Sexual Addiction Therapists in New Braunfels, TX

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Turning Point Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LSOTP
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, helpless or is your life out of control in some way? Have you experienced depression, anxiety, addictions, or traumas that affect your ability to sustain relationships? Do you seek a safe, supportive place in which to explore your feelings, thoughts in order to turn your life in a new direction? For 23 years, I have helped people understand and change their behavior and motivations using primarily a cognitive (thinking based) behavior therapy approach which examines harmful thinking that supports negative feelings, and behavior patterns, so that you become equipped to change and grow.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, helpless or is your life out of control in some way? Have you experienced depression, anxiety, addictions, or traumas that affect your ability to sustain relationships? Do you seek a safe, supportive place in which to explore your feelings, thoughts in order to turn your life in a new direction? For 23 years, I have helped people understand and change their behavior and motivations using primarily a cognitive (thinking based) behavior therapy approach which examines harmful thinking that supports negative feelings, and behavior patterns, so that you become equipped to change and grow.
(210) 943-9470 View (210) 943-9470
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Carter Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and received my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. I have experience working with individuals who have endured pain and suffering, whether it be due to their own choices, the actions of others, or a situation that is completely out of their control. I have witnessed the way depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions and traumatic experiences have resulted in the use of unhealthy coping mechanisms that have made life more challenging.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and received my Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. I have experience working with individuals who have endured pain and suffering, whether it be due to their own choices, the actions of others, or a situation that is completely out of their control. I have witnessed the way depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions and traumatic experiences have resulted in the use of unhealthy coping mechanisms that have made life more challenging.
(512) 722-7501 View (512) 722-7501
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Steve Leavitt
Pastoral Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130  (Online Only)
Counseling and 4DayMarriageFix. "My desire is to bring hope, joy and peace, through Christ, to a hurting and confused world." Steve Leavitt
Counseling and 4DayMarriageFix. "My desire is to bring hope, joy and peace, through Christ, to a hurting and confused world." Steve Leavitt
(210) 361-2112 View (210) 361-2112
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Edgar Napoles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130  (Online Only)
Are you trying to find a balance in life? Trying to decrease your stress levels? Are you attempting to find reasoning to your past experiences and choices? Are you seeking support for current life challenges or deeper interpersonal issues such as trauma, depression or anxiety? I strive to help you feel comfort, encouraged and empowered. I aim to help you find the best results for your emotional and mental health needs.
Are you trying to find a balance in life? Trying to decrease your stress levels? Are you attempting to find reasoning to your past experiences and choices? Are you seeking support for current life challenges or deeper interpersonal issues such as trauma, depression or anxiety? I strive to help you feel comfort, encouraged and empowered. I aim to help you find the best results for your emotional and mental health needs.
(830) 264-8530 View (830) 264-8530
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Tammy DeGroat
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130  (Online Only)
Having personally experienced the transformative power of therapy, I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step toward healing. I want to give back what was so generously given to me by others who took a chance on my growth. My own journey has made me even more committed to supporting those who are ready to make changes in their lives. Therapy is a big step, and I deeply admire anyone who is seeking help. I am here to walk with you on your path to recovery, healing, and self-discovery. Together, we can work toward your goals and help you move forward in your personal journey. I am honored to be a part of that process
Having personally experienced the transformative power of therapy, I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step toward healing. I want to give back what was so generously given to me by others who took a chance on my growth. My own journey has made me even more committed to supporting those who are ready to make changes in their lives. Therapy is a big step, and I deeply admire anyone who is seeking help. I am here to walk with you on your path to recovery, healing, and self-discovery. Together, we can work toward your goals and help you move forward in your personal journey. I am honored to be a part of that process
(830) 341-1072 View (830) 341-1072
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Tammy Fisher Aasect Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78132  (Online Only)
Relationships are hard. Only our closest loved ones, especially those we share a bed with, can stir up our most intense feelings of emotional pain, disappointment and shame. We often respond to these emotions with anger, withdraw, control or resistance which leads to conflict, emotional distance and the dreaded dead bedroom syndrome. Having disagreements in a relationship is expected. We all have our own ways of seeing, feeling and thinking about things including sex. The key to a healthy relationship is to be able to acknowledge the differences and communicate in a way that is genuine, supportive and understanding.
