Sexual Addiction Therapists in Johnston County, NC
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
Making the first call is sometimes the hardest part of the therapeutic journey. We all will face times when our heart is in pain. We might suffer heartbreak, death, failure, disappointment, or man other challenges. In those times, how do you care for yourself? You have the power to heal your life, and you need to know that. I understand that life can throw curveballs that may make it hard to complete simple tasks like getting out of bed and enjoying the things you once found joy in. C.S. Lewis said " You can't go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending." I provide to create a safe plac
Making the first call is sometimes the hardest part of the therapeutic journey. We all will face times when our heart is in pain. We might suffer heartbreak, death, failure, disappointment, or man other challenges. In those times, how do you care for yourself? You have the power to heal your life, and you need to know that. I understand that life can throw curveballs that may make it hard to complete simple tasks like getting out of bed and enjoying the things you once found joy in. C.S. Lewis said " You can't go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending." I provide to create a safe plac
If you are looking for a relaxing space that is safe and comfortable, where you can be yourself and feel respected, you are looking in the right place. I strive to give my clients a warm and comfortable environment, where we can work together to accomplish your goals and work through the stress, hurt and confusion of life’s challenges. Whether you have anxiety/depression, need to work through an addiction or just want to process life's current or past issues, lets work together to help you heal and grow into the person you want to be.
If you are looking for a relaxing space that is safe and comfortable, where you can be yourself and feel respected, you are looking in the right place. I strive to give my clients a warm and comfortable environment, where we can work together to accomplish your goals and work through the stress, hurt and confusion of life’s challenges. Whether you have anxiety/depression, need to work through an addiction or just want to process life's current or past issues, lets work together to help you heal and grow into the person you want to be.
Mary Ray-Council
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCAS, CADC, SAP, ADETS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clayton, NC 27520
Rays of Hope Ministries is a Ministry of Helps organization. A place of support for people experiencing problems in life. Rays of Hope Ministries believe in second chances and encouraging hope. We offer support for spiritual, emotional, substance and other behavioral problems. Services offered include Assessments, Counseling and Case Management. We provide: DWI, DOT SAP, and Substance Abuse Assessments/Evaluations; Addiction, and Christian Counseling; Referral, and Linkage to supportive services.
Rays of Hope Ministries is a Ministry of Helps organization. A place of support for people experiencing problems in life. Rays of Hope Ministries believe in second chances and encouraging hope. We offer support for spiritual, emotional, substance and other behavioral problems. Services offered include Assessments, Counseling and Case Management. We provide: DWI, DOT SAP, and Substance Abuse Assessments/Evaluations; Addiction, and Christian Counseling; Referral, and Linkage to supportive services.
Life can be overwhelming, confusing, disappointing, and painful. Life can be very fast-paced, and can be very difficult in knowing how to keep up. If you’re feeling depressed, or having difficulty with friendships/relationships/family/job, therapy can help. Are the experiences earlier in your life impacting you now? Is it difficult to make healthy choices? Do you have anger issues? Do you struggle to share emotions that are natural and more vulnerable? Therapy can aid a person in making healthy choices, and improve daily decision-making.
Life can be overwhelming, confusing, disappointing, and painful. Life can be very fast-paced, and can be very difficult in knowing how to keep up. If you’re feeling depressed, or having difficulty with friendships/relationships/family/job, therapy can help. Are the experiences earlier in your life impacting you now? Is it difficult to make healthy choices? Do you have anger issues? Do you struggle to share emotions that are natural and more vulnerable? Therapy can aid a person in making healthy choices, and improve daily decision-making.
Psychotherapy is the opportunity to learn about yourself, and to make changes you haven't been able to make before. When we understand ourselves we can change how we relate to ourselves and others, we can work toward meaningful accomplishments that connect with our deepest values. Therapy can help you to become more effective, stronger, and more fulfilled, as you become the person you want to be.
