical expertise includes (not limited to) Marriage and Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ Therapy and Group Therapy. I also have clinical expertise in the field of behavioral health. I am experienced with conducting mental health needs evaluations, mental health and substance abuse assessments, counseling in both the individual and group settings,
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. (LCPC) I hold Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation I also hold a Master’s of Education in Guidance/Community Counseling along with a Master’s of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. My clinical expertise includes (not limited to) Marriage and Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ Therapy and Group Therapy. I also have clinical expertise in the field of behavioral health. I am experienced with conducting mental health needs evaluations, mental health and substance abuse assessments, counseling in both the individual and group settings,
Christina Law
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCST, TCT
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21218 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Transgender Care Therapist, I specialize in transgender care and sexual issues. I work with the LGBTQ community, as well as, heterosexual clients; focusing on gender identity issues, sex addiction, and women's issues. I provide individual and family therapy to promote healing and life enrichment, as well as, evaluation for readiness for transgender related surgeries.
As a Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Transgender Care Therapist, I specialize in transgender care and sexual issues. I work with the LGBTQ community, as well as, heterosexual clients; focusing on gender identity issues, sex addiction, and women's issues. I provide individual and family therapy to promote healing and life enrichment, as well as, evaluation for readiness for transgender related surgeries.
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Sexual Addiction Therapists
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.