Sexual Addiction Therapists in National City, CA
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Integrity Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
National City, CA 91950
Are you tired of repeating the same cycle, whether it’s addiction, depression, anxiety, or infidelity? Our skilled and compassionate therapists are here to help you finally break free, so you can live fully and joyfully.
Are you tired of repeating the same cycle, whether it’s addiction, depression, anxiety, or infidelity? Our skilled and compassionate therapists are here to help you finally break free, so you can live fully and joyfully.
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My name is Ashley Holmes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide an eclectic type of approach to best fit my clients' needs and provide therapy from a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe approach. I work with various populations including trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, DV, anger management, and more. The most common theoretical approaches I work with include ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Narrative Therapy.
My name is Ashley Holmes and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide an eclectic type of approach to best fit my clients' needs and provide therapy from a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe approach. I work with various populations including trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, DV, anger management, and more. The most common theoretical approaches I work with include ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Narrative Therapy.
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If you’re reading this, you’re having some sort of trouble. I help good people get through tough times. There are many ways to do counseling. You can think of me as a life coach who offers principles to help you solve personal and relational problems. And /or, I can be your therapist to help you process a history of hurts and help you get on with your life. I work with couples and individuals (children, teens and adults) in an atmosphere that is casual and relaxed. I use language and tools you can use now. No psychobabble. If we connect we're likely to do some good work. So I'm ready when you are.
If you’re reading this, you’re having some sort of trouble. I help good people get through tough times. There are many ways to do counseling. You can think of me as a life coach who offers principles to help you solve personal and relational problems. And /or, I can be your therapist to help you process a history of hurts and help you get on with your life. I work with couples and individuals (children, teens and adults) in an atmosphere that is casual and relaxed. I use language and tools you can use now. No psychobabble. If we connect we're likely to do some good work. So I'm ready when you are.
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Paul R Sussman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
National City, CA 91950
Not accepting new clients
Feeling good matters! I am a clinical psychologist and marriage family therapist with 30+ years of professional experience working with individuals, couples and groups close to Balboa Park, San Diego. I love psychology and my work. I specialize in the areas of intimacy and relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, trauma and coping, sexuality/sexual orientation, anxiety and mood. I work well with motivated, higher functioning individuals and couples committed to learning, growth and development. My style is direct, empathic and action-oriented.
Feeling good matters! I am a clinical psychologist and marriage family therapist with 30+ years of professional experience working with individuals, couples and groups close to Balboa Park, San Diego. I love psychology and my work. I specialize in the areas of intimacy and relationships, sexuality, self-esteem, trauma and coping, sexuality/sexual orientation, anxiety and mood. I work well with motivated, higher functioning individuals and couples committed to learning, growth and development. My style is direct, empathic and action-oriented.
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Sexual Addiction Sex Misbehavior Infidelity Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910
I will help you protect the life you love from self destructive choices. Sexual addiction elite level expert 27 years + 45k hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided, Together we will use evidence based research oriented methods on your Infidelity / Cheating /Affairs, Prostitution Use, Seeking Arrangements, Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs utilizing highly effective clinical models and now you and I will use the most up to date understandings to have you change your thinking, end these behaviors, and heal your relationships.
I will help you protect the life you love from self destructive choices. Sexual addiction elite level expert 27 years + 45k hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided, Together we will use evidence based research oriented methods on your Infidelity / Cheating /Affairs, Prostitution Use, Seeking Arrangements, Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs utilizing highly effective clinical models and now you and I will use the most up to date understandings to have you change your thinking, end these behaviors, and heal your relationships.
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Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
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Bill Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chula Vista, CA 91910
The first step in entering a successful therapy relationship is finding a therapist that is right for you.
People have found me warm, caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and experienced. I have helped many people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship issues.
The first step in entering a successful therapy relationship is finding a therapist that is right for you.
People have found me warm, caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and experienced. I have helped many people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship issues.
