Sexual Addiction Therapists in Provincetown, MA
As an Anxiety Specialist, I help patients navigate today's increasing chaotic and threatening world. My primary treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most empirically-supported treatment for anxiety-related disorders and depression. I also incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In addition, I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by the EMDR Institute. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, be happier, and have agency with your life.
As an Anxiety Specialist, I help patients navigate today's increasing chaotic and threatening world. My primary treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most empirically-supported treatment for anxiety-related disorders and depression. I also incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In addition, I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by the EMDR Institute. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, be happier, and have agency with your life.
If you are feeling depressed and/or anxious due to changes or loss in your life, working on acceptance and navigating a new beginning can be daunting. I work with Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Reality approaches that help you work through challenging times. If you are struggling with substance abuse or behavioral addiction, we can work to help you identify an effective program of recovery. If you are feeling depressed, experiencing high levels of anxiety, have issues with your romantic relationship, then please contact me and let's set out on a journey of discovery and healing.
If you are feeling depressed and/or anxious due to changes or loss in your life, working on acceptance and navigating a new beginning can be daunting. I work with Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Reality approaches that help you work through challenging times. If you are struggling with substance abuse or behavioral addiction, we can work to help you identify an effective program of recovery. If you are feeling depressed, experiencing high levels of anxiety, have issues with your romantic relationship, then please contact me and let's set out on a journey of discovery and healing.
When intimacy feels confusing, pressured, or no longer works the way it used to, it can quietly affect your confidence, your relationship, and how you feel about yourself. Erectile dysfunction, low desire, desire discrepancies, infertility-related stress, painful sex, or ongoing sexual concerns can create distance, frustration, and uncertainty. Therapy offers a space to understand what’s happening and begin rebuilding connection in a way that feels natural, grounded, and meaningful.
When intimacy feels confusing, pressured, or no longer works the way it used to, it can quietly affect your confidence, your relationship, and how you feel about yourself. Erectile dysfunction, low desire, desire discrepancies, infertility-related stress, painful sex, or ongoing sexual concerns can create distance, frustration, and uncertainty. Therapy offers a space to understand what’s happening and begin rebuilding connection in a way that feels natural, grounded, and meaningful.
Brian Renard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Provincetown, MA 02657
Not accepting new clients
If you have low self -esteem, social anxiety or feel held back or unable to shake negative beliefs you have about yourself, this is very likely due to abuse, neglect, or humiliations you endured, often over the course of years. If you are tired of this interfering with your life and would like to build self-confidence, if you would like to feel comfortable in your own skin and work toward reaching your potential, I believe I can help. I can't make promises, but because I have seen many clients succeed, I believe, wholeheartedly, we could make this happen for you.
If you have low self -esteem, social anxiety or feel held back or unable to shake negative beliefs you have about yourself, this is very likely due to abuse, neglect, or humiliations you endured, often over the course of years. If you are tired of this interfering with your life and would like to build self-confidence, if you would like to feel comfortable in your own skin and work toward reaching your potential, I believe I can help. I can't make promises, but because I have seen many clients succeed, I believe, wholeheartedly, we could make this happen for you.
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Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
The Well is an evidence-based behavioral health practice that strives to serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our mission is to allow finding and receiving therapy easy and beneficial to all that visit us. We provide telehealth services. We look forward to hearing how we can serve you! www.thewellbh.com
The Well is an evidence-based behavioral health practice that strives to serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our mission is to allow finding and receiving therapy easy and beneficial to all that visit us. We provide telehealth services. We look forward to hearing how we can serve you! www.thewellbh.com
I am very passionate about pastoral counseling and enjoy the intersection between emotional and spiritual wellness. In addition to my MSW, I also hold an MA in Theology and Ministry from Boston College. During my graduate school internship, I worked with clients regarding religious trauma and religious confusion. This is an area I greatly enjoy working in.
I am very passionate about pastoral counseling and enjoy the intersection between emotional and spiritual wellness. In addition to my MSW, I also hold an MA in Theology and Ministry from Boston College. During my graduate school internship, I worked with clients regarding religious trauma and religious confusion. This is an area I greatly enjoy working in.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years experience in mental health, specializing in depression, anxiety, sexual addiction and the particular challenges men face, both young, middle age, and seniors.
