Sex Addiction

Why don’t men seek treatment for porn or sex addiction when it’s been proven to help? It usually comes down to shame. Shame keeps people from being vulnerable. It can feel difficult to admit you have a problem and then realize you need professional help.  Developing shame resilience is crucial […]

Addiction takes a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. Sex addiction is particularly misunderstood and misdiagnosed. It’s a multi-faceted, layered issue, and its impact is pervasive and enduring. Sex addiction affects your health, self-esteem, and well-being. The consequences of this addiction can harm your relationships with others, your financial […]

You are not a flawed person. There isn’t anything “wrong” with you. Your mind and body simply responded to something traumatic that happened to you — that’s the foundation of what causes sex addiction.  To truly understand what causes sex addiction and the process of sex addiction recovery, it’s essential […]

Is it a typical rough patch? Or something more?  Many partners initially believe the problems they face may just be part of the stages of a relationship that every couple goes through. But sometimes, deeper issues, such as an intimacy disorder or sex addiction, could be at play, going beyond […]

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) sounds a little bit futuristic and strange, maybe like something you’d see in a Matrix movie. Once you read the description of the therapy, you may be even more convinced that it’s from a sci-fi film. So, what is EMDR, and how can it […]

As a Christian with a sex, pornography, or masturbation addiction, the emotional weight of your behaviors is great. Your guilt, fear, loneliness, and shame are likely compounded because your behavior goes against your morals. You also may feel reluctant to seek support and guidance from those around you for fear […]