Sexual Addiction Therapists in Tucson, AZ
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Chris Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85701 (Online Only)
My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.
My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.
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Melinda Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704
If you find yourself trapped in a draining cycle of negative thoughts, patterns, and behaviors, I am here to offer guidance. Together, we will explore the reasons behind your struggles and gain insight into the impact of your past experiences, depression, anxiety, and/or addiction on your daily life. I provide forward yet compassionate support, aiming to equip you with coping skills for everyday challenges while also delving into the root causes. Let's not simply address surface-level issues; instead, we will examine your past, from childhood to present, to foster lasting change. Email is the preferred method of contact.
If you find yourself trapped in a draining cycle of negative thoughts, patterns, and behaviors, I am here to offer guidance. Together, we will explore the reasons behind your struggles and gain insight into the impact of your past experiences, depression, anxiety, and/or addiction on your daily life. I provide forward yet compassionate support, aiming to equip you with coping skills for everyday challenges while also delving into the root causes. Let's not simply address surface-level issues; instead, we will examine your past, from childhood to present, to foster lasting change. Email is the preferred method of contact.
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Mark Alan Nichols
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MAC, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85705
My professional career as a counselor, educator, and clinical supervisor spans over 30 years. My passion is helping people find hope, and love within important relationships and in the life we have to live. So working through addictions, trauma, and hurts in order to discover fulfillment is the task we might do together.
My professional career as a counselor, educator, and clinical supervisor spans over 30 years. My passion is helping people find hope, and love within important relationships and in the life we have to live. So working through addictions, trauma, and hurts in order to discover fulfillment is the task we might do together.
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Edythe Vuke Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85719
The best way to reach me is by email. I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for personal growth and/or are wanting to work towards freedom from an issue that is causing undue suffering. Patients who are excited to learn about and understand themselves better will be able to heal themselves and their relationships.
The best way to reach me is by email. I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for personal growth and/or are wanting to work towards freedom from an issue that is causing undue suffering. Patients who are excited to learn about and understand themselves better will be able to heal themselves and their relationships.
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Align Counseling Services-Rita Weatherholt, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85712
Everyone--even the most accomplished people--eventually encounters challenges and issues that require support. If you are an adult dealing with emotional challenges, mood disorders, past or current trauma, or issues involving sexuality, you can find the support you need at Align. If you're in a personal or professional relationship that has hit a rough patch, or if you have family dynamics that are creating distress, Align Counseling Services can help. And, if you're simply seeking to improve your life, aligning yourself to your highest ideals, we're here for you!
Everyone--even the most accomplished people--eventually encounters challenges and issues that require support. If you are an adult dealing with emotional challenges, mood disorders, past or current trauma, or issues involving sexuality, you can find the support you need at Align. If you're in a personal or professional relationship that has hit a rough patch, or if you have family dynamics that are creating distress, Align Counseling Services can help. And, if you're simply seeking to improve your life, aligning yourself to your highest ideals, we're here for you!
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I am a licensed psychologist and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). I have been working in the field of substance abuse for several years. When addiction occurs in families it can be a painful and devastating process. It is important for individuals who are struggling with addiction to receive help when they are ready. I can offer support and guidance during this time. I believe everyone has the potential to start the recovery process.
I am a licensed psychologist and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). I have been working in the field of substance abuse for several years. When addiction occurs in families it can be a painful and devastating process. It is important for individuals who are struggling with addiction to receive help when they are ready. I can offer support and guidance during this time. I believe everyone has the potential to start the recovery process.
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Debra L. Kaplan
Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, PACT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
I specialize in attachment trauma, sex and porn addiction, and financial therapy (money, work and financial disorders). I provide in-person and virtual sessions in Arizona, and teletherapy for Colorado based clients. I work with couples and individuals to resolve their life issues for increased well-being and life fulfillment. I am faculty for Dr. Patrick Carnes, CSAT Supervisor/ therapist for IITAP, and integrate the PACT approach for couples.
I specialize in attachment trauma, sex and porn addiction, and financial therapy (money, work and financial disorders). I provide in-person and virtual sessions in Arizona, and teletherapy for Colorado based clients. I work with couples and individuals to resolve their life issues for increased well-being and life fulfillment. I am faculty for Dr. Patrick Carnes, CSAT Supervisor/ therapist for IITAP, and integrate the PACT approach for couples.
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Jami Parrish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CMAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85712
Therapy is a collaborative process of discernment, self discovery, and change. We all can struggle to look deeply at ourselves and examine our shadows. Support is crucial to this endeavor. Yet, through self discovery comes true freedom and a greater capacity for you to choose how YOU want to be in the world, on your terms. My approach is psychodynamically based, incorporating neuropsychological, mindfulness, and body-based techniques. If you choose to see me, we will explore your conflicts, celebrate your successes, and create the room for you to come to terms with those dynamics inhibiting your satisfaction with life.
