Sexual Addiction Therapists in 10538

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Susan Mahler, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Larchmont, NY 10538
I've worked as a marital and sex therapist for 30 years helping people improve communication and enjoy satisfying sexual relationships. I work with a range of clientele; heterosexual individuals and couples with diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. I am an assistant professor of psychiatry at Westchester Medical Center where I teach family and couples treatment to psychiatric residents. I trained and worked at New York Hospital in Westchester. I ran a sex therapy program. I treat couples and individuals experiencing a variety of life's problems . I have a private practice in Larchmont, New York
I've worked as a marital and sex therapist for 30 years helping people improve communication and enjoy satisfying sexual relationships. I work with a range of clientele; heterosexual individuals and couples with diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. I am an assistant professor of psychiatry at Westchester Medical Center where I teach family and couples treatment to psychiatric residents. I trained and worked at New York Hospital in Westchester. I ran a sex therapy program. I treat couples and individuals experiencing a variety of life's problems . I have a private practice in Larchmont, New York
(914) 768-4402 View (914) 768-4402
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Christopher Nardozzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW
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1 Endorsed
Larchmont, NY 10538
I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, and major life transitions. I draw from my psychodynamic training at NYU, postgraduate psychoanalytic certification, and two decades of experience to help you relieve distress, increase resilience, and improve your quality of life.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, and major life transitions. I draw from my psychodynamic training at NYU, postgraduate psychoanalytic certification, and two decades of experience to help you relieve distress, increase resilience, and improve your quality of life.
(914) 830-9171 View (914) 830-9171
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Terence O'Gara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
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Larchmont, NY 10538
Terry is a licensed therapist with over 20 years experience effectively transforming the quality of people's lives. A native New Yorker, Terry offers treatment for individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. He is known for providing compassionate, straight-forward care with the highest degree of confidentiality. He is a persistent advocate for the people he works with.
Terry is a licensed therapist with over 20 years experience effectively transforming the quality of people's lives. A native New Yorker, Terry offers treatment for individuals, couples, and families dealing with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. He is known for providing compassionate, straight-forward care with the highest degree of confidentiality. He is a persistent advocate for the people he works with.
(914) 752-4747 View (914) 752-4747
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Dr. Cherise White
PhD, LMSW, MS
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Larchmont, NY 10538  (Online Only)
The difficult thoughts and feelings that we hold deep within ourselves can negatively impact our mood, success, health, and overall happiness. In therapy, it takes bravery to unearth, examine, and learn from our life experiences in the therapeutic process. I help clients with many types of difficulties including anxiety, depression, work stress, culture and identity issues, adult ADHD, trauma, and social/relational problems with partners, friends, and family. Further, I have experience working with young and older adults, college students, high-level professionals, and executives.
The difficult thoughts and feelings that we hold deep within ourselves can negatively impact our mood, success, health, and overall happiness. In therapy, it takes bravery to unearth, examine, and learn from our life experiences in the therapeutic process. I help clients with many types of difficulties including anxiety, depression, work stress, culture and identity issues, adult ADHD, trauma, and social/relational problems with partners, friends, and family. Further, I have experience working with young and older adults, college students, high-level professionals, and executives.
(646) 492-8738 View (646) 492-8738
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.