Sexual Addiction Therapists in Dallas, TX
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I'm glad you found me here. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual issues or sexual addiction, I can help. I have worked extensively with sexual dysfunctions, sexual addictions, and adults sexually abused as children. I am not biased regarding non-traditional lifestyles and welcome everyone. I believe you will find me open, receptive and genuinely interested in you.
I'm glad you found me here. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual issues or sexual addiction, I can help. I have worked extensively with sexual dysfunctions, sexual addictions, and adults sexually abused as children. I am not biased regarding non-traditional lifestyles and welcome everyone. I believe you will find me open, receptive and genuinely interested in you.
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Veronica Ehret
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-TX, LPC-AZ, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
I am qualified and have experience in Sexual Addiction Therapy (CSAT), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
My job is to help you mend your relationship with yourself so that you can find and grow healthy connections with others. Together, we will work to discover the root of the problem while also investigating other issues often tied to intimacy disorders, such as addiction in all its forms, including substances, workaholism, sex, pornography, poor spending habits, and other addictive behaviors.
I am qualified and have experience in Sexual Addiction Therapy (CSAT), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
My job is to help you mend your relationship with yourself so that you can find and grow healthy connections with others. Together, we will work to discover the root of the problem while also investigating other issues often tied to intimacy disorders, such as addiction in all its forms, including substances, workaholism, sex, pornography, poor spending habits, and other addictive behaviors.
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Douglas Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
I have 28 years experience with Sexual Addiction, Marriage Counseling, EMDR, PTSD, Betrayal Trauma Recovery as well as Depression, Anxiety and Anger. I have worked with addicts struggling with pornography, affairs, lust and all other integrity issues for the last 28 years as well as on my own recovery journey. I know recovery from a personal perspective. I help clients understand their own wounds, shame cycles and patterns of unhealthy behaviors, while offering encouragement, hope, and practical solutions. I also help partners who have been betrayed by sexually compulsive behaviors through full disclosure and reconciliation.
I have 28 years experience with Sexual Addiction, Marriage Counseling, EMDR, PTSD, Betrayal Trauma Recovery as well as Depression, Anxiety and Anger. I have worked with addicts struggling with pornography, affairs, lust and all other integrity issues for the last 28 years as well as on my own recovery journey. I know recovery from a personal perspective. I help clients understand their own wounds, shame cycles and patterns of unhealthy behaviors, while offering encouragement, hope, and practical solutions. I also help partners who have been betrayed by sexually compulsive behaviors through full disclosure and reconciliation.
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Chuck Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75243
Or maybe you're struggling with a sexual addiction that you've tried hard to quit yet you continue to fail.
Life and relationships often bring pain and when we feel pain we often react in ways that create more pain for us. Sometimes for others, too. I am a trauma-informed counselor. I will help you figure out your pain cycle. We’ll work together to create a response that will bring peace instead.
Or maybe you're struggling with a sexual addiction that you've tried hard to quit yet you continue to fail.
Life and relationships often bring pain and when we feel pain we often react in ways that create more pain for us. Sometimes for others, too. I am a trauma-informed counselor. I will help you figure out your pain cycle. We’ll work together to create a response that will bring peace instead.
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Gene Klassen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CSAT, CMAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75209
My expertise is the treatment of sexual addiction, sexual trauma/abuse, and other sexual issues.
In a culture, where judging or joking about the sexuality of others is common, talking about personal challenges with our own sexuality is often difficult and embarrassing. You may have just learned about an affair or other act of infidelity and are feeling angry, confused, and hurt; may be wondering why you cannot seem to stop compulsive behavior with prostitutes, anonymous partners, or pornography; may have been sexually abused, not knowing how to find peace and move on; or may feel so much anxiety about sex that you are unable to enjoy it. I provide a safe place to talk.
My expertise is the treatment of sexual addiction, sexual trauma/abuse, and other sexual issues.
In a culture, where judging or joking about the sexuality of others is common, talking about personal challenges with our own sexuality is often difficult and embarrassing. You may have just learned about an affair or other act of infidelity and are feeling angry, confused, and hurt; may be wondering why you cannot seem to stop compulsive behavior with prostitutes, anonymous partners, or pornography; may have been sexually abused, not knowing how to find peace and move on; or may feel so much anxiety about sex that you are unable to enjoy it. I provide a safe place to talk.
