Sexual Addiction Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

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Phillips Hwang
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CST, BC-TMH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I compassionately and skillfully provide evidence based treatment to couples, adults, and adolescents struggling with sexual issues such as difficulties in marital sexuality, affair recovery, sexual addiction and sexual abuse. I also provide couples counseling, premarital counseling, and individual counseling with presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, family issues, and spiritual issues. I also integrate Christian spirituality and spiritual formation into counseling sessions for clients who request this specialty. Ultimately, my desire is to journey with those who are hurting and broken to help them find true healing and hope.
(317) 451-5133
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Indianapolis, IN 46268
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Christy Aloisio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified
Verified
I have done lots of work with infidelity including affairs, emotional affairs, sexual addiction , and relationship addiction.
I have extensive experience working with couples and individuals. I specialize in working with infidelity, communication issues, addictions including alcohol, sex, co addiction; codependency, marital separation, relationship addiction, shame, anxiety, depression, and more. I have a very honest and straight forward approach and give feedback and guidance when needed. My office is a safe place to be you and to get to know you and your spouse better. Come learn to have a happier, healthier, fuller life and relationships. I work with relationship issues, but also with parent/child relationships, work relationships, and career counseling.
(317) 942-3893
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Indianapolis, IN 46290
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Rene Hancock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in substance abuse/addictions (including sexual addiction ), trauma, anxiety, grief, and infertility.
I have a passion for helping others discover their journey and how mental health impacts their lives. I believe it is important to meet clients where they are at but also to explore their past. I believe our past experiences, mistakes, and accomplishments are key to who we are today. I also focus on clients’ strengths and how to use these strengths to improve mental health. Empowering others to use their full potential is what I strive for.
(463) 888-6818
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Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Geri Waggle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
LIFE CAN CHANGE IN AN INSTANT! Death, Trauma, Infidelity, Betrayal, Sudden Loss or Death by Suicide can destroy your sense of safety and ability to cope. Has Sexual Addiction /Pornography use impacted your life or your relationship with your partner ? Are you an adult child of an alcoholic (ACOA) or drug addict? Have you experienced childhood trauma, abuse or neglect? Do you need to heal a past of abuse or violence? Are you feeling shattered, overwhelmed disconnected and confused? Are you feeling physically and emotionally exhausted? I have 20 years of experience helping individuals and families to heal, forgive and find hope.
(317) 494-7014
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Indianapolis, IN 46226
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Rachel Smith
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with wives who are facing the impact of suddenly finding out about their husbands’ sexual addiction or use of pornography.
Are you or a loved one challenged by anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues? Are you missing a sense of peace, joy, or fulfillment in your life? I am here to help you. I am passionate about accompanying those who struggle to see their unique worth and value. I like to help clients work to understand and resolve the deeper roots of their symptoms. I believe each person has the capacity to grow towards true freedom, peace, and joy. I believe that our suffering can bring about an even greater healing. I work at a Christ-centered practice in Indianapolis. I want to help you flourish in all aspects of your life.
(317) 830-3106 x111
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Indianapolis, IN 46227
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Logan Everett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPT, CHC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Trained as a marriage and couples therapist working specifically with couples using the Gottman Method and other evidence-based models. I help couples build connection and intimacy and equip couples with communication and conflict management skills, help couples create shared meaning, and connect positively and emotionally. I help couples work through betrayal and infidelity issues. I work with men with pornography and sexual addiction and help rebuild broken trust in relationships. I am currently competing certification with the Gottman Method. I also have a health coach and personal training certification useful in holistic health
(317) 527-4547 x102
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Indianapolis, IN 46256
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Karen L Minnis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with couples and individuals on a variety of levels from crisis management to simply 'fine tuning'. Much of my work has been in the areas of physical and emotional affair recovery; sex addiction; divorce recovery; and trauma and shame recovery. Recently I have been working with a number of clients on spiritual identity crisis and recovery.
(317) 932-7018
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Indianapolis, IN 46250
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Lori Burns
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LMHC, LCAC, IBCC
Verified
Verified
I am a counselor who believes in disciple-ing and equipping people to realize and live out of their full identity in Christ. I specialize in counseling, trauma, addictive behaviors, women’s issues, and problems related to sexual brokenness. I love that I get to pour into others by counseling through difficult times, supervising as people find their footing in a new career, or walking alongside them through various seasons of life. I received my Master of Arts in Counseling from Cincinnati Seminary and a Masters in Strategic Leadership from Western Governors University.
(317) 620-8465
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Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Aaron Tempel
Counselor, LMHC, CSAT, NCC
Verified
Verified
Significant disconnection and shame are intense and unfortunately common experiences people are struggling with. Sometimes, our emotions or body sensations feel intense or overwhelming. This pain may lead us to act in ways that are against our values or desires. Perhaps we act out sexually, eat excessively, or are avoidant of relationships. Regardless, these behaviors often further our loss of control, distress, hurt, and low self-esteem.
