Sexual Addiction Therapists in Chamblee, GA

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Ru Johanson- Murray
Counselor, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341
Waitlist for new clients
While the journey to self-discovery may be a life long process, we can utilize the power that comes from knowledge of self, our relationships, and experiences, to make the best choices for our authentic selves. This can also bring awareness to what parts of ourselves need nurturance, acceptance, and healing. My goal in counseling is to create a safe space where clients can explore themselves with curiosity and support. I have a passion for providing affirming counseling for BIPOC, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ populations. I work with teens, adults, relationships, sex therapy, and the complexities of the human experience.
While the journey to self-discovery may be a life long process, we can utilize the power that comes from knowledge of self, our relationships, and experiences, to make the best choices for our authentic selves. This can also bring awareness to what parts of ourselves need nurturance, acceptance, and healing. My goal in counseling is to create a safe space where clients can explore themselves with curiosity and support. I have a passion for providing affirming counseling for BIPOC, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ populations. I work with teens, adults, relationships, sex therapy, and the complexities of the human experience.
(678) 270-2469 View (678) 270-2469
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Virtual Breakthrough
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Chamblee, GA 30341  (Online Only)
We know life can be difficult.....and we are here to help you process, navigate and restore your life. Rather you have anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, ptsd or any mental health disorder, we are here to help.Our team of highly qualified, licensed, and seasoned professionals have specialized training and certifications, along with extensive experience in the behavioral health field and are committed to meeting our clients where they are.
We know life can be difficult.....and we are here to help you process, navigate and restore your life. Rather you have anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, ptsd or any mental health disorder, we are here to help.Our team of highly qualified, licensed, and seasoned professionals have specialized training and certifications, along with extensive experience in the behavioral health field and are committed to meeting our clients where they are.
(678) 967-0655 View (678) 967-0655

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Photo of Janice Stevens, Licensed Professional Counselor in Chamblee, GA
Janice Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCSAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30338
I am a Certified Clinical Sexual Addiction Specialist (IACSAS) and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (APSATS) and have extensive training in Gottman Method of couples counseling.
Are you currently dealing with any of the following struggles: --Lack of self-confidence and self-worth? --Loss of trust in partner/spouse? --Unable to clarify healthy boundaries? --Unable to make wise decisions? --Overwhelming and unsettling emotions? --Loss of hope in self, partner/spouse, relationships? --Unable to cope with problems? These are some of the specific areas in which I can help you, and possibly your partner/spouse. I encourage you to recognize that there is both help and hope for your current struggles.
I am a Certified Clinical Sexual Addiction Specialist (IACSAS) and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (APSATS) and have extensive training in Gottman Method of couples counseling.
Are you currently dealing with any of the following struggles: --Lack of self-confidence and self-worth? --Loss of trust in partner/spouse? --Unable to clarify healthy boundaries? --Unable to make wise decisions? --Overwhelming and unsettling emotions? --Loss of hope in self, partner/spouse, relationships? --Unable to cope with problems? These are some of the specific areas in which I can help you, and possibly your partner/spouse. I encourage you to recognize that there is both help and hope for your current struggles.
(404) 445-1394 View (404) 445-1394
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Justin Paulus
Counselor, APC
Verified Verified
Tucker, GA 30084  (Online Only)
I work primarily with men and couples struggling with family relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and life transition issues, specializing in substance abuse disorders, anger management, men's issues, anxiety, trauma, and sexual addiction.
Everyone deserves to feel wanted, loved, and feel like they belong. Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to heal and become the best versions of themselves. It is truly a blessing and privilege when clients allow me to partner with them through life's difficulties and struggles. I enjoy working with clients to help them hope and work together toward transformation. My goal as a counselor is to walk with clients through their pain and help them discover the strength that resides within them.
I work primarily with men and couples struggling with family relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and life transition issues, specializing in substance abuse disorders, anger management, men's issues, anxiety, trauma, and sexual addiction.
Everyone deserves to feel wanted, loved, and feel like they belong. Everyone deserves to have the opportunity to heal and become the best versions of themselves. It is truly a blessing and privilege when clients allow me to partner with them through life's difficulties and struggles. I enjoy working with clients to help them hope and work together toward transformation. My goal as a counselor is to walk with clients through their pain and help them discover the strength that resides within them.
(678) 932-0785 View (678) 932-0785
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Lanny Ledford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
I specialize in both pornography & sexual addiction recovery along with trauma focused EMDR therapy to help with PTSD as well as betrayal trauma. I also effectively help individuals struggling with a variety of other issues like depression, anxiety, P.T.S.D., chemical dependency, codependence, relational issues, and grief. Over the past two decades I have helped individuals discover how to heal, recover, and reclaim their lives.