If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Psychotherapy is the opportunity to learn about yourself, and to make changes you haven't been able to make before. When we understand ourselves we can change how we relate to ourselves and others, we can work toward meaningful accomplishments that connect with our deepest values. Therapy can help you to become more effective, stronger, and more fulfilled, as you become the person you want to be.
If you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
I am eager to work with you, your partner, and/or your family to guide you toward a more enlivened life. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota where I concentrated in Marriage and Family Therapy. I love to explore Family Systems, engage partners in couples counseling, and love working with individuals on personal growth issues. I am also an ordained pastor currently under call as a professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling with a specialty in Grief and Loss, Women's Emotional Health, Stress and Coping, Healthy Sexual Relations, Cultural Development and many other life concerns.
I am eager to work with you, your partner, and/or your family to guide you toward a more enlivened life. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota where I concentrated in Marriage and Family Therapy. I love to explore Family Systems, engage partners in couples counseling, and love working with individuals on personal growth issues. I am also an ordained pastor currently under call as a professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling with a specialty in Grief and Loss, Women's Emotional Health, Stress and Coping, Healthy Sexual Relations, Cultural Development and many other life concerns.
Are you experiencing a sense of disconnection from yourself and those around you? Do you often prioritize others' needs over your own? Are you questioning why life doesn't feel as fulfilling or joyful as you hoped? In today's uncertain times, many people are grappling with feelings of anxiety and overwhelm, unsure of how to navigate their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. Ignoring your own needs and neglecting self-care can have lasting consequences on your mental and physical health. I believe that achieving a better quality of life shouldn't feel like an uphill battle.
Are you experiencing a sense of disconnection from yourself and those around you? Do you often prioritize others' needs over your own? Are you questioning why life doesn't feel as fulfilling or joyful as you hoped? In today's uncertain times, many people are grappling with feelings of anxiety and overwhelm, unsure of how to navigate their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. Ignoring your own needs and neglecting self-care can have lasting consequences on your mental and physical health. I believe that achieving a better quality of life shouldn't feel like an uphill battle.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) with a strong background in counseling children, adolescents, and families. My areas of expertise include Depression, Grief, Social Anxiety, Sports Performance Anxiety Coaching, Relationship & Family Counseling, Child Therapy, Trauma-informed care, Parental education support groups, and youth mentorship.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) with a strong background in counseling children, adolescents, and families. My areas of expertise include Depression, Grief, Social Anxiety, Sports Performance Anxiety Coaching, Relationship & Family Counseling, Child Therapy, Trauma-informed care, Parental education support groups, and youth mentorship.
Online Therapists
In my practice as a psychologist, I partner with individual and couples clients who are living with the effects of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, self-image difficulties, out-of-control sexual behavior/ sexual addiction, and alcohol and/or substance use difficulties, as well as people engaging in self-harm and/or suicidal behavior.
When we come to therapy, often our choices have not led to the life we desire. Under the influence of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress, or the allure of substances, pornography, spending, etc., it can seem like life is out of our control. Rather than be controlled, we desperately want to be free to pursue what is truly good. Therapy then is an opportunity to not only find freedom from mental turmoil, but to realign life toward what is worth pursuing. The goal, then, is not simply to “not feel” a certain way, but to be drawn into something much greater that transforms our mind, our relationships, our work, our spirit.
In my practice as a psychologist, I partner with individual and couples clients who are living with the effects of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, self-image difficulties, out-of-control sexual behavior/ sexual addiction, and alcohol and/or substance use difficulties, as well as people engaging in self-harm and/or suicidal behavior.
When we come to therapy, often our choices have not led to the life we desire. Under the influence of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress, or the allure of substances, pornography, spending, etc., it can seem like life is out of our control. Rather than be controlled, we desperately want to be free to pursue what is truly good. Therapy then is an opportunity to not only find freedom from mental turmoil, but to realign life toward what is worth pursuing. The goal, then, is not simply to “not feel” a certain way, but to be drawn into something much greater that transforms our mind, our relationships, our work, our spirit.