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I provide sexual addiction help in an atmosphere that is encouraging and accepting and meet the client and his or her family where they are. My specialty is sexual addiction, and I am a Dallas area Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) trained personally by Dr Patrick Carnes. I treat drug and alcohol dependence, and associated trauma, grief, and depression as well. I treat cybersex addiction, pornography addiction, multiple affairs, and other sexually compulsive behavior. Sexual addiction, like other addictions, affects the whole family system, especially the partner. I am a CPTT, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as well.
I provide sexual addiction help in an atmosphere that is encouraging and accepting and meet the client and his or her family where they are. My specialty is sexual addiction, and I am a Dallas area Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) trained personally by Dr Patrick Carnes. I treat drug and alcohol dependence, and associated trauma, grief, and depression as well. I treat cybersex addiction, pornography addiction, multiple affairs, and other sexually compulsive behavior. Sexual addiction, like other addictions, affects the whole family system, especially the partner. I am a CPTT, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as well.
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Jarod Olds
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, CSAT-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
Struggling with Sexual Addiction or Pornography Addiction? Freedom is possible. I would be honored to help you. Accepting New Clients!
Struggling with Sexual Addiction or Pornography Addiction? Freedom is possible. I would be honored to help you. Accepting New Clients!
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Erin Wysong-Warren
Counselor, LPC-S, NCC, CSAT, CPTT, SEP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
If you struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors, sexual addiction, or have a partner who has caused devastation in your life, I can help. Trying to stop compulsive behaviors on your own is difficult, and you may find yourself failing and experiencing shame because you don't have the tools you need. Whether these compulsive behaviors come from being betrayed by a partner, experiencing PTSD, being enmeshed with a partner or parent, or grieving a divorce, I can teach you the necessary skills to handle life's challenges. I'm passionate about my work and want to help you.
If you struggle with sexually compulsive behaviors, sexual addiction, or have a partner who has caused devastation in your life, I can help. Trying to stop compulsive behaviors on your own is difficult, and you may find yourself failing and experiencing shame because you don't have the tools you need. Whether these compulsive behaviors come from being betrayed by a partner, experiencing PTSD, being enmeshed with a partner or parent, or grieving a divorce, I can teach you the necessary skills to handle life's challenges. I'm passionate about my work and want to help you.
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Colin Alphonso
LPC Associate, MS, LPC-A, CSAT-C, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
Struggling with Sexual Addiction or Pornography Addiction? Freedom is possible. I would be honored to help you. Accepting New Clients!
Struggling with Sexual Addiction or Pornography Addiction? Freedom is possible. I would be honored to help you. Accepting New Clients!
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Brandon Waters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, MAC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75229 (Online Only)
Struggling with secretive sexual behaviors, sexual addiction, or the grasp of pornography? It's common to feel trapped, overwhelmed by shame, and uncertain about the way forward. I've worked with many individuals like you, creating a safe space to unravel these challenges and guiding them towards healthier choices. You don't have to be defined by your actions. Reach out today by phone or email and take that first step towards freedom.
Struggling with secretive sexual behaviors, sexual addiction, or the grasp of pornography? It's common to feel trapped, overwhelmed by shame, and uncertain about the way forward. I've worked with many individuals like you, creating a safe space to unravel these challenges and guiding them towards healthier choices. You don't have to be defined by your actions. Reach out today by phone or email and take that first step towards freedom.
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David Selby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75254 (Online Only)
Despite the many reasons to seek the assistance of a professional counselor, often a person waits until they have hit “rock bottom” and are now facing serious consequences for their behaviors. Perhaps you are dealing with out of control anger, sexual addiction to pornography, or possibly an unfaithful partner. As a result, you're having frequent conflicts at work, lack of trust in relationships, or financial difficulties. If any of this sounds familiar, then the good news is you don't have to continue to struggle alone, and I'm here to help !
Despite the many reasons to seek the assistance of a professional counselor, often a person waits until they have hit “rock bottom” and are now facing serious consequences for their behaviors. Perhaps you are dealing with out of control anger, sexual addiction to pornography, or possibly an unfaithful partner. As a result, you're having frequent conflicts at work, lack of trust in relationships, or financial difficulties. If any of this sounds familiar, then the good news is you don't have to continue to struggle alone, and I'm here to help !
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I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing consultation with individual clients and other mental health professionals. My professional experience includes service in the United States Navy as a Staff Psychologist and private practice in the Dallas area since 2004. My specialty areas include individual psychotherapy with adults and psychological evaluations utilizing a variety of personality assessment instruments. I also specialize in psychotherapy with adults to support recovery from sexual addiction.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing consultation with individual clients and other mental health professionals. My professional experience includes service in the United States Navy as a Staff Psychologist and private practice in the Dallas area since 2004. My specialty areas include individual psychotherapy with adults and psychological evaluations utilizing a variety of personality assessment instruments. I also specialize in psychotherapy with adults to support recovery from sexual addiction.