Relationships are hard. Only our closest loved ones, especially those we share a bed with, can stir up our most intense feelings of emotional pain, disappointment and shame. We often respond to these emotions with anger, withdraw, control or resistance which leads to conflict, emotional distance and the dreaded dead bedroom syndrome. Having disagreements in a relationship is expected. We all have our own ways of seeing, feeling and thinking about things including sex. The key to a healthy relationship is to be able to acknowledge the differences and communicate in a way that is genuine, supportive and understanding.
(512) 940-1168 View (512) 940-1168
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Tommy Saathoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78132
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and reside in Texas, I am also licensed in Colorado, Florida, Utah, South Carolina, and Vermont. I specialize in helping you identify and overcome issues that hinder your day-to-day enjoyment of life and/or interfere with progress towards the goals you have set. In over thirty years of private practice counseling and life coaching, I have learned to meet clients’ needs not only with continued education and research but also through a multitude of life experiences.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and reside in Texas, I am also licensed in Colorado, Florida, Utah, South Carolina, and Vermont. I specialize in helping you identify and overcome issues that hinder your day-to-day enjoyment of life and/or interfere with progress towards the goals you have set. In over thirty years of private practice counseling and life coaching, I have learned to meet clients’ needs not only with continued education and research but also through a multitude of life experiences.
(830) 402-6350 View (830) 402-6350
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Ashlee N Albart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Do you need help in achieving greater self-acceptance, changing negative thinking, and improving your self-esteem? Do you struggle in managing your emotions more effectively? Every person's world view is unique to them, and Ashlee utilizes a variety of treatment methods to encourage clients to become a more active participant in their own well-being.
Do you need help in achieving greater self-acceptance, changing negative thinking, and improving your self-esteem? Do you struggle in managing your emotions more effectively? Every person's world view is unique to them, and Ashlee utilizes a variety of treatment methods to encourage clients to become a more active participant in their own well-being.
(830) 261-3248 View (830) 261-3248
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Jennifer Free
Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CAATS, CAIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Your peace doesn't have to be limited. The devastation of betrayal, abandonment, divorce, disease, or death can change you instantly. Perhaps resentment, depression and anxiety are interfering with the quality of your life. Is addiction keeping you in bondage? Is Post-Acute Withdrawal limiting your day to day functioning?Trauma keeping you from experiencing life? If anything is preventing you from getting to a healthy place, maybe it's time to examine what your next steps will be. Don't allow fear, work, and life's hustle to keep you from having peace. Find peace regardless of your circumstances. Life can get better!
Your peace doesn't have to be limited. The devastation of betrayal, abandonment, divorce, disease, or death can change you instantly. Perhaps resentment, depression and anxiety are interfering with the quality of your life. Is addiction keeping you in bondage? Is Post-Acute Withdrawal limiting your day to day functioning?Trauma keeping you from experiencing life? If anything is preventing you from getting to a healthy place, maybe it's time to examine what your next steps will be. Don't allow fear, work, and life's hustle to keep you from having peace. Find peace regardless of your circumstances. Life can get better!
(830) 302-3619 View (830) 302-3619
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Tonya M Boyd
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSc, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78132  (Online Only)
We all deserve to feel at home and safe in our bodies and minds, and it’s my passion to help others find this place. Are you in need of affordable and flexible counseling? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated with life? Are you seeking support, guidance, and understanding? Do you feel you have little support, and no one to talk to or listen? Are you seeking self-empowerment? Are you seeking to overcome life’s challenges and reach your personal goals? You came to the right profile. Here at Ellie Mental Heath, we accept self-pay and insurance. Hit me up to schedule your appointment.
We all deserve to feel at home and safe in our bodies and minds, and it’s my passion to help others find this place. Are you in need of affordable and flexible counseling? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated with life? Are you seeking support, guidance, and understanding? Do you feel you have little support, and no one to talk to or listen? Are you seeking self-empowerment? Are you seeking to overcome life’s challenges and reach your personal goals? You came to the right profile. Here at Ellie Mental Heath, we accept self-pay and insurance. Hit me up to schedule your appointment.
