Sexual Addiction Therapists in El Cajon, CA
My name is Jacqueline Eyerly, and I am a (M.S.) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) , and (M.A.) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and have additional education, as an Ed.D in Counseling Psychologist. I am based in Playa Vista, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults/couples and specialize in anxiety, stress, marriage counseling, ADHD, Trauma Issues, Intimacy and sexual issues. I have also worked with LBGTQ+ community for a number of years in the West Hollywood area.
My name is Jacqueline Eyerly, and I am a (M.S.) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) , and (M.A.) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and have additional education, as an Ed.D in Counseling Psychologist. I am based in Playa Vista, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults/couples and specialize in anxiety, stress, marriage counseling, ADHD, Trauma Issues, Intimacy and sexual issues. I have also worked with LBGTQ+ community for a number of years in the West Hollywood area.
Hello, my name is Jonathan Kallis (Jon) and my friends know me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed by the state of California. My approach to therapy is to work with you to find the style that will work best for you. I tend to lean towards Cognitive Behavioral, but I am eclectic and well versed in other modalities. It would be my privilege to work with you. I have over 33 years of experience and I have treated many different conditions. Currently, I see a lot of Depression, Anxiety, and OCD as well as others. I also enjoy working with couples.
Hello, my name is Jonathan Kallis (Jon) and my friends know me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed by the state of California. My approach to therapy is to work with you to find the style that will work best for you. I tend to lean towards Cognitive Behavioral, but I am eclectic and well versed in other modalities. It would be my privilege to work with you. I have over 33 years of experience and I have treated many different conditions. Currently, I see a lot of Depression, Anxiety, and OCD as well as others. I also enjoy working with couples.
Balanced Life Therapy Center, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92020
Just being human can be hard, and with all that is expected of us in this life, it can seem almost impossible at times. The external world can feel overwhelming and unsafe and our internal world can feel chaotic and just as unsafe. At the heart of any therapeutic approach is the attempt to find peace within so we can learn to be at peace with what is beyond our control. At Balanced Life Therapy Center, our clinicians are trained, each in their own preferred approach to healing, to support the inner world of their clients and help them get connected to the power they hold to move towards the life they desire.
Just being human can be hard, and with all that is expected of us in this life, it can seem almost impossible at times. The external world can feel overwhelming and unsafe and our internal world can feel chaotic and just as unsafe. At the heart of any therapeutic approach is the attempt to find peace within so we can learn to be at peace with what is beyond our control. At Balanced Life Therapy Center, our clinicians are trained, each in their own preferred approach to healing, to support the inner world of their clients and help them get connected to the power they hold to move towards the life they desire.
Olga Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Cajon, CA 92020
Do you find yourself getting irritable “for no reason”? Do you get caught off guard by sudden mood changes? Do you feel like your emotions get the best of you which makes you feel like a horrible person and impacts your relationships? Do you struggle with asserting your needs and setting healthy boundaries? This could be the result of trauma or other impactful past life events. Treatments like EMDR help to process these past experiences so you can heal, feel good about yourself, and re-gain control of your thoughts and feelings. As someone who had to do my own healing, I get how vulnerable and scary therapy can be. I also know
Do you find yourself getting irritable “for no reason”? Do you get caught off guard by sudden mood changes? Do you feel like your emotions get the best of you which makes you feel like a horrible person and impacts your relationships? Do you struggle with asserting your needs and setting healthy boundaries? This could be the result of trauma or other impactful past life events. Treatments like EMDR help to process these past experiences so you can heal, feel good about yourself, and re-gain control of your thoughts and feelings. As someone who had to do my own healing, I get how vulnerable and scary therapy can be. I also know
Hi, I’m Toni Stewart and I’m an LMFT & LPCC. My approach to therapy is to assist my clients in building the skills they need to work through adverse experiences and manage the difficulties they may face in the future. I specialize in trauma, substance abuse, and codependency. I typically work with clients who are dealing with adverse experiences that are causing difficulty in their daily lives. I assist people in repairing their relationships and identifying problematic patterns they want to end. I work with people who want to grow and are willing to do the work.