In my practice, I provide evidenced based coping strategies to help manage emotions and develop more effective coping skills. I offer a safe and comfortable environment. I specialize in helping individuals with sexual issues resolve their conflicts and move forward toward more fulfilling relationships.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years experience in mental health, specializing in depression, anxiety, sexual addiction and the particular challenges men face, both young, middle age, and seniors.
In my practice, I provide evidenced based coping strategies to help manage emotions and develop more effective coping skills. I offer a safe and comfortable environment. I specialize in helping individuals with sexual issues resolve their conflicts and move forward toward more fulfilling relationships.
When life feels overwhelming, it's easy to become stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or frustration, especially in your relationships. You might feel like you're constantly managing stress without a break or that past experiences still hold too much influence over your present. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, and relationship challenges. Therapy with me offers a space to slow down, understand your emotions, and reconnect with your strengths. Together, we'll build practical tools to help you feel grounded, capable, and more in control of your life.
When life feels overwhelming, it's easy to become stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or frustration, especially in your relationships. You might feel like you're constantly managing stress without a break or that past experiences still hold too much influence over your present. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, and relationship challenges. Therapy with me offers a space to slow down, understand your emotions, and reconnect with your strengths. Together, we'll build practical tools to help you feel grounded, capable, and more in control of your life.
"What's the bravest thing you ever said?"...."Help"
- from The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse
As a pre-licensed counselor, my focus is client-centered and humanistic while working with "you" to process or overcome challenging thoughts, feelings, and emotions. My current work has allowed me the opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to those who identify within the LGBTIA+ community, kink and non-monogamy communities, and those of various ethnic backgrounds.
"What's the bravest thing you ever said?"...."Help"
- from The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse
As a pre-licensed counselor, my focus is client-centered and humanistic while working with "you" to process or overcome challenging thoughts, feelings, and emotions. My current work has allowed me the opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to those who identify within the LGBTIA+ community, kink and non-monogamy communities, and those of various ethnic backgrounds.
I am licensed in Massachusetts and Utah. I've heard of people reaching out for help, but they've had to wait on a waitlist for months. I will return your inquiries within 24 hours and we can setup our first meeting within one (1) week. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, infidelity and trust issues, men's issues, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings, and any other issues of concern can be shared without fear of judgment and in a comfortable environment.
I am licensed in Massachusetts and Utah. I've heard of people reaching out for help, but they've had to wait on a waitlist for months. I will return your inquiries within 24 hours and we can setup our first meeting within one (1) week. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, infidelity and trust issues, men's issues, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings, and any other issues of concern can be shared without fear of judgment and in a comfortable environment.
Life provides us with what we can handle. However, it never stated that we had to do it alone. I believe that during some of those trying times, having someone to talk to and work through life's stressors allows us to grow and reach our full potential. Sometimes life becomes difficult to manage and having a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and emotions authentically can be the key to gaining a deeper understanding of ways to manage stress from the minor to the significant. I have experience in various settings such as inpatient, non-profit agencies, corrections, and schools.
Life provides us with what we can handle. However, it never stated that we had to do it alone. I believe that during some of those trying times, having someone to talk to and work through life's stressors allows us to grow and reach our full potential. Sometimes life becomes difficult to manage and having a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings and emotions authentically can be the key to gaining a deeper understanding of ways to manage stress from the minor to the significant. I have experience in various settings such as inpatient, non-profit agencies, corrections, and schools.
I will guide you towards FEELING better and DOING better in your life–especially in your relationships! My belief and my experience shows me that we have within us deep wells of strengths, and the capacity to heal and move forward in our lives. But it sure helps to have someone in your corner: Together, we will understand your patterns (your internal patterns, and the patterns in your relationships). With my support, with new insights, and perhaps some new skills, you'll be read to make some positive changes: ...real progress, that lasts!
I will guide you towards FEELING better and DOING better in your life–especially in your relationships! My belief and my experience shows me that we have within us deep wells of strengths, and the capacity to heal and move forward in our lives. But it sure helps to have someone in your corner: Together, we will understand your patterns (your internal patterns, and the patterns in your relationships). With my support, with new insights, and perhaps some new skills, you'll be read to make some positive changes: ...real progress, that lasts!