Therapy is a collaborative process of discernment, self discovery, and change. We all can struggle to look deeply at ourselves and examine our shadows. Support is crucial to this endeavor. Yet, through self discovery comes true freedom and a greater capacity for you to choose how YOU want to be in the world, on your terms. My approach is psychodynamically based, incorporating neuropsychological, mindfulness, and body-based techniques. If you choose to see me, we will explore your conflicts, celebrate your successes, and create the room for you to come to terms with those dynamics inhibiting your satisfaction with life.
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Tracey James
Counselor, MAC, LPC-S, CSAT, CSOPT, RACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85701 (Online Only)
Tracey is a masters-level licensed professional counselor licensed in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. She is a graduate from Ottawa University specializing in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. She specializes in treatment services for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+. Tracey has completed training to be a CSAT, RACS, CSOPT. Modalities incorporated into her services are The Meadows Model, Post Inductive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Tracey is a masters-level licensed professional counselor licensed in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. She is a graduate from Ottawa University specializing in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation. She specializes in treatment services for trauma, sexual behaviors, relationships, addictions, mental health, and LGBTQIA2+. Tracey has completed training to be a CSAT, RACS, CSOPT. Modalities incorporated into her services are The Meadows Model, Post Inductive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
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Metamorphosis Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85710
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and online counseling in English and in Spanish for adults, adolescents, and children 6 & above. We have experience addressing relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Our supportive and compassionate licensed therapists will guide you through your transformation despite the adverse stages you have encountered.
We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and online counseling in English and in Spanish for adults, adolescents, and children 6 & above. We have experience addressing relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Our supportive and compassionate licensed therapists will guide you through your transformation despite the adverse stages you have encountered.
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Dr. Tanis L Thouin
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PhD, LISAC, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85715
Dr. Thouin has over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with children, adults and families. As a psychotherapist, she provides individual and group therapy, while specializing in substance use disorders, addictions, and co-occurring disorders (trauma, grief, depression, anxiety). She is passionate about building positive trusting relationships. She believes that the development of effective coping skills and social support is critical to long term success. Dr. Thouin helps clients identify and process underlying problems so they can improve their quality of life.
Dr. Thouin has over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with children, adults and families. As a psychotherapist, she provides individual and group therapy, while specializing in substance use disorders, addictions, and co-occurring disorders (trauma, grief, depression, anxiety). She is passionate about building positive trusting relationships. She believes that the development of effective coping skills and social support is critical to long term success. Dr. Thouin helps clients identify and process underlying problems so they can improve their quality of life.
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Carlton F. Perk Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85751 (Online Only)
You are on the right track: seeking out assistants, allies. Kind of depressed? Anxious? Troubles in your relationship? Feeling alienated or a loss of direction? There are lots of ways to describe it, and initially that's all I'll ask you to do. You'll have the freedom of a confidential discussion and a trained professional to help illuminate issues, set goals, and pursue your concerns. You may want insight into your situation. You may want tools. You certainly want results, and to develop some capacities that you haven't seen for a while. That works for me. And I offer clinical supervision to other therapists as well.
You are on the right track: seeking out assistants, allies. Kind of depressed? Anxious? Troubles in your relationship? Feeling alienated or a loss of direction? There are lots of ways to describe it, and initially that's all I'll ask you to do. You'll have the freedom of a confidential discussion and a trained professional to help illuminate issues, set goals, and pursue your concerns. You may want insight into your situation. You may want tools. You certainly want results, and to develop some capacities that you haven't seen for a while. That works for me. And I offer clinical supervision to other therapists as well.
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Adam Lovallo Counseling
Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85742 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona with over 26 years of clinical experience. My goal is to help you successfully take on the various challenges in your life, by providing you with a judgement-free safe space to develop an array of coping tools! This is achieved by providing you with psycho education and constructive feedback, coupled with modeling unconditional positive regard & encouragement. In therapy I will help you to better understand how your thoughts and behaviors affect your feelings. So let's move you from a place of simply existing and tolerating your life to living life to its fullest!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Arizona with over 26 years of clinical experience. My goal is to help you successfully take on the various challenges in your life, by providing you with a judgement-free safe space to develop an array of coping tools! This is achieved by providing you with psycho education and constructive feedback, coupled with modeling unconditional positive regard & encouragement. In therapy I will help you to better understand how your thoughts and behaviors affect your feelings. So let's move you from a place of simply existing and tolerating your life to living life to its fullest!
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Have you have looked hard and walked long seeking a sense of wellness and peace of mind? Dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, trauma, or any behavioral health or relationship issue can become overwhelming. In reality, these issues often occur together where symptoms of one can mimic another and symptoms of one can drive another, requiring experienced help. There is always a reliable way forward toward recovering health, no matter how long you have been struggling with your issues or relationships, or how hopeless they feel. Let me walk with you on your journey toward wellness.
