Porn Addiction
What is “porn addiction?”
Porn addiction reflects a person's compulsive relationship with porn which includes the basic hallmark signs of any other addiction:
(1) an intense and persistent craving to the point of obsession;
(2) loss of ability to control use and ultimately fail when one tries to stop or decrease use;
(3) continued use despite being aware of the adverse consequences.
How can I tell if I am addicted?
One of the most important aspects of recovery is having the ability to choose. Being addicted to porn causes one to lose the ability to decide for themselves whether, when, what, how, and how much of the porn they will consume. The “porn” dominates and calls the shots.
We encourage you to ask yourself: "Is it that I'm not liking what I'm doing or is it that I can't control what I'm doing?
Will I be required to attend 12-Step meetings?
We believe in your ability to practice agency about what your treatment plan looks like. We are not here to determine how you go about your recovery.
Conversely, we look forward to discussing possible options, needs, barriers, and expectations - as we develop your treatment plan, together.
What is your therapeutic approach?
We offer compassionate, judgment-free care to help you understand your relationship with porn and provide you with the tools necessary to overcome it.
Porn addiction is often times a way to maintain some momentary order in the midst of life stressors that feel overwhelming.
We are committed to not only helping you stop your compulsivity but also help you handle with all the underlying causes that are below the surface.
What are the treatment modalities?
Addiction requires individualized treatments and modalities that address the symptoms and underlying causes of the disease, as well as the consequences that use has on different areas of a person’s life.
Our approach utilizes the 30 task model developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes. It is a comprehensive roadmap designed to navigate the multifaceted components of addiction and recovery.
When do I know it’s time to reach out?
If you find yourself feeling absolutely exhausted by the repeated cycle of turning to pornography as a way to feel better and then in turn feel awful about the content you've watched, or the time you've spent away from your loved one(s), or the despair in yet again breaking your promise to yourself to stop, please know that we understand this struggle and we can help you.
Pornography is powerful, but you have the strength to break free.
Let us guide you in reclaiming control over the life you deserve, free from addiction.
You have an important story to tell. We are ready and willing to hear it.
Your unique life circumstances have led you to this website. Your instincts are telling you it’s time to get help. Don’t hesitate any longer. Give yourself the gift of quality psychotherapy and begin your journey of recovery today.