Pornography
Due to access thru smartphones and the internet compulsive behavior with pornography has increased exponentially. It is easy to conceal from others as these devices are used regularly for school, work, and to socialize. This enables exposure in childhood or adolescence to continue through adulthood with significant consequences in relationships. It can influence your expectations of how your partner should look and act sexually. It can impact your desire and behavior, sometimes prohibiting you from forming a romantic relationship.
Do you believe you are being secretive about your use and feel you are causing harm in your relationship due to this secrecy? Do you feel that you are not interested in pursuing relationships ? Do you feel it has interfered with your learning how to have more than a sexual experience? Learn more about pornography and internet sex by taking this screening test:
Internet Sex Screening Test (ISST)
Sex Addiction
Sex addiction is an ongoing, progressive, pattern of out of control behavior involving sexual fantasies and activity that causes problems in the addict’s life. In a safe, confidential environment we will utilize assessments to determine the presence of addiction and begin the task oriented, evidenced based therapy to guide you through the recovery process. This evidenced based treatment was developed Dr. Patrick Carnes, the leading authority on sex addiction and founder of The International Institute of Trauma (IITAP) and Addictions Professionals. The tasks and workbooks used will help you to develop a plan of action and hold you accountable so you may experience the life you want to live.
Take this free screening tool to learn more about yourself and contact me to discuss your results.