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'95), my completion of an intensive one-year chaplain residency (CPE '97), my 15 years of experience in the addiction field, my completion of my CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist '11) training, and my own personal recovery from sexual addiction gives me a unique perspective for my clients.
Are you a man who is fighting a secret war? Is it a war with out-of-control sexual behavior, a war you’ve deceived yourself into believing was under your control (willpower)? Now, the mounting losses and consequences are breaking down your world of denial. The sex that, at one time, brought you relief now leaves you with shame, self-loathing, pain, loneliness and alienation. You are beginning to see your true condition of powerlessness. Now, you may be asking, "Does God care? Does anyone understand? Is there hope?" The answer is YES! Call me and let me share the good news.
'95), my completion of an intensive one-year chaplain residency (CPE '97), my 15 years of experience in the addiction field, my completion of my CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist '11) training, and my own personal recovery from sexual addiction gives me a unique perspective for my clients.
Are you a man who is fighting a secret war? Is it a war with out-of-control sexual behavior, a war you’ve deceived yourself into believing was under your control (willpower)? Now, the mounting losses and consequences are breaking down your world of denial. The sex that, at one time, brought you relief now leaves you with shame, self-loathing, pain, loneliness and alienation. You are beginning to see your true condition of powerlessness. Now, you may be asking, "Does God care? Does anyone understand? Is there hope?" The answer is YES! Call me and let me share the good news.
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Cameron Wade Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR-tr, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75211
Life heaps burdens on us, and many of them we are not meant to bear alone. It is my passion to help those going through pains they don't understand find healing. I currently work with clients of all backgrounds and enjoys working with those dealing with sexual addiction, pornography addiction, infidelity, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, and abuse. I work with adult clients of all genders and backgrounds. My passion is helping individuals walk through the weight and shame of sex and porn addictions. I also have a heart for those who are suffering from trauma, especially betrayal trauma due to infidelity.
Life heaps burdens on us, and many of them we are not meant to bear alone. It is my passion to help those going through pains they don't understand find healing. I currently work with clients of all backgrounds and enjoys working with those dealing with sexual addiction, pornography addiction, infidelity, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, and abuse. I work with adult clients of all genders and backgrounds. My passion is helping individuals walk through the weight and shame of sex and porn addictions. I also have a heart for those who are suffering from trauma, especially betrayal trauma due to infidelity.
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Lindsey Stanley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAT, CPTT, ART, EMDR
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205
I specialize in working with addictions such as Alcohol Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Sexual Addiction/Problematic Sexual Behavior. I am passionate about helping my clients find recovery. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and practical. My entire professional career has been dedicated to the study of addiction and trauma recovery. I have worked as a primary therapist in private practice, IOP, and PHP settings treating addictions. In therapy I utilize REBT, a blend of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (certified), and am EMDR certified.
I specialize in working with addictions such as Alcohol Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Sexual Addiction/Problematic Sexual Behavior. I am passionate about helping my clients find recovery. My approach is collaborative, transparent, and practical. My entire professional career has been dedicated to the study of addiction and trauma recovery. I have worked as a primary therapist in private practice, IOP, and PHP settings treating addictions. In therapy I utilize REBT, a blend of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (certified), and am EMDR certified.
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Drew Driver
Licensed Professional Counselor, CSAT-C, LCDC-I, NCC, MA
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Sexual addiction can rob you of your happiness, but regardless of your age, ideology, or ethnicity, sex should never feel empty, joyless, or demoralizing.
If you are struggling to control your unwanted sexual behaviors, despite your best efforts, and it has put significant strain on relationships, family, job, or other areas of your life: I see you. I have walked the road you are on - successfully - and look forward sharing the way through with you. Sexuality is a normal, healthy part of adult life that can increase your emotional intimacy, strengthen your sense of self-image, and act as a buffer to outside stressors. In short, sex matters. But when sexual behaviors become compulsive, destructive, or illegal, it's time to get help.
Sexual addiction can rob you of your happiness, but regardless of your age, ideology, or ethnicity, sex should never feel empty, joyless, or demoralizing.
If you are struggling to control your unwanted sexual behaviors, despite your best efforts, and it has put significant strain on relationships, family, job, or other areas of your life: I see you. I have walked the road you are on - successfully - and look forward sharing the way through with you. Sexuality is a normal, healthy part of adult life that can increase your emotional intimacy, strengthen your sense of self-image, and act as a buffer to outside stressors. In short, sex matters. But when sexual behaviors become compulsive, destructive, or illegal, it's time to get help.
