Sexual Addiction Therapists in University Place, WA
Remove the obstacles that keep you from living your life fully. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and abuse, sexual addiction, love addiction, codependency, and relationship issues, depression, anxiety and other road blocks to living a full life. I have been trained in Post Induction Therapy ("PIT") by Pia Mellody at the Meadows in Arizona. This model focuses on the origins of adult dysfunctional behaviors by exploring early childhood issues that have fueled various additions, codependency, depression and painful relationships.
Remove the obstacles that keep you from living your life fully. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and abuse, sexual addiction, love addiction, codependency, and relationship issues, depression, anxiety and other road blocks to living a full life. I have been trained in Post Induction Therapy ("PIT") by Pia Mellody at the Meadows in Arizona. This model focuses on the origins of adult dysfunctional behaviors by exploring early childhood issues that have fueled various additions, codependency, depression and painful relationships.
Welcome! A good fit is the most important thing in counseling. Positive and sustainable change can happen only when safety is experienced. I am a licensed psychologist and an authentic person. I strive to be present and to listen to you in session. Psychotherapy is developed individually in a safe, supportive, empowering way, in a collaborative environment, and at a pace that feels safe and supportive to you. Assessment services are also offered, including personality, brief cognitive, ADHD/ADD, and disability. Please review my website for additional information (www.drmichaelrogers.com).
Welcome! A good fit is the most important thing in counseling. Positive and sustainable change can happen only when safety is experienced. I am a licensed psychologist and an authentic person. I strive to be present and to listen to you in session. Psychotherapy is developed individually in a safe, supportive, empowering way, in a collaborative environment, and at a pace that feels safe and supportive to you. Assessment services are also offered, including personality, brief cognitive, ADHD/ADD, and disability. Please review my website for additional information (www.drmichaelrogers.com).
Circle in a Square Counseling
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
No matter what a person is put through in life, the power to transform is infinite.
No matter what a person is put through in life, the power to transform is infinite.
Steffanee Holt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466
As a WA State Certified DV Provider, I am now offering Court Ordered Evaluations. I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential ally who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.
As a WA State Certified DV Provider, I am now offering Court Ordered Evaluations. I believe there are times in a person's life when they need a trusted and confidential ally who can help a person explore the causes of his/her thoughts, feelings, or behaviors and develop new ways of thinking, acting and feeling. I am committed to helping individuals, couples and families achieve these goals in an environment that emphasizes confidentiality, respect, trust and compassion.
Charissa Walson
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CSAT-C, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466 (Online Only)
Charissa is a Master Level Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Degree in Psychology from The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology. She is licensed in Florida, Washington and Arizona. Her focus as a therapist is in trauma specializing in the body-mind connection ranging from medical trauma, disordered eating, body image, eating disorders, sexual, emotional and physical abuse and chronic health issues. She is a certified yoga instructor and incorporates that understanding into the therapeutic lens.
Charissa is a Master Level Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Degree in Psychology from The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology. She is licensed in Florida, Washington and Arizona. Her focus as a therapist is in trauma specializing in the body-mind connection ranging from medical trauma, disordered eating, body image, eating disorders, sexual, emotional and physical abuse and chronic health issues. She is a certified yoga instructor and incorporates that understanding into the therapeutic lens.
April Daye
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, SUDPT
Verified Verified
University Place, WA 98466 (Online Only)
I am a retired Army veteran and a mother of 5 children in various developmental stages ranging from ages 9yrs-25yrs. I offer a partnership working with clients to meet their needs. I have experience with individuals and groups working to overcome symptoms of PTSD, substance use disorders, depression, grief, sexual trauma, abuse, anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges. The ultimate goal is to support clients on their journey to meet or exceed their goals and offer the best quality of care. Taking time to TALK can offer innovative ideas, breakthroughs, and strength in communication.
I am a retired Army veteran and a mother of 5 children in various developmental stages ranging from ages 9yrs-25yrs. I offer a partnership working with clients to meet their needs. I have experience with individuals and groups working to overcome symptoms of PTSD, substance use disorders, depression, grief, sexual trauma, abuse, anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges. The ultimate goal is to support clients on their journey to meet or exceed their goals and offer the best quality of care. Taking time to TALK can offer innovative ideas, breakthroughs, and strength in communication.
