Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Thunder Bay, ON
Browse Sexual Addiction therapists and Porn Addiction therapists in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sex/Porn Addiction
Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
If you are struggling with sex or pornography addiction, you may feel caught in a cycle that brings temporary relief but leaves you with guilt, secrecy, or shame. You may have tried to stop on your own, only to find the urges returning under stress, loneliness, or emotional overwhelm. Over time, these patterns can affect your relationships, integrity, and self-control.
At Selah Counselling, we approach sexual addiction with clarity, structure, and compassion. We understand that these behaviours are often linked to unmet emotional needs, trauma, attachment wounds, or nervous system dysregulation rather than simply desire. Together, we identify triggers, strengthen accountability, build distress tolerance skills, and address the underlying drivers of the behaviour. When relationships have been affected, we also support repair and rebuilding trust where appropriate. Our goal is not shame-based change, but sustainable freedom that restores integrity, connection, and steadiness over time.
29 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
Sex/Porn Addiction
Dave Edwards Psychotherapy
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BACS
Sexuality is a deeply personal part of who we are, yet many people have had few opportunities to speak openly and honestly about their sexual thoughts, behaviours, desires, and experiences. For some men, concerns about pornography use or other out-of-control sexual behaviours can bring feelings of shame, confusion, or conflict. My approach is non-judgmental and shame-free. Rather than assuming that certain behaviours are inherently problematic or seeking to pathologize sexuality, I believe it is important to understand what sex and intimacy mean to you, what role these behaviours play in your life, and whether they align with your personal values and the kind of relationships you want. Together, we can explore the impact these behaviours may be having on your life, examine patterns that feel difficult to change, and work toward a more intentional and fulfilling relationship with your sexuality.
1 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
Sex/Porn Addiction
Therapy for People Raised Online
Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO #21389
When porn starts to feel less like a choice and more like a reflex, shame usually makes it harder to change. We’ll look at what drives the urge, build a plan on your terms, and work toward the relationship with sex and intimacy you actually want.
0 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
Sex/Porn Addiction
Chris Pankewich, Registered Psychotherapist – Toronto Therapy for Anxiety, Addiction, Relationships & Men’s Emotional Resilience
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Addiction to sexual behaviours and compulsions can feel overwhelming, particularly when that loss of control leads to decisions that involve risking losing the things we truly care about. There is not an agreed upon clinical definition of sexual addiction, but it tends to feel compulsive, excessive and hard to stop despite being aware of the consequences. It is not necessarily the specific behaviours that define the addiction, but how those behaviours leave us feeling. Many people suffer from sexual addiction and the associated shame and guilt that tends to follow. There are some proven strategies to explore the deeper causes of these behaviours and work towards changing them. Most imporantly, a commitment to working on them leads many to learn that they are not alone on this journey.
6 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON
Sex/Porn Addiction
Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If sexual behavior feels out of control, we’ll explore function, reduce secrecy, and build values-aligned sexual health with clear boundaries and coping tools.
8 Years Experience
Online in Thunder Bay, ON (Online Only)
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Thunder Bay, ON Statistics
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Thunder Bay, ON average 13 years of experience and charge around $176 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (67%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (67%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$176
Accept insurance
87%
Offer sliding scale
71%
Gender ID
| 49% |
Male |
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| 39% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 67% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 67% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 58% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 48% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Senior |
| 69% | Teen |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Men |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Women |
| 48% | Christian |
| 48% | Military / Veterans |