Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Gainesville, Florida FL
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Sex/Porn Addiction
Gainesville Community Counseling Center
Marriage and Family Therapist, Welcome to the New You!
At GCCC, we understand that sexual addiction can profoundly impact individuals and their relationships. Our specialized services are designed to support those struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors, helping them regain control and find a healthier balance in their lives.
Our experienced therapists utilize evidence-based approaches to address the underlying issues contributing to sexual addiction, such as emotional distress, trauma, and relationship difficulties. We provide a safe and confidential environment where clients can explore their behaviors, understand their triggers, and develop effective coping strategies.
Our sex and porn addiction individual and group sessions are generally led by a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) or CSAT-Candidate.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Gainesville, FL 32606
Online in Gainesville, FL Florida
Sex/Porn Addiction
Guy J Iacono
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Compulsive sexual behavior and pornography use are among the most difficult things for people to talk about openly, and for that reason they often go unaddressed far longer than they should. What frequently begins as a private outlet gradually becomes something harder to control, something that takes up more time and mental energy than intended, and something that starts to affect relationships, self-image, and daily functioning in ways that are difficult to ignore.
For many men, the shame around these patterns runs deeper than the behavior itself. That shame tends to drive more secrecy, more isolation, and more of the same behavior. It is a cycle that willpower alone rarely breaks. Compulsive sexual behavior and pornography use are not moral failures. They are patterns with identifiable psychological roots, often connected to stress, anxiety, loneliness, avoidance, or a need for relief from something that feels unmanageable. Understanding what is driving the behavior is the first step toward actually changing it.
In our work together, we address the cycle honestly and without judgment. That means looking at what is fueling the behavior, what it is providing, and what it is costing. We build concrete strategies for managing urges, develop healthier patterns for coping with stress and emotion, and work on repairing the trust and intimacy that these patterns tend to erode over time.
My approach is direct, confidential, and grounded in over a decade of clinical experience working with men navigating complex behavioral patterns. You do not have to have this figured out before you reach out.
If this is something you have been managing alone and are ready to address, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
10 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL Florida
Sex/Porn Addiction
Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Matters of intimacy can be physical in nature that, in some ways, connect with our emotional lives and can become more complicated as we grow into our relationships with others.
17 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL Florida
Sex/Porn Addiction
The Florida Center for Healthy Sexuality
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, CST, CSAT
Trained as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist helps exploration of Sex and Porn Addiction and/or Compulsivity behaviors. Exploring underlying unconscious conflicts, attachment patterns and emotional wounds that drive these compulsive behaviors suggest that this behavior may serve as a coping mechanism for unmet emotional needs, unresolved childhood experiences or internalized shame. By bringing the unconscious motivations to awareness through therapeutic exploration of thoughts, feelings and relational patterns, individuals can better understand the root cause of these behaviors and develop healthier coping strategies.
15 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL Florida
Sex/Porn Addiction
Dr. Edward Ramos
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, LCMFC, RBT, MBT, BAC, ACM
Are sexual urges destroying the relationship with the people you love the most? Do you feel guilty, ashamed, or condemned?Has these urges turned or you feel if this continue this can turn into an addiction? You are not alone, I can help you overcome these challenges. I have overcome these urges myself. It takes courage to reach out for help and you are brave for taking this courageous step. It's certainly not easy, but there is hope.
As a Christian Counselor I utilize prayer, Biblical effective curriculum, personal and professional experience to help you.
To get a consultation at no charge! Call or text today (954) 526-5522 or contact info@risetolight.com
For more information go to: https://risetolightcounseling.com/porn-addiction
20 Years Experience
Online in Gainesville, FL Florida (Online Only)
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Gainesville, Florida Statistics
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Gainesville, Florida average 19 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (48%), and Family Systems Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Male |
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| 29% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Men |
| 48% | Christian |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Women |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |