Addiction, Sex Addiction Concerns & Substance Use
When sex, substances, secrecy, or compulsive patterns start to feel out of control, therapy can help you understand what is happening without reducing you to shame.
Who this is for
- •Substance use and co-occurring behaviors
- •Sex addiction concerns and compulsive sexual behavior
- •Out-of-control sexual behavior and relapse patterns
- •Shame, secrecy, and relationship conflict
- •LGBTQIA+, kink-involved, polyamorous, or sex-positive clients
- •Identity-related stress and coping patterns
Clinical approach
- •Understanding triggers and patterns
- •Reducing shame and secrecy
- •Exploring the role of trauma or attachment
- •Harm-reduction or abstinence-based goals when appropriate
- •Repairing relationship harm
- •Strengthening boundaries and accountability
- •Developing relapse prevention strategies
- •Supporting LGBTQIA+ and kink-aware conversations without moralizing
Frequently asked
Do you require a specific goal around substances, sex, or compulsive behavior?
No. Therapy is not about dictating your choices or imposing one version of recovery. The goal is to understand what is creating conflict, harm, shame, or loss of control in your life, and to help you make safer, more intentional choices that align with your values.
Can we talk about sex without judgment?
Yes. Therapy can include direct, non-shaming conversations about sex, desire, kink, boundaries, consent, compulsive patterns, secrecy, and relationship impact.
Is this only for LGBTQIA+ clients?
No. The practice is affirming and specialized, but therapy is available to adults who are a good clinical fit.
Ready to talk?
Start by requesting an appointment or scheduling a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk briefly about what you're looking for, answer any initial questions, and determine whether this feels like the right therapeutic fit.