Sexual Addiction Therapists in Louisville, KY
I am skilled in working with sexual addiction in all of its various forms, as well as alcohol, substance abuse, and gambling addiction.
Addiction is just a way of trying to get at something else. Something bigger. Call it transcendence if you want, but it’s a rat in a maze." Addiction, in its many forms, has been one of my passions since entering this field. I would love to work with anyone struggling to control behaviors that have gotten out of their control. There is power and healing when a client shares their deepest and darkest thoughts in hopes of inviting change and escaping shame. Shame and judgement keep us all locked away in our minds. I want to step into the struggle alongside you, and seek to help you find a way to a life full of freedom and recovery.
I am skilled in working with sexual addiction in all of its various forms, as well as alcohol, substance abuse, and gambling addiction.
Addiction is just a way of trying to get at something else. Something bigger. Call it transcendence if you want, but it’s a rat in a maze." Addiction, in its many forms, has been one of my passions since entering this field. I would love to work with anyone struggling to control behaviors that have gotten out of their control. There is power and healing when a client shares their deepest and darkest thoughts in hopes of inviting change and escaping shame. Shame and judgement keep us all locked away in our minds. I want to step into the struggle alongside you, and seek to help you find a way to a life full of freedom and recovery.
My top specialities are sexual addiction and trauma (including complex PTSD), and I do a fair amount of couples counseling as well.
I am passionate about helping people find healing. Whether you are dealing with an addiction that you can’t control or you’re struggling with the effects of complex trauma, abuse, or life stress, I want to help you find new life. If you feel stuck but don‘t know how to move, I’m here to go on the journey with you. Maybe it’s sexual addiction, trauma, or marriage problems, maybe life just feels overwhelming. Whatever you’re facing, the only thing required of you right now is the willingness to change and grow.
My top specialities are sexual addiction and trauma (including complex PTSD), and I do a fair amount of couples counseling as well.
I am passionate about helping people find healing. Whether you are dealing with an addiction that you can’t control or you’re struggling with the effects of complex trauma, abuse, or life stress, I want to help you find new life. If you feel stuck but don‘t know how to move, I’m here to go on the journey with you. Maybe it’s sexual addiction, trauma, or marriage problems, maybe life just feels overwhelming. Whatever you’re facing, the only thing required of you right now is the willingness to change and grow.
Are you battling unwanted sexual behavior? Are you tired of carrying around this dark secret? Often we don’t talk about these things or seek help because of the embarrassment or shame that typically surrounds them. We think things like, “if they knew this, they would leave me” or “Keeping this secret keeps the peace,” but you just don’t know how long you can keep up the lie. The truth is that trying to get passed something like a porn addiction on your own doesn’t work and hasn’t worked.
Are you battling unwanted sexual behavior? Are you tired of carrying around this dark secret? Often we don’t talk about these things or seek help because of the embarrassment or shame that typically surrounds them. We think things like, “if they knew this, they would leave me” or “Keeping this secret keeps the peace,” but you just don’t know how long you can keep up the lie. The truth is that trying to get passed something like a porn addiction on your own doesn’t work and hasn’t worked.
I work with a variety of clients who are dealing with relational dysfunction and/or problematic sexual behavior. I assist my clients in learning a new language and using practical tools to better understand how to deal with unwanted sexual desires, thoughts, attitudes, and behavior. I seek to help clients achieve and maintain sobriety, do the deeper work of recovery, rebuild trust, and reintegrate into broken relationships.
I work with a variety of clients who are dealing with relational dysfunction and/or problematic sexual behavior. I assist my clients in learning a new language and using practical tools to better understand how to deal with unwanted sexual desires, thoughts, attitudes, and behavior. I seek to help clients achieve and maintain sobriety, do the deeper work of recovery, rebuild trust, and reintegrate into broken relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist in Louisville, KY. Educated at Vanderbilt and Colorado, I'm trained with marriage therapy and chemical, sex, work/money addictions. A pro-marital Christian, I'm pro-recovery and proactive. I'm homework intensive using workbooks, community support, and my user-friendly blog and podcast on my secure website. Personally trained by Drs. Patrick Carnes and John Gottman, I am internationally certified to counsel sex addicts and their partners. I'm called and gifted for guidance, encouragement, recovery, and healing. Dialog with me is lively, I work quickly, and I do take phone calls.