Hi, I’m Toni Stewart and I’m an LMFT & LPCC. My approach to therapy is to assist my clients in building the skills they need to work through adverse experiences and manage the difficulties they may face in the future. I specialize in trauma, substance abuse, and codependency. I typically work with clients who are dealing with adverse experiences that are causing difficulty in their daily lives. I assist people in repairing their relationships and identifying problematic patterns they want to end. I work with people who want to grow and are willing to do the work.
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
I enjoy helping others reach their full potential by gaining courage and confidence while learning ways to overcome the obstacles life can bring. Such as a loss of a loved one whether unexpectedly or naturally, issues with marriage or family relationships, divorce, health changes or addictions. My goal is to support my clients through a difficult time, help them to have hope, and tap into their inner resilience. I have experience with complicated grief. My heart is to walk along side those that have been affected by violent or unexpected death during an unbearable time, supporting them toward healing.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
Life can present us with many difficult challenges and transitions. I enjoy assisting my clients in improving their relationships, adjusting to life's changes and transitions, and improving stress management abilities. I provide a safe environment in which people can explore options and work towards self-empowerment, growth and resolution of their issues. I use a combination of solution-focused approaches to help people attain their personal goals and resolve trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in San Diego, California who has been working in the field of psychology since 2013. I have experience working in residential, schools, outpatient, and crisis settings as well as work now in my own private practice with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, relationship issues, parenting problems, social concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, crisis situations, and general adjustment issues. I have diagnosed and helped clients work through most of the disorders listed in the DSM-5.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in San Diego, California who has been working in the field of psychology since 2013. I have experience working in residential, schools, outpatient, and crisis settings as well as work now in my own private practice with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, relationship issues, parenting problems, social concerns, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, crisis situations, and general adjustment issues. I have diagnosed and helped clients work through most of the disorders listed in the DSM-5.
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Don Diva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92105
I'm best suited to treat relationship problems, depression, father wounds, men with sexual addiction and grief/loss issues.
Are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Are you coping with the stress of life in destructive ways- by bottling up your feelings or acting out through addiction or in toxic relationships? You do not have to struggle alone. During the different stages of our lives, our relationships, and our family life cycle, we can get stuck in certain places. As your therapist we would work together to help you find what you need so that you can move through these stuck places, experience healthier relationships, find hope and be free from destructive behaviors.
I'm best suited to treat relationship problems, depression, father wounds, men with sexual addiction and grief/loss issues.
Are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Are you coping with the stress of life in destructive ways- by bottling up your feelings or acting out through addiction or in toxic relationships? You do not have to struggle alone. During the different stages of our lives, our relationships, and our family life cycle, we can get stuck in certain places. As your therapist we would work together to help you find what you need so that you can move through these stuck places, experience healthier relationships, find hope and be free from destructive behaviors.
I am also a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Hello! My name is Kathleen and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with addictions, trauma, and a widespan of relationship and mental health issues in outpatient and residential settings. I understand that seeking help can be difficult and therefore I use a client-centered and trauma-informed approach using compassion and empowerment to guide clients towards their personal goals and healing. Most importantly, trust and safety remain my top priority as it is essential in such a powerful and vulnerable process.
I am also a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Hello! My name is Kathleen and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with addictions, trauma, and a widespan of relationship and mental health issues in outpatient and residential settings. I understand that seeking help can be difficult and therefore I use a client-centered and trauma-informed approach using compassion and empowerment to guide clients towards their personal goals and healing. Most importantly, trust and safety remain my top priority as it is essential in such a powerful and vulnerable process.
