Sexual Addiction Therapists in Kansas City, KS
I offer understanding and hope to women who have been betrayed by a spouse and/or have suffered from the painful effects of pornography and sexual addiction.
I am a Registered Play Therapist who knows that early intervention provides the greatest long-term impact. Kids find love, security, and acceptance through the therapeutic relationship. For individuals, I have a client-centered approach to help you get to the heart of the matter and break free from what is holding you back.
I offer understanding and hope to women who have been betrayed by a spouse and/or have suffered from the painful effects of pornography and sexual addiction.
I am a Registered Play Therapist who knows that early intervention provides the greatest long-term impact. Kids find love, security, and acceptance through the therapeutic relationship. For individuals, I have a client-centered approach to help you get to the heart of the matter and break free from what is holding you back.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction.
I am currently using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help reduce emotionally and increase mindfulness, in an effort to decrease the chaos that might exist in your life.
Also, I am using Gottman methods in couples' therapy and beginning to work on my certification in this valuable type of therapy.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction.
I am currently using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help reduce emotionally and increase mindfulness, in an effort to decrease the chaos that might exist in your life.
Also, I am using Gottman methods in couples' therapy and beginning to work on my certification in this valuable type of therapy.
Lorie Ann Newton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, KS 66104
My focus is to help you heal, help you empower yourself and become aware of your inner strengths. This is a neutral and safe space for you to re-connect with yourself and help you adjust to the ever-changing world around you. A.N.N. Counseling will be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My focus is to help you heal, help you empower yourself and become aware of your inner strengths. This is a neutral and safe space for you to re-connect with yourself and help you adjust to the ever-changing world around you. A.N.N. Counseling will be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Intervention Nation
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MAADCII, M-RSS, K-CPPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, KS 66102
Marla specializes in Family Interventions for any and all behaviors related to addiction. For 22+ years Marla has had the satisfaction of coaching, mentoring and re-integrating individuals, couples and families back into a new healthy, family system and/or community customized to the individuality and uniqueness of the family unit.
Our mission is to create the largest effort to date in order to enable the release of the forces that are keeping them stuck and to re-build the integrity of the individuals who reside within the potential family powerhouse.
Marla specializes in Family Interventions for any and all behaviors related to addiction. For 22+ years Marla has had the satisfaction of coaching, mentoring and re-integrating individuals, couples and families back into a new healthy, family system and/or community customized to the individuality and uniqueness of the family unit.
Our mission is to create the largest effort to date in order to enable the release of the forces that are keeping them stuck and to re-build the integrity of the individuals who reside within the potential family powerhouse.
You may feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain about your next steps. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, struggling with self-doubt, or carrying the weight of grief. Maybe substance use has become a concern, or you're feeling disconnected from yourself. You want clarity, confidence, and a space where you can be truly seen and understood. My clients are ready to explore what’s beneath their struggles, even if they feel vulnerable in the process. Whether you're seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional balance, or a path forward, I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space to help you align with who you truly are.
You may feel stuck, anxious, or uncertain about your next steps. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, struggling with self-doubt, or carrying the weight of grief. Maybe substance use has become a concern, or you're feeling disconnected from yourself. You want clarity, confidence, and a space where you can be truly seen and understood. My clients are ready to explore what’s beneath their struggles, even if they feel vulnerable in the process. Whether you're seeking deeper self-understanding, emotional balance, or a path forward, I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space to help you align with who you truly are.
Sherry J Descoteaux
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMAC, FFT, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My philosophy in working with individual, couples and families is to provide a safe environment that enable individuals feel free to express their emotions, feelings and work at solutions, conflicts stress and life changes. I work from a strengths perspective and family systems theory. I have experience with ages 10 to 90. Some of my areas of expertise are Grief and Loss, Sexual Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD, Sexual, Emotional and Physical abuse. Drug and Alcohol Assessments, SASSI, ASI, KCPC, Individual and Group Therapy for Addictions.
My philosophy in working with individual, couples and families is to provide a safe environment that enable individuals feel free to express their emotions, feelings and work at solutions, conflicts stress and life changes. I work from a strengths perspective and family systems theory. I have experience with ages 10 to 90. Some of my areas of expertise are Grief and Loss, Sexual Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and PTSD, Sexual, Emotional and Physical abuse. Drug and Alcohol Assessments, SASSI, ASI, KCPC, Individual and Group Therapy for Addictions.
As an addiction counselor, my mission is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for each of my clients. I understand that addiction is a complex and challenging journey, and I am here to support you every step of the way. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to helping you achieve lasting recovery.
As an addiction counselor, my mission is to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for each of my clients. I understand that addiction is a complex and challenging journey, and I am here to support you every step of the way. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to helping you achieve lasting recovery.
Anaif Counseling and Assessment Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LMAC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a Clinical Social Worker who believes in helping individuals, families and groups achieve their greatest potential, through self empowerment, coping skills and self determination.
I am a Clinical Social Worker who believes in helping individuals, families and groups achieve their greatest potential, through self empowerment, coping skills and self determination.
Focused Concentration-KC Wellness Dr. Fernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
OFFERING REDUCED FEE (PHONE OR VIDEO) TO ALL FIRST RESPONDERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19. I hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and treat a variety of emotional issues for adults and couples. I provide diagnostic testing and treatment of ADHD, mood disorders, and substance abuse/addiction issues. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy for depression, anxiety, family conflict and overall addiction/impulse control. Bilingual Spanish-English.
OFFERING REDUCED FEE (PHONE OR VIDEO) TO ALL FIRST RESPONDERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19. I hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and treat a variety of emotional issues for adults and couples. I provide diagnostic testing and treatment of ADHD, mood disorders, and substance abuse/addiction issues. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Interpersonal Therapy for depression, anxiety, family conflict and overall addiction/impulse control. Bilingual Spanish-English.
Harmony in Hues Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Harmony in Hues Wellness Center is a dedicated practice, passionate about helping others navigate challenges in life. Collectively, we have over 20 years in the mental health field with both children, adolescents, and adults. Thinking about seeking mental health counseling? First you need to find a counselor you can trust and someone you feel "gets you". Being truthful and vulnerable are keys to good work. You need to feel free to address your concerns, grief, shame, and hurt ... We go the extra mile to help support positive change. It takes courage to face and embrace change.
Harmony in Hues Wellness Center is a dedicated practice, passionate about helping others navigate challenges in life. Collectively, we have over 20 years in the mental health field with both children, adolescents, and adults. Thinking about seeking mental health counseling? First you need to find a counselor you can trust and someone you feel "gets you". Being truthful and vulnerable are keys to good work. You need to feel free to address your concerns, grief, shame, and hurt ... We go the extra mile to help support positive change. It takes courage to face and embrace change.
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I specialize in Trauma (using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing), as a CSAT I work extensively with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
Updated 4/10/25. At SOZO Therapy Group, we have openings for most clients. We understand how brave it is for you to contact us and we will honor you by returning your call or email within 24 hours. I specialize in working with couples who are recovering from the devastating effects of problematic sexual behavior. I also have been trained and specialize in working with clients who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. From "I was never good enough for my parents" to life altering traumatic events. I also specialize in working working with couples and families who are having relational difficulties.
I specialize in Trauma (using EMDR and Somatic Experiencing), as a CSAT I work extensively with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
Updated 4/10/25. At SOZO Therapy Group, we have openings for most clients. We understand how brave it is for you to contact us and we will honor you by returning your call or email within 24 hours. I specialize in working with couples who are recovering from the devastating effects of problematic sexual behavior. I also have been trained and specialize in working with clients who have experienced traumatic events in their lives. From "I was never good enough for my parents" to life altering traumatic events. I also specialize in working working with couples and families who are having relational difficulties.
My practice focuses on helping people struggling with sexual addiction, sexual abuse and attachment trauma.
I work by helping you identify and heal conflicting parts of yourself. I bet you’ve had the experience where one part of you wants one thing while another part wants the opposite. We all have protective parts, wounded parts, and parts acting out to numb pain. I am convinced you have the strength inside to heal those parts and it's my job to help you find it.
My practice focuses on helping people struggling with sexual addiction, sexual abuse and attachment trauma.
I work by helping you identify and heal conflicting parts of yourself. I bet you’ve had the experience where one part of you wants one thing while another part wants the opposite. We all have protective parts, wounded parts, and parts acting out to numb pain. I am convinced you have the strength inside to heal those parts and it's my job to help you find it.
Tina Van-Meter
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-KS, LMHC-WA, CSAT
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work with adolescents(13-18), adults and geriatric on a variety of mental health concerns, however, I specialize in helping individuals with mood disorders and sexual addiction/dysfunction.
Focus: mood disorders, sexual addiction/dysfunction, pornography addiction, geriatric issues, trauma-physical/sexual abuse, PTSD issues, domestic violence, sexuality issues.
I work with adolescents(13-18), adults and geriatric on a variety of mental health concerns, however, I specialize in helping individuals with mood disorders and sexual addiction/dysfunction.
Focus: mood disorders, sexual addiction/dysfunction, pornography addiction, geriatric issues, trauma-physical/sexual abuse, PTSD issues, domestic violence, sexuality issues.
Seth A. Dunham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SATP-C, NCC, MBA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
Certified Sexual Addiction Treatment Provider (SATP-C)
My passion is to help couples, individuals and families experience deep and profound healing that is critical for living a harmonious and fulfilling life. I place an emphasis on restoring and strengthening each person's ability to understand and relate to not only to themselves, but others around them. It is a journey that is best taken together and I look forward to walking it with you.
Certified Sexual Addiction Treatment Provider (SATP-C)
My passion is to help couples, individuals and families experience deep and profound healing that is critical for living a harmonious and fulfilling life. I place an emphasis on restoring and strengthening each person's ability to understand and relate to not only to themselves, but others around them. It is a journey that is best taken together and I look forward to walking it with you.
Chris Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
The focus of my work is helping individuals who are struggling with sexual addiction and the negative impacts it can have on a person's relationships, overall emotional well being, health, family, career and other aspects of life.
My approach involves working from a sex positive focus, which helps individuals explore healthy sexuality as opposed to pathologizing or shaming their sexual behaviors. I help clients by exploring the underlying parts of Self that are driving compulsive behaviors; developing deeper connection in relationships; and finding ways to heal relationship wounds.
The focus of my work is helping individuals who are struggling with sexual addiction and the negative impacts it can have on a person's relationships, overall emotional well being, health, family, career and other aspects of life.
My approach involves working from a sex positive focus, which helps individuals explore healthy sexuality as opposed to pathologizing or shaming their sexual behaviors. I help clients by exploring the underlying parts of Self that are driving compulsive behaviors; developing deeper connection in relationships; and finding ways to heal relationship wounds.
We are ready to assist and guide you toward healing, hope, and wholeness in the midst of: marriage strife, family relationship difficulties, depression, trauma, sexual addiction, anxiety, and loneliness.
In the midst of the depression, addiction, trauma, and marriage troubles men face, it takes tremendous courage and strength reach out for help. Our team of dedicated biblical counselors are here to help you find healing and hope and help find relief from the weight of whatever burdens you are carrying. We offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve relationship struggles, find freedom from addiction, and process through traumatic past experiences. Our counselors also have years of experience in military service and in the business world, giving unique insight into men's issues.
We are ready to assist and guide you toward healing, hope, and wholeness in the midst of: marriage strife, family relationship difficulties, depression, trauma, sexual addiction, anxiety, and loneliness.
In the midst of the depression, addiction, trauma, and marriage troubles men face, it takes tremendous courage and strength reach out for help. Our team of dedicated biblical counselors are here to help you find healing and hope and help find relief from the weight of whatever burdens you are carrying. We offer compassionate care and guidance to help resolve relationship struggles, find freedom from addiction, and process through traumatic past experiences. Our counselors also have years of experience in military service and in the business world, giving unique insight into men's issues.
I specialize in supporting individuals through challenges such as trauma, anger, emotional unavailability, prolonged dependency, relationship difficulties, communication struggles, financial addictions and problematic spending, infidelity, betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and compulsive pornography use.
My approach is collaborative and results-oriented, drawing on individualized interventions to address trauma, dissociation, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and emotional distress. I work with clients to process unresolved experiences and develop the resilience needed for lasting emotional well-being.
I specialize in supporting individuals through challenges such as trauma, anger, emotional unavailability, prolonged dependency, relationship difficulties, communication struggles, financial addictions and problematic spending, infidelity, betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and compulsive pornography use.
My approach is collaborative and results-oriented, drawing on individualized interventions to address trauma, dissociation, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and emotional distress. I work with clients to process unresolved experiences and develop the resilience needed for lasting emotional well-being.
Dan Gabbert
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CSAT, CMAT, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our practice focuses on treating sexual addiction - therapies person struggling with addiction and their betrayed partner.
With sex addiction there is a known and understood path to recovery. Our Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) training and years of practice offer you the best opportunity for recovery. We're passionate about helping you break free of sexual addiction. Whether addict, partner or couple, we have the resources and desire to help you heal.
Our practice focuses on treating sexual addiction - therapies person struggling with addiction and their betrayed partner.
With sex addiction there is a known and understood path to recovery. Our Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) training and years of practice offer you the best opportunity for recovery. We're passionate about helping you break free of sexual addiction. Whether addict, partner or couple, we have the resources and desire to help you heal.
Stan Archie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MA, LPC, SATP-C, ThD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a therapist and supervisor, Stan works through an Attachment Theory lens. He values working with a treatment team, and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, highly valuing each individual for his/her own uniqueness. He believes in a holistic approach to counseling through exploration of psychological, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of one's life. Therapy modalities that will be utilized in treatment include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals while through the healing process while reaching their goals.
As a therapist and supervisor, Stan works through an Attachment Theory lens. He values working with a treatment team, and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, highly valuing each individual for his/her own uniqueness. He believes in a holistic approach to counseling through exploration of psychological, emotional, spiritual, and relational aspects of one's life. Therapy modalities that will be utilized in treatment include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory. He considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals while through the healing process while reaching their goals.
Couples tend to be the relationship dynamic most likely to seek out therapy, but all relationships are important. Relationships I work with include, but are not limited to: marital, intimate partner, co-parent, sibling, friend, and workplace relationships. We tend to find ourselves repeating old patterns of attachment and communication created during formative years. This can lead to feeling stuck, frustrated, and disconnected. While two people are required to create a pattern in a relationship, one person can often effectively change the dynamic through learning new skills, setting healthy boundaries, and improving communication.
Couples tend to be the relationship dynamic most likely to seek out therapy, but all relationships are important. Relationships I work with include, but are not limited to: marital, intimate partner, co-parent, sibling, friend, and workplace relationships. We tend to find ourselves repeating old patterns of attachment and communication created during formative years. This can lead to feeling stuck, frustrated, and disconnected. While two people are required to create a pattern in a relationship, one person can often effectively change the dynamic through learning new skills, setting healthy boundaries, and improving communication.
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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 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.