Bill Venable
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, MDiv, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27606
Other treatment areas include sexual addiction, marriage, depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative issues, personality and family-of-origin issues, self-image issues, premarital counseling, conflict resolution and communication.
Do you want to find a place where you can be authentic and feel safe? My desire is to provide an environment for emotional and spiritual healing. As a Christian counselor, I seek to weave eternal truths in with healing prayer in a way that brings about lasting change and transformation. I am a Certified HeartSync Minister and since 2010, I have taken a special interest in implementing the HeartSync method developed by Andy Miller, LCSW to bring lasting healing to places in the soul that have received trauma, emotional pain and deep hurts.
Other treatment areas include sexual addiction, marriage, depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative issues, personality and family-of-origin issues, self-image issues, premarital counseling, conflict resolution and communication.
Do you want to find a place where you can be authentic and feel safe? My desire is to provide an environment for emotional and spiritual healing. As a Christian counselor, I seek to weave eternal truths in with healing prayer in a way that brings about lasting change and transformation. I am a Certified HeartSync Minister and since 2010, I have taken a special interest in implementing the HeartSync method developed by Andy Miller, LCSW to bring lasting healing to places in the soul that have received trauma, emotional pain and deep hurts.
I have over twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with destructive relationship patterns, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sexual and intimacy disruptions (such as infidelity, sexual addiction, past sexual abuse, etc), trauma and abuse, domestic violence, depression, and grief.
I have been trained in various modalities to assist my clients to find the freedom they desire from current and past wounds. The main models I integrate with mindfulness are Attachment theory, IFS, Gestalt, EMDR and Sensorimotor. I work experientially with the here and now to help clients live into their strengths and internal wisdom.
I have over twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples struggling with destructive relationship patterns, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sexual and intimacy disruptions (such as infidelity, sexual addiction, past sexual abuse, etc), trauma and abuse, domestic violence, depression, and grief.
I have been trained in various modalities to assist my clients to find the freedom they desire from current and past wounds. The main models I integrate with mindfulness are Attachment theory, IFS, Gestalt, EMDR and Sensorimotor. I work experientially with the here and now to help clients live into their strengths and internal wisdom.
Toni Rabinowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I specialize in both individual and couples counseling. Within that specialty I have years of experience with all aspects of infertility, including managing and coping with the entire process, as well as ovum donor and surrogacy. I work with both individuals and couples along the family building path. I I also have a specialty in sexual addiction. I have extensive experience with helping couples negotiate the issues inherent in this specific type of addiction.
I specialize in both individual and couples counseling. Within that specialty I have years of experience with all aspects of infertility, including managing and coping with the entire process, as well as ovum donor and surrogacy. I work with both individuals and couples along the family building path. I I also have a specialty in sexual addiction. I have extensive experience with helping couples negotiate the issues inherent in this specific type of addiction.
My areas of speciality include: anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (using CBT & exposure/response prevention), trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, other OC spectrum disorders, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and social phobias; mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder; sexual addiction; situational problems.
Rather than follow any strict treatment protocol, I use my training and experience, as well as input from the client to design a treatment plan tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
My areas of speciality include: anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (using CBT & exposure/response prevention), trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, other OC spectrum disorders, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and social phobias; mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder; sexual addiction; situational problems.
Rather than follow any strict treatment protocol, I use my training and experience, as well as input from the client to design a treatment plan tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Eugene T Naughton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CSAT, NCC
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408
I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, and as such, I pull from the task model developed by Patrick Carnes and others to first reduce and then eliminate behavior.
My name is Eugene Naughton, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) credentialed by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals). I am also a member of the International OCD Foundation. I work with adults and older teens to help them resolve anxiety, mood disorders, and problematic sexual behaviors. I also work with the parents of anxious children to help them develop appropriate strategies to deal with their family member's struggle.