I specialize in both pornography & sexual addiction recovery along with trauma focused EMDR therapy to help with PTSD as well as betrayal trauma. I also effectively help individuals struggling with a variety of other issues like depression, anxiety, P.T.S.D., chemical dependency, codependence, relational issues, and grief. Over the past two decades I have helped individuals discover how to heal, recover, and reclaim their lives.
(678) 374-1961 View (678) 374-1961
Photo of DeVon Mills, Licensed Professional Counselor in Chamblee, GA
DeVon Mills
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, CSAT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
My work focuses on pornography addiction, sexual addiction, sexual identity issues, and individuals who are HIV+.
I adhere to the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." My primary goal as a counselor is to enable my clients to capitalize on the strength that resides within each of them. I seek to provide a healthy atmosphere for individuals, couples, and families to work through the issues holding them back from living their best life.
My work focuses on pornography addiction, sexual addiction, sexual identity issues, and individuals who are HIV+.
I adhere to the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." My primary goal as a counselor is to enable my clients to capitalize on the strength that resides within each of them. I seek to provide a healthy atmosphere for individuals, couples, and families to work through the issues holding them back from living their best life.
(404) 800-3751 View (404) 800-3751
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Al Elmore
Counselor, LPC, CSAT, NBCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Al works with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography, marriage issues, and infidelity, as well as achieving emotional and/or spiritual wholeness.
I have been meeting with individuals and couples for over 35 years. I specialize in helping individuals and couples learn how to communicate more effectively. My focus is on helping the client learn how to talk about his/her emotions in a clear and thoughtful manner. My ideal client(s) is an individual who desires to live out of their true self. I love helping couples and individuals learn to connect in a deeper and more authentic manner.
Al works with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography, marriage issues, and infidelity, as well as achieving emotional and/or spiritual wholeness.
I have been meeting with individuals and couples for over 35 years. I specialize in helping individuals and couples learn how to communicate more effectively. My focus is on helping the client learn how to talk about his/her emotions in a clear and thoughtful manner. My ideal client(s) is an individual who desires to live out of their true self. I love helping couples and individuals learn to connect in a deeper and more authentic manner.
(678) 780-4145 View (678) 780-4145
Photo of Richard Blankenship, Licensed Professional Counselor in Chamblee, GA
Richard Blankenship
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCH, CPCS, CSRTT, CPSBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30338
I enjoy working with people who struggle with problematic sexual behavior (sexual addiction), partners who have been through betrayal trauma, couples in recovery, and general marriage counseling. Intimacy development in relationships is also one of my passions.
I enjoy working with people who struggle with problematic sexual behavior (sexual addiction), partners who have been through betrayal trauma, couples in recovery, and general marriage counseling. Intimacy development in relationships is also one of my passions.
(770) 285-1449 x800 View (770) 285-1449 x800
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Cindy Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
I would be honored to walk along side you in your journey to health and well being. My clinical interests include anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual addiction problems, couples therapy, parenting skills, past childhood attachment issues, the integration of faith in the healing process, communication patterns and the role of the family in growth and change.
I would be honored to walk along side you in your journey to health and well being. My clinical interests include anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual addiction problems, couples therapy, parenting skills, past childhood attachment issues, the integration of faith in the healing process, communication patterns and the role of the family in growth and change.
(678) 509-6360 View (678) 509-6360
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Hidden River Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
Kendall is passionate about joining men and women on their journey towards healing and freedom. He believes that one's path towards healing and freedom cannot be fully realized outside of one's dependence on a source more powerful than themselves. Kendall has extensive experience working within the secular and faith-based environment with people who are searching for the means to rise above sexual addiction, anger, depression, trauma, and various other challenges encountered in life. Kendall works with individuals, families, and groups who long to live a more full life, free of the shackles that have bound them.
Kendall is passionate about joining men and women on their journey towards healing and freedom. He believes that one's path towards healing and freedom cannot be fully realized outside of one's dependence on a source more powerful than themselves. Kendall has extensive experience working within the secular and faith-based environment with people who are searching for the means to rise above sexual addiction, anger, depression, trauma, and various other challenges encountered in life. Kendall works with individuals, families, and groups who long to live a more full life, free of the shackles that have bound them.
(678) 619-0794 View (678) 619-0794
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Charles O'Connor
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual addiction/infidelity/dysfunction, and relationship discord.
First of all, thank you for viewing my profile! I want to help! I can assist you as you explore your life experiences and relationships to come to a fuller understanding of yourself and others. I believe that therapy is most beneficial when it is active, structured, and goal-directed, which means you play a critical part in the therapeutic process. Therapy is effective and rewarding when your personal and relationship goals are clear and obtainable. I can help you clarify your goals and help you reach them in a way in which you feel capable, comfortable, and confident.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual addiction/infidelity/dysfunction, and relationship discord.