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I am trained in the Patrick Carnes proven method of performable tasks to overcome sexual addiction.
Sex addiction is real. As someone familiar with addictions, I understand the desperation and desire to be free of your compulsion. I can show you a proven method to recover from sexual addiction and return to the life you were intended to live with integrity and serenity. Have you lost enough? Have you and your family suffered enough? Trying harder has led you to where you are now. Isn't it time to try something better. If you are ready to follow a simple program to recovery, let me show you. I am here to help.
I am trained in the Patrick Carnes proven method of performable tasks to overcome sexual addiction.
Sex addiction is real. As someone familiar with addictions, I understand the desperation and desire to be free of your compulsion. I can show you a proven method to recover from sexual addiction and return to the life you were intended to live with integrity and serenity. Have you lost enough? Have you and your family suffered enough? Trying harder has led you to where you are now. Isn't it time to try something better. If you are ready to follow a simple program to recovery, let me show you. I am here to help.
Teresa A Zuvela
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CSAT, CPTT, C-EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
Qualifications include being a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, Certified Attachment-Focused EMDR therapist & Certified Partner Trauma Therapist.
Your heart is hurting, you have tried so hard to make your relationships work. Your partner refuses to meet your needs after you have tried so hard to share. You wonder if it's you, am I too needy?, am I too much? Second-guessing yourself brings more heartache. You want to know how to fix whatever is wrong but don't know what it is. You want to find peace and your efforts come up short. I can join with you to provide support and encouragement as you find the lost parts of yourself. Betrayal trauma can be healed with AF-EMDR which helps to knit your story together in a safe and healing way. https:woodlandpathways.com
Qualifications include being a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, Certified Attachment-Focused EMDR therapist & Certified Partner Trauma Therapist.
Your heart is hurting, you have tried so hard to make your relationships work. Your partner refuses to meet your needs after you have tried so hard to share. You wonder if it's you, am I too needy?, am I too much? Second-guessing yourself brings more heartache. You want to know how to fix whatever is wrong but don't know what it is. You want to find peace and your efforts come up short. I can join with you to provide support and encouragement as you find the lost parts of yourself. Betrayal trauma can be healed with AF-EMDR which helps to knit your story together in a safe and healing way. https:woodlandpathways.com
Because I specialize in a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, sexual addiction, and children, I am able to get to their issues through a variety of approaches.
We live in stressful times and many of my clients come to me because I specialize in many areas and have years of counseling experience from a nonjudgemental Christian perspective. They need hope and guidance to overcome those issues that seem impossible. Children are navigating a world full of conflict and uncertainty. Through talking with them and play therapy we get to the critical issues. Men are hesitant to seek counseling because many times their issue has to do with sex. Pornography has saturated our world and is readily available. I wrote Conquering Pornography, a 5-star book, on how to overcome this addiction.
Because I specialize in a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, sexual addiction, and children, I am able to get to their issues through a variety of approaches.
We live in stressful times and many of my clients come to me because I specialize in many areas and have years of counseling experience from a nonjudgemental Christian perspective. They need hope and guidance to overcome those issues that seem impossible. Children are navigating a world full of conflict and uncertainty. Through talking with them and play therapy we get to the critical issues. Men are hesitant to seek counseling because many times their issue has to do with sex. Pornography has saturated our world and is readily available. I wrote Conquering Pornography, a 5-star book, on how to overcome this addiction.
Lucas Pettengill
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98446 (Online Only)
Life is complex, and every person’s journey is unique. As a therapist, I am here to help you navigate the intricacies of your relationships and personal experiences. I use a blend of proven therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Bowen Family Therapy, to meet you where you are—not where you think you should be. I understand that the path to self-awareness and growth starts with acknowledging your current reality. We’ll work together to uncover the patterns and dynamics that shape your life, allowing you to create a clear and meaningful path f
Life is complex, and every person’s journey is unique. As a therapist, I am here to help you navigate the intricacies of your relationships and personal experiences. I use a blend of proven therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Bowen Family Therapy, to meet you where you are—not where you think you should be. I understand that the path to self-awareness and growth starts with acknowledging your current reality. We’ll work together to uncover the patterns and dynamics that shape your life, allowing you to create a clear and meaningful path f
I specialize in helping men who struggle with isolation, feelings of anxiety and depression, blocks to intimacy, addiction to pornography, lack of male friends, a feeling of being lost or without a deep sense of purpose, or feeling numb and disconnected from life. As men, we are socialized to keep everything to ourselves, which makes it hard for us to admit when we're lonely and hurting and in need of support. Many of us grew up with fathers that were either absent, abusive, or detached from us emotionally, leaving us without a respectable model of masculinity and without much inspiration or direction in our lives.
