Sex Addiction Therapy Puts You In A Place Of Control

Usually, when people come in for therapy, they are most concerned with the addictive behavior itself. But addiction is usually just the tip of the iceberg. Therapy gives clients a chance to drill down through that iceberg and understand the underlying issues at the heart of their sexual compulsions. More often than not, those drivers include childhood abuse, sexual trauma, lack of self-worth, and a fear of abandonment. But therapy can teach you how to reconcile the past, regulate how you feel, and manage your impulses so that you no longer need a "flawed solution" to validate yourself.

We'll begin our time together with a thorough assessment to tailor our therapeutic strategies to your situation. It allows us to look at how your behaviors play out in the real world, what happened in your life to create those patterns, and how they show up in terms of money, work, and relationships. We'll also explore your core values and beliefs so that we can begin integrating them into how you want to live your life.

At Insideout Living, we utilize a relational, psychoeducational, and strength-based model for healing and rebuilding yourself. To help you build a strong foundation for recovery, we provide a task-centered approach to therapy with a clear beginning, middle, and end. We believe that everyone can change, grow, and be resilient despite how they think of themselves. But that takes a little exploration and restructuring, where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) come into play.

Using CBT and DBT, we can carefully dig beneath and consciously alter any negative belief patterns that are driving harmful behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is another powerful tool for processing any unresolved trauma that may be at the heart of your quandary.

We also provide a ton of psychoeducation to demystify the nature of sexual addictions, as well as Somatic Therapy for a body-centric approach to reconciling any physical manifestations of emotional pain, especially trauma. And because people are multidimensional, we use Experiential Therapy for a more comprehensive, interactive experience. That may include artistic expression, music, movement, dance, or role-playing—anything to facilitate deeper healing externally.

Right now, it seems you are trapped living two different lives with so many moving parts involved that change is impossible. But there are only a few unhealthy patterns you need to work on, and by doing so, you will slowly begin to recognize other areas in your life that are also improving.

Repairing relationships and trust, feeling less stress and more joy, and living with integrity are completely possible with a little help. In time, you can cultivate a healthy relationship with yourself and be vulnerable in ways that promote greater empathy, self-acceptance, and a regulated life that is far less triggering.

Perhaps you are considering sex addiction therapy but still have concerns...

Can sex addiction counseling help the family or spouse of the addict?

Sexual addictions often have a deeper emotional impact than drug and alcohol dependency because of the strong relational link involved. Partners, spouses, children, and relationships in general can all suffer. So, sex addiction therapy often requires a wraparound approach that encompasses all the loved ones who have been hurt. That's why we also have specialists dedicated to counseling couples, families, and partners of sex addicts. Using our structured STEP program, we can give each person a voice, restore the integrity of your relationship, and help you decide how to move forward.

Does group therapy for sex addiction work?

There is much more potential for support and growth in group therapy than in individual sessions. The sense of community and the chance to help others suffering, just like you, make it clear that you are not alone and are not a monster! This is not about being good or bad but healing yourself. And the best way to heal relational wounds is through relationships, which is why group therapy for sex addiction is so effective and highly recommended.

Do you have any sex addiction treatment services that are more individualized?

The unique aspect of Insideout Living's services is our task-centered, intensive coaching outpatient program. Whether you want to work on yourself more, transition out of an in-patient program, or change your behavioral patterns, our intensive coaching program can support you wherever you are in recovery.

We offer 24-hour/five-week intensive coaching programs and 40-hour/seven-week sessions, depending on your preference. Whatever you are going through—love addiction, chemical dependency, relationship problems, co-dependency, or trauma related to any of these—our intensive coaching programs can offer you quick and effective support.

Intensive Coaching Program Jumpstart Long-Term Transformation

If you're ready to make positive changes to your life, consider an intensive coaching program. For more information, please contact us today. 

*https://www.researchgate.net/publication/303868602_A_Review_of_the_Research_in_Emotionally_Focused_Therapy_for_Couples

Let Us Help You Heal & Be Whole

If you want to gain agency over compulsive actions and improve how you feel about yourself, we can help. Please call 847 328 7588 ext 501 for your free, 10 to 15-minute consultation to assess your needs. Or, if you are interested in an intensive, you can email us directly to schedule an appointment.

*https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.4468