Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Wilmington, NC
Browse Sexual Addiction therapists and Porn Addiction therapists in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Taylor's Touch Of Clarity Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
We support individuals struggling with sex and porn addiction by providing a confidential, non-judgmental space to understand and change unwanted patterns. Our approach focuses on identifying triggers, managing urges, and developing healthier coping strategies to reduce compulsive behaviors. We also address underlying factors such as stress, shame, relationship concerns, and emotional disconnection. Through personalized support and practical tools, clients are empowered to regain control, rebuild trust, and create more balanced, intentional behaviors.
8 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Russell Beebe
Life Coach, Counselor, LCMHC, CSAT,
Compulsive pornography use and unhealthy sexual behaviors can leave you feeling stuck, frustrated, and disconnected from the life you want to live. If you've made repeated attempts to stop but continue returning to the same patterns, lasting change is possible. Our online recovery coaching program offers a structured system built around accountability, practical strategies, and consistent support. You'll learn how to establish healthy boundaries, identify and manage triggers, strengthen self-control, and build habits that support long-term recovery.
16 Years Experience
Online in Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC (Online Only)
Wilmington is a coastal North Carolina city that has grown significantly as a retirement destination, university community (UNC Wilmington), and—somewhat unexpectedly—a major film and television production hub, with Screen Gems Studios making Wilmington one of the East Coast's most active filming locations and earning it the nickname 'Wilmywood.' The mental health landscape reflects this mix: retiree adjustment and aging concerns, student well-being needs at UNCW, and the particular stresses of the creative and entertainment industry workforce. Hurricane Florence and other significant storms have left a legacy of disaster-related anxiety and trauma for coastal residents, and climate-related worry about storm intensity and sea level rise is a growing theme in local therapy practices. Common therapy concerns include hurricane trauma and climate anxiety, retiree adjustment, student mental health, creative industry stress, and the identity challenges of a city navigating rapid population growth and a changing economic character.
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Wilmington, NC Statistics
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Wilmington, 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+ |