Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Rocky Mount, NC
Browse Sexual Addiction therapists and Porn Addiction therapists in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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 Rocky Mount, NC
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 Rocky Mount, NC (Online Only)
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 Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount, NC (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
Sex and pornography addiction can be treated using hypnotherapy, which aims to rewire subconscious patterns, reduce urges, and break addiction cycles by focusing on positive habit replacement. How Hypnotherapy Treats Porn/Sex Addiction:Rewiring the Brain: It helps change the brain’s dopamine-driven, rewarding link to pornography, reducing automatic urges.Subconscious Re-programming: Hypnotherapy can uncover and address the root causes of the addiction, including underlying shame or trauma.Behavioral Change: Techniques such as suggestion therapy, visualization, and regression are used to associate negative experiences with porn, while fostering healthier habits.
My clients addicted to sex and porn have been resilient and recovering due to my Dicit Hypnotherapy.
10 Years Experience
Online in Rocky Mount, NC
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Rocky Mount, NC Statistics
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Rocky Mount, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $268 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (52%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%), and Family Systems Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$268
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Male |
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| 36% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
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
| 52% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Men |
| 48% | Women |
| 43% | Christian |
| 39% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |