Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Anacortes, Washington WA
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Sex and Porn Addiction
Gary D. Alexander
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, MFT, NCC
Sexual and pornography addictions can develop as patterns of behavior that provide temporary relief from stress, loneliness, or difficult emotions, while also leading to secrecy, shame, or strain in relationships. In some instances, these patterns may also begin to affect a person’s professional life and overall well-being. In therapy we explore both the behavior itself and the emotional and relational dynamics that may be sustaining it, recognizing that these patterns can offer important clues about deeper needs or struggles. As understanding deepens and new ways of coping emerge, many people begin to experience greater self-control, increased openness in relationships, and a renewed sense of balance in their lives.
23 Years Experience
Online in Anacortes, WA Washington
Sex and Porn Addiction
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
I support people who are trying to break free from compulsive sexual behaviors, including pornography addiction, by addressing shame, feelings of rejection, triggers, trauma, and relational patterns. My approach emphasizes accountability, healing, and rebuilding healthy intimacy.
10 Years Experience
Online in Anacortes, WA Washington (Online Only)
Sex and Porn Addiction
Jed Jacobson
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behavior can feel overwhelming and isolating. In therapy, we explore the underlying emotions and unmet needs driving the cycle, helping you build self-trust and reduce the need for these coping strategies. Lasting change becomes possible when you’re truly understood, not judged.
5 Years Experience
Online in Anacortes, WA Washington (Online Only)
Sex and Porn Addiction
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for sexual addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography addiction, infidelity-related issues, and the relationship trauma that often accompanies these struggles. Sexual addiction can deeply impact trust, emotional intimacy, self-esteem, marriage, family stability, and overall emotional well-being, often creating cycles of secrecy, shame, guilt, anxiety, and disconnection within relationships.
Many high-functioning and high-achieving individuals silently struggle with compulsive sexual behaviors while appearing successful professionally or socially. Despite external success, these behaviors can create profound internal conflict, emotional distress, relationship instability, and feelings of isolation or loss of control. Partners often experience betrayal trauma, emotional pain, hypervigilance, and difficulty rebuilding trust after discovering compulsive sexual behaviors or infidelity.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to sexual addiction counseling, helping clients understand the deeper emotional and psychological factors driving compulsive behaviors. Sexual addiction is often connected to unresolved trauma, attachment wounds, emotional neglect, chronic stress, shame, dissociation, or unhealthy coping patterns developed over time. Therapy focuses not only on behavior change, but on understanding and healing the root causes contributing to the cycle.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support meaningful and lasting recovery. Treatment focuses on reducing compulsive behaviors, resolving shame and guilt, improving emotional regulation, strengthening self-awareness, and helping clients develop healthier coping strategies and more authentic emotional connections.
Brad also works extensively with couples and relationship dynamics impacted by sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, and trust violations. Therapy may include rebuilding communication, restoring emotional safety, establishing healthy boundaries, and repairing trust within the relationship when appropriate. Partners are supported in understanding the impact of betrayal trauma while also creating healthier relational patterns moving forward.
Therapy provides a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients and couples can openly address painful experiences without shame or condemnation. The goal is not simply behavioral control, but deeper emotional healing, restored integrity, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of self-worth and connection.
Healing and recovery are possible. With the right support, individuals and couples can move beyond cycles of addiction, shame, and disconnection to create healthier relationships built on trust, honesty, emotional intimacy, and lasting change.
Virtual counseling and online EMDR therapy sessions are available, providing confidential and convenient access to specialized trauma-focused therapy from the comfort and privacy of home.
28 Years Experience
Online in Anacortes, WA Washington (Online Only)
Sex and Porn Addiction
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component provide the development of healthy coping strategies, manage urges, and build balanced, fulfilling relationships.
24 Years Experience
Online in Anacortes, WA Washington
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Anacortes, Washington Statistics
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in Anacortes, Washington average 19 years of experience and charge around $244 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Relational Psychotherapy (41%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (36%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$244
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Male |
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| 27% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Men |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Women |
| 36% | Christian |
| 32% | Jewish |