Sexual Addiction Therapists in Mableton, GA
Dr. Smith provides both individual and Family/Couple Counseling services, as well as family-based interventions. Common reasons for seeking therapy include difficulty adjusting to life changes and transitions, coping with traumatic life experiences, and difficulty managing feelings, such as depression, stress, anxiety and anger. Other common issues include dissatisfaction in significant relationships, parenting challenges, and issues related to body image and unhealthy eating patterns. Dr. Smith focuses on increasing a client's self-awareness and assists them in establishing new ways to cope with their difficulties that are consistent with the client's personal values and beliefs.
Dr. Smith provides both individual and Family/Couple Counseling services, as well as family-based interventions. Common reasons for seeking therapy include difficulty adjusting to life changes and transitions, coping with traumatic life experiences, and difficulty managing feelings, such as depression, stress, anxiety and anger. Other common issues include dissatisfaction in significant relationships, parenting challenges, and issues related to body image and unhealthy eating patterns. Dr. Smith focuses on increasing a client's self-awareness and assists them in establishing new ways to cope with their difficulties that are consistent with the client's personal values and beliefs.
Drea Abshire
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Mableton, GA 30126 (Online Only)
Every single person has something with which they struggle. Whether its anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship concerns, or just feelings of being stuck or wanting more. Most of us need a place where we feel safe and secure enough to be able to delve into these parts of ourselves that we find unpalatable, frustrating or downright scary. I am an addiction and psychiatric therapist with a history of working with substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, anxiety/depression and a variety of other "wellness issues."
Every single person has something with which they struggle. Whether its anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship concerns, or just feelings of being stuck or wanting more. Most of us need a place where we feel safe and secure enough to be able to delve into these parts of ourselves that we find unpalatable, frustrating or downright scary. I am an addiction and psychiatric therapist with a history of working with substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, anxiety/depression and a variety of other "wellness issues."
Susan M Lasher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mableton, GA 30126 (Online Only)
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, I have been helping your friends and neighbors in the Atlanta area for more than 40 years. My style is empathic; most people find me easy to talk to. I collaborate with you to discover where your growth is blocked and to build a more satisfying life on the foundation of strengths you already have, including any spiritual resources. I draw on social work's person-in-the-environment focus, cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotionally focused therapy, family systems theory, modern psychoanalytic theories, Eastern and 12-step philosophies, to guide our work together.
Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker, I have been helping your friends and neighbors in the Atlanta area for more than 40 years. My style is empathic; most people find me easy to talk to. I collaborate with you to discover where your growth is blocked and to build a more satisfying life on the foundation of strengths you already have, including any spiritual resources. I draw on social work's person-in-the-environment focus, cognitive-behavioral techniques, emotionally focused therapy, family systems theory, modern psychoanalytic theories, Eastern and 12-step philosophies, to guide our work together.
Familial Bonds LLC Psychotherapy and Consultation
QLC, MAMFT, CANP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mableton, GA 30126
Finding the right practitioner; when it comes to your emotional, mental, and spiritual health needs; can be challenging because you may not know what you should be considering during this search. Select a professional who is not only compassionate and passionate about their work and the people they serve, but also someone who knows the element of strength and perseverance personally. Stress can have a huge impact on the way we function in the various domains of our lives and this can sometimes send us down the rabbit hole of doubt. In order to truly accept yourself you must discover the elements of your becoming.
Finding the right practitioner; when it comes to your emotional, mental, and spiritual health needs; can be challenging because you may not know what you should be considering during this search. Select a professional who is not only compassionate and passionate about their work and the people they serve, but also someone who knows the element of strength and perseverance personally. Stress can have a huge impact on the way we function in the various domains of our lives and this can sometimes send us down the rabbit hole of doubt. In order to truly accept yourself you must discover the elements of your becoming.
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My expertise encompasses substance abuse disorders, anger management, anxiety, trauma, as well as pornography and sexual addiction.
Welcome to my profile! Everyone deserves to feel understood, supported, and empowered. As a dedicated mental health therapist, I am here to guide you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they navigate life's challenges and transitions. Taking the first step towards seeking guidance is an act of bravery, and I commend you for your courage. In our sessions, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can freely express yourself, explore your emotions, and work towards your goals.
My expertise encompasses substance abuse disorders, anger management, anxiety, trauma, as well as pornography and sexual addiction.