(210) 417-4809 View (210) 417-4809
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Michael Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Supervised by Tammy Fisher, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S. Life is difficult, it is even more difficult when relations with those closest to us become stretched, strained and torn apart. When we are stressed, our responses sometimes revert to survival reactions which can put not only our physical health in danger, but can also isolate us from those we love most. Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling are all signals that a relationship is wounded and prevent us from being heard by others. We all want to be heard and acknowledged by those around us.
Supervised by Tammy Fisher, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S. Life is difficult, it is even more difficult when relations with those closest to us become stretched, strained and torn apart. When we are stressed, our responses sometimes revert to survival reactions which can put not only our physical health in danger, but can also isolate us from those we love most. Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling are all signals that a relationship is wounded and prevent us from being heard by others. We all want to be heard and acknowledged by those around us.
(830) 947-5735 View (830) 947-5735
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MindGarden Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130  (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Dr. Ana Alicia Potthast, DSW, LCSW, LCDC. I have a passion for mental health care and substance abuse treatment, and I have extensive experience and training in behavioral health, diagnostics, addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, maternity and fertility issues, grief and loss, hoarding, family dynamics and conflict, marital issues, sexual orientation and gender identification and expression, adjustment issues, stages in life, and many other situations that bring a client to seek counseling.
Hi there! My name is Dr. Ana Alicia Potthast, DSW, LCSW, LCDC. I have a passion for mental health care and substance abuse treatment, and I have extensive experience and training in behavioral health, diagnostics, addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, maternity and fertility issues, grief and loss, hoarding, family dynamics and conflict, marital issues, sexual orientation and gender identification and expression, adjustment issues, stages in life, and many other situations that bring a client to seek counseling.
(830) 582-9887 View (830) 582-9887
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Mikayla Bugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
My name is Mikayla Bugh, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Waco, Texas. It is my passion to walk alongside people in their suffering and help them find the hope and healing they need. I work with individuals 13 + who are struggling with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, and trauma. I work with individuals ages 13 + who are struggling in a wide variety of areas. I have the most experience working with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, OCD, family issues, self-worth, self-harm and suicidality, and trauma.
My name is Mikayla Bugh, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Waco, Texas. It is my passion to walk alongside people in their suffering and help them find the hope and healing they need. I work with individuals 13 + who are struggling with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, and trauma. I work with individuals ages 13 + who are struggling in a wide variety of areas. I have the most experience working with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, OCD, family issues, self-worth, self-harm and suicidality, and trauma.
(817) 809-3277 View (817) 809-3277
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The Agape Center-Biblical Discipleship Counseling
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Our Mental Health Pastoral Counselors are certified, trained in providing, Biblical Discipleship Counseling for Adults, Youth, Teen, Couples, Marriage, Family that are struggling with, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Sex Trafficking, PTSD, Family/Domestic Violence. Addictions such as Rx Medication, alcohol, drug abuse, pornography, behavioral issues, and social/relational concerns. All counseling sessions, Aftercare and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), are all 1 on 1. Court Ordered Programs are available.
Our Mental Health Pastoral Counselors are certified, trained in providing, Biblical Discipleship Counseling for Adults, Youth, Teen, Couples, Marriage, Family that are struggling with, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Sex Trafficking, PTSD, Family/Domestic Violence. Addictions such as Rx Medication, alcohol, drug abuse, pornography, behavioral issues, and social/relational concerns. All counseling sessions, Aftercare and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), are all 1 on 1. Court Ordered Programs are available.
(830) 254-5067 View (830) 254-5067
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Donna Clark Stutes, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
I am a collaboratively oriented counselor. I believe that successful change is dependent on your enthusiastic participation in the process. I see myself as a sort of guide and someone who can offer alternative perspectives which may lead you to new ways of thinking about and acting on your circumstances. I believe that ultimately you contain the solutions to the things you bring to therapy. I will do my best to help you access those solutions and find your best possible outcome.
I am a collaboratively oriented counselor. I believe that successful change is dependent on your enthusiastic participation in the process. I see myself as a sort of guide and someone who can offer alternative perspectives which may lead you to new ways of thinking about and acting on your circumstances. I believe that ultimately you contain the solutions to the things you bring to therapy. I will do my best to help you access those solutions and find your best possible outcome.
