Sexual Addiction

  Sexual addiction is not only one of the fastest growing mental health conditions in this country, it is one of the most difficult to overcome.  It can be defined as a preoccupation with sexual thoughts and actions.  Sexual thoughts and activity tend to dominate the sex addict's thinking, making it difficult to work or engage in healthy personal relationships.
Some of the behaviors associated with sexual addiction may include:

• Frequent use of pornography
• Compulsive masturbation
• Internet or phone sex (cybersex)
• Engaging in prostitution or the use escorts
• Unsafe sex
• Obsessive dating through social networking or personal ads
• Sexual harassment
• Multiple affairs or anonymous sexual partners including one-         night stands
• Exhibitionism
• Voyeurism (watching others) and/or stalking
• Molestation/rape

This condition usually results in escalating sexual behavior despite the negative consequences.  Persons suffering from sexual addiction usually make serious efforts to stop their thoughts and actions but are frequently unable to break the bonds of this powerful addiction!  Typically, someone with this addiction forms no emotional bond with the object of their lust and does not even gain a lasting satisfaction when they “act out”.  Because of the sensitive and vulnerable nature of a person’s sexuality, someone suffering from this condition will typically experience a high degree of guilt and shame.  This guilt and shame become part of the addictive cycle. Change Is Possible Counseling Services, LLC understands what you have been struggling with and wants to help you overcome your addiction and take control of your sexuality and your life!  Please allow one of our trained and experienced therapists to guide you in the recovery process.  Do not wait until serious problems in your life occur as a result of this addiction. We can help you to be free of denial and begin your treatment of sexual addiction today! 

  The treatment process will focus on:

• Education about healthy sexuality
• Controlling the addictive behavior
• Developing the skills necessary to turn unhealthy sex into healthy sex
• Individual counseling
• Marital and/or family therapy and
• Developing and implementing a vision for success by:
• Building accountability
• Addressing physical issues
• Creating Healthy Relationships
• Healing from personal trauma
• Finding spiritual intimacy with God

  Do not hesitate—contact our clinic and speak to one of our friendly and helpful staff at 586-264-3692.  Become a part of the community of recovering sexual addicts today!