I am a clinical psychologist in Louisville, KY. Educated at Vanderbilt and Colorado, I'm trained with marriage therapy and chemical, sex, work/money addictions. A pro-marital Christian, I'm pro-recovery and proactive. I'm homework intensive using workbooks, community support, and my user-friendly blog and podcast on my secure website. Personally trained by Drs. Patrick Carnes and John Gottman, I am internationally certified to counsel sex addicts and their partners. I'm called and gifted for guidance, encouragement, recovery, and healing. Dialog with me is lively, I work quickly, and I do take phone calls.
John K. Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , LCADC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
I have been in private practice for 20 years & clinical practice for 33 years. My clients are individuals, couples and older teens seeking personal growth from issues stemming from trauma, sex addiction and substance abuse. Those I treat are often also dealing with depression and anxiety, and I have extensive experience with law enforcement and PTSD and those healing from childhood trauma as well. I am level I certified in EMDR and incorporate multiple modalities into my work. I have considerable experience with those dealing with personality disorders within their family dynamics and relationships. Couples are a specialty.
I have been in private practice for 20 years & clinical practice for 33 years. My clients are individuals, couples and older teens seeking personal growth from issues stemming from trauma, sex addiction and substance abuse. Those I treat are often also dealing with depression and anxiety, and I have extensive experience with law enforcement and PTSD and those healing from childhood trauma as well. I am level I certified in EMDR and incorporate multiple modalities into my work. I have considerable experience with those dealing with personality disorders within their family dynamics and relationships. Couples are a specialty.
Transformative Justice Mental Health Clinic
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40206
The justice system touches everyone's lives in some way, shape, or form. I believe that crime and violence are a violation of relationships that can be repaired if you receive the treatment you need for your anger, substance use, trauma, or personality problems. I can help you with your treatment and assessment needs. If you are working in the justice system, due to the stressful situations frequently encountered, you can get worn down and tired, and professionalism can start to deteriorate. I can provide preventable emotional well-being support to keep you invested in your justice career.
The justice system touches everyone's lives in some way, shape, or form. I believe that crime and violence are a violation of relationships that can be repaired if you receive the treatment you need for your anger, substance use, trauma, or personality problems. I can help you with your treatment and assessment needs. If you are working in the justice system, due to the stressful situations frequently encountered, you can get worn down and tired, and professionalism can start to deteriorate. I can provide preventable emotional well-being support to keep you invested in your justice career.
Rose M. Geiser, LMFT, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
I am an Anthem, Passport and Optum preferred provider "Are you looking for a therapist who really listens to your issues and who is not afraid to respond?" I am a therapist who actively engages with you to help you sort through life's complications. Experience working with, adolescence and adults.
I am an Anthem, Passport and Optum preferred provider "Are you looking for a therapist who really listens to your issues and who is not afraid to respond?" I am a therapist who actively engages with you to help you sort through life's complications. Experience working with, adolescence and adults.
Mike Eiden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CSAT, CCS
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222 (Online Only)
I am not currently accepting new clients for individual therapy. I do have space available for group therapy or educational webinars. Please use the link for the website or email me. I have been trained as a clinical social worker, addictions counselor, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I utilize experiential therapies and EMDR to help people reclaim their lives. In my practice I focus on helping adults struggling with developmental trauma and PTSD, sex/porn addiction, narcissistic abuse & traumatic bonding, and chemical addictions. Parents of addicted adults and folks with internet addictions are also specialty areas.
I am not currently accepting new clients for individual therapy. I do have space available for group therapy or educational webinars. Please use the link for the website or email me. I have been trained as a clinical social worker, addictions counselor, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I utilize experiential therapies and EMDR to help people reclaim their lives. In my practice I focus on helping adults struggling with developmental trauma and PTSD, sex/porn addiction, narcissistic abuse & traumatic bonding, and chemical addictions. Parents of addicted adults and folks with internet addictions are also specialty areas.
