Sexual Addiction Therapists in Midtown, New York, NY

In a safe, supportive environment we will work together to help you live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. While I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma & other painful conditions, I also offer specialized treatment for those seeking healing & recovery from sexual addiction /compulsivity, love & romance addiction, attachment disorders & other problematic behavior patterns involving relationships. My clients describe me as empathetic & caring while also highly effective at facilitating positive growth & transformation in their lives. All sexual orientations/gender identities welcome.

Although I specialise in sex and porn addiction treatment, my work encompasses more than just helping my clients stop their self-destructive behaviours. Of course, sexual sobriety is crucial for therapeutic progress, but I have found that healing the childhood neglect and abuse that--without exception--underlie the development of a sexual addiction is also essential if the individual is to have the truly transformative recovery he or she deserves. I aspire to offer patience, empathy, expertise, and loving, respectful care to my clients, which I hope they experience from me in our work together.

Timothy Lee, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Therapist, and Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, (CSAT), has 15 years experience in the treatment of sexual addiction and helping individuals, couples and families find recovery. As Founder and Director at New York Pathways, Timothy developed the addiction treatment model based upon training with Patrick Carnes, Ph.D, Doug Weiss, Ph.D, and the addiction treatment model utilized at Hazeldon Betty Ford. Timothy brings a highly personal and compassionate attitude to his work, and facilitates a safe and confidential environment where you can heal.

Life is a journey for all of us. We can feel confused, lost, hurt, alone, cut off, shut down and numb along the way. I've spent over thirty years learning and understanding how to help others on their journey to growth and discovery. I'm grateful for the trust my patients have in me and for the opportunity to be sharing the journey with them. Find the right guide for you to help you reach your goals personally, professionally and in relationship to others.

At The Sexuality, Attachment, and Trauma Project, we provide identity-affirming care for all communities. Our patients are people, not problems, and we work with each person differently. We treat a range of issues related to sexuality and gender. These include out-of-control sexual behavior, sometimes labeled sex addiction (although we’re not fans of labels). Patients also come to us for intimacy anxiety, sexual compulsivity, gender and orientation confusion, LGBTQ+ issues, and family trauma.

As a therapist I value self-inquiry, relationships, and finding meaning. My primary goal is to create an environment where clients feel accepted and heard, while simultaneously challenged to find new perspectives. At the core of my practice is a nonjudgemental attitude and a desire to bring awareness into my client's lives. We will work together with the goal of exploring different aspects of your self in order to uncover why you may be feeling stuck or unsatisfied.

Our sexuality can provide a way to feel connected and loved. Often times it can become out-of-control that actually creates disconnection, loneliness and isolation. My area of speciality is in addressing these issues of sexuality and intimacy related struggles. I use an attachments-based approach which includes assessment of attachment styles and helps to move my clients in the direction of a more secure style of attaching and connecting. I help my clients to enhance the balance of love, work and play in their lives.

When facing life's difficult challenges, it is good to know that there are places that you can turn to for help and guidance. However, finding a gay therapist can be anxiety producing because when people decide they would benefit from seeing a therapist, they are often experiencing significant upset in their lives. This is usually not the ideal moment to be dealing with the stress involved in finding someone with whom it feels safe and right to be vulnerable.

Are you wondering if your drug or alcohol use is becoming a problem? Do you know it is a problem, but cannot seem to control it? Maybe you engage in a different sort of self-sabotaging behavior, such as binge-eating, compulsive spending or undermining your success at work. Self-sabotaging behaviors, including drug and alcohol misuse, are actions we choose but they feel automatic and inescapable. Often, they serve to maintain status quos, prevent growth, and imprison us in unhappy situations. I understand the pain and hopelessness that comes from repeating the same mistakes. It is never too late to change a limiting pattern.

For over a decade as a psychotherapist in several settings, I have witnessed insurmountable suffering when mental illness remains untreated. As an addict, you may feel powerless; that your life is unmanageable and consequences are escalating. Allow me to help you recover and explore what your life has to offer when you let go of shame, guilt and self-judgement. Transformation occurs in recovery as you move from isolation and despair, to a life of freedom and joy with endless possibilities. As a somatic practitioner, I use body felt-senses as well as a psychodynamic approach to help resolve traumas and increase your resiliency.

As Anxiety specialists, our primary focus is working with those who struggle with Relationships, Intimacy and Avoidant Behaviors related to: Adult Childhood Trauma, Codependency, Addiction (including; excessive behaviors related to Sex, Porn and Apps) and those who struggle with impulsive behaviors (including ADHD). Using a trauma-based model, we are able to help you work through the difficulties around feeling a sense of fulfillment within yourself and/or relationships. Together, we will create a plan with personalized coping skills and tools to lead you toward creating deeper, more meaningful connections while managing anxiety.

Do you want a healthy, satisfying, and fulfilling sex life? Do you long to increase intimacy, eroticism, and connection in your relationship but struggle to understand and express sexual desires or concerns? You need a safe space to explore these issues, and I can help. Whether you want to rebuild intimacy after an affair, increase your desire for sex, struggle with sexual anxiety while dating, erectile unpredictability, difficulty experiencing an orgasm, or any other sexual issue, I’m here for you. My collaborative approach empowers you to understand, identify and remove any barriers standing in your way of an optimal sex life.

If you struggle with sexual compulsivity, you know that regaining control of your life requires more than just management of sexual behavior. Sexual compulsivity frequently masks underlying anxiety, depression and trauma, all of which can wreak havoc on our relationships with ourselves and others. Using a “here-and-now” approach, I work with individuals, couples and groups to help heighten awareness of problematic behaviors, recognize patterns that inhibit personal growth, and restore choice in decision-making.

My name is David, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified case manager with 12 years of experience in the medical and mental health field. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University at Albany. I graduated with high honors from the School of Social Welfare, where I specialized in healthcare. I have dedicated most of my career to working in the healthcare and mental health industry, helping clients overcome life's many struggles. I am licensed in NY and NJ.

My passion, training & expertise is directly focused on helping people create engaging, deeply satisfying relationships. I'm both a Certified Emotionally Focused (EFT) Couples Therapist and Supervisor as well as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. If you are in a relationship fraught with conflict or that is emotionally-barren & unrewarding, or experiencing sexual problems, or perhaps you are single and looking to create a fulfilling relationship, we can schedule a phone or video conf. consult at no charge to discuss your situation further -- visit my website www.fulfilledcouples.com to learn more about my philosophy and training.

I primarily work with individuals and couples looking to explore and navigate areas such as sex, intimacy, trauma, infidelity, gender, communication, conflict, and codependency, as well as some of the more 'minor' day-to-day snags and intimacy blocks that we can experience within relationships and ourselves. I also work with individuals in areas such as: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Eating Disorders, obsessive food and body behaviors, compulsivity, and anxiety. I primarily work with and support people who work in the adult industry, non monogamous folks, kinky people, and people who are navigating their sexualities and identities

Most likely, you're wondering how I can help you. I've been practicing for over 30 years and specialize in: 1) marital and sex therapy (for example, erectile problems, painful intercourse, lack of sexual desire and am certified in sex therapy by the American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors, and Therapists),- I'm always focused on increasing pleasure in your relationship; 2)reducing your depression, and 3) minimizing your compulsive eating (including weight and exercise management.). When we work together, I try to highlight your strengths so that you can take charge of your life and "fix" your problems.

Yoon Im Kane is a psychotherapist, author, keynote speaker and the founder and CEO of Mindful Psychotherapy Services, a Manhattan-based Psychotherapy Company with offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Trained at Yale University, Yoon has been providing treatment as a psychotherapist for more than two decades. She is also the founder of a Maui-based tech company, mndlink, inc., a remote therapy platform that securely connects therapist with patients. Yoon is the author of Mindfulness Workbook for Depression: Effective Mindfulness Strategies to Cultivate Positivity from the Inside Out.

Have you wondered if therapy can be helpful to your adolescent or young adult? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to work through the challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder, and body image issues. Clients often see a reduction in symptoms and improved well-being early on in therapy.