Coping with Difficult Emotions? Go Back to the ABCs

Have you ever found yourself dealing with feelings that are overwhelming?  When that happens, do you find yourself stuck on a particular thought?  This often happens for those who experience disturbing events that don’t seem to have a resolution. That...

Rx for Recovery from Sex Addiction

As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, I am often asked by clients if long-term recovery from porn and sexual acting out behavior is really possible. When I answer this question, I turn to the experts in the field.   Patrick Carnes, world recognized psychologist...

How to Create a Strong and Long-Term Recovery Plan

Research shows that 12-step groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) are vital to a strong recovery plan and long-term sobriety.  While they are not a counseling or treatment program, 12-step groups do offer help in factors...

Why am I Addicted?: The Neurology of Addiction

Media, news, and education have informed us that substance addictions can cause brain changes. This phenomena is widely studied and accepted, but people typically associate these brain changes with alcoholism and physical dependency. Sex addiction is just as powerful....

Tasks in Early Recovery

“If I am ready to face my compulsive sexual acting-out behavior, where do I begin?” First of all, let me congratulate and affirm you for stepping out of denial about the impact of this issue in your life.  You have just accomplished the first...