Welcome to my profile! Everyone deserves to feel understood, supported, and empowered. As a dedicated mental health therapist, I am here to guide you on your journey towards healing and personal growth. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they navigate life's challenges and transitions. Taking the first step towards seeking guidance is an act of bravery, and I commend you for your courage. In our sessions, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can freely express yourself, explore your emotions, and work towards your goals.
Ryan O'Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30060
Three of my passions in counseling are journeying alongside men as they pursue healing, restoration, and freedom from sexual addiction and codependency; helping engaged and married couples to deepen intimacy, cultivate joy, and navigate conflict; and to come alongside all people who desire internal healing from trauma, abuse, anxiety, and shame.
I believe that even though we are often hurt through relationships, we can also receive healing through relationships. I desire for people to experience the healing power of being vulnerable and real with God and one another (to know and be known). I seek to make my counseling room a safe and inviting place for clients to be able to work towards healing or to acquire the growth they desire in all areas of their life: mental, emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual.
Three of my passions in counseling are journeying alongside men as they pursue healing, restoration, and freedom from sexual addiction and codependency; helping engaged and married couples to deepen intimacy, cultivate joy, and navigate conflict; and to come alongside all people who desire internal healing from trauma, abuse, anxiety, and shame.
I believe that even though we are often hurt through relationships, we can also receive healing through relationships. I desire for people to experience the healing power of being vulnerable and real with God and one another (to know and be known). I seek to make my counseling room a safe and inviting place for clients to be able to work towards healing or to acquire the growth they desire in all areas of their life: mental, emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual.
I work with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography, marriage issues, and infidelity, as well as helping clients achieve emotional and/or spiritual wholeness.
I have been meeting with individuals and couples for over 35 years. I specialize in helping individuals and couples learn how to communicate more effectively. My focus is on helping the client learn how to talk about his/her emotions in a clear and thoughtful manner. My ideal client(s) is an individual who desires to live out of their true self. I love helping couples and individuals learn to connect in a deeper and more authentic manner.
I work with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography, marriage issues, and infidelity, as well as helping clients achieve emotional and/or spiritual wholeness.
I have been meeting with individuals and couples for over 35 years. I specialize in helping individuals and couples learn how to communicate more effectively. My focus is on helping the client learn how to talk about his/her emotions in a clear and thoughtful manner. My ideal client(s) is an individual who desires to live out of their true self. I love helping couples and individuals learn to connect in a deeper and more authentic manner.
Cindy Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, EMDR, CMAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327
We have a practice which includes 6 Certified Sexual Addiction Therapists and we facilitate groups for addictions, healthy sexuality, and partners issues.
I would be honored to walk along side you in your journey to health and well being. My clinical interests include anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual addiction problems, couples therapy, parenting skills, past childhood attachment issues, the integration of faith in the healing process, communication patterns and the role of the family in growth and change.
We have a practice which includes 6 Certified Sexual Addiction Therapists and we facilitate groups for addictions, healthy sexuality, and partners issues.
I would be honored to walk along side you in your journey to health and well being. My clinical interests include anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual addiction problems, couples therapy, parenting skills, past childhood attachment issues, the integration of faith in the healing process, communication patterns and the role of the family in growth and change.
Frank J Busbey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30008 (Online Only)
My name is Frank Busbey, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working remotely with adults and couples across the states of Georgia and Alabama. I work with adults dealing with life issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, marital issues, trauma, bipolar disorder, sexual addiction, and codependency. Some of my most rewarding work has been with military veterans. I am also an ordained Christian clergy person and offer professional Christian counseling to people of faith, using your faith in the healing process. God has created us mind, body and soul, and we heal best when each of those are involved in the therapy process.
My name is Frank Busbey, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working remotely with adults and couples across the states of Georgia and Alabama. I work with adults dealing with life issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, marital issues, trauma, bipolar disorder, sexual addiction, and codependency. Some of my most rewarding work has been with military veterans. I am also an ordained Christian clergy person and offer professional Christian counseling to people of faith, using your faith in the healing process. God has created us mind, body and soul, and we heal best when each of those are involved in the therapy process.
Dr. P. Ryan Grant
Psychologist, MPH, PsyD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
I have expertise in treating issues related to internalized homonegativity, sexual addiction and shame, and gender (dysphoria, identity, and expression).
It seems nearly impossible for folx to live honestly, freely, and unabashedly in today’s world. As a Black and queer therapist, I am dedicated to resistance; I help folx to get honest with themselves and others, to use their values to shape life goals, to unlearn restrictive mores that have aided in their oppressive, and to live a more liberating and affirming life.
I have expertise in treating issues related to internalized homonegativity, sexual addiction and shame, and gender (dysphoria, identity, and expression).
It seems nearly impossible for folx to live honestly, freely, and unabashedly in today’s world. As a Black and queer therapist, I am dedicated to resistance; I help folx to get honest with themselves and others, to use their values to shape life goals, to unlearn restrictive mores that have aided in their oppressive, and to live a more liberating and affirming life.
You feel disconnected and alone. Even in your most trusted relationship with your partner or spouse, you feel like there’s a separation between the two of you. You keep having the same fights or discussions over and over again, repeating the same pattern. Communicating with your partner doesn’t seem to be working. Everything you say seems to be the wrong thing. You feel hurt, angry, and scared that the pain and loneliness that you’re going through will never get better. You want to feel trust and security in your relationship. You want more than anything to feel connected again
You feel disconnected and alone. Even in your most trusted relationship with your partner or spouse, you feel like there’s a separation between the two of you. You keep having the same fights or discussions over and over again, repeating the same pattern. Communicating with your partner doesn’t seem to be working. Everything you say seems to be the wrong thing. You feel hurt, angry, and scared that the pain and loneliness that you’re going through will never get better. You want to feel trust and security in your relationship. You want more than anything to feel connected again
I believe our relationships provide the most important, and often the most difficult, ways to learn about ourselves and others. Healing damaged relationships and developing intimacy requires honesty, self-esteem, trust and hard work. As we age, life transitions like career changes, divorce after 50 and planning for retirement bring new opportunities and anxieties. Get the support and encouragement you need to confront the root causes of the behaviors that trigger anxiety, depression, fear and addiction. Together we will develop a plan that is clear, focused and achievable - so that you can become the person you truly want to be.
I believe our relationships provide the most important, and often the most difficult, ways to learn about ourselves and others. Healing damaged relationships and developing intimacy requires honesty, self-esteem, trust and hard work. As we age, life transitions like career changes, divorce after 50 and planning for retirement bring new opportunities and anxieties. Get the support and encouragement you need to confront the root causes of the behaviors that trigger anxiety, depression, fear and addiction. Together we will develop a plan that is clear, focused and achievable - so that you can become the person you truly want to be.
Amanda Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30061
Amanda believes being a therapist is more than a profession it is who she is. She has always been the friend others would confide in. She considers it an honor and joy to utilize her natural gifts along w/ over a decade of clinical experience to journey with others in their stories.
Amanda believes being a therapist is more than a profession it is who she is. She has always been the friend others would confide in. She considers it an honor and joy to utilize her natural gifts along w/ over a decade of clinical experience to journey with others in their stories.
Anne S. Mayfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CSAT, RRT-P
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
As a certified RRT Practitioner and a CSAT offering psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Rapid Resolution Therapy, I specialize in healing trauma as well as in sex, love, and relationship addiction. Counseling is, for me, about witnessing someone else's personal story and providing a safe place to experience the whole range of emotions. I provide a nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment in which to explore your issues. Together we will develop new strategies to help you deal with life's challenges so that you are better able to experience life's joys.
As a certified RRT Practitioner and a CSAT offering psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Rapid Resolution Therapy, I specialize in healing trauma as well as in sex, love, and relationship addiction. Counseling is, for me, about witnessing someone else's personal story and providing a safe place to experience the whole range of emotions. I provide a nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment in which to explore your issues. Together we will develop new strategies to help you deal with life's challenges so that you are better able to experience life's joys.
Anne S. Mayfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CSAT, RRT-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
As a certified RRT Practitioner and a CSAT offering psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Rapid Resolution Therapy, I specialize in healing trauma as well as in sex, love, and relationship addiction. Counseling is, for me, about witnessing someone else's personal story and providing a safe place to experience the whole range of emotions. I provide a nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment in which to explore your issues. Together we will develop new strategies to help you deal with life's challenges so that you are better able to experience life's joys.
As a certified RRT Practitioner and a CSAT offering psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Rapid Resolution Therapy, I specialize in healing trauma as well as in sex, love, and relationship addiction. Counseling is, for me, about witnessing someone else's personal story and providing a safe place to experience the whole range of emotions. I provide a nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment in which to explore your issues. Together we will develop new strategies to help you deal with life's challenges so that you are better able to experience life's joys.
No matter how big or how small, your struggle is valid. So often guys walk into the office thinking they need to carry around everything as if their pain is a badge of honor. You don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to be alone in your struggle. It is ok to ask for help. Therapy can be a place where you come to learn more about the “why you do what you do” or it can be a place where you can talk without being judged or even fixed. I want to be a part of ushering in a new age of males. Ones that are willing to understand who they are. Ones that are willing to deal with their pain, so others don’t take the brunt.
No matter how big or how small, your struggle is valid. So often guys walk into the office thinking they need to carry around everything as if their pain is a badge of honor. You don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to be alone in your struggle. It is ok to ask for help. Therapy can be a place where you come to learn more about the “why you do what you do” or it can be a place where you can talk without being judged or even fixed. I want to be a part of ushering in a new age of males. Ones that are willing to understand who they are. Ones that are willing to deal with their pain, so others don’t take the brunt.
Anne S. Mayfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, CSAT, RRT-P
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
As a certified RRT Practitioner and a CSAT offering psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Rapid Resolution Therapy, I specialize in healing trauma as well as in sex, love, and relationship addiction. Counseling is, for me, about witnessing someone else's personal story and providing a safe place to experience the whole range of emotions. I provide a nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment in which to explore your issues. Together we will develop new strategies to help you deal with life's challenges so that you are better able to experience life's joys.
As a certified RRT Practitioner and a CSAT offering psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Rapid Resolution Therapy, I specialize in healing trauma as well as in sex, love, and relationship addiction. Counseling is, for me, about witnessing someone else's personal story and providing a safe place to experience the whole range of emotions. I provide a nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment in which to explore your issues. Together we will develop new strategies to help you deal with life's challenges so that you are better able to experience life's joys.
DJ Burr—Addiction, Codependency & Trauma
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Sandy Springs, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself having intrusive thoughts about sex throughout the day that you can't stop? Are you spending too much time pursuing your sexual desires and fantasies? Are these thoughts starting to impact your relationships with your friends and family? Do you feel responsibility for the happiness of the other people in your life? Are you able to handle the thought of someone not liking you? Have you experienced trauma? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, insomnia, or other emotions that make life feel unmanageable? With the right tools, you can live a more balanced life. I look forward to supporting you on this journey.
Do you find yourself having intrusive thoughts about sex throughout the day that you can't stop? Are you spending too much time pursuing your sexual desires and fantasies? Are these thoughts starting to impact your relationships with your friends and family? Do you feel responsibility for the happiness of the other people in your life? Are you able to handle the thought of someone not liking you? Have you experienced trauma? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, insomnia, or other emotions that make life feel unmanageable? With the right tools, you can live a more balanced life. I look forward to supporting you on this journey.
Jermaine Nicholas Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331
I am a trilingual (English, Spanish & Portuguese) therapist who honors each client, respecting who they are, where they've been and where they're going. My goal in serving clients is to create a safe therapeutic environment where healing and mutual learning can take place. I find that in this environment teens feel free to open up about their challenges, couples commit to making meaningful adjustments in their relationships and individual men and women act on their willingness to discuss the difficult problems they face.
I am a trilingual (English, Spanish & Portuguese) therapist who honors each client, respecting who they are, where they've been and where they're going. My goal in serving clients is to create a safe therapeutic environment where healing and mutual learning can take place. I find that in this environment teens feel free to open up about their challenges, couples commit to making meaningful adjustments in their relationships and individual men and women act on their willingness to discuss the difficult problems they face.
Maytal Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30314 (Online Only)
“It is a joy to be hidden, and disaster not to be found” (D.W. Winnicott). I believe that people have a fundamental need to be seen and heard. I aim to create space that allows clients to be their authentic selves as they grapple with the challenges of past traumas and present hardships. Too often people feel as though they are experiencing pain alone. I strongly believe in the therapeutic alliance and the uniqueness that is co-created within the supportive relational space. Together we can understand and integrate one’s trauma, strengthen one's self-confidence and deepen insight.
“It is a joy to be hidden, and disaster not to be found” (D.W. Winnicott). I believe that people have a fundamental need to be seen and heard. I aim to create space that allows clients to be their authentic selves as they grapple with the challenges of past traumas and present hardships. Too often people feel as though they are experiencing pain alone. I strongly believe in the therapeutic alliance and the uniqueness that is co-created within the supportive relational space. Together we can understand and integrate one’s trauma, strengthen one's self-confidence and deepen insight.
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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.