Sexual Addiction Therapists in Pittsboro, NC
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Gabrielle Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
NIGHT AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ( 10am-8pm) . Welcome! My name is Gabrielle Brooks. I gladly welcome the opportunity to work with you on the struggles you are facing in life. I work from a collaborative and strength-based perspective. I will help you rediscover the best version of yourself. I have experience working with families, couples, and individuals of all ages. I want to ensure that we are a great fit so I provide a free 30-minute consultation.
NIGHT AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ( 10am-8pm) . Welcome! My name is Gabrielle Brooks. I gladly welcome the opportunity to work with you on the struggles you are facing in life. I work from a collaborative and strength-based perspective. I will help you rediscover the best version of yourself. I have experience working with families, couples, and individuals of all ages. I want to ensure that we are a great fit so I provide a free 30-minute consultation.
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Kirsten Figaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsboro, NC 27312
My mission in therapy is to hold space where positive change can happen, hope can flourish, and relationships can thrive. I encourage clients to explore their roots and worldview and identify areas for growth and healing. Clients can expect that each of their sessions with me will be an experience where they can safely share and edit their story so that they can find the freedom to live the life they truly want. I am passionate about assisting clients with: anxiety, attachment wounds, trauma, sex & intimacy, depression, relationship issues, infidelity & affairs, pre-marital counseling, and family functioning & dynamics.
My mission in therapy is to hold space where positive change can happen, hope can flourish, and relationships can thrive. I encourage clients to explore their roots and worldview and identify areas for growth and healing. Clients can expect that each of their sessions with me will be an experience where they can safely share and edit their story so that they can find the freedom to live the life they truly want. I am passionate about assisting clients with: anxiety, attachment wounds, trauma, sex & intimacy, depression, relationship issues, infidelity & affairs, pre-marital counseling, and family functioning & dynamics.
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My approach to psychotherapy is that of a humanist; that is, successful therapy results in your continued evolution into your true self. My therapeutic style is gentle and engaged, and I respect your intelligence. I strive to provide an atmosphere of care and compassion which allows you to curiously explore what events, past and present are contributing to your challenges. It's important to me to take the time to understand your values and desires so that our work is grounded in how you see yourself.
My approach to psychotherapy is that of a humanist; that is, successful therapy results in your continued evolution into your true self. My therapeutic style is gentle and engaged, and I respect your intelligence. I strive to provide an atmosphere of care and compassion which allows you to curiously explore what events, past and present are contributing to your challenges. It's important to me to take the time to understand your values and desires so that our work is grounded in how you see yourself.
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Welcome. Are you experiencing difficulties with relationships, children, spirituality, sex, or work? It often happens that many of us need a little help now and then. In my years of practice, I've seen how depression and anxiety can affect people's lives and can cause a great deal of guilt and frustration. Life is a journey, both joyous and painful. I believe that no one purposely tries to mess up their life, however, once caught up in our own situations we often cannot see the "forest for the trees", making it difficult to see things any differently during stressfull times.
Welcome. Are you experiencing difficulties with relationships, children, spirituality, sex, or work? It often happens that many of us need a little help now and then. In my years of practice, I've seen how depression and anxiety can affect people's lives and can cause a great deal of guilt and frustration. Life is a journey, both joyous and painful. I believe that no one purposely tries to mess up their life, however, once caught up in our own situations we often cannot see the "forest for the trees", making it difficult to see things any differently during stressfull times.
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Brice Bradshaw
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
I believe that the clients I work with have an internal desire to be their best selves but that sometimes barriers and obstacles get in the way of that. I have worked with clients in mental health settings that range from children up through geriatric aged individuals. I look forward to helping you to achieve your goals, both in counseling and in life.
I believe that the clients I work with have an internal desire to be their best selves but that sometimes barriers and obstacles get in the way of that. I have worked with clients in mental health settings that range from children up through geriatric aged individuals. I look forward to helping you to achieve your goals, both in counseling and in life.
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Jarrett McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
You’ve known easier times, or you know they’re out there and you’re looking for them. You're taking action to feel better in the face of challenge and that’s a big deal. You deserve the support of someone familiar with challenging times. The empathy and proactive engagement you'll come to expect in your work with me, come from a place of understanding the urgency for resolution that accompanies pain. You have the capacity to learn and grow in the ways necessary to find relief, peace of mind, connection with others, and a sense of competence in the activities that are important to you.
You’ve known easier times, or you know they’re out there and you’re looking for them. You're taking action to feel better in the face of challenge and that’s a big deal. You deserve the support of someone familiar with challenging times. The empathy and proactive engagement you'll come to expect in your work with me, come from a place of understanding the urgency for resolution that accompanies pain. You have the capacity to learn and grow in the ways necessary to find relief, peace of mind, connection with others, and a sense of competence in the activities that are important to you.
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At Casey Mental Health Collaborative, we are committed to offering the best mental health care. Our psychiatrist, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists offer well-rounded, researched-based treatment approaches to target most mental health symptoms. Our goal is for you to feel better about yourself and your life. We offer telepsychiatry and in person appointments in our North Raleigh and Chapel Hill offices. Please visit our website to view our providers and their specialties.
At Casey Mental Health Collaborative, we are committed to offering the best mental health care. Our psychiatrist, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists offer well-rounded, researched-based treatment approaches to target most mental health symptoms. Our goal is for you to feel better about yourself and your life. We offer telepsychiatry and in person appointments in our North Raleigh and Chapel Hill offices. Please visit our website to view our providers and their specialties.
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I enjoy working with many individuals. My specialty is sex therapy. I am passionate about helping those who have low sexual arousal disorder or who have erectile dysfunction disorder. I can provide Christian-focused counseling at the client's consent. I also enjoy helping individuals manage their anxiety as well as their obsessions and compulsions.
I enjoy working with many individuals. My specialty is sex therapy. I am passionate about helping those who have low sexual arousal disorder or who have erectile dysfunction disorder. I can provide Christian-focused counseling at the client's consent. I also enjoy helping individuals manage their anxiety as well as their obsessions and compulsions.
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Gabrielle Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
You made it! You may not feel like you’re making it right now-and that’s totally okay. However, take a moment to reflect that you’ve made it to THIS moment in search for hope, understanding, growth, and relief. You’ve already made it through frustration (scrolling through hundreds of strangers faces to find a therapist), hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, trauma, and much more. I want to walk beside you through the difficult feelings you’ve been experiencing to help you create a life that you don’t just make it through, but actually ENJOY!
You made it! You may not feel like you’re making it right now-and that’s totally okay. However, take a moment to reflect that you’ve made it to THIS moment in search for hope, understanding, growth, and relief. You’ve already made it through frustration (scrolling through hundreds of strangers faces to find a therapist), hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, trauma, and much more. I want to walk beside you through the difficult feelings you’ve been experiencing to help you create a life that you don’t just make it through, but actually ENJOY!
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Renee Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (Online Only)
You may be educated, even outwardly successful, but struggle to feel good about yourself, have difficulties with close relationships or just want more out of life. I believe it's human to struggle and that we all can benefit from self exploration. You stand to gain, and so does your partner, children, friends, even co-workers when you're bringing more of your best self to the game. My style is active and I bring humor and compassion to help you develop solutions as well as grow from your struggles. A seasoned therapist, my approach is flexible and practical, tailored to meet your needs. I'm LGBTQIA sensitive and welcoming.
You may be educated, even outwardly successful, but struggle to feel good about yourself, have difficulties with close relationships or just want more out of life. I believe it's human to struggle and that we all can benefit from self exploration. You stand to gain, and so does your partner, children, friends, even co-workers when you're bringing more of your best self to the game. My style is active and I bring humor and compassion to help you develop solutions as well as grow from your struggles. A seasoned therapist, my approach is flexible and practical, tailored to meet your needs. I'm LGBTQIA sensitive and welcoming.
Online Therapists
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Flyleaf Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CMAT, BSP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Davidson, NC 28036
Trained as Certified Sexual Addiction Therapists (CSAT) as well as Certified Multiple Addiction Therapists (CMAT), Stefanie and Kim help individuals and couples begin to make meaningful changes in their lives so they can begin to live authentically.
At Flyleaf Counseling, Kim and Stefanie assist individuals and couples reach their fullest potential in healing and thriving. We help clients heal from past and current traumas and hurts, reduce anxieties, and find recovery with addiction and partner betrayal. Whether we are working with an individual or couple, we assist you in reaching your own determined goals. We assist clients in finding connection with themselves and others and to begin to unpack and release all of the needs that they believe hold them back from living their best life.
Trained as Certified Sexual Addiction Therapists (CSAT) as well as Certified Multiple Addiction Therapists (CMAT), Stefanie and Kim help individuals and couples begin to make meaningful changes in their lives so they can begin to live authentically.
At Flyleaf Counseling, Kim and Stefanie assist individuals and couples reach their fullest potential in healing and thriving. We help clients heal from past and current traumas and hurts, reduce anxieties, and find recovery with addiction and partner betrayal. Whether we are working with an individual or couple, we assist you in reaching your own determined goals. We assist clients in finding connection with themselves and others and to begin to unpack and release all of the needs that they believe hold them back from living their best life.
![Photo of Kim Leppert - Flyleaf Counseling, LMFT, LCSW, CSAT, CMAT, CCTP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fa83c204-6c47-45fe-b635-0894ac1f425d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Flyleaf Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, CSAT, CMAT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Davidson, NC 28036
Trained as Certified Sexual Addiction Therapists (CSAT) as well as Certified Multiple Addiction Therapists (CMAT), Stefanie and Kim help individuals and couples begin to make meaningful changes in their lives so they can begin to live authentically.
At Flyleaf Counseling, Kim and Stefanie assist individuals and couples reach their fullest potential in healing and thriving. We help clients heal from past and current traumas and hurts, reduce anxieties, and find recovery with addiction and partner betrayal. Whether we are working with an individual or couple, we assist you in reaching your own determined goals. We assist clients in finding connection with themselves and others and to begin to unpack and release all of the needs that they believe hold them back from living their best life.
Trained as Certified Sexual Addiction Therapists (CSAT) as well as Certified Multiple Addiction Therapists (CMAT), Stefanie and Kim help individuals and couples begin to make meaningful changes in their lives so they can begin to live authentically.
At Flyleaf Counseling, Kim and Stefanie assist individuals and couples reach their fullest potential in healing and thriving. We help clients heal from past and current traumas and hurts, reduce anxieties, and find recovery with addiction and partner betrayal. Whether we are working with an individual or couple, we assist you in reaching your own determined goals. We assist clients in finding connection with themselves and others and to begin to unpack and release all of the needs that they believe hold them back from living their best life.
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My specialty is working in a variety of areas including anxiety, sexual addiction, history of sexual abuse, sexual orientation, childhood trauma, ptsd, marital conflict, affair recovery, divorce, pre-marital counseling, grief, spirituality, and adult transitional issues among many other areas of relational brokenness helping people achieve wholeness.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to grow emotionally, relationally and spiritually. I believe therapy is an opportunity to come alongside others to help them heal and grow. I am relational in my approach. I believe that people have been broken in relationships and that we are healed in the context of relationships. Over the past 19 years I have had many clients reach their goals and experienced transformation through the counseling process. There is no greater privilege than being able to walk beside people in their healing journey. Evening and weekday appointments available. Contact me via phone, text or email.
My specialty is working in a variety of areas including anxiety, sexual addiction, history of sexual abuse, sexual orientation, childhood trauma, ptsd, marital conflict, affair recovery, divorce, pre-marital counseling, grief, spirituality, and adult transitional issues among many other areas of relational brokenness helping people achieve wholeness.
I enjoy working with clients who seek to grow emotionally, relationally and spiritually. I believe therapy is an opportunity to come alongside others to help them heal and grow. I am relational in my approach. I believe that people have been broken in relationships and that we are healed in the context of relationships. Over the past 19 years I have had many clients reach their goals and experienced transformation through the counseling process. There is no greater privilege than being able to walk beside people in their healing journey. Evening and weekday appointments available. Contact me via phone, text or email.
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In my practice as a psychologist, I partner with individual and couples clients who are living with the effects of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, self-image difficulties, out-of-control sexual behavior/sexual addiction, and alcohol and/or substance use difficulties, as well as people engaging in self-harm and/or suicidal behavior.
When we come to therapy, often our choices have not led to the life we desire. Under the influence of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress, or the allure of substances, pornography, spending, etc., it can seem like life is out of our control. Rather than be controlled, we desperately want to be free to pursue what is truly good. Therapy then is an opportunity to not only find freedom from mental turmoil, but to realign life toward what is worth pursuing. The goal, then, is not simply to “not feel” a certain way, but to be drawn into something much greater that transforms our mind, our relationships, our work, our spirit.
In my practice as a psychologist, I partner with individual and couples clients who are living with the effects of trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, self-image difficulties, out-of-control sexual behavior/sexual addiction, and alcohol and/or substance use difficulties, as well as people engaging in self-harm and/or suicidal behavior.