I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, and as such, I pull from the task model developed by Patrick Carnes and others to first reduce and then eliminate behavior.
My name is Eugene Naughton, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) credentialed by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals). I am also a member of the International OCD Foundation. I work with adults and older teens to help them resolve anxiety, mood disorders, and problematic sexual behaviors. I also work with the parents of anxious children to help them develop appropriate strategies to deal with their family member's struggle.
My specialty is working in a variety of areas including anxiety, sexual addiction, history of sexual abuse, sexual orientation, childhood trauma, ptsd, marital conflict, affair recovery, divorce, pre-marital counseling, grief, spirituality, and adult transitional issues among many other areas of relational brokenness helping people achieve wholeness.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to grow emotionally, relationally and spiritually. I believe therapy is an opportunity to come alongside others to help them heal and grow. I am relational in my approach. I believe that people have been broken in relationships and that we are healed in the context of relationships. Over the past 19 years I have had many clients reach their goals and experienced transformation through the counseling process. There is no greater privilege than being able to walk beside people in their healing journey. Evening and weekday appointments available. Contact me via phone, text or email.
My specialty is working in a variety of areas including anxiety, sexual addiction, history of sexual abuse, sexual orientation, childhood trauma, ptsd, marital conflict, affair recovery, divorce, pre-marital counseling, grief, spirituality, and adult transitional issues among many other areas of relational brokenness helping people achieve wholeness.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to grow emotionally, relationally and spiritually. I believe therapy is an opportunity to come alongside others to help them heal and grow. I am relational in my approach. I believe that people have been broken in relationships and that we are healed in the context of relationships. Over the past 19 years I have had many clients reach their goals and experienced transformation through the counseling process. There is no greater privilege than being able to walk beside people in their healing journey. Evening and weekday appointments available. Contact me via phone, text or email.
Christian Counseling Associates Raleigh
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, DMin, LPC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
We specialize in marriages, communication, conflict resolution, infidelity, sexual addiction, trauma (EMDR), spiritual issues, anxiety, depression, grief and repairing and restoring relationships.
Dr. Mike and Rhonda can each see you and your spouse individually or they are available as a couple upon special scheduling. We specialize in relationships, healing past wounds, anxiety, depression, infidelity, sexual addiction, life coaching, grief and trauma (EMDR Counseling). We also offer adolescent and family counseling.
We specialize in marriages, communication, conflict resolution, infidelity, sexual addiction, trauma (EMDR), spiritual issues, anxiety, depression, grief and repairing and restoring relationships.
Dr. Mike and Rhonda can each see you and your spouse individually or they are available as a couple upon special scheduling. We specialize in relationships, healing past wounds, anxiety, depression, infidelity, sexual addiction, life coaching, grief and trauma (EMDR Counseling). We also offer adolescent and family counseling.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, intimacy issues (physical and emotional), LGBTQIA issues, men’s issues, marital conflict, sexual addiction, and complex personal life struggles.
I incorporate Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to assist clients in achieving their therapy goals. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults, the LGBTQIQ community, and anyone who struggles with intimacy, relationships, mood, and sexual addiction.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, intimacy issues (physical and emotional), LGBTQIA issues, men’s issues, marital conflict, sexual addiction, and complex personal life struggles.
I incorporate Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to assist clients in achieving their therapy goals. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults, the LGBTQIQ community, and anyone who struggles with intimacy, relationships, mood, and sexual addiction.
Dr. Tim Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Online Only
I have advanced training in sexual addiction treatment.
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Love Addiction? Trauma? I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
I have advanced training in sexual addiction treatment.
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Love Addiction? Trauma? I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
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 offer personally tailored sexual addiction coaching program designed to help you stop problematic sexual behavior while healing the underlying issues that cause the acting out behavior.
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 offer personally tailored sexual addiction coaching program designed to help you stop problematic sexual behavior while healing the underlying issues that cause the acting out behavior.
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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.