I specialize in helping men who struggle with isolation, feelings of anxiety and depression, blocks to intimacy, addiction to pornography, lack of male friends, a feeling of being lost or without a deep sense of purpose, or feeling numb and disconnected from life. As men, we are socialized to keep everything to ourselves, which makes it hard for us to admit when we're lonely and hurting and in need of support. Many of us grew up with fathers that were either absent, abusive, or detached from us emotionally, leaving us without a respectable model of masculinity and without much inspiration or direction in our lives.
Nic Howe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Puyallup, WA 98373
I believe in the inherent glory, beauty, and strength within each individual. While this may sound idealistic, it's undeniable that our lives often encompass brokenness, pain, darkness, and shame, which can obscure our true essence. My mission is to guide you through understanding your personal narrative or "mythos" that has sculpted your identity. This involves exploring your self-perception, spiritual beliefs, and interactions with the world. I am committed to journeying with you through the depths of pain and darkness to uncover the profound truth of our existence - that we are intimately known and cherished by God.
I believe in the inherent glory, beauty, and strength within each individual. While this may sound idealistic, it's undeniable that our lives often encompass brokenness, pain, darkness, and shame, which can obscure our true essence. My mission is to guide you through understanding your personal narrative or "mythos" that has sculpted your identity. This involves exploring your self-perception, spiritual beliefs, and interactions with the world. I am committed to journeying with you through the depths of pain and darkness to uncover the profound truth of our existence - that we are intimately known and cherished by God.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) I work primarily with men who have cheated, committed infidelity, compulsively use porn/sex and want to heal their relationships and live free. If any of that sounds like you or your partner's situation there is a clear path forward to heal from both the cheating and the betrayal trauma it causes. I would be honored to help you and your partner find your footing and learn to walk that path of recovery. Also am a big believer in groups as a pathway toward growth and healing therefore run a low cost group for all my Sex Addicted clients who are available on Wednesdays at 12pm via Zoom.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) I work primarily with men who have cheated, committed infidelity, compulsively use porn/sex and want to heal their relationships and live free. If any of that sounds like you or your partner's situation there is a clear path forward to heal from both the cheating and the betrayal trauma it causes. I would be honored to help you and your partner find your footing and learn to walk that path of recovery. Also am a big believer in groups as a pathway toward growth and healing therefore run a low cost group for all my Sex Addicted clients who are available on Wednesdays at 12pm via Zoom.
This may not be the time or place you thought or wanted to be in your life right now, and that can be a sad, frustrating and heartbreaking reality. In that reality, you need someone who can listen, understand and help you sift through the problems of a sexual/porn compulsion/addiction and/or the betrayal trauma from the reveal of your partner’s hidden sexual life, and I offer that service. I've worked for the past 8 years with men in their recovery from active sex/porn addiction, and for the past 5 years I've been working with partners/spouses who've been traumatized by such hidden behavior, and its relational damage.
This may not be the time or place you thought or wanted to be in your life right now, and that can be a sad, frustrating and heartbreaking reality. In that reality, you need someone who can listen, understand and help you sift through the problems of a sexual/porn compulsion/addiction and/or the betrayal trauma from the reveal of your partner’s hidden sexual life, and I offer that service. I've worked for the past 8 years with men in their recovery from active sex/porn addiction, and for the past 5 years I've been working with partners/spouses who've been traumatized by such hidden behavior, and its relational damage.
Ethan Schwab
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98405
As a relationship and sex therapist, my background and training are in relationship treatment as well as sexuality therapy. I work with heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, asexual, and transgender individuals, couples, and partnerships to heal and find fulfillment. I see adults on a variety of discomforts that affect individuals, partnerships, and sexuality (e.g., orgasmic issues, erectile issues, desire issues, sexual pain). Additionally, I see couples for a myriad of relational issues. I am LGBTIQA, kink, and poly friendly and knowledgeable.
