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5 Different Types of Sex Addiction Therapy Sex addiction is defined as a compulsive participation in sexual behaviors that are damaging to the individual and those in their lives. Some call this sexually compulsive behavior or out-of control sexual behavior. Though some don’t see the seriousness if this problem, a
Common Questions About Psychotherapy and Counseling Do therapists ever provide online Counseling? We do offer some distance counseling options. We don’t actually use Skype for these services, but instead use more secure programs that will further protect your privacy. Contact us today to learn more about our distance counseling options
Why You Should Avoid Gay Conversion Therapy For people who are coming to accept that they are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, there can be a lot of fear. One of the biggest things that you might fear is being rejected by others in your life. This can make this
Dealing with an Affair According to a recent poll commissioned by The Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41% of surveyed couples admitted that either or both individuals committed physical or emotional infidelity. 22% of married men and 14% of married women admitted to extramarital affairs and those percentages are
What to Talk About Before Getting Married: Congratulations! You and your partner have made a huge step in your relationship, one that is exciting and uniting, and brings about new changes in your current relationship. Now, these changes aren’t bad! Maybe you and your partner have already talked about your hopes and dreams
What is Sex Addiction? Sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior is a sexual behavior that turns into a compulsive pattern of behaviors. This can lead to compulsive engaging in a pattern of behaviors that can co-occur with sexual avoidance as well. People with this problem might lose time with their
Choosing a Gay Affirming Therapist Finding a gay affirming therapist can be more challenging than you might think. In a field where the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association both advocate for affirming types of therapy for gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. However, some professional therapists and counselors
How Can Couples Counseling Help? Couples therapy is a style of therapy where the therapist focuses on the relationship as the client. The goal is to help the couple find a way to stay together. Although this doesn’t always happen, the odds are much better for couples when they seek
When is the Best Time to Choose Couples Counseling? In every relationship, you will come up upon rough patches where you fight, don’t communicate well, or even withdraw from one another. While these periods of time are normal and usually pass after an open conversation about your individual feelings, sometimes
Choosing A Transgender Affirming Therapist What Makes A Therapist “Trans-Affirming”? For transgender individuals, finding a therapist who is transgender can be extremely difficult. They often feel lost in a large gap where many therapists are completely uncomfortable, and unwilling to work with them versus those who feel comfortable, but who