Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Sumter, SC
Browse Sexual Addiction therapists and Porn Addiction therapists in Sumter, South 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 Sumter, SC (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Centers for Counseling and Wellness, Int'l
Psychologist, PhD
Sex and pornography addiction are among the most misunderstood and least talked about struggles people carry. There is so much shame wrapped around it that most people suffer in silence for years before ever telling anyone. If that is you, we want you to know something important: you are not broken, you are not beyond help, and you do not have to be ashamed to walk through our door.
Compulsive sexual behavior and pornography addiction are real, recognized conditions that affect people across all walks of life, including high-functioning professionals, devoted partners, and dedicated service members who would never want anyone to know. The secrecy itself becomes part of the cycle, and breaking that cycle starts with finding a safe place to be honest.
At CCW International, we provide a judgment-free space to explore what is driving the compulsive behavior, how it is affecting your relationships and your sense of self, and what recovery actually looks like for you. We use evidence-based approaches to help you understand the underlying patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and rebuild trust in yourself and your relationships.
Asking for help with this takes extraordinary courage. We honor that courage, and we are ready to meet you with compassion, not judgment.
You took the hardest step by reaching out. We will take it from here.
14 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Dr. Mitchell Roth
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, JD, PsyD, LMHC
For most, sex is satisfying and builds feelings of intimacy. For some it has become pathological. For the latter the problem needs to be treated like any other addiction.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Supporting individuals in addressing compulsive behaviors and building healthier relationships with sexuality
7 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC
Sex/Porn Addiction
Dr. Brian Weir
Psychologist, PsyD
Do you feel you or your partner are a sex addict? Maybe, however not all sex behaviors constitute a sexual addiction, and sometimes the sex behaviors may be a manifestation of a different problem. Regardless of an addiction or not, I can help address these issues by identifying the triggers, mange impulses and urges, find healthy ways of changing the behaviors. Further, we will explore any deeper reasons behind the behaviors and address any underlying psychological or emotional issues that may contribute to sexual issues.
23 Years Experience
Online in Sumter, SC
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Sumter, SC Statistics
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Sumter, SC average 18 years of experience and charge around $224 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$224
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
25%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Male |
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| 33% |
Female |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 36% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Men |
| 54% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Christian |
| 39% | Military / Veterans |