First of all, thank you for viewing my profile! I want to help! I can assist you as you explore your life experiences and relationships to come to a fuller understanding of yourself and others. I believe that therapy is most beneficial when it is active, structured, and goal-directed, which means you play a critical part in the therapeutic process. Therapy is effective and rewarding when your personal and relationship goals are clear and obtainable. I can help you clarify your goals and help you reach them in a way in which you feel capable, comfortable, and confident.
(678) 929-9691 View (678) 929-9691
Photo of Colleen J Taylor, Psychologist in Chamblee, GA
Colleen J Taylor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Duluth, GA 30096
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety and stress, life balance and healthy choices, troubled relationships, internet and sexual addiction, anger, medical conditions, life transitions and loss.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stuck? Are you aware that you aren't the person you used to be, or that you want to be? Are you longing to feel understood or accepted by your partner, friends or family? I have 25 years of experience helping clients identify the situations creating hurt and unhappiness in their lives. Together we work to develop a road map and resources to increase satisfaction in life and your relationships. I provide both Individual and Couples Counseling for adults, young and mid-life professionals including physicians and attorneys, and older adolescents.
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety and stress, life balance and healthy choices, troubled relationships, internet and sexual addiction, anger, medical conditions, life transitions and loss.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, or stuck? Are you aware that you aren't the person you used to be, or that you want to be? Are you longing to feel understood or accepted by your partner, friends or family? I have 25 years of experience helping clients identify the situations creating hurt and unhappiness in their lives. Together we work to develop a road map and resources to increase satisfaction in life and your relationships. I provide both Individual and Couples Counseling for adults, young and mid-life professionals including physicians and attorneys, and older adolescents.
(770) 545-6973 View (770) 545-6973
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Dr. P. Ryan Grant
Psychologist, MPH, PsyD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327  (Online Only)
I have expertise in treating issues related to internalized homonegativity, sexual addiction and shame, and gender (dysphoria, identity, and expression).
It seems nearly impossible for folx to live honestly, freely, and unabashedly in today’s world. As a Black and queer therapist, I am dedicated to resistance; I help folx to get honest with themselves and others, to use their values to shape life goals, to unlearn restrictive mores that have aided in their oppressive, and to live a more liberating and affirming life.
I have expertise in treating issues related to internalized homonegativity, sexual addiction and shame, and gender (dysphoria, identity, and expression).
It seems nearly impossible for folx to live honestly, freely, and unabashedly in today’s world. As a Black and queer therapist, I am dedicated to resistance; I help folx to get honest with themselves and others, to use their values to shape life goals, to unlearn restrictive mores that have aided in their oppressive, and to live a more liberating and affirming life.
(346) 222-3989 View (346) 222-3989
Photo of Jennifer Kuck, Marriage & Family Therapist in Chamblee, GA
Jennifer Kuck
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdS, LMFT, LPC, CSAT, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30076
I specialize in strengthening couple and family relationships, whether daily challenges or more serious issues involving infidelity, addiction, or betrayal trauma. I work to increase happiness through strengthening, remodeling, or rebuilding relationships. I help clients build communication, conflict resolution, and life skills as well as increasing connection. I work with people across the lifespan, from children to adolescents, to adults, individually or in a relationship. As a play therapist, I am skilled in working with children and adolescents. As a marriage and family therapist, I love to help build couple and family skills.
I specialize in strengthening couple and family relationships, whether daily challenges or more serious issues involving infidelity, addiction, or betrayal trauma. I work to increase happiness through strengthening, remodeling, or rebuilding relationships. I help clients build communication, conflict resolution, and life skills as well as increasing connection. I work with people across the lifespan, from children to adolescents, to adults, individually or in a relationship. As a play therapist, I am skilled in working with children and adolescents. As a marriage and family therapist, I love to help build couple and family skills.
(770) 288-5973 View (770) 288-5973
Photo of Erin M Ruppel, Counselor in Chamblee, GA
Erin M Ruppel
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CSAT, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30350
Imagine a transformative journey where your growth and healing are at the forefront, irrespective of any labeled mental illness. I'm deeply passionate about assisting individuals in various aspects of their lives. Embracing a holistic view, I believe in healing from a whole individual perspective, encompassing the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you seek to navigate life experiences or gain a better understanding of yourself, my goal is to support and guide you on this path of self-discovery. I take pride in fostering growth not only in my clients but also in fellow counselors under my mentorship.
Imagine a transformative journey where your growth and healing are at the forefront, irrespective of any labeled mental illness. I'm deeply passionate about assisting individuals in various aspects of their lives. Embracing a holistic view, I believe in healing from a whole individual perspective, encompassing the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you seek to navigate life experiences or gain a better understanding of yourself, my goal is to support and guide you on this path of self-discovery. I take pride in fostering growth not only in my clients but also in fellow counselors under my mentorship.