When we come to therapy, often our choices have not led to the life we desire. Under the influence of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress, or the allure of substances, pornography, spending, etc., it can seem like life is out of our control. Rather than be controlled, we desperately want to be free to pursue what is truly good. Therapy then is an opportunity to not only find freedom from mental turmoil, but to realign life toward what is worth pursuing. The goal, then, is not simply to “not feel” a certain way, but to be drawn into something much greater that transforms our mind, our relationships, our work, our spirit.
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In my 30 years of clinical experience I have been able to help people from all walks of life find relief from a wide variety of psychological and behavioral problems. My areas of speciality include: anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (using CBT & exposure/response prevention), trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, other OC spectrum disorders, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and social phobias; mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder; sexual addiction; situational problems.
I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, incuding cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapies, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
In my 30 years of clinical experience I have been able to help people from all walks of life find relief from a wide variety of psychological and behavioral problems. My areas of speciality include: anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (using CBT & exposure/response prevention), trichotillomania, compulsive skin picking, other OC spectrum disorders, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD, and social phobias; mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder; sexual addiction; situational problems.
I have been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, incuding cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic therapies, EMDR, and mindfulness approaches to therapy.
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My approach to counseling is that of a “fellow traveler” who takes the journey alongside of you in a way that is calm, open, supportive, empathic, and actively engaged with you at all times. I bring a unique existential approach to counseling that helps you in the “here and now,” and daily lived experiences of your life. I work with couples and individual’s ages 13-70. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, intimacy issues (physical and emotional), LGBTQIA issues, men’s issues, marital conflict, sexual addiction, and complex personal life struggles. There is space here for you!
My approach to counseling is that of a “fellow traveler” who takes the journey alongside of you in a way that is calm, open, supportive, empathic, and actively engaged with you at all times. I bring a unique existential approach to counseling that helps you in the “here and now,” and daily lived experiences of your life. I work with couples and individual’s ages 13-70. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, intimacy issues (physical and emotional), LGBTQIA issues, men’s issues, marital conflict, sexual addiction, and complex personal life struggles. There is space here for you!
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Ronald A Zumstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Though I have a wide area of professional interests, and training, I specialize in Relationship and Couples' issues, and Sexual Addiction (including Internet and Porn Addiction).
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
Though I have a wide area of professional interests, and training, I specialize in Relationship and Couples' issues, and Sexual Addiction (including Internet and Porn Addiction).
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
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Tim Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSAT, CMAT, CPTT, LCSW
Verified Verified
22 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
I have advanced training in sexual addiction treatment.
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? These issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
I have advanced training in sexual addiction treatment.
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? These issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions and compulsive behavior, as well as substance addictions. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR trauma therapy, as well. There is hope.
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We specialize in couples counseling, relationships and sex therapy. The broad umbrella of sex therapy includes sexual abuse, sexual addiction, sexual dysfunctions and polyamory. We are Safe Zone trained and an LGBTQ ally. Our practice is also accepting newly licensed LCMHCAs for supervision. Contact us today!
We specialize in couples counseling, relationships and sex therapy. The broad umbrella of sex therapy includes sexual abuse, sexual addiction, sexual dysfunctions and polyamory. We are Safe Zone trained and an LGBTQ ally. Our practice is also accepting newly licensed LCMHCAs for supervision. Contact us today!
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Clay Parker
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCASA, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Specialized areas include Substance abuse, sexual addiction, gaming addiction,anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, stress related issues, divorce, children and divorce, grief, stress management.
My name is Clay Parker. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate , National Certified Counselor with a long history of working in the mental health field in various capacities. I have experience with adults, children, couple and family therapy. In my work, the focus often times involves exploring healthier ways to address any concerns that are creating challenges. I like to be creative with the counseling techniques that I employ in order to help people address their problems in a non-threatening and fun way.
Specialized areas include Substance abuse, sexual addiction, gaming addiction,anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, stress related issues, divorce, children and divorce, grief, stress management.
My name is Clay Parker. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate , National Certified Counselor with a long history of working in the mental health field in various capacities. I have experience with adults, children, couple and family therapy. In my work, the focus often times involves exploring healthier ways to address any concerns that are creating challenges. I like to be creative with the counseling techniques that I employ in order to help people address their problems in a non-threatening and fun way.
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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.