Motivation to Change Finding motivation to make changes can be difficult. It can also be contradictory. For example, in therapy, many clients will come with the belief that they want to make changes. In fact, a part of them does know that change would help them, benefit their lives, and
Read this article. →Sexual Compulsivity and What Makes Sense to You In this video, Michael Salas talks about personal considerations that you need to make regarding sexual compulsivity. Because opinions can differ greatly within the therapy community, it can be confusing to figure out what path you should go on. Here are considerations
Read this article. →Gaslighting Makes the Real Unreal Gaslighting is a term that is used for someone who is being lied to, but also convinced that their reality isn’t actually real. This term is commonly associated with affairs and cheating. When one person in a relationship has solid evidence that something is wrong
Read this article. →Sex Addiction Can’t Be Diagnosed By Proxy, But it Still Can Feel Very Real In a CNN piece, sex therapist Ian Kerner discusses ongoing discussions on sex addiction. In his well-articulated piece, he also mentions how many people believe that they are living with a sex addict or porn addict.
Read this article. →Sex Addiction Definitions and Treatment Options Previously published on the Huffington Post On November 29th, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) released a statement on its perspective on sex addiction and the treatment of out-of -control sexual behaviors. This has received both praise and criticism from
Read this article. →The Benefit of Therapy for Partners of Sex Addicts In this video, I discuss the benefits of the partners of sex addicts coming into therapy and turning their focus inward to move towards a path of healing. Hi. I’m Heather Henry and I’m one of the therapists here Vantage Point.
Read this article. →Sex Therapy for Sexual Dysfunction in Men Whether you’re dealing with erectile issues, low desire, or premature ejaculation, sex therapy can help. It is also an option for those who are unsure of their sexual orientation, but who are looking to live in a more authentic way. Sex therapy can
Read this article. →When Do We Just Get to Trusting Again? Whether a couple has dealt with a single affair, or they have worked through multiple episodes of cheating, there can be a lasting barrier. Each member in the relationship can feel like they are making individual progress in coping and preventing it
Read this article. →Is Sex Addiction Real? Why is it Controversial? In psychotherapy, there are often questions about whether or not sex addiction is a real thing. But why is this a controversy at all? In this video, I discuss the reasons that this is a controversial topic. I also offer information to
Read this article. →Am I a Sex Addict or Love Addict? When many clients come in for their first session, they will ask “am I a sex addict or love addict?” This is an understandable question, and it can be difficult to tell which is most true. These addictions are both intimacy disorders
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