(678) 345-8556 View (678) 345-8556
Photo of Marilyn Witbeck, Marriage & Family Therapist in Chamblee, GA
Marilyn Witbeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30350
The Atlanta Relationship Institute focuses on areas where people today are hurting the most: in their relationships, healing from trauma / abuse, struggles with intimacy disorders and personal wellness. We provide individual, couples and family therapy as well as play therapy for children. A large part of our practice is focused on recovery from betrayal trauma and pornography / sex addiction / intimacy disorder. We have multiple CSAT therapists in our practice, and run SA and BT recovery groups for men and women.
The Atlanta Relationship Institute focuses on areas where people today are hurting the most: in their relationships, healing from trauma / abuse, struggles with intimacy disorders and personal wellness. We provide individual, couples and family therapy as well as play therapy for children. A large part of our practice is focused on recovery from betrayal trauma and pornography / sex addiction / intimacy disorder. We have multiple CSAT therapists in our practice, and run SA and BT recovery groups for men and women.
(678) 506-7114 View (678) 506-7114
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Jermaine Nicholas Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
I am a trilingual (English, Spanish & Portuguese) therapist who honors each client, respecting who they are, where they've been and where they're going. My goal in serving clients is to create a safe therapeutic environment where healing and mutual learning can take place. I find that in this environment teens feel free to open up about their challenges, couples commit to making meaningful adjustments in their relationships and individual men and women act on their willingness to discuss the difficult problems they face.
I am a trilingual (English, Spanish & Portuguese) therapist who honors each client, respecting who they are, where they've been and where they're going. My goal in serving clients is to create a safe therapeutic environment where healing and mutual learning can take place. I find that in this environment teens feel free to open up about their challenges, couples commit to making meaningful adjustments in their relationships and individual men and women act on their willingness to discuss the difficult problems they face.
(770) 545-6918 View (770) 545-6918
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Bill Herring
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30342
My sole focus is helping people stop non-criminal sexual behavior that violates their promises, their values and/or their self-control. I help people figure out and quit engaging in behaviors such as excessive or inappropriate use of pornography, inappropriately spending money for sex (including prostitutes, strip clubs or sexual 'massage parlors'), engaging in risky sexual hook-ups, getting involved in repeated or lengthy affairs or other forms of chronic infidelity. I'm a nationally recognized Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who has been in private practice in Atlanta for 30+ years.
My sole focus is helping people stop non-criminal sexual behavior that violates their promises, their values and/or their self-control. I help people figure out and quit engaging in behaviors such as excessive or inappropriate use of pornography, inappropriately spending money for sex (including prostitutes, strip clubs or sexual 'massage parlors'), engaging in risky sexual hook-ups, getting involved in repeated or lengthy affairs or other forms of chronic infidelity. I'm a nationally recognized Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who has been in private practice in Atlanta for 30+ years.
(678) 658-0933 View (678) 658-0933
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Elizabeth L Edge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30307  (Online Only)
Life transitions are challenging whether it is navigating high school, adjusting to a child growing up, or realizing you are not where you expected at this point in life. My experience has been with people who have turned to alcohol, drugs, food, sex, or self-injury to cope with various life events. Others have shut down in the form of depression or paralyzing anxiety. Essentially the ways of handling life’s stressors are no longer effective, and in these moments we need help. I enjoy working with people who have a desire to learn how to better navigate their transition.
Life transitions are challenging whether it is navigating high school, adjusting to a child growing up, or realizing you are not where you expected at this point in life. My experience has been with people who have turned to alcohol, drugs, food, sex, or self-injury to cope with various life events. Others have shut down in the form of depression or paralyzing anxiety. Essentially the ways of handling life’s stressors are no longer effective, and in these moments we need help. I enjoy working with people who have a desire to learn how to better navigate their transition.
(404) 566-6455 View (404) 566-6455
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Glenn Hutchinson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30345
I specialize in men's issues, relationship issues, and couples therapy. "Men's issues" refers to numerous factors that contribute to men's dissatisfaction with life (e.g., work stress and few friends), as well as the consequences (e.g., behaviors that can become excessive and problematic -- substance use, workouts, sex, etc.). I offer a safe environment where you can address difficult issues. I am casual and down-to-earth. My approach is pragmatic and client-centered. (Visit my website to read more about my approach to therapy and to watch video clips from workshops that I've done for mental health professionals.)
I specialize in men's issues, relationship issues, and couples therapy. "Men's issues" refers to numerous factors that contribute to men's dissatisfaction with life (e.g., work stress and few friends), as well as the consequences (e.g., behaviors that can become excessive and problematic -- substance use, workouts, sex, etc.). I offer a safe environment where you can address difficult issues. I am casual and down-to-earth. My approach is pragmatic and client-centered. (Visit my website to read more about my approach to therapy and to watch video clips from workshops that I've done for mental health professionals.)
(404) 369-4838 View (404) 369-4838
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.