Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

Compulsive Sexual Behaviors

Sexual connection is an important part of most people’s daily life. We all deserve to explore the pleasures that intimate relationships have to offer us. However for some individuals, they have found that their pursuit of intimacy has begun to feel confusing and out-of-control. For those that struggle with sexual urges, fantasies and behaviors that feel compulsive, addictive or risky, Welcome Connections offers a supportive and non-judgmental ear.

Welcome Connections Counseling was established with the belief that we all deserve meaningful and intimate connections with others. We do not believe that abstinence or relapse prevention alone will work to manage out-of-control sexual behaviors. We believe in a holistic approach that explores your current relationship dynamics, relationship and sexual history, family history, past trauma, as well as general physical and mental health. We also believe that focusing on the present and helping to find a balance between healthy sexual expression as well and other activities that bring you meaning will help to build a valuable life with a reduced reliance on sexual connection alone.

We also do not believe that healthy sexual relationships should be defined based upon traditional and heteronormative values. Monogamous sex between committed partners can be very meaningful, but it is NOT the only way to express oneself. Welcome Connections is proud to be LGBTQI+, poly and kink-affirming in our exploration of sexual health and relationships.

Working together we will help you identify what your personal values and ethics are and how they can work hand-in-hand with pursuing the types of intimate connections you desire and are fulfilled by.

At Welcome Connections Counseling, we also have significant expertise in helping those whose sexual behaviors have led to criminal justice involvement for sexual offenses. We are also passionate about supporting the MAP community.