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Kristen Nurkowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
Do you have counterproductive behaviors that create more issues than they solve? Do you recognize maladaptive thought patterns that disrupt and hinder you from reaching your goals? Only by taking the time to explore your inner-workings, can you begin to identify and eradicate what doesn’t work by developing strategies & moving towards what does, allowing a healthy authentic adult version of you to emerge. I personally believe it's the struggles we endure and the obstacles we overcome that create our character.
Do you have counterproductive behaviors that create more issues than they solve? Do you recognize maladaptive thought patterns that disrupt and hinder you from reaching your goals? Only by taking the time to explore your inner-workings, can you begin to identify and eradicate what doesn’t work by developing strategies & moving towards what does, allowing a healthy authentic adult version of you to emerge. I personally believe it's the struggles we endure and the obstacles we overcome that create our character.
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I am the director of Pacifica Group Counseling and Wellness. We specialize in couple work as well as the struggle with various traumas, using both EFT and Brainspotting. I personally do Focused Sessions, working to find breakthrough in specific goals we collaborate on. It is a unique and different way to approach couple therapy that works for couples who struggle with the weekly therapy format. If you are looking for weekly therapy, individual work, work with teens, or work in Spanish, my team is highly trained and ready to help you!
I am the director of Pacifica Group Counseling and Wellness. We specialize in couple work as well as the struggle with various traumas, using both EFT and Brainspotting. I personally do Focused Sessions, working to find breakthrough in specific goals we collaborate on. It is a unique and different way to approach couple therapy that works for couples who struggle with the weekly therapy format. If you are looking for weekly therapy, individual work, work with teens, or work in Spanish, my team is highly trained and ready to help you!
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Dr. Brandon Honeycutt
Pastoral Counselor, DMin, BCPC, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
La Jolla, CA 92093
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.
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Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
Addiction is not a problem to be fixed, but rather a person. I have worked with many people with various addictions and realize that addressing one problem from one perspective is not enough. I specialize in getting to know a person first and then helping that person heal from past hurts, learn skills for problem-solving, improve communication, build strong relationships, practice ways to manage strong emotions, learn to slow down and change their harmful or intrusive thoughts, draw from their faith for strength, develop strong support systems, and with all this, hope of long-term recovery can become reality.
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Myeshia Hammond
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou- Sometimes to heal you need someone to listen to you. We can work together to create healthy boundaries, find a better balance, establish more effective coping skills, and develop more meaningful relationships. As an LMFT, my mission is to be able to help you maximize personal wellness. My approach is empathetic, personalized, and evidence-based.
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou- Sometimes to heal you need someone to listen to you. We can work together to create healthy boundaries, find a better balance, establish more effective coping skills, and develop more meaningful relationships. As an LMFT, my mission is to be able to help you maximize personal wellness. My approach is empathetic, personalized, and evidence-based.
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Marypaz Garrdea
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (Online Only)
I know from experience that looking for a therapist could be stressful. If you are here then you are on the right path and I am here to walk it with you. My name is Marypaz Garrdea. I am a bilingual, Spanish and English, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I am also a clinical psychologist from Mexico City with more than 15 years of experience.
I know from experience that looking for a therapist could be stressful. If you are here then you are on the right path and I am here to walk it with you. My name is Marypaz Garrdea. I am a bilingual, Spanish and English, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I am also a clinical psychologist from Mexico City with more than 15 years of experience.
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Angie Gunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, CSTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
When was the last time you felt deep pleasure, connection or acceptance within yourself or a relationship? Therapy works when you find someone who gets you. As one of only 10 AASECT certified sex therapists in Oregon, I'm training a team to provide inclusive sex positive treatment for individuals, couples, groups and LGBTQIPA+ folks. We focus on the treatment of trauma, sexuality challenges (arousal, performance, desire mismatch, healing abuse, pain), gender concerns including resources during the gender affirmation process and exploration of alternative sexualities or relationship configurations including non-monogamy and kink.
When was the last time you felt deep pleasure, connection or acceptance within yourself or a relationship? Therapy works when you find someone who gets you. As one of only 10 AASECT certified sex therapists in Oregon, I'm training a team to provide inclusive sex positive treatment for individuals, couples, groups and LGBTQIPA+ folks. We focus on the treatment of trauma, sexuality challenges (arousal, performance, desire mismatch, healing abuse, pain), gender concerns including resources during the gender affirmation process and exploration of alternative sexualities or relationship configurations including non-monogamy and kink.
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Patti Rosenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Patti. In this fast paced world, there never seems to be enough time for you. Being pulled in many directions, always feeling rushed, and like life is out of control. Maybe you feel alone even while surrounded by others, Does this sound familiar? I’ve spent over a decade working in the mental health field. My career began working with at-risk children and adolescents struggling with depression, anger, anxiety, substance use, suicidal ideations/attempts, and body image disorders.
Hi, I’m Patti. In this fast paced world, there never seems to be enough time for you. Being pulled in many directions, always feeling rushed, and like life is out of control. Maybe you feel alone even while surrounded by others, Does this sound familiar? I’ve spent over a decade working in the mental health field. My career began working with at-risk children and adolescents struggling with depression, anger, anxiety, substance use, suicidal ideations/attempts, and body image disorders.
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Enrique Botello
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Enrique Botello. Glad you are seeking support. Life is not all about sunshine and rainbows but a good thing that they do exist right. Often, life will confront us with emotional obstacles that will make us feel stuck or that there is no hope. I help people to reach their best version of themselves even when life throws rocks at them.
Hello, my name is Enrique Botello. Glad you are seeking support. Life is not all about sunshine and rainbows but a good thing that they do exist right. Often, life will confront us with emotional obstacles that will make us feel stuck or that there is no hope. I help people to reach their best version of themselves even when life throws rocks at them.
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My name is Danny Meadows and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in finding purpose and living that purpose and I believe that trauma and the past can help one find purpose and meaning in life. I am passionate about helping others find purpose and meaning out of chaos and trauma. I work with clients who struggle with traumatic past experiences. I also work with those who have sex/porn addiction as well as eating disorders.
My name is Danny Meadows and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe in finding purpose and living that purpose and I believe that trauma and the past can help one find purpose and meaning in life. I am passionate about helping others find purpose and meaning out of chaos and trauma. I work with clients who struggle with traumatic past experiences. I also work with those who have sex/porn addiction as well as eating disorders.
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I see clients in person and online. Our first meeting will be online. I specialize in substance abuse, cancer and health-related issues and trauma. I have experience in the field of substance abuse treatment since 2008. I am also a survivor of stage 3 lung cancer. I strive to meet my clients where they are and gently suggest tools to help achieve the change they are looking for. I truly want to help.
I see clients in person and online. Our first meeting will be online. I specialize in substance abuse, cancer and health-related issues and trauma. I have experience in the field of substance abuse treatment since 2008. I am also a survivor of stage 3 lung cancer. I strive to meet my clients where they are and gently suggest tools to help achieve the change they are looking for. I truly want to help.
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Kash's Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92182 (Online Only)
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this bio. I want to first congratulate in you on taking a step of putting yourself first. Taking that first step could have many mixed feelings of excitement, fear and uncertainty. I am here to be a support system for your self growth and development. Many things in life can occur which can hinder our growth. Such events can be disheartening (e.g. divorce, death of a loved one, stress in school or work, etc.) or even events that are normally viewed as positive (e.g. recently getting married, moving in together, getting a new job or promotion, children, etc).
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this bio. I want to first congratulate in you on taking a step of putting yourself first. Taking that first step could have many mixed feelings of excitement, fear and uncertainty. I am here to be a support system for your self growth and development. Many things in life can occur which can hinder our growth. Such events can be disheartening (e.g. divorce, death of a loved one, stress in school or work, etc.) or even events that are normally viewed as positive (e.g. recently getting married, moving in together, getting a new job or promotion, children, etc).
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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.