Sexual Behavior That Feels Out of Control

Do you feel unable to stop sexual behavior or erotica use, even though you want to? Do you hide it, feel shame afterward, or see it hurting your relationships and daily life?

 

You are not alone, and this is treatable. Many people struggling with compulsive sexual behavior are thoughtful, capable, and exhausted by the secrecy. Therapy here is confidential and free of judgment.

 

Experiences people often describe:

• Spending more time or money on sexual behavior or erotica than you intend

• Repeated, unsuccessful attempts to cut back or stop

• Hiding or lying about your behavior

• Shame, guilt, or anxiety afterward

• Using sexual behavior to cope with stress, loneliness, or difficult emotions

• Strain on a relationship or marriage, especially after a partner finds out

• Risky behavior with consequences for work, health, or safety

 

How therapy helps

Therapy helps you understand what drives the behavior, build healthier ways to cope, rebuild trust, and create a plan to regain control. If a partner is affected, we can talk about how to approach that too. Progress takes time, and your therapist will move at a pace that feels manageable.

 

Take the next step. Call 740-475-0488 or use the New Client Portal to register as a new client.

 

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.