I work with individuals and couples coping with sex addiction or the discovery of sex addiction in a partner. I also facilitate a recovery group for men dealing with sex addiction. The group is open to all men dealing with sex addiction. It is not required that you be a registered individual client. My practice has focused on men's issues with sexual and other addictions as well as anger and behavior management. Other areas of focus include relational issues and the associated problems of stress, anxiety, and depression and betrayal issues. Emphasis is on the Carns model using the texts Facing the Shadows and Facing Heartbreak.
I work with individuals and couples coping with sex addiction or the discovery of sex addiction in a partner. I also facilitate a recovery group for men dealing with sex addiction. The group is open to all men dealing with sex addiction. It is not required that you be a registered individual client. My practice has focused on men's issues with sexual and other addictions as well as anger and behavior management. Other areas of focus include relational issues and the associated problems of stress, anxiety, and depression and betrayal issues. Emphasis is on the Carns model using the texts Facing the Shadows and Facing Heartbreak.
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how your feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
**Telehealth Video sessions are available** Are you having trouble controlling your drinking but feel like "rehab" isn't for you? Have loved ones in your life pleaded with you to stop? Is your alcohol or drug use causing relationship issues? Anxiety problems? I know exactly how your feeling. Alcohol or drug abuse can extremely difficult to manage on your own. For the last 19 years I’ve been helping clients navigate the personal recovery process and the trials and tribulations they come with it. If you are in a place in your life where you are ready to make some needed changes, I can help you be free from the grips of addiction.
Rawers Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92124
Not accepting new clients
Has your partner just discovered your pornography habit? Rawers Therapy specializes in the treatment of Sex Addiction and other Intimacy Disorders (Commitment Fear, Love Addiction, and Male Sexual Anorexia) from a respectful, non-shaming and clinically validated approach. Advanced CSAT certification from IITAP (International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals) assures you we understand what you are going through and what you need to recover and rebuild your relationship.
Has your partner just discovered your pornography habit? Rawers Therapy specializes in the treatment of Sex Addiction and other Intimacy Disorders (Commitment Fear, Love Addiction, and Male Sexual Anorexia) from a respectful, non-shaming and clinically validated approach. Advanced CSAT certification from IITAP (International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals) assures you we understand what you are going through and what you need to recover and rebuild your relationship.
Hello, my name is Ryan. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. I am glad that you are reaching out by just reading this, thank you. You already have great strengths and talents which can be amplified in therapy. I guide people towards health with deep care while exploring your strengths and your wounds of the mind and heart.
Hello, my name is Ryan. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. I am glad that you are reaching out by just reading this, thank you. You already have great strengths and talents which can be amplified in therapy. I guide people towards health with deep care while exploring your strengths and your wounds of the mind and heart.
Monica Grace Cashiotta-Munn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, EdD, LMFT, RN-BC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92124
Licensed MFT therapist, RN, and a Dr. of Psychology and Dr. of Education degrees. Have worked in the field for 35 years. I believe in empowering clients to move forward out of pain and understand their issues. I don't keep people in counseling for no reason. I've worked with ages from 4 years old to age 99. I use sand tray, family systems, cognitive and behavioral therapy, to deal with relationship, sexual addictions, depression, high risk divorce families and marriage conflicts. Worked for 32 years with registered sexual offenders. Nothing you say will shock me or will I judge you.
Licensed MFT therapist, RN, and a Dr. of Psychology and Dr. of Education degrees. Have worked in the field for 35 years. I believe in empowering clients to move forward out of pain and understand their issues. I don't keep people in counseling for no reason. I've worked with ages from 4 years old to age 99. I use sand tray, family systems, cognitive and behavioral therapy, to deal with relationship, sexual addictions, depression, high risk divorce families and marriage conflicts. Worked for 32 years with registered sexual offenders. Nothing you say will shock me or will I judge you.
Positive Change Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD, LCSW, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91942
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help you meet your goals within a short amount of time. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or as a family, our therapists are ready to make a difference. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgemental and supportive environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
We look forward to working with you to reach your goals in therapy. Our compassionate therapists are trained in evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help you meet your goals within a short amount of time. Whether you would like to attend therapy on your own, with your partner or as a family, our therapists are ready to make a difference. You can be rest assured you are entering a non-judgemental and supportive environment when you walk through our door. Call us today to begin making positive changes in your life.
Dr. Brandon Honeycutt
Pastoral Counselor, DMin, BCPC, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91913
If hopelessness, loneliness, anger, or despair are a part of your regular experience, there is help. Many couples live their daily lives carrying these heavy burdens all alone. Sometimes marriage problems or recovery issues seem overwhelming, but couples do NOT have to accept that as normal. I am a specialist in life recovery and couples counseling. I'm Gottman Level 1 trained in marital relationship issues therapy, hold certification in LIFE Languages™ & Couples Coaching™, and IBCC/AACC board certified. My greatest hope is that anyone reading this who feels overwhelmed and hopeless will be encouraged to reach out for help.
If hopelessness, loneliness, anger, or despair are a part of your regular experience, there is help. Many couples live their daily lives carrying these heavy burdens all alone. Sometimes marriage problems or recovery issues seem overwhelming, but couples do NOT have to accept that as normal. I am a specialist in life recovery and couples counseling. I'm Gottman Level 1 trained in marital relationship issues therapy, hold certification in LIFE Languages™ & Couples Coaching™, and IBCC/AACC board certified. My greatest hope is that anyone reading this who feels overwhelmed and hopeless will be encouraged to reach out for help.
Chris Cessna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Mesa, CA 91941
Not accepting new clients
I have been helping men, women, and teens work through a variety of mental health concerns for the last 14 years, with a specialized focus in working with trauma and addictions. Creating space for curiosity and compassion towards parts of ourselves that have been helping us cope, I love the opportunity to help people pay attention to their experience in new ways and find freedom from the things that have kept them feeling stuck.
I have been helping men, women, and teens work through a variety of mental health concerns for the last 14 years, with a specialized focus in working with trauma and addictions. Creating space for curiosity and compassion towards parts of ourselves that have been helping us cope, I love the opportunity to help people pay attention to their experience in new ways and find freedom from the things that have kept them feeling stuck.
I am so happy to have the opportunity to help guide you through your mental health journey. Sometimes we need a little help and that's ok. I provide a warm welcoming and supportive environment that fosters change. I help empower you to reach your goals and live the happy and healthy life you have been trying to attain. I have experience working with a multitude of mental health diagnosis, as well as a vas diversity of client populations. No matter what brings you to therapy you will have access to tools for change and a place to process all that life can throw at you. I ensure you feel heard and supported after each session.
I am so happy to have the opportunity to help guide you through your mental health journey. Sometimes we need a little help and that's ok. I provide a warm welcoming and supportive environment that fosters change. I help empower you to reach your goals and live the happy and healthy life you have been trying to attain. I have experience working with a multitude of mental health diagnosis, as well as a vas diversity of client populations. No matter what brings you to therapy you will have access to tools for change and a place to process all that life can throw at you. I ensure you feel heard and supported after each session.
Meeting with clients for years, I recognize that many find themselves trapped with shame. Shame causes intense emotional distresses such as depression and anxiety. Likewise, personal life struggles can also become entangled in it. Even talking to a therapist requires a lot of courage because of shame. When we feel stuck, self-criticism and self-doubt compound this feeling of inability. Therapy is not an easy process, and dealing with the discomfort will bring about self-validation and self-respect because of the limitations that shame brings us.
Meeting with clients for years, I recognize that many find themselves trapped with shame. Shame causes intense emotional distresses such as depression and anxiety. Likewise, personal life struggles can also become entangled in it. Even talking to a therapist requires a lot of courage because of shame. When we feel stuck, self-criticism and self-doubt compound this feeling of inability. Therapy is not an easy process, and dealing with the discomfort will bring about self-validation and self-respect because of the limitations that shame brings us.
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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.