(317) 458-9891
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Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Curtis Trent
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Would you like to make sense of your life story so that you can experience deeper relationships and a more fulfilling life?  I work with individual adults, couples and teens 15+. People often seek me for therapy to work on stress and anxiety, depression, relationships problems, past trauma and abuse, major life decisions about work, relationships, or spirituality, personality styles, and sexuality.
(317) 620-1778
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Indianapolis, IN 46256
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Courtney Brinkers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I truly believe we all have the strength and power within ourselves to heal from trauma and heartache. Channeling that strength can feel impossible with the complexities of everyday life. It is my duty and passion to assist you in building up supports and resources to help you on your journey to recovery and healthy living. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help you conquer mental health issues, addictions, emotional disturbances, sexual health issues, relationship strife, grief and loss, and trauma (past and present).
(317) 597-6325
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Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Sean E Samuels
Psychologist, PsyD, MLS, CSAYC, HSPP
Verified
Verified
Dr. Samuels specializes in the provision of forensic assessment services including parental competency, violence risk assessment, sexual offender risk assessment, mental status at the time of the offense, criminal competencies (e.g. competency to stand trial), malingering and psychopathy. Dr. Samuels is also capable of providing a wide array of psychological assessments including fitness for duty, employment screenings, intellectual disability, worker's compensation, independent medical evaluations as well as neuropsychological screening assessments.
(317) 983-5998
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Indianapolis, IN 46208
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Vikki Smyth
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As a sex therapist Vikki began her career working with individuals recovering from substance abuse. She has experience in working with individuals, groups, and relationships. Her experience also expands to behavioural addictions and their impact. As a trained EMDR therapist, Vikki also works with acute, complex, and chronic trauma histories, guiding individuals towards healing and empowerment. Throughout her work, Vikki has had experience in working with sexually diverse clients, and strongly values creating safe spaces for people to be unashamedly themselves, and work towards fulfilment.
(317) 563-0435
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Indianapolis, IN 46203
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Lisa Ferguson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCAC, CADAC, CSAT, CCPS
Verified
Verified
Has your life become unmanageable? Getting the right help with pornography addiction, sex addiction, or substance abuse for yourself or a loved one can be the breakthrough that changes everything. LightSource Counseling offers expert therapy for the complex issues experienced by the addicted and their loved ones, by bringing to the forefront necessary strategies for recovery. Through a twelve-step program and a range of cutting-edge techniques, our program meets people where they are, and provides needed resources to put addictions into remission and lives back together. This healing and empowering process is facilitated by the compassion and expertise of someone who understands.
(765) 276-0407
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Indianapolis, IN 46236
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Joe C Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, CSAT, CSID, CDA-PD, CFM
Verified
Verified
There is no such thing as an ideal client. That is too boring. The way I do therapy is relaxed. I am not your average therapist, and I am not going to be like, "How does that make you feel?" but I am going to say, "What up! How are we doing today?" I never stop learning, and when you have me as a therapist, you will see that you will fall back in love with learning. Overall, I am just honored you allowed me to help you! Also, the best way to reach me is to Email over calling due to normally being in session, and I want to respond to you as quickly as possible!
(812) 203-5802
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Indianapolis, IN 46240
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Joel Ty Wallis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you feel stuck, lost or alone? Is it hard to function because of the weight of difficult thoughts and emotions? Do you have a chronic illness and feel like no one understands the emotional struggles that can bring? Do you feel like life is sometimes too much? All of these challenges can be overwhelming and challenging to deal with alone. It never hurts to have someone to talk to, especially someone who does their best to connect with you on an individual level.
(385) 332-4583
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Indianapolis, IN 46201
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Eugene Whitten
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
As a therapist, I work with male clients who are dealing with a wide variety of mental health issues. My specialty is in the areas of parent/teen relationships, teen behaviors, and men's issues. Are you a parent looking for solutions to the torn relationship you have with your teen? Are you a man trying to figure out how to balance life's problems without losing yourself altogether? You want solutions to these issues so you can find peace in your relationships and peace within.
(317) 597-2063
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Indianapolis, IN 46234
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Daniel Carey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe the client is the expert. You know your self better than anyone. You know how you feel when life happens, you know what frustrates you and what makes you angry. You know what is upsetting and what makes you sad, and you know when something isn't right or that something is off. The problem is that sometimes you don't know why, and if you don't know why, you can't fix it. I take an approach that starts with uncovering what you believe, because so much of what you believe becomes reality whether it's through our behavior or through some kind of a self fulfilling prophecy.
(317) 342-7249
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Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Carl Quedenfeld
Counselor, MA LMHC, LCSW, LCSAC
Verified
Verified
I provide counseling to adults and couples for a variety of issues regarding both mental health and addiction concerns. With over 38 years of experience I have a wide array of training and certifications to meet needs you may have.
(317) 830-3071
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Indianapolis, IN 46227
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Jackie Hunter
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Hi there. I'm so happy you found my counseling profile. I have experience with a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug issues, PTSD, personality disorders, bipolar and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. I have an eclectic approach to therapy using different techniques such as motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, psychoeducation, dialectical behavioral therapy, and person-centered therapy.
(317) 961-2792
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Indianapolis, IN 46268
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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.