My approach with my clients is focused on working on the life issues, needs, goals, and desires to better their lives. I am client-centered and work with the issues and concerns that the individual brings to the therapy. I am non-judgmental, empathic, and want to support individuals with their goals and challenges.
My approach with my clients is focused on working on the life issues, needs, goals, and desires to better their lives. I am client-centered and work with the issues and concerns that the individual brings to the therapy. I am non-judgmental, empathic, and want to support individuals with their goals and challenges.
Are you struggling with relationship and life challenges that have you feeling stuck and unhappy? Do you wonder why you are feeling anxious and depressed? Are you tired of the constant drama, inability to communicate, not feeling seen or heard in your relationship? All you want is peace, happiness and a loving connection with yourself and your partner. I help individuals & couples change their BRAINS and transform the dynamics within relationships with themselves and others. I provide a safe space with loving energy and we work as a team to explore, problem solve and heal so you can be happier, more intimate and connected to life!
Are you struggling with relationship and life challenges that have you feeling stuck and unhappy? Do you wonder why you are feeling anxious and depressed? Are you tired of the constant drama, inability to communicate, not feeling seen or heard in your relationship? All you want is peace, happiness and a loving connection with yourself and your partner. I help individuals & couples change their BRAINS and transform the dynamics within relationships with themselves and others. I provide a safe space with loving energy and we work as a team to explore, problem solve and heal so you can be happier, more intimate and connected to life!
The foundation of my approach is rooted in building connection and trust- if you are looking for someone who is both direct and compassionate, I believe I can support you in finding ways to navigate your pain, whether emotional or physical. My priority is to be there for you and understand your concerns and needs by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I want you to feel empowered in our sessions, so that you may accomplish your goals, and more so be curious and brave in viewing your experiences from new perspectives, to help you heal and grow.
The foundation of my approach is rooted in building connection and trust- if you are looking for someone who is both direct and compassionate, I believe I can support you in finding ways to navigate your pain, whether emotional or physical. My priority is to be there for you and understand your concerns and needs by creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I want you to feel empowered in our sessions, so that you may accomplish your goals, and more so be curious and brave in viewing your experiences from new perspectives, to help you heal and grow.
Dr. Packard is a Modern Psychoanalyst and Licensed Mental Health Clinician. He has demonstrated an unique ability to integrate various forms of therapy into one unified approach; a blend of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapy for problems of everyday life. Why use Integrative Psychotherapy? Most clinicians know that no one single theory or therapy works for all clients, all problems or situations. However, the vast majority of therapists strongly adhere to one particular approach which is fine if their approach matches the client they are seeing, the problem they are treating, where the client is in treatment, and so forth.
Dr. Packard is a Modern Psychoanalyst and Licensed Mental Health Clinician. He has demonstrated an unique ability to integrate various forms of therapy into one unified approach; a blend of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapy for problems of everyday life. Why use Integrative Psychotherapy? Most clinicians know that no one single theory or therapy works for all clients, all problems or situations. However, the vast majority of therapists strongly adhere to one particular approach which is fine if their approach matches the client they are seeing, the problem they are treating, where the client is in treatment, and so forth.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
Our broad goal––of course––is “the end of unnecessary suffering.” Sound about right? While we all strive for this, I specialize in helping folks with a very-unique kind of suffering: OCD. I can tell you that few people understand the pain and complexity of OCD—(even most therapists). I will listen intently to your unique story. Just know that I can introduce you to an arsenal of tools that can help: mindfulness, ERP (exposure and response prevention) and on and on. Yes, thoughts can be “sticky.” But––with hard work––if (or when) those thoughts come back around…they can be as quiet & as harmless as a yellow post-it.
My ideal client is someone carrying more than their share; anyone holding things together on the outside while unraveling inside. They’re navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, or grief, and they’re tired of just surviving. What they want is real change: clarity, peace, connection. They don’t need perfection; they need a place to be real and a guide who won’t flinch. I help people face what hurts, reclaim their worth, and live with courage.
My ideal client is someone carrying more than their share; anyone holding things together on the outside while unraveling inside. They’re navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, or grief, and they’re tired of just surviving. What they want is real change: clarity, peace, connection. They don’t need perfection; they need a place to be real and a guide who won’t flinch. I help people face what hurts, reclaim their worth, and live with courage.
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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.