Sexual Addiction Therapists in Frederick, MD
I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with pornography, sexual addiction and intimacy disorders.
Things have a way of not working out the way they we thought they would. The stories of our lives begin in the families we are given with all of their foibles and experiences. Pages that become chapters of pain, trauma or loss can engulf the one that feels trapped in the narrative. After a plot twist of epic proportions, I left a 16-year career in the intelligence community and began a new chapter. I’ve had to confront the sources, rewrite the narrative, consult the author and find myself in the pages. The refinement process can be a horrific one but in the truth, freedom is found. Together, we can find healing.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with pornography, sexual addiction and intimacy disorders.
Things have a way of not working out the way they we thought they would. The stories of our lives begin in the families we are given with all of their foibles and experiences. Pages that become chapters of pain, trauma or loss can engulf the one that feels trapped in the narrative. After a plot twist of epic proportions, I left a 16-year career in the intelligence community and began a new chapter. I’ve had to confront the sources, rewrite the narrative, consult the author and find myself in the pages. The refinement process can be a horrific one but in the truth, freedom is found. Together, we can find healing.
Do you feel like you are continually battling uphill due to depression, anxiety, trauma, or sexual addiction issues and it seems like nothing you do helps?
Do you sometimes feel compelled to engage in certain behaviors like a moth to a flame? I can help with that. If you are also struggling emotionally because of either past or recent traumatic experiences, I can show you gentle, but effective ways to cope with the effects of them and be a key support on your recovery journey.
Do you feel like you are continually battling uphill due to depression, anxiety, trauma, or sexual addiction issues and it seems like nothing you do helps?
Do you sometimes feel compelled to engage in certain behaviors like a moth to a flame? I can help with that. If you are also struggling emotionally because of either past or recent traumatic experiences, I can show you gentle, but effective ways to cope with the effects of them and be a key support on your recovery journey.
I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
My goal is to help clients learn the tools and skills they need to overcome the issues they face. I use clinically proven therapeutic strategies that are tailored to best serve each of my client's unique circumstances.
I work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a range of issues including sexual addiction, couples and family conflict, developmental disabilities, codependency, anxiety, and depression.
My goal is to help clients learn the tools and skills they need to overcome the issues they face. I use clinically proven therapeutic strategies that are tailored to best serve each of my client's unique circumstances.
I am a practical consultant for getting movement towards the life you want. I have enjoyed being a practicing psychotherapist for over 25 years having worked with thousands of clients. This experience enables me to quickly clarify issues and help you develop a plan to have the life you want. Being gentle and simultaneously direct is my forte so I will use your time effectively. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a primary intervention with other approaches woven in as needed. I do not take myself too seriously and laughter is an essential therapeutic ingredient.
I am a practical consultant for getting movement towards the life you want. I have enjoyed being a practicing psychotherapist for over 25 years having worked with thousands of clients. This experience enables me to quickly clarify issues and help you develop a plan to have the life you want. Being gentle and simultaneously direct is my forte so I will use your time effectively. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a primary intervention with other approaches woven in as needed. I do not take myself too seriously and laughter is an essential therapeutic ingredient.
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) helping men struggling with sexual addiction and/or porn addiction stop their compulsive sexual behavior and live healthy productive lives.
I specialize in helping men overcome porn addiction, sexual addiction, and compulsive sexual behavior through a structured, supportive recovery coaching program.
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) helping men struggling with sexual addiction and/or porn addiction stop their compulsive sexual behavior and live healthy productive lives.
I specialize in helping men overcome porn addiction, sexual addiction, and compulsive sexual behavior through a structured, supportive recovery coaching program.
I believe that most people who walk into my office aren’t broken — they’re overwhelmed. They’ve been carrying stress, responsibility, expectations, and emotional weight for far too long. What they’re really seeking is relief: relief from constant tension, emotional reactivity, and the exhaustion of always holding it together. Therapy, as I see it, should be a space where you can slow down without guilt. A space where your needs matter. Many of my clients have never had a truly safe environment to talk openly about stress, identity, intimacy, or sexual health.
