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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 Auburn, the suburbs of Auburn, other nearby places such as Puyallup, Kent, or anywhere else in Washington, 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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I have 8 years of experience working in a variety of settings and serving a diverse population of clients. My training is depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and life transitions. My approach includes CBT and motivational interviewing.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • End of Life
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • New Job Transition
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Secondary Trauma
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  • Sexuality
  • Substance Use
  • Working Professionals
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Work to help you let go of old fears or conditioning that hold you back from feeling truly comfortable with yourself. We'll identify subtle sources of self-judgment that create suffering for you, and work to heal these on a deep level.


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I'll create an experience and space that is safe for you. I'll help you let go of old fears or conditioning from the culture that hold you back from feeling worthy. I do NOT focus on, 'What is wrong with you?' I ask, 'What has happened to you?'

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Ancestral Trauma
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  • Family Dynamics
  • Family Trauma
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Intimacy
  • Loneliness
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
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  • Secondary Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Image
  • Self-Understanding
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Shame
  • Spirituality
  • Spiritually Transformative Experiences
  • Spiritual Trauma
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  • Transgender (FTM)
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I center the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and other world-majority cultures, and LGBTQIA+. Deciding to seek support for life problems can be an important first step toward taking care of your self. I appreciate the opportunity to support you.

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  • Child Behavior Issues
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Develop positive rapport and relationship. We will work towards accomplishing your personal/interpersonal goals within the safety of the container where the healing work resonates the strongest. I will work as hard as you to achieve positive results.


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Develop positive rapport and relationship. We will work towards accomplishing your personal/interpersonal goals within the safety of the container where the healing work resonates the strongest. I will work as hard as you to achieve positive results.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach draws from many good ideas from many great theories, in addition to utilizing my own life wisdom, intuition and compassion to get to the core of your concerns/issues quickly.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adoption
  • Adult ADHD
  • Alcohol
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Drug Use
  • Infidelity
  • Love Addiction
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Men
  • Pornography
  • Sex Addiction
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
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  • Young Men
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Catalina Lopez
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explore themes that have shown up in your life including anxiety, relationship conflict, angry outbursts, family dynamics, generational trauma, existential dread, identity, sexuality, racial trauma, and surviving abuse.


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explore themes that have shown up in your life including anxiety, relationship conflict, angry outbursts, family dynamics, generational trauma, existential dread, identity, sexuality, racial trauma, and surviving abuse.

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I offer honest and compassionate feedback while maintaining a safe space for you to process. I offer strategies and skill building along with other forms of cognitively processing. A lot of my work also focuses on somatic/body work.

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  • Ancestral Trauma
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Complex Trauma
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  • Sexuality
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