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Dr. Vanessa Rojas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, CSAT, C-PD, CCTP-II, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method couples therapy Level 3, and have completed several certifications/courses to treat personality disorders, complex trauma, love/porn/sexual addiction, disordered eating, anxiety, and depression.
Do you dread coming home to conflict or the cold shoulder? Did you just find out your partner has been repeatedly cheating on you? Are you looking for a therapist who specializes in personality disorders to help you understand what exactly you are dealing with? Wondering how you keep ending up in toxic situationships? Is unprocessed trauma from growing up in an alcoholic and/or dysfunctional family causing you difficulties in all areas of your life? Allow me to help you heal yourself and/or relationship.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method couples therapy Level 3, and have completed several certifications/courses to treat personality disorders, complex trauma, love/porn/sexual addiction, disordered eating, anxiety, and depression.
Do you dread coming home to conflict or the cold shoulder? Did you just find out your partner has been repeatedly cheating on you? Are you looking for a therapist who specializes in personality disorders to help you understand what exactly you are dealing with? Wondering how you keep ending up in toxic situationships? Is unprocessed trauma from growing up in an alcoholic and/or dysfunctional family causing you difficulties in all areas of your life? Allow me to help you heal yourself and/or relationship.
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I specialize in drug and alcohol abuse, pornography and sexual addiction.
Being a person of long term recovery myself, I am uniquely qualified to help individuals and families struggling with addiction issues seeking long-term solutions. Since much of addiction is rooted in trauma, we explore the hurts that caused dysfunction in coping skills along with the effects of addiction on spouses, the family unit and friends.
I specialize in drug and alcohol abuse, pornography and sexual addiction.
Being a person of long term recovery myself, I am uniquely qualified to help individuals and families struggling with addiction issues seeking long-term solutions. Since much of addiction is rooted in trauma, we explore the hurts that caused dysfunction in coping skills along with the effects of addiction on spouses, the family unit and friends.
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Brian Longworth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, PhD, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75241 (Online Only)
I support clients who have experienced a variety of types of trauma including the impact of the trauma of sexual addiction on families.
I believe therapy is about a therapist and clients collaborating together to address mental health issues and or deal with life problems. I believe the client (You) is the expert about themselves concerning strengths, weaknesses, and issues of concern. I believe it is my purpose as a therapist to build a therapeutic relationship which supports the development of your insights, and life skills; including the identification of strengths, and support systems that may aid in the reduction of negative symptoms and improve quality. I do tele-health and I am hoping to be in person by summer 2025 and joined by Mason my therapy dog.
I support clients who have experienced a variety of types of trauma including the impact of the trauma of sexual addiction on families.
I believe therapy is about a therapist and clients collaborating together to address mental health issues and or deal with life problems. I believe the client (You) is the expert about themselves concerning strengths, weaknesses, and issues of concern. I believe it is my purpose as a therapist to build a therapeutic relationship which supports the development of your insights, and life skills; including the identification of strengths, and support systems that may aid in the reduction of negative symptoms and improve quality. I do tele-health and I am hoping to be in person by summer 2025 and joined by Mason my therapy dog.
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Wes Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC, LPC-A, LCDC-I, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
I love working with men and women struggling with intimacy disorders, sexual addiction, sexually compulsive behaviors, and chemical addiction.
If you’re reading this, some part of your life has worn out its welcome, and you’re ready for change. Maybe you’re tired of planning your life around alcohol, another substance, or addictive behaviors that keep you stuck in a rut, preventing you from living as your most authentic self. It could be that you find it difficult to establish and enforce boundaries. Finding the motivation and drive you once had might feel too challenging. Connecting with your partner may be a constant struggle. Or, perhaps, you want to give yourself the gift of space and confidentiality to work through the struggles of managing life's daily challenges.
I love working with men and women struggling with intimacy disorders, sexual addiction, sexually compulsive behaviors, and chemical addiction.
If you’re reading this, some part of your life has worn out its welcome, and you’re ready for change. Maybe you’re tired of planning your life around alcohol, another substance, or addictive behaviors that keep you stuck in a rut, preventing you from living as your most authentic self. It could be that you find it difficult to establish and enforce boundaries. Finding the motivation and drive you once had might feel too challenging. Connecting with your partner may be a constant struggle. Or, perhaps, you want to give yourself the gift of space and confidentiality to work through the struggles of managing life's daily challenges.
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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.