(210) 762-5087 View (210) 762-5087
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Eric A Schmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCS
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
You're probably reading this because you're considering counseling. I think that's a great first step. No matter who you choose, I hope you meet with someone. Here's a litte about me; I hope this makes your job of selecting someone a little easier.
You're probably reading this because you're considering counseling. I think that's a great first step. No matter who you choose, I hope you meet with someone. Here's a litte about me; I hope this makes your job of selecting someone a little easier.
(512) 522-5850 View (512) 522-5850
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Jessica Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Do you feel powerless and struggle in your relationships? Do you live in a cycle of worry and regret? I believe the goal of therapy is never to eliminate parts of ourselves, but rather to create relationships with the parts that scare us the most. My therapeutic approach assists clients with intimacy and shifts the extreme roles their parts play in their lives. I believe intimacy within ourselves makes space for compassion, power, courage, clarity, and choice. The ultimate result I hope my clients to achieve is to live a peaceful life with intention and purpose.
Do you feel powerless and struggle in your relationships? Do you live in a cycle of worry and regret? I believe the goal of therapy is never to eliminate parts of ourselves, but rather to create relationships with the parts that scare us the most. My therapeutic approach assists clients with intimacy and shifts the extreme roles their parts play in their lives. I believe intimacy within ourselves makes space for compassion, power, courage, clarity, and choice. The ultimate result I hope my clients to achieve is to live a peaceful life with intention and purpose.
(512) 710-2671 View (512) 710-2671
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Private Couple Retreat Program (Idealized Design)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Deepen, reignite/repair or decide? You, your partner and therapist, no groups. Did you historically have to rely on yourself? Are you tired of suffering, ready to resolve core issues? Affairs, conflict, fears with intimacy, abandonment, narcissistic abuse recovery, performance anxiety, sexual "baggage," infertility and adoption, chronic health issues, long distance, inter-racial, separation/divorce, parental alienation, co-parenting, dating post divorce, identity and healing intergenerational trauma. Digital resources available via lovesextrustproductions.com.
Deepen, reignite/repair or decide? You, your partner and therapist, no groups. Did you historically have to rely on yourself? Are you tired of suffering, ready to resolve core issues? Affairs, conflict, fears with intimacy, abandonment, narcissistic abuse recovery, performance anxiety, sexual "baggage," infertility and adoption, chronic health issues, long distance, inter-racial, separation/divorce, parental alienation, co-parenting, dating post divorce, identity and healing intergenerational trauma. Digital resources available via lovesextrustproductions.com.
(512) 337-4259 View (512) 337-4259
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Michelle S. Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78130  (Online Only)
My objective is to offer mental health therapy through respect and understanding when you are ready to live your best life. Specialties include couples, adolescents, LBGTQ+, communication issues, depression, anxiety and "overthinking." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. I offer telehealth and night appointments. I am usually in session, so please go to my website and request a FREE Phone consultation.
My objective is to offer mental health therapy through respect and understanding when you are ready to live your best life. Specialties include couples, adolescents, LBGTQ+, communication issues, depression, anxiety and "overthinking." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. I offer telehealth and night appointments. I am usually in session, so please go to my website and request a FREE Phone consultation.
(210) 864-7772 View (210) 864-7772
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Kristina Aiello
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed by negative thoughts and constant worry? Are you struggling to keep up with life's many demands? Do you need help processing complex emotions, working through grief or trauma, or just need someone to listen objectively? Healing from the pain of trauma and overcoming life's many hurdles is very much a part of my story. It is my own journey with counseling that helps lend to my passion for helping others. I believe we all have more power than we know. Helping people identify their barriers and grow beyond them is the best part of my work.
Do you feel overwhelmed by negative thoughts and constant worry? Are you struggling to keep up with life's many demands? Do you need help processing complex emotions, working through grief or trauma, or just need someone to listen objectively? Healing from the pain of trauma and overcoming life's many hurdles is very much a part of my story. It is my own journey with counseling that helps lend to my passion for helping others. I believe we all have more power than we know. Helping people identify their barriers and grow beyond them is the best part of my work.
(512) 575-8653 View (512) 575-8653
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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.