Therapists in Ohio
Brian Wright Counseling
Counselor, LPCC, LICDC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45230
I believe that counseling doesn't come with a manual or a "cookie-cutter" approach. You are a person with feelings and thoughts unique to your own concerns and issues. I don't approach our counseling relationship based on your diagnosis or societal labels. I try to assist according to how you see your world and recognize that we all make different choices. We don't have to be held captive to a mental illness and I will help you try to find the "keys to those locks".
I believe that counseling doesn't come with a manual or a "cookie-cutter" approach. You are a person with feelings and thoughts unique to your own concerns and issues. I don't approach our counseling relationship based on your diagnosis or societal labels. I try to assist according to how you see your world and recognize that we all make different choices. We don't have to be held captive to a mental illness and I will help you try to find the "keys to those locks".
Natalia Gebolys
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPCC, IMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rocky River, OH 44116
Not accepting new clients
We can't always control how we feel or what happens in life, but we can control how we respond to it. Whether you're struggling with mental health concerns and symptoms that effect your daily functioning such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, trauma, relationship distress, family conflict, self esteem, LGBTQ+, and/or sexually related issues.. or a mixture of all of the above, I'm here to help. I strive to provide an environment that is non-judgmental, laid back, safe, and comforting. I know the idea of therapy can be scary, but the short term discomfort of making an appointment is less scary than a lifetime of struggling.
We can't always control how we feel or what happens in life, but we can control how we respond to it. Whether you're struggling with mental health concerns and symptoms that effect your daily functioning such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, trauma, relationship distress, family conflict, self esteem, LGBTQ+, and/or sexually related issues.. or a mixture of all of the above, I'm here to help. I strive to provide an environment that is non-judgmental, laid back, safe, and comforting. I know the idea of therapy can be scary, but the short term discomfort of making an appointment is less scary than a lifetime of struggling.
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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.