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Find Sex Addiction Therapists & Counselors in Jefferson City, MO.

 

Many people become addicted to sex as a way to cope with stress, low self-esteem, and even trauma. When this happens, sex becomes an unhealthy coping mechanism that can actually get in the way of healing.

Do you feel a constant craving for sex is negatively affecting your life and relationships? If so, seeking sex addiction treatment is a logical next step to take. A sex counselor can help you discover the causes of your addiction so that you can set limits and improve your life.

Whether you are located in downtown Jefferson City, the suburbs of Jefferson City, other nearby places such as St. Charles, St. Peters, or anywhere else in Missouri, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Should Consider Sex Addiction Treatment

Here are some signs that you may have a sex addiction and should consider therapy:

  • You have repeated affairs.
  • You feel you must continually push the envelope in order to be satisfied sexually.
  • You feel disgusted after you engage in sexual behavior.
  • You turn to sex or masturbation as the primary way to cope with stress.
  • You get in trouble with the law because of risky sexual behavior.
  • You hire prostitutes to satisfy your frequent sexual appetite.

To learn more, read licensed therapist Victoria Haag’s article about sex addiction and how to tell if therapy is right for you.

Beat Sex Addiction with the Help of a Sex Counselor

A sex counselor can help you understand your behavior, the origins of your addiction, and what you need to do to stop it. They can also hold you accountable to make the changes you say you want.

If you’re ready for a change, reaching out for counseling is an excellent option. Mental Health Match can help by matching you with a sex therapist near you. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Examine your challenges and find creative solutions or pathways through them. We'll explore your approach to life and figure out how to move you forward. We'll help you find ways to cope and manage anything life throws at you.

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I'm gentle, but truthful. I will challenge you, but always strive to make it in a way that works for YOU. We're all different. Therapy should be as unique as you are. I love to integrate creative activities or interventions into our sessions.

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I ask clients, “if you had a magic wand how would you use it to change your life?” Responses highlight the gap between what men want and what they have. I help you navigate this gap by identifying/addressing barriers to creating the life you want.


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I ask clients, “if you had a magic wand how would you use it to change your life?” Responses highlight the gap between what men want and what they have. I help you navigate this gap by identifying/addressing barriers to creating the life you want.

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I'm committed to the mental health and general wellness of Black men. This approach, along with my formal training and lived experience, arms me with the ability to meet Black men where they are and help navigate them toward their desired goals.

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A good therapist's job is to hold up an accurate mirror. That means that we help our clients to see and access their skills and strengths they have, while not being afraid to point out the barriers to progress and health that they are facing.

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walk together and gain a deeper sense of Self. And the further we walk together, I am confident we will find a pathway to relief, healing, and wholeness.

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I like to imagine therapy as going on a walk. Along the walk we'll find some parts of ourselves who may be hurting, some parts who may be protective, and other parts who might just hold the keys to our healing.

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  • Gender Transition
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
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  • Self-Harm
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  • Suicidal Ideation
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Andrew Bell
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Together, we'll explore the story your feelings, and even your body, are telling, meeting whatever we find with curiosity and compassion. We'll undo the fragmentation that keeps you stuck. Every step toward wholeness is a step toward flourishing.


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Together, we will:

Together, we'll explore the story your feelings, and even your body, are telling, meeting whatever we find with curiosity and compassion. We'll undo the fragmentation that keeps you stuck. Every step toward wholeness is a step toward flourishing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I approach counseling primarily from an approach called AEDP. The first thing to know is, I enjoy it. Beyond that, it's highly relational, a profound resource for healing trauma, it's empowering, and it's relentlessly curious.

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