I believe that most people who walk into my office aren’t broken — they’re overwhelmed. They’ve been carrying stress, responsibility, expectations, and emotional weight for far too long. What they’re really seeking is relief: relief from constant tension, emotional reactivity, and the exhaustion of always holding it together. Therapy, as I see it, should be a space where you can slow down without guilt. A space where your needs matter. Many of my clients have never had a truly safe environment to talk openly about stress, identity, intimacy, or sexual health.
I take a thoughtful, individualized approach to therapy, recognizing that each person’s story and goals are unique. My work focuses on helping clients gain deeper self-awareness, break unhelpful patterns, and make intentional changes that align with the life they want to live. I work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of their next steps. Together, we create a space where you can process what’s going on, gain deeper understanding, and build tools that actually work in your day-to-day life. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I take a thoughtful, individualized approach to therapy, recognizing that each person’s story and goals are unique. My work focuses on helping clients gain deeper self-awareness, break unhelpful patterns, and make intentional changes that align with the life they want to live. I work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of their next steps. Together, we create a space where you can process what’s going on, gain deeper understanding, and build tools that actually work in your day-to-day life. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
There are times when getting through life can be a daily struggle. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, Eating Disorders, OCD, Borderline and Bipolar Disorders are just some of the mental health difficulties experienced by people of all ages, gender identities, races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. I can help you or a family member improve your quality of life through the exploration of past experiences, belief systems and relational styles, and aid you in developing constructive tools that can be used to make positive life changes. I strive to create a comfortable, trusting environment that facilitates insightful discussion.
There are times when getting through life can be a daily struggle. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, Eating Disorders, OCD, Borderline and Bipolar Disorders are just some of the mental health difficulties experienced by people of all ages, gender identities, races, religions and ethnic backgrounds. I can help you or a family member improve your quality of life through the exploration of past experiences, belief systems and relational styles, and aid you in developing constructive tools that can be used to make positive life changes. I strive to create a comfortable, trusting environment that facilitates insightful discussion.
Do you notice swirling thoughts that don't seem to have a viable solution often distracting you to the point you’ve missed several songs on the radio? Perhaps you’ve lost interest in activities you used to find enjoyable. Maybe you’ve found yourself engaging in compulsive behaviors such as pornography, gambling, video gaming, or shopping to distract yourself from your worries. Many who experience these issues are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, or family/relationship challenges; these symptoms sap your energy and leave you feeling as though you've lost your way in your life's journey.
Do you notice swirling thoughts that don't seem to have a viable solution often distracting you to the point you’ve missed several songs on the radio? Perhaps you’ve lost interest in activities you used to find enjoyable. Maybe you’ve found yourself engaging in compulsive behaviors such as pornography, gambling, video gaming, or shopping to distract yourself from your worries. Many who experience these issues are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, or family/relationship challenges; these symptoms sap your energy and leave you feeling as though you've lost your way in your life's journey.
Ideal clients have tried other treatments and the issue persists. My/our clients may come with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, weight, smoking, sleeping, pain, restless leg and other severe or chronic issues. I have worked with veteran issues, ms, lupus, damaged spine, fibromyalgia, fears, sleep/insomnia, medical compliance, motivation. I have multiple certifications, research and science background and apply the latest methods that produce lasting results
Ideal clients have tried other treatments and the issue persists. My/our clients may come with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, weight, smoking, sleeping, pain, restless leg and other severe or chronic issues. I have worked with veteran issues, ms, lupus, damaged spine, fibromyalgia, fears, sleep/insomnia, medical compliance, motivation. I have multiple certifications, research and science background and apply the latest methods that produce lasting results
Now Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or unsettled? Maybe you are seeking guidance and renewed understanding in your relationship? Please know that you don’t have to do it alone. I would like to help! From stressed, unhappy, and anxious adults and teens grappling with identity, anxiety, peer conflict, and more I am happy to offer support to those in need of my service. I am also eager to help couples with a variety of concerns such as communication errors, healing from broken trust, and strengthening intimacy all from a neutral, nonjudgemental, sex positive and gender affirming perspective.
Now Accepting New Clients! Are you feeling stuck, uncertain, or unsettled? Maybe you are seeking guidance and renewed understanding in your relationship? Please know that you don’t have to do it alone. I would like to help! From stressed, unhappy, and anxious adults and teens grappling with identity, anxiety, peer conflict, and more I am happy to offer support to those in need of my service. I am also eager to help couples with a variety of concerns such as communication errors, healing from broken trust, and strengthening intimacy all from a neutral, nonjudgemental, sex positive and gender affirming perspective.
Are you overwhelmed with school, work or other major life decisions? Does it feel like you don’t have the focus or confidence to follow through with your goals? Are you struggling to build relationships or feel anxious or withdrawn in social situations? For parents, do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels to motivate and prepare your child for adulthood and it's falling on deaf ears?
Are you overwhelmed with school, work or other major life decisions? Does it feel like you don’t have the focus or confidence to follow through with your goals? Are you struggling to build relationships or feel anxious or withdrawn in social situations? For parents, do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels to motivate and prepare your child for adulthood and it's falling on deaf ears?
Dagenhart Health And Wellness, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MSN, PMHNP, LCPC, CGT
Frederick, MD 21704
Our providers are experienced in a broad range of mental health issues and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to compliment the unique needs of each individual. We believe that health comes from treating the whole person. Therefore, we seek to integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions into the healing process. Our providers will tailor treatment to help meet your specific needs and not to a specific theoretical approach. Our providers will help guide you through the exploration of values, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to promote increased awareness of self and greater sense of well-being.
Our providers are experienced in a broad range of mental health issues and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to compliment the unique needs of each individual. We believe that health comes from treating the whole person. Therefore, we seek to integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions into the healing process. Our providers will tailor treatment to help meet your specific needs and not to a specific theoretical approach. Our providers will help guide you through the exploration of values, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings to promote increased awareness of self and greater sense of well-being.
The Intervention Center offers discreet on-site employee, family, and impaired professional interventions that work! Licensed interventionist with over 20 years' expertise in coaching, guiding, and delivering powerful intervention experiences that save lives and restore trust, health and productivity to companies, professionals and families. From helping pre-cert and authorize insurance plans for treatment admission, researching best options for care, arranging and providing travel and companion care during transit, and educating the intervention team, we dedicate our work in every step toward intervening on addictive behavior that has impacted your workplace and family relationships.
The Intervention Center offers discreet on-site employee, family, and impaired professional interventions that work! Licensed interventionist with over 20 years' expertise in coaching, guiding, and delivering powerful intervention experiences that save lives and restore trust, health and productivity to companies, professionals and families. From helping pre-cert and authorize insurance plans for treatment admission, researching best options for care, arranging and providing travel and companion care during transit, and educating the intervention team, we dedicate our work in every step toward intervening on addictive behavior that has impacted your workplace and family relationships.
Let’s be honest…
You’re not broken—you’re just tired of Googling low libido women and wondering why your body didn’t get the memo. Maybe you avoid intimacy and feel guilty, or you’re stuck in your head, unable to feel anything. You might love your partner, but intimacy issues in relationships are making things feel complicated… or just meh.
Here’s the truth: your body isn’t the problem—the pressure is. The past might be, too.
I offer sex therapy for women who are done performing and ready to reconnect with their body and desire.
Let’s be honest…
You’re not broken—you’re just tired of Googling low libido women and wondering why your body didn’t get the memo. Maybe you avoid intimacy and feel guilty, or you’re stuck in your head, unable to feel anything. You might love your partner, but intimacy issues in relationships are making things feel complicated… or just meh.
Here’s the truth: your body isn’t the problem—the pressure is. The past might be, too.
I offer sex therapy for women who are done performing and ready to reconnect with their body and desire.
I'm a dually-licensed counselor with seven years of experience in addiction and mental health counseling. I specialize in treating substance use disorders, behavioral addictions such as gambling and porn addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions. I'm most passionate about working with clients who are impacted by addiction in someone close to them. I also enjoy working with sexual wellness, especially in recovering from purity culture, and strive to create a sex-positive safe space for clients to explore their identities and interpersonal relationship dynamics.
