One of the areas that we specialize in is sexual addiction. Over the past few decades, internet pornography has fueled this addiction and has become one of the chief addictive behaviors that both men and women struggle to control. We have Certified Sex Addiction Therapists on staff that work with clients individually and in group settings. We also conduct three-day sexual addiction intensives designed to help jump-start sexual recovery. At Turning Point, we employ a team of licensed and experienced professionals who have extensive experience with sexual addiction. Whether you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, feel free to contact us for more information.
Sex Addiction Counseling — When Should You Reach Out?
Having a sexual drive is a perfectly healthy and normal aspect of being human. At times, this drive and these sexual impulses can be stronger than other times. However, it is important to keep in mind that sexual addiction involves impulses that are uncontrollable. Our team of therapists at Turning Point believes that it is important to pay attention to several major signs of sexual addiction:
- Loss of control: clear behavior in which you do more than you intend or want
- Compulsive behavior: a pattern of out of control behavior over time
- Efforts to stop
- Loss of time
- Preoccupation: obsessing about or because of the behavior
- Inability to fulfill obligations
- Continuation despite consequences
- Escalation: need to make the behavior more intense, more frequent, or riskier
- Losses: money, or sacrificing valued parts of life such as hobbies, family, relationships, and work
The First Step You Should Take — Sex Addiction Therapy
Sex addiction is a complex disorder that can be caused by a wide variety of factors. We have extensive experience treating a variety of forms of sexual addiction. Because sexual addiction can be triggered by a variety of causes, it is important to tailor the treatment to each individual’s own experiences and problems. For this reason, our therapists firmly believe in the importance of discovering the root causes of sexual addiction. If you are looking for freedom from your addiction, please contact Turning Point today.
On the other hand, if the person experiencing sex addiction is not you but a loved one, it is important to reach out and ask them to explore different options for treating their problem before it becomes destructive. Like other forms of addiction, this disorder can quickly spiral out of control, creating a chaotic environment in that person’s life. We can help spouses and family members approach their loved ones and successfully support them on their healing journey.
For more information about ways to approach a person with sexual addiction or ways to embark on your journey to healing sexual addiction, feel free to contact one us today at 601-850-7047 for more information!