Sex addiction is real — and is treatable
Studies show that about 6 to 8% of U.S. adults, or as many as 24 million people, may struggle with sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior. Additionally, the World Health Organization recognizes compulsive sexual behavior disorder as a mental health disorder.
Yet, sex addiction is often misunderstood. Some people may feel that it’s simply a lack of self-control or a desire for promiscuity.
In reality, compulsive sexual behavior, or hypersexuality, is an addiction. And like other addictions, compulsive sexual behavior can be treated.
But how do you know if you may benefit from sex addiction therapy?
Many adults have sexual desires, urges, and fantasies. But, when these feelings become overwhelming or uncontrollable urges that interfere with your daily life, career, or relationships, you may have a sexual addiction.
Signs of hypersexuality may include:
- Difficulty postponing or controlling sexual urges
- Repetitive sexual activities or engaging in fantasies that cannot be stopped or controlled
- Little or no satisfaction from performing sexual activities, leaving the person wanting more
- Spending excessive amounts of time in activities related to sex
- Conflicts in relationships, work, or other commitments due to a focus on sexual activity
- Infidelity
- Taking part in risky or inappropriate actions, like engaging in sexual activities in public, having unprotected sex, or engaging in exhibitionism
- Guilt or shame over behaviors
- Difficulties with anxiety, depression, or stress
Like other types of addictions, stopping these behaviors on your own is hard — and often leads to slips or relapses back to old habits and actions. But you can overcome your addiction with support, insights, and guidance from an expert.
Our experts in sex addiction recovery are here for you.
At Anew Counseling DFW, we understand that seeking help for a sex addiction can be hard. It’s common to fear how others will react, whether they will believe you, or wonder if recovery is even possible.
Our Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSATs) understand the complexities and challenges that come with a sex addiction. Our goal is to help you create sustainable changes that allow you to understand your addiction, heal, and move forward to create the healthy life and relationships you want.
Our therapists will create a safe, supportive, judgment-free space so you feel heard, understood, and seen. During sessions, you can openly discuss and explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while gaining expert insights, tools, and guidance to overcome your addiction.
Our therapy for sex addiction in Fort Worth, Texas can help you:
- Identify and process any underlying causes contributing to your sex addiction
- Gain insights into your addiction and its impact on your life
- Learn effective strategies to help you stop and gain control of your compulsive sexual behaviors
- Learn coping mechanisms to manage stress, anxiety, or other difficult emotions
- Develop healthy emotional connections with yourself and others
- Discuss ways to improve relationships, such as rebuilding trust and healthy communication habits
- Reduce the risk of relapse
Sex addiction recovery is not one-size-fits-all.
Sessions are tailored to meet your needs. You and your therapist will work together to focus on what is most important to help you make progress on your goals.
Our integrative therapeutic approach allows us to incorporate skills, strategies, and techniques from various evidence-based methods, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches, so you receive the help you need.
Additionally, our Certified Sex Addiction Therapists have extensive training in attachment theory, EFT developmental trauma, and EMDR.
You can gain control of your compulsive sexual behavior with therapy for sex addiction.
You do not have to struggle with a sex addiction on your own. Our compassionate therapists in Fort Worth, Texas can help you get to the root of the problem, develop healthy coping strategies, rebuild your relationships, and reduce the risk of relapse. So you experience lasting change and build a healthier future.
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation call.