Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy for both the addict and his/her spouse or partner provides a safe environment for the individual to identify, explore and heal deeper issues and wounds that cannot be dealt with effectively in marriage therapy, couples therapy or group therapy. It is also helpful in treating emotional issues that may co-exist with the problems being experienced by the addict and his/her partner or which may actually be the cause of the problems.
As a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) I have been trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes who is one of the foremost pioneers in the treatment of sexual addiction. As such I am skilled in the use of focused assessment tools for sexual addiction, trauma, and co-existing addictions as well as targeted interventions proven to help addicts and their spouses/partners achieve lasting recovery. In addition, I have been trained in a variety of treatment methodologies that are helpful in individual therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Health Realization; as well as Lifespan Integration Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and EMDR which are used to heal trauma.
In addition to treating sexual addiction and trauma, these methods have been helpful in treating other problems such as: