Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Lethbridge, AB
Browse Sexual Addiction therapists and Porn Addiction therapists in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Sex/Porn Addiction
Mark Giesbrecht, MA, CCC, RCC - Psychotherapist
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, CT, CCC, RCC
Sex is not inherently addictive. Just because you might like sex and sexual activity does not mean your addicted to it. Men and women who have developed a sexual addiction are caught up in repetitive activities that do not fulfill their needs and negatively impact their relationships, jobs and health. There are things you can do to change your relationship to your sexuality so that you can get the enjoyment you want from all areas of your life.
31 Years Experience
Online in Lethbridge, AB
Sex/Porn Addiction
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: Trauma-informed, CBT, emotion-focused and motivational interviewing-informed approaches.
I help clients explore the emotional needs, triggers, habits, and relationship patterns connected to compulsive sexual behaviours or pornography use. Therapy focuses on increasing awareness, developing healthier coping strategies, managing urges, addressing shame, and strengthening relationships and personal values.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lethbridge, AB
Sex/Porn Addiction
Mia Klassen
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MPCC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
Sexual addiction thrives in secrecy and shame—the excessive masturbation, pornography use, soliciting sex, or compulsive behaviors that leave you feeling out of control, anxious, guilty, and deeply alone. You're not morally weak or perverted; beneath the addiction lies unresolved trauma that you never learned to process or express. Together, we'll create a shame-free space to explore what's really driving the compulsions: the pain you're medicating, the intimacy you're avoiding, the wounds that sex became a bandage for. You'll learn healthier ways to manage urges, understand your triggers, and heal the trauma underneath. Freedom from the cycle is possible through compassion, not condemnation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Lethbridge, AB
Sex/Porn Addiction
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
The word 'addiction' for these may be debatable because they are not a substance, but they still have a strong neurological response that feels impossible to break on one's own. With addiction/ compulsion to sex, it's often really about connection to other people and finding/ seeking approval, trying to find one's self-worth by sexually connecting to others along with the need for the body's chemically produced 'high'. With porn compulsion it's typically the same but needing the 'high' created from porn, to deal with negative emotions. It also has roots in a person trying to feel accepted/ acceptable, based on an addict's deep-seated belief that most do not accept themselves. Sex and porn addicts have become dependent on the natural chemical high that the brain and body create, using it to move toward pleasure and move away from pain, to numb other underlying emotions, or to feel like they are enough. They must ask themselves, "What am I trying to numb or avoid or fulfill with the addiction?" Rapid Transformational Therapy can help change the core negative beliefs that a person has unconsciously formed about themselves because of their past experiences, and as they get identified and addressed, they can be interrupted and removed. New, healthy, empowering beliefs of being/ feeling enough, they are in control, they have or can create real and healthy connections with people etc, are put in their place, resulting in the elimination of the underlying need for the addiction at the subconscious level. Alongside the therapy is taking a look at the lifestyle and social connections of the individual, and providing support and implementing strategies to find new healthy habits and meaningful activities to replace the need and the urges for the dopamine/ chemical spike. It will involve trading an immediate high for less immediate gratification, and learning to handle stresses and emotions that may be triggers, but in doing so will prove to be much more worthwhile and helpful. Compassionate ongoing support after the recommended 3 session(s) will be available, along with the check-ins.
0 Years Experience
Online in Lethbridge, AB (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Angela Popovici
Psychologist, Registered Provisional Psychologist, B.Sc Psych, MACP
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for individuals struggling with sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors. I understand that sexual addiction can affect relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being, and believes that healing begins with support, understanding, and practical strategies for change.
Using an integrative approach I help clients identify patterns, understand underlying triggers, and develop healthier coping strategies. My approach emphasizes self-compassion, personal responsibility, and building resilience, helping clients regain control and develop a balanced, fulfilling life.
I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment to work through challenges, strengthen self-awareness, and take meaningful steps toward recovery—one compassionate step at a time.
2 Years Experience
Online in Lethbridge, AB
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Lethbridge, AB Statistics
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Lethbridge, AB average 14 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (50%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (50%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
78%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 83% |
In Person and Online |
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| 17% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 50% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 44% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 89% | Young Adult |
| 78% | Senior |
| 72% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 56% | Christian |
| 56% | Men |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |