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What started as something small and thrilling has now started to take over your life. You are out of control, and you are becoming dependent upon the next level of thrill related to porn or sex. You find yourself searching for and even seeking out more opportunities to meet the need you have become a slave to. And fighting the urge is exhausting. In fact, it feels like sex is constantly on your mind at this point. Other hobbies or activities hardly seem interesting anymore. Your addiction is taking up more and more mental energy to the point where it’s occupying a greater space than you imagined it would in your life.
Perhaps you are on the verge of losing another relationship or marriage. Your partner is threatening to leave, and it feels like your relationship is broken beyond repair. You know you need to change your behavior and go to counseling. Part of you still wants to deny this is even a problem. Everyone watches porn sometimes or wants to have sex, right? It’s normal, right?! Yet, you realize that your sexual desires and behaviors are becoming a problem. And you want to get control of your life back.
I have helped countless men and women struggling with sex and porn addiction. It is possible to regain control of your urges. I am here to show you the path and join you on this journey
towards healing.
If your addiction causes you to feel immense shame and guilt and you may be scared to call because you’re worried that a therapist will judge you. Furthermore, you’ve probably spent so much time trying to cover up your addiction or hide parts of yourself that you aren’t even sure what is true anymore. You’re not sure where to even begin to get help for your addiction so you can heal the pain you feel inside and move forward towards a fulfilling life.
Here’s the truth, I am a therapist who specializes in addiction. Therefore, I understand that your sexual behavior and addiction do not define who you are as a person. You can begin again. You can live a life that’s true to who you really are inside.
First, you can expect a non-judgmental atmosphere. You can rest assured that I don’t think less of you because you suffer from this addiction. I am here to help. I know you’ve dealt with a lot of pain over the years and this behavior has helped you cope. It has allowed you to find some escape from that pain.
In counseling, I will help you learn to talk about your addiction. This will help you see the extent of the damage your sexual behaviors have caused in your life. We’ll talk about the emotions your partner or spouse may be feeling and the impact your addiction has had on others. Then, we’ll begin looking at the issues fueling your addiction. In other words, we’ll look at the pain under the surface that’s been hidden by sex and porn use. You’ll learn healthier ways of coping with that pain and new ways to get your needs met. Lastly, you’ll start to build up other areas of your life so you have a greater understanding of your identity, and also feel more fulfilled by your hobbies, relationships, and work. Ultimately, I want you to live a meaningful life doing the things that truly make you feel good.
You may be tempted to justify your sexual behaviors by telling yourself “everyone does it.” Or maybe the shame and guilt may make it difficult to reach out and ask for help.
But, if you’re reading this, you already know that your sexual addiction has gotten to a point where you need help.
Through counseling, it is possible to regain control. You can begin to live a life that is free from compulsive sexual behaviors. As you overcome your sexual addiction, you’ll start to feel better about yourself and have new ways to get your needs met. As you learn what your triggers are, you’ll have the coping skills to face those triggers with confidence. Furthermore, you will begin to live the life you were meant to live.
I believe that everyone desires and deserves true connection and healing. As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples recover when porn, sex addictions, and general problematic sexual behaviors have caused pain. I offer supportive counseling services to help, whether the behavior is currently an issue, has recently been discovered, or happened many years ago.
At my Fort Worth, TX counseling clinic, I offer counseling services for individuals struggling with sex and porn addiction. Additionally, I offer counseling for spouses/partners who were cheated on. When appropriate, I also offer couples counseling and affair recovery to help committed couples make a marriage or relationship work even after problematic sexual behaviors have occurred. I’m here to support you on your journey to freedom and healing.