Have you have looked hard and walked long seeking a sense of wellness and peace of mind? Dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, trauma, or any behavioral health or relationship issue can become overwhelming. In reality, these issues often occur together where symptoms of one can mimic another and symptoms of one can drive another, requiring experienced help. There is always a reliable way forward toward recovering health, no matter how long you have been struggling with your issues or relationships, or how hopeless they feel. Let me walk with you on your journey toward wellness.
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With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist and an additional intensive training to become a psychoanalyst, I consider myself fortunate in that my professional life is also my passion. I'm immersed in the study and practice of insight oriented psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and am currently on the Board and Faculty of the Arizona Center for Psychoanalytic Studies. Additionally I'm an adjunct faculty member with an appointment at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona Health Sciences Center. There I have been involved in the training and supervision of psychiatric residents for more than a decade.
With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist and an additional intensive training to become a psychoanalyst, I consider myself fortunate in that my professional life is also my passion. I'm immersed in the study and practice of insight oriented psychotherapy and psychoanalysis and am currently on the Board and Faculty of the Arizona Center for Psychoanalytic Studies. Additionally I'm an adjunct faculty member with an appointment at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona Health Sciences Center. There I have been involved in the training and supervision of psychiatric residents for more than a decade.
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Welcome! My name is Isaiah, I am a Licensed Associate therapist at Cathexis Tucson with a Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College. Before returning to school to pursue my degree in counseling, I spent five and half years working in community mental health clinics in a variety of roles. My passion is guiding clients in an exploration and mapping of their inner world. This exploration is foundation of being and becoming who you really are. I enjoy working with clients to transforming their inner world from a hostile desert, chaotic and unpredictable, to a place of beauty where they feel at home.
Welcome! My name is Isaiah, I am a Licensed Associate therapist at Cathexis Tucson with a Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace College. Before returning to school to pursue my degree in counseling, I spent five and half years working in community mental health clinics in a variety of roles. My passion is guiding clients in an exploration and mapping of their inner world. This exploration is foundation of being and becoming who you really are. I enjoy working with clients to transforming their inner world from a hostile desert, chaotic and unpredictable, to a place of beauty where they feel at home.
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I am a dedicated therapist at SonderCare Behavioral Health, specializing in providing support to adults facing a range of mental health challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, intense anger, trauma, and OCD. I am also a trained marriage and family therapist able to assist couples and families with relationship issues.
I am a dedicated therapist at SonderCare Behavioral Health, specializing in providing support to adults facing a range of mental health challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, intense anger, trauma, and OCD. I am also a trained marriage and family therapist able to assist couples and families with relationship issues.
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Accepting NEW Clients! Do you struggle with unexplainable body aches, pains, insomnia, weight gain, anxiety, depression, relational issues, or familial conflicts? If any of these describes you, your body may be reacting and holding on to trauma. Trauma can be acute, chronic or complex and often are developed during our childhood years and many times is unconsciously passed down from our parents. I work with clients to battle their body from both a physical and mental standpoint in regards to their trauma. I specialize in healing trauma by getting to the root cause. In order to heal on the outside you have to heal on the inside.
Accepting NEW Clients! Do you struggle with unexplainable body aches, pains, insomnia, weight gain, anxiety, depression, relational issues, or familial conflicts? If any of these describes you, your body may be reacting and holding on to trauma. Trauma can be acute, chronic or complex and often are developed during our childhood years and many times is unconsciously passed down from our parents. I work with clients to battle their body from both a physical and mental standpoint in regards to their trauma. I specialize in healing trauma by getting to the root cause. In order to heal on the outside you have to heal on the inside.
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For 15 years, I have successfully worked with people to gain insight and create positive patterns of behavior to repair broken relationships, heal from past abuse/trauma, overcome addiction of all kinds, break free from anxiety and depression, and achieve greater life satisfaction. I strive to create a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment for clients to feel understood and accepted. I often use stories from my life experiences as a youth pastor, Jr. High teacher, and married father of three. The most common positive comment I receive from clients is that they always leave having learned something new.
For 15 years, I have successfully worked with people to gain insight and create positive patterns of behavior to repair broken relationships, heal from past abuse/trauma, overcome addiction of all kinds, break free from anxiety and depression, and achieve greater life satisfaction. I strive to create a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment for clients to feel understood and accepted. I often use stories from my life experiences as a youth pastor, Jr. High teacher, and married father of three. The most common positive comment I receive from clients is that they always leave having learned something new.
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Russell Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LISAC
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85719 (Online Only)
I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. I provide compassionate care and I am an efficient and effective counselor who uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.
I like working with individuals with a wide array of problems including: depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship problems, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, impulse control problems, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, family problems, life skills deficits, and problems with decision-making. I provide compassionate care and I am an efficient and effective counselor who uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.
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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.