Psychotherapy
for pornography addiction in New York.
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about pornography addiction.
Pornography addiction is often different from other issues that lead you to psychotherapy. It’s an experience usually loaded with a heavier shame and guilt than conditions like depression and anxiety. so, the average client who seeks help tells about much more than just poor self-control. they often share about their loneliness, embarrassment, “uncontrollable” thoughts, difficulty with sexual and emotional intimacy, and relationship strains.
if you struggle with pornography addiction, you’re certainly capable of managing it. you may feel uncertain, lost, and frustrated thinking about how to do so—rightfully so.
psychotherapy helps to overcome compulsive pornography use by addressing the unhelpful patterns that keep you stuck in its rut. here are some common complaints when clients share how their pornography use has affected them.
poor self-control. you’ve been unsuccessful in limiting or stopping pornography when it became compulsive or impairing.
neglected responsibilities. your pornography use gets in the way of meeting obligations and completing daily tasks.
excessive spending. you spend more time and money on pornography than you can afford.
sexual preoccupation. intrusive sexual thoughts and fantasies impair your focus, relationships, and general well-being.
sexual dissatisfaction. real-life intimacy feels less satisfying due to overexposure to pornography.
erectile dysfunction. you have difficulty achieving an erection during sexual activity due to frequent pornography use and masturbation.
escalation in extreme content. as tolerance builds, you seek more intense material to feel aroused.
coping by pornography. pornography is the go-to when you feel stressed—and you feel stressed often.
overcoming porn addiction.
Here’s good news—compulsive porn use is completely manageable. Psychotherapy gives you an hour (or more) every week to better understand what’s holding you back and practice taking action.
Psychotherapy also doesn’t have to be complicated. You might even prefer an approach that is straightforward, informative, and practical.
In this type of psychotherapy, you’ll reach outcomes that help manage your pornography use. Here are a few.
impulse control. you learn to consciously limit your pornography use, taking control upon automatic thoughts and urges.
time management. you learn how to replace compulsive pornography use with new activities, finding more fulfilling ways to spend your time.
Distance from intense thoughts and feelings. You stop yourself from getting “wrapped up” in urges that lead to compulsive pornography use.
balanced sexual interests. you become less dependent on pornography for sexual arousal, making real-life intimacy and fantasies more fulfilling.
relearned sexuality. you rebuild your understanding of sex and sexuality, away from expectations shaped by pornography.
coping skills. You develop a set of simple, reliable, and effective tools for when unwanted thoughts and feelings get too intense.
self-acceptance. you gain a compassionate sense of yourself and your challenges, free from shame and guilt.