Emily Gabelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40202 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a sex, couples, and individual therapist who treats the following presenting issues: desire discrepancy, out of control sexual behaviors (sex addictions), sexual pain, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, sexual trauma, anxiety or shame around sex, low libido, difficulty with orgasm, couples conflict, infidelity, lack of emotional connection, communication issues, depression, and anxiety
Hello! I am a sex, couples, and individual therapist who treats the following presenting issues: desire discrepancy, out of control sexual behaviors (sex addictions), sexual pain, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, sexual trauma, anxiety or shame around sex, low libido, difficulty with orgasm, couples conflict, infidelity, lack of emotional connection, communication issues, depression, and anxiety
David Tarullo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40222
As the owner and founder of The Revolution in Counseling I have sought to understand, develop, and implement the most effective and innovative therapies in the field. I work to treat problems at their core to enable real and sustainable change. I have treated a wide range of mental health disorders, but I primarily specialize in treating Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Sex Addiction, Personality Disorders, Betrayal Trauma, Co-Dependency, and Families with Addiction.
As the owner and founder of The Revolution in Counseling I have sought to understand, develop, and implement the most effective and innovative therapies in the field. I work to treat problems at their core to enable real and sustainable change. I have treated a wide range of mental health disorders, but I primarily specialize in treating Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Sex Addiction, Personality Disorders, Betrayal Trauma, Co-Dependency, and Families with Addiction.
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Louisville, KY 40202
There is no such thing as an ideal client. That is too boring. The way I do therapy is relaxed. I am not your average therapist, and I am not going to be like, "How does that make you feel?" but I am going to say, "What up! How are we doing today?" I never stop learning, and when you have me as a therapist, you will see that you will fall back in love with learning. Overall, I am just honored you allowed me to help you! Also, the best way to reach me is to Email over calling due to normally being in session, and I want to respond to you as quickly as possible!
There is no such thing as an ideal client. That is too boring. The way I do therapy is relaxed. I am not your average therapist, and I am not going to be like, "How does that make you feel?" but I am going to say, "What up! How are we doing today?" I never stop learning, and when you have me as a therapist, you will see that you will fall back in love with learning. Overall, I am just honored you allowed me to help you! Also, the best way to reach me is to Email over calling due to normally being in session, and I want to respond to you as quickly as possible!
Dr. Joe Cornel Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CSAT, CDA-S, CFM
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40205
There is no such thing as an ideal client. That is too boring. The way I do therapy is relaxed. I am not your average therapist, and I am not going to be like, "How does that make you feel?" but I am going to say, "What up! How are we doing today?" I never stop learning, and when you have me as a therapist, you will see that you will fall back in love with learning. Overall, I am just honored you allowed me to help you! Also, the best way to reach me is to Email over calling due to normally being in session, and I want to respond to you as quickly as possible!
There is no such thing as an ideal client. That is too boring. The way I do therapy is relaxed. I am not your average therapist, and I am not going to be like, "How does that make you feel?" but I am going to say, "What up! How are we doing today?" I never stop learning, and when you have me as a therapist, you will see that you will fall back in love with learning. Overall, I am just honored you allowed me to help you! Also, the best way to reach me is to Email over calling due to normally being in session, and I want to respond to you as quickly as possible!
Our ideal clients include children, families, individuals, and couples seeking support through life’s challenges. They may face issues like anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, or personal growth barriers. They seek a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and achieve meaningful change. Whether they aim to improve relationships, build self-esteem, or enhance mental wellness, they want compassionate guidance to help them understand themselves better and achieve their goals. Our team is here to provide personalized, effective support tailored to each client's unique needs.
Our ideal clients include children, families, individuals, and couples seeking support through life’s challenges. They may face issues like anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, or personal growth barriers. They seek a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and achieve meaningful change. Whether they aim to improve relationships, build self-esteem, or enhance mental wellness, they want compassionate guidance to help them understand themselves better and achieve their goals. Our team is here to provide personalized, effective support tailored to each client's unique needs.
