Sexual Addiction Therapists in 98109

I have been treating clients and couples for two decades. I specialized in bi-polar and other mood disorders before becoming a certified multiple addictions, sex addiction therapist and couple's counselor. I was certified by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals with Patrick Carnes in 2008. I treat those who suffer from mood, sexual addiction/compulsion issues, I treat spouses/partners who have betrayal trauma and help couples find their way back to each other. I am able to offer insight, compassion, levity and support. I do not treat sex offenders. I am not certified in sex offender treatment

Caleb is Certified in the Treatment of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through sex addiction but provides counseling services for all kinds of addictions. He also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.

Is your relationship struggling from a loss of closeness or intimacy? Does infidelity or sexual addiction have you considering divorce? If you’re struggling to connect or trust your partner, we can help! We are dedicated to fostering real change in clients lives. We are advancing the standard of care through empirical strategies to help you heal, connect, and guide you through the recovery & repair process. We create an intimate space where you can safely share, receive empathy, and create shared meaning to move through difficult circumstances together. Let us help you be heard, heal, and reignite a sense of connection.

Dr. Olsen is a national leader in sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors, men's sexual health, and intimacy disorders. His approach goes far beyond a "one size fits all" treatment model. There is no single treatment that works for everybody and no workbook that addresses everyone's needs. It is critical to assess for your unique struggles and to understand the true nature of your problematic sexual behaviors. He can develop a personalized care plan that will be effective at addressing all of the elements that are at play in your life struggles. Dr. Olsen will help you connect, be authentic, and make profound life changes.

Are neurodivergent traits from ADHD or autism causing challenges in your relationship? Has infidelity caused a rupture in trust with your partner? Do you struggle with sexual addiction? I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate the unique challenges of neurodivergent relationships, as well as breaches of trust. I can help you navigate these painful wounds and leverage your strengths, while addressing emotional barriers and struggles to communicate empathy. Together, you can build a stronger, more supportive relationship, connect on a deeper level, and create the relationship you both want.

Are you thinking about divorce after discovering your partner's infidelity or sexual addiction? Are you tired of having the same arguments with no resolution? Is trauma or crippling anxiety keeping you from the life you want? I help clients navigate these challenges to create healthier relationships, heal from trauma, and create a path forward that supports a more meaningful and fulfilling life. I will provide you with empirically-based tools to overcome obstacles that may seem hopeless and help you create positive change in your life.

As a relationship and sex therapist, my background and training are in relationship treatment as well as sexuality therapy. I work with heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, asexual, and transgender individuals, couples, and partnerships to heal and find fulfillment. I see adults on a variety of discomforts that affect individuals, partnerships, and sexuality (e.g., orgasmic issues, erectile issues, desire issues, sexual pain). Additionally, I see couples for a myriad of relational issues. I am LGBTIQA, kink, and poly friendly and knowledgeable.

Well, sh-t’s hit the fan, big time. Maybe you’ve gotten lost in a world of online fantasies that seemed harmless … until they weren’t. Or you crossed the line with a coworker, or have been measuring your self-worth in Tinder swipes. Or perhaps you're the other half, totally blindsided, feeling like you've just crash-landed in the middle of an emotional earthquake. It’s a mess, right? Not just the sneaky stuff, but the whole hurricane it’s whipped up – your day-to-day, your peace of mind, your connection with each other. You’re both knee-deep in this chaos, and it’s anything but simple.

I believe that one of the greatest ways that we can empower ourselves to navigate a wide variety of issues is by developing self-awareness and self-compassion. I enjoy working with clients who want a collaborative relationship with their therapist and are willing to approach our work with curiosity and an open mind. I also love to empower individuals and partners with the tools they need to create the changes they seek in their own lives, which requires a mutual investment in and commitment to our work together.

My practice is geared towards working through issues related to emotional/relational violence and trauma caused by abuse (physical, sexual, emotional). I also work with clients who have found themselves depressed and/or anxious due to some of these problems in their history. I believe in helping you find new ways of relating to yourself and others that foster wholeness, peace and honesty. My approach is couched in a mixture of kindness and truth, the goal being for you to see yourself more clearly with a greater sense of love and esteem, leading to increased contentment in life and relationships.

I specialize in helping individuals and couples with ADHD, high-functioning autism, Nice Guy & Nice Gal Syndrome, codependency, addiction, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and grief. If you feel stuck and want to create new patterns in your life, let's talk. We can schedule a free 15-minute consult video call to chat about what you're looking for in therapy and to see if we'd be a good fit.

I help clients inhabit their lives and bodies in a more authentic, pleasureful manner. My approach is integrative and centers the needs of my clients; I utilize active interventions involving somatic, creative, and emotionally focused work in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapies. I am passionate about accompanying clients in a process of self-exploration that supports them in facing what feels most challenging, whether that is related to sex/sexuality, intimacy/relationships, anxiety, trauma, stress, a life transition, or just generally feeling stuck.

We are all alive and trying to learn something about living; we live the way that we feel. We do this automatically (and whether we know it or not) in relationship: in relating to our self and to others. Therefore, my philosophy is everything is emotional and relational and mindful; everything matters.

Hi, I'm Will. I'm glad you are here. Seeking help can be overwhelming when you are struggling just to get through the day. I hope to make the process a little easier for you. I have lots of experience working with all kinds of people suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, unwanted substance use, bipolar disorder, relationship issues and more. You want to feel better, to stop worrying about the future and rehashing the past, to move through what keeps you stuck in distress, to feel freedom, and some measure of peace. I am confident that therapy can help.

As a therapist that works with couples and individuals, with a focus on intimacy and sexuality, I often work with people seeking deeper and more nourishing connections in their relationships and lives. Connection requires the courage to move into vulnerability and honesty to live one's truth about what they really need from their relationships. This is where I can help! I serve as a guide for individuals and couples in stepping into their own lives, to ask for what they need and to be present in and for their relationships.

We are a collective of comprehensively trained, client-centered, and value-focused therapists who have a sincere interest in helping people improve connection to themselves, their sexuality, and their relationships with others. Our values reflect who we are as individuals and as a collective, where inclusivity is paramount, diversity is celebrated, and our work considers the needs of those we serve.

Are you wishing for better relationships? Feeling anxious, down, lost, or wondering about the meaning of life? Would you like to feel more confident? Hoping to heal after trauma? Going through loss or life transition? We need lots of self-compassion so we can heal and find a better approach to our lives and relationships. I offer a non-judgmental space to be open about your struggles and explore what it means to live in your values. It is through our common humanity that I relate to my clients. I believe the struggles we face also occur in the systems of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, ability, religion, and national identity.

"What is the most important consideration when looking for a therapist? " The fit, the feel, the vibe you have with the therapist really is best way to decide if this is a good match. A good fit, you will work well together. We will work with the issues that you are currently experiencing, noticing the internal roots of conflict, and finding ways to make meaningful and purposeful shifts or changes in your life. Experiencing difficulties from depression, relationship endings, truama, abuse, addictions, let's talk. - I am now only taking cash, checks of credit card patients. Not accepting new insurance patients. Not taking couples.

When too much is too much and nothing seems to be working, therapy is an excellent place to start. We all respond to stress differently. Some common ways are lethargy, persistent thoughts, impulsive actions, body aches, or insomnia. You may apply words like depression, anxiety, or trauma to those symptoms which can feel big and scary. Therapy is where you can fully show up with any of it. Therapy contains the things that feel out of control and once a week or more you have a safe place to bring yourself authentically.