I'm a dually-licensed counselor with seven years of experience in addiction and mental health counseling. I specialize in treating substance use disorders, behavioral addictions such as gambling and porn addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions. I'm most passionate about working with clients who are impacted by addiction in someone close to them. I also enjoy working with sexual wellness, especially in recovering from purity culture, and strive to create a sex-positive safe space for clients to explore their identities and interpersonal relationship dynamics.
In crisis? I specialize in treating chronic relapse, Internet addictions, co-occurring issues, trauma & failure to launch young adult & family conflicts. I'm certified for evaluations, treatment, employment/random drug testing. I offer indiv., group sessions, EAP, Substance Abuse custody evaluations, case management, anger/stress management, certified domestic violence batterer's intervention counseling, alcohol/drug treatment, including SMART non-12-Step & cognitive therapies. Inpatient evals & referrals & post-discharge continuing care & family therapy targeting "failure to launch" young adult issues. Most insurance accepted.
In crisis? I specialize in treating chronic relapse, Internet addictions, co-occurring issues, trauma & failure to launch young adult & family conflicts. I'm certified for evaluations, treatment, employment/random drug testing. I offer indiv., group sessions, EAP, Substance Abuse custody evaluations, case management, anger/stress management, certified domestic violence batterer's intervention counseling, alcohol/drug treatment, including SMART non-12-Step & cognitive therapies. Inpatient evals & referrals & post-discharge continuing care & family therapy targeting "failure to launch" young adult issues. Most insurance accepted.
If I were a tattoo artist, you could come into my shop and flip through my portfolio to check out my style. I'd be a new-school mash-up artist, but one who also likes fine-line portraiture. Big custom work often has themes around memorials and body horror (because I do work with grief, trauma, and sexuality). I am not a tattoo artist, but maybe this metaphor gives you an idea of who I am and how I work. The work we do together is customized and I work well with people who want a collaborative process. Sometimes "the work" is painful, but it's beautiful in the end, and it is yours to carry with you.
If I were a tattoo artist, you could come into my shop and flip through my portfolio to check out my style. I'd be a new-school mash-up artist, but one who also likes fine-line portraiture. Big custom work often has themes around memorials and body horror (because I do work with grief, trauma, and sexuality). I am not a tattoo artist, but maybe this metaphor gives you an idea of who I am and how I work. The work we do together is customized and I work well with people who want a collaborative process. Sometimes "the work" is painful, but it's beautiful in the end, and it is yours to carry with you.
Are you a human who struggles with life? Do you find yourself "going through the motions"? Do you feel like you're constantly in survival mode, going from one crisis to the next? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed or increasingly alone? Does your mind race at night, does it replay all of your mistakes? We all struggle with these kinds of thoughts/feelings because of how our mind works. Imagine if you didn't have to struggle and you were engaged in your life in more meaningful ways. You can become more active and engaged in your life and be who you truly want to be. You can LIVE more and struggle less.
Are you a human who struggles with life? Do you find yourself "going through the motions"? Do you feel like you're constantly in survival mode, going from one crisis to the next? Do you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed or increasingly alone? Does your mind race at night, does it replay all of your mistakes? We all struggle with these kinds of thoughts/feelings because of how our mind works. Imagine if you didn't have to struggle and you were engaged in your life in more meaningful ways. You can become more active and engaged in your life and be who you truly want to be. You can LIVE more and struggle less.
I provide individual and family counseling for ages 3-18+ seeking to address Anger management, Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Cultural Identity, Depression, Interpersonal conflicts, Life transitions, Mood Disorders, Educational problems, Substance Use Disorders, or Trauma.
I provide individual and family counseling for ages 3-18+ seeking to address Anger management, Anxiety, Behavioral issues, Cultural Identity, Depression, Interpersonal conflicts, Life transitions, Mood Disorders, Educational problems, Substance Use Disorders, or Trauma.
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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.