Do you feel like your partner is more like a roommate? Has your partner had an emotional/ physical affair? Are addictive behaviors ruining your relationships (alcohol, drugs, porn, sex)? If you said yes to any of these, please schedule an appointment at https://andrea-williams5206. clientsecure.me
Do you feel like your partner is more like a roommate? Has your partner had an emotional/ physical affair? Are addictive behaviors ruining your relationships (alcohol, drugs, porn, sex)? If you said yes to any of these, please schedule an appointment at https://andrea-williams5206. clientsecure.me
Cassandra D Harris-Gray
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40243
Cassandra D. Harris-Gray is the CEO of Creative Spirits Networks, INC a full serviced outpatient mental health corporation. Cassandra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor(LCADC), and Mental Health Coach. I work with clients utilizing strength based competences to promote and navigate through life changes. She has authored her first book "90 Days of Power" and has served as a monthly columnist, a motivational speaker, corporate trainer and relationship seminar leader. She has over 20 plus years of clinical practice working with clients to create change.
Cassandra D. Harris-Gray is the CEO of Creative Spirits Networks, INC a full serviced outpatient mental health corporation. Cassandra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist(LMFT), Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor(LCADC), and Mental Health Coach. I work with clients utilizing strength based competences to promote and navigate through life changes. She has authored her first book "90 Days of Power" and has served as a monthly columnist, a motivational speaker, corporate trainer and relationship seminar leader. She has over 20 plus years of clinical practice working with clients to create change.
Katie - legal Name Valerie Catherine McCarthy
Art Therapist, MA, LPAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40208
She believes in relationship-driven therapy where the client is in the driver’s seat and she is the navigator, offering directions for pathways to healing, recovery and freedom. She is a passionate advocate and ally to those who have been abused, underserved, or marginalized and cares deeply about individuals and groups working to find their voices and gain strength through therapy and other avenues of recovery. Katie is always looking to find common understanding with her client, and will strive to provide a holistic and respectful partnership with YOU! She believes everyone deserves the best life has to offer!
She believes in relationship-driven therapy where the client is in the driver’s seat and she is the navigator, offering directions for pathways to healing, recovery and freedom. She is a passionate advocate and ally to those who have been abused, underserved, or marginalized and cares deeply about individuals and groups working to find their voices and gain strength through therapy and other avenues of recovery. Katie is always looking to find common understanding with her client, and will strive to provide a holistic and respectful partnership with YOU! She believes everyone deserves the best life has to offer!
Chris Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40207
Do you ever find yourself wondering: How did I get here? Where am I going? Why am I even doing this? When thinking about your relationship, do you ask yourself: Where did the passion and intimacy go? Is this all there is to love? How will I ever be able to trust again? Has anxiety worn you down? Is frustration and anger constantly causing trouble in your life? Is fear keeping you from living the life you want? Is there something you can’t stop? If you answered yes to any of these, you are likely at a crossroads. Please read on.
Do you ever find yourself wondering: How did I get here? Where am I going? Why am I even doing this? When thinking about your relationship, do you ask yourself: Where did the passion and intimacy go? Is this all there is to love? How will I ever be able to trust again? Has anxiety worn you down? Is frustration and anger constantly causing trouble in your life? Is fear keeping you from living the life you want? Is there something you can’t stop? If you answered yes to any of these, you are likely at a crossroads. Please read on.
I strive to provide the highest possible quality mental health care services at affordable rates. I use an eclectic, strength-based approach when working with clients. I take the time to get to know clients very well, and then choose the best approach from therapies such as client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapy. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is one of the most important elements in therapy.
I strive to provide the highest possible quality mental health care services at affordable rates. I use an eclectic, strength-based approach when working with clients. I take the time to get to know clients very well, and then choose the best approach from therapies such as client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and reality therapy. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is one of the most important elements in therapy.
Tracey L.Carson LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40222
My clinical skills are vast after over 30 years in private practice and 40 years as a social worker. I have worked with the military in Europe as a family therapist and participate in the Give an Hour Program here in Kentucky. I serve on several boards including the Kent School Social Work Board, and the National Association of Social Work Ethics Committee.
My clinical skills are vast after over 30 years in private practice and 40 years as a social worker. I have worked with the military in Europe as a family therapist and participate in the Give an Hour Program here in Kentucky. I serve on several boards including the Kent School Social Work Board, and the National Association of Social Work Ethics Committee.
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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.