As a relationship and sex therapist, my background and training are in relationship treatment as well as sexuality therapy. I work with heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, asexual, and transgender individuals, couples, and partnerships to heal and find fulfillment. I see adults on a variety of discomforts that affect individuals, partnerships, and sexuality (e.g., orgasmic issues, erectile issues, desire issues, sexual pain). Additionally, I see couples for a myriad of relational issues. I am LGBTIQA, kink, and poly friendly and knowledgeable.
Eric Cuestas-Thompson, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, LISAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice partnering with Mindful Therapy Group. I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and addictions, including sexual compulsivity. My focus is working with adolescents and their families, couples, and men going through difficult transitions. I believe that you should have the quality of life that you want and deserve and I can help you identify and remove the obstacles that are preventing you from having a fulfilling and satisfying life.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice partnering with Mindful Therapy Group. I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and addictions, including sexual compulsivity. My focus is working with adolescents and their families, couples, and men going through difficult transitions. I believe that you should have the quality of life that you want and deserve and I can help you identify and remove the obstacles that are preventing you from having a fulfilling and satisfying life.
Missy Neill Counseling Services
Counselor, MEd, LMHC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? I want you to know that I can help and that you are not alone. I help people find their future and reach their maximum potential. I work with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Counseling is available for relationship problems, conflicts, career and lifestyle changes, life coaching, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss including pet loss, and low self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach drawing from several different modalities but most importantly is matching the right modality to the client's needs.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? I want you to know that I can help and that you are not alone. I help people find their future and reach their maximum potential. I work with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Counseling is available for relationship problems, conflicts, career and lifestyle changes, life coaching, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss including pet loss, and low self-esteem. I use a person-centered approach drawing from several different modalities but most importantly is matching the right modality to the client's needs.
Unchained Recovery
Counselor, CC, MHSC, CSAT, APSAT
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98405 (Online Only)
If you have had enough of your unwanted sexual behaviors? If trying harder has led you to where you are, its time for something better. Let me help you identify the triggers of today and the memories of yesterday that drive your actions. Through healing and recovery you can be free to be the person you have always envisioned you were meant to be.
If you have had enough of your unwanted sexual behaviors? If trying harder has led you to where you are, its time for something better. Let me help you identify the triggers of today and the memories of yesterday that drive your actions. Through healing and recovery you can be free to be the person you have always envisioned you were meant to be.
Fourth Dimension Counseling & Coaching
Counselor, LMHC, SUDP, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401
Fourth Dimension Counseling & Coaching is group practice of therapists and coaches who specialize in addiction including alcohol and drug addiction, sex addiction, pornography addiction, love addiction and partner betrayal trauma. All of the therapists and coaches at Fourth Dimension are in long term substance abuse recovery themselves and are experts in the field of addiction. They also have extensive training in couples therapy, infidelity, codependency, family of origin, women's issues, domestic violence, trauma and life transitions. We offer individual, couples and group therapy and coaching for both men and women.
Fourth Dimension Counseling & Coaching is group practice of therapists and coaches who specialize in addiction including alcohol and drug addiction, sex addiction, pornography addiction, love addiction and partner betrayal trauma. All of the therapists and coaches at Fourth Dimension are in long term substance abuse recovery themselves and are experts in the field of addiction. They also have extensive training in couples therapy, infidelity, codependency, family of origin, women's issues, domestic violence, trauma and life transitions. We offer individual, couples and group therapy and coaching for both men and women.
We all make mistakes. We sometimes get caught in a pattern of mistakes that we can't break. I offer compassionate support, respect, warmth, and a safe place to talk about difficult private issues. I have a positive and hopeful view of life. I am interested in working with people who find themselves at a challenging point in their life and are looking for someone they trust to help them move forward. It is a great sign of strength to reach out to a helping professional, and I look forward to working in collaboration with you!
We all make mistakes. We sometimes get caught in a pattern of mistakes that we can't break. I offer compassionate support, respect, warmth, and a safe place to talk about difficult private issues. I have a positive and hopeful view of life. I am interested in working with people who find themselves at a challenging point in their life and are looking for someone they trust to help them move forward. It is a great sign of strength to reach out to a helping professional, and I look forward to working in collaboration with you!
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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.