Pornography & Sex Addiction
Oftentimes individuals will turn to some behavior or substance as a way to manage underlying hurt and pain. And while such behaviors can bring temporary relief, they often create additional problems (e.g. legal, work, or relational problems), making our lives more out of control.
Gabor Mate, a well-known addiction therapist says we should not ask “Why the addiction?” but instead “Why the pain?” Most approaches to addiction focus on controlling the behaviors and overcoming a lack of self-control. But recent research shows that overcoming addictions is not about control it is about connection.
At Arizona Center for Marriage and Family Therapy, we specialize in treating addiction by treating the pain that comes from our disconnection with others.
Therapists who provide pornography/sex addiction services
Articles
Breaking the Porn Habit: Helpful Advice
“Recently, the makers of the Stop Procrastinating app, a time management and Internet filtering/blocking tool, conducted a non-scientific survey of 2000 men…
Mindfulness Practice and Addiction Recovery
Mindfulness is becoming a common practice for dealing with mental health concerns and has been found to be a successful…
5 Ways to Lower Stress Levels
Dealing with day to day stresses is a natural part of life, which experts have claimed is actually good for…
5 Myths about Addiction that Undermine Recovery
We all know somebody who has suffered from some type of addition. Read this article for some helpful tips on…
What is Sex Addiction?
There are a lot of misconceptions in the world around sex addictions. In order to challenge those myths, read this…
Betrayal Trauma in Addiction
When relationships are disrupted due to a partner experiencing addiction, it can be difficult to know how to move forward,…
Related Posts
College students and addiction– a resource guide
As we face stressful moments, it is easy to feel like we do not have…
Porn Addiction: What is it & What does it look like?
In this day and age, pornography and the over-sexualization of children and women seem to…
Grant me the strength to accept what I cannot change
For many, what once seemed like simple or everyday tasks might seem daunting and anxiety-provoking,…
Do you wonder if you might be struggling with an addiction?
When life becomes difficult or when painful things happen, we often turn to things that…
Supporting Loved Ones Through Addiction
The phrase, and common metaphor, “put your mask on before you help those around you”…
Myths About Addiction
We all know someone who has been affected by addiction. We all know the pain…
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide counseling, education, and support to individuals, couples and families. To offer a safe environment for them to heal from hurt and overcome challenges in order to lead healthier, happier lives. In addition, to help clients develop the skills necessary to foster and build strong secure connections in their daily lives.
We currently accept:
