Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Albemarle, NC
Browse Sexual Addiction therapists and Porn Addiction therapists in Albemarle, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sex/Porn Addiction
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Sex and porn use are often talked about in extremes—either minimized or labeled in ways that don’t leave room for nuance. For many people, these patterns are tied to stress, coping, loneliness, shame, or ways of managing difficult emotions. What starts as something that provides relief or escape can become something that feels harder to control, especially when it begins to impact relationships, self-perception, or daily functioning. Cultural messages about sex—what’s acceptable, what’s taboo, what’s “too much”—can add another layer, often increasing secrecy and shame rather than helping you understand what’s actually going on.
At Nour Counseling, we approach this work without judgment or moralizing. We work with you to understand the patterns—what’s driving the behavior, what needs it’s meeting, and what’s making it hard to shift. From there, we actively build strategies to help you regain a sense of choice and alignment, whether that’s reducing use, setting boundaries, or developing alternative ways of coping and connecting. We also address the shame that often surrounds these experiences, along with the cultural and relational context shaping them, so you’re not navigating this in isolation. This is about helping you move toward a relationship with sex, your body, and your behavior that feels more intentional, more connected, and actually aligned with your values.
9 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC (Online Only)
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 Albemarle, NC
Sex/Porn Addiction
Kari Carter
Life Coach, APSATS certified, ACC, CPC, ADOH
The impact of sex and porn addiction on a partner is profound and often traumatic. Discovery can lead to shock, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, body image struggles, and a deep rupture of emotional safety. My work focuses specifically on supporting the betrayed partner - not treating the addiction itself, but addressing the trauma response that follows it.
Using a partner-sensitive, trauma-informed model, I help clients stabilize their nervous system, establish protective boundaries, process betrayal wounds, and regain clarity about their next steps. Partners deserve support that validate the harm experienced rather than minimizing it or pathologizing their response.
Living alongside sex or porn addiction can leave you feeling unseen, unsafe, and questioning your worth. I specialize in supporting partners as they navigate the trauma of addiction-related betrayal, helping them move from chaos and confusion toward strength, clarity, and empowered decision-making.
3 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Dr. Jillian Mahatha
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating challenges related to compulsive sexual behaviors and problematic pornography use. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help clients understand underlying patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and work toward lasting personal growth and well-being.
14 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Dr. Rosy Saenz-Sierzega
Psychologist, PhD, MA, NBCC
Compulsive sexual behavior and problematic pornography use can create significant problems in relationships, work, finances, and emotional well-being. I help clients understand the underlying triggers and patterns, take responsibility for their behavior, and develop healthier ways of managing urges, emotions, relationships, and intimacy.
19 Years Experience
Online in Albemarle, NC
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Albemarle, NC Statistics
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Albemarle, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $256 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (44%), and Family Systems Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$256
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Male |
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| 39% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Men |
| 48% | Women |
| 40% | Christian |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |