Sex Issues I often get asked what sex therapy means. It’s a fair question as it’s sort of vague. In a sense, it is exactly what it sounds like: therapy about sex. Here are the most common topics that fall under the umbrella of sex
After years of managing addiction, the last thing a couple wants to do is hold their breath, waiting and wondering…
PARTNERS OF ADDICTS: WHY RECOVERY IS NEEDED Many partners of addicts ask: “I’m not the one who betrayed and broke our covenant. I’m not the one who screwed up and broke promises. Why should I have to be in recovery?” Why? Because YOU are worth
At times, it is wise for the addict and spouse to participate in individual therapy. This could be to address individually the struggles of the current situation and to explore thoughts and feelings that could be hurtful to share with the partner.In individual therapy, the
Each partnership that seeks Couples Sexual Recovery therapy has its own unique place of struggle, pain, heartache and wounded-ness. To honor a couple’s unique situation, I do not provide a “cookie cutter” treatment plan that fits every couple. However, I do base each treatment plan
Therapy Intimate Solutions is a broad term I use to describe my work of helping couples work toward and ultimately achieve “Oneness.” My methods and therapies for Intimate Solutions are integrated into the counseling and therapy I provide for individuals and couples who are undergoing Couples
WHAT IS SEXUAL COMPULSION? Can People Be Addicted to Sex? By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter Because sex is intended to be a good, healthy, bonding experience within a marriage, it is sometimes difficult to conceive how it could
WHY DO PEOPLE BECOME ADDICTED TO SEX? Biological, Psychological, or Spiritual? By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter This is different for every addict but generally speaking, there are biological, psychological, and spiritual reasons. The following is a brief explanation,
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO LIVE WITH A SEX ADDICT FROM A PARTNER’S PERSPECTIVE? By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter Partners living with a sex addicts often describe: Feelings of intense loneliness, distancing, confusion, deep hurt, and even betrayal.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M A SEX ADDICT? By Caralee Frederic, LCSW | Certified Gottman Therapist | Couples Workshop Presenter Below are some questions developed by Dr. Doug Weiss to help you determine if you or your partner may be a sex addict: Do
