Therapists in 77025
InnerWisdom, Inc.
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, PMHNP, RN
Not Verified Not Verified
Houston, TX 77025
InnerWisdom is one of the few Community Mental Health Center in Texas that offers Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Supportive Outpatient Program (SOP), Telehealth, Medication Management, and Individual Therapy. We have a team of dedicated counselors, psychiatrist, psychologist, Nurses, and practitioners who work together to create a road map to recovery beyond the traditional inpatient/outpatient program. For more information about our program, to schedule an appointment, and to verify your insurance, please visit our website, innerwisdom.com.
InnerWisdom is one of the few Community Mental Health Center in Texas that offers Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Supportive Outpatient Program (SOP), Telehealth, Medication Management, and Individual Therapy. We have a team of dedicated counselors, psychiatrist, psychologist, Nurses, and practitioners who work together to create a road map to recovery beyond the traditional inpatient/outpatient program. For more information about our program, to schedule an appointment, and to verify your insurance, please visit our website, innerwisdom.com.
Gary Harrel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77025
I am licensed in TX and NV. My ideal client would be one that is seeking help in dealing with issues of grief and depression. This client would present with symptoms of depression secondary to a recent loss (usually death of a loved one). The client is provided a safe place to vent their emotions and provided guidance in identifying the stages of grief and loss as well as guidance on how to handle their emotions while still being a productive member of society in their respective stage of life. The client would be open to any advice or skills that I would want to bestow on them, that will help them overcome these issues.
I am licensed in TX and NV. My ideal client would be one that is seeking help in dealing with issues of grief and depression. This client would present with symptoms of depression secondary to a recent loss (usually death of a loved one). The client is provided a safe place to vent their emotions and provided guidance in identifying the stages of grief and loss as well as guidance on how to handle their emotions while still being a productive member of society in their respective stage of life. The client would be open to any advice or skills that I would want to bestow on them, that will help them overcome these issues.
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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.