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Breaking the Bonds of Sexual Addiction

At Spokane Christian Counseling we provide hope for those who want freedom from the strong bonds of sexual addiction. If you or your partner struggle with unwanted sexual behaviors or thoughts, then you’ve come to the right place. Our experienced sexual addiction counselors and our specialty trained CSAT (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist-Candidate) Christian counselors have the tools you need for overcoming harmful sexual behaviors and rebuilding relationships.

If you’re ready to get help from a professional Christian Sexual Addiction Counselor, please give us a
call at (509) 209-8961 or reach out to one of our counselors below.

Sex and Porn Addiction Recovery

Sex and Porn Addiction Recovery

Christian Counseling for Sex and Porn Addiction Recovery

I am the light of the world.Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. – John 8:12

Sexual addiction causes darkness for everyone involved including the person with the addiction and those around them. If you or a loved one struggles with unwanted sexual behaviors, thoughts, or urges, Christian counseling for sex and porn addiction recovery can help. At Spokane Christian Counseling, our sexual addiction counselors have pursued a focus in helping people overcome sex addiction though years of experience and/or specialty training such as Certified Sex Addiction Therapy (CSAT). We are dedicated to providing you with a safe, compassionate place for healing. We understand how sensitive these issues can be as well as the many painful emotions you carry. If you’re ready to step out of the darkness of shame, secrecy, and the bonds of sex addiction, Christian counseling might be just what you need.

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Sex Addiction Support Group

Sex Addiction Support Group

Christian Sex Addiction Support Group

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. – 1 John 1:7

If you struggle with sexual addiction, you probably feel very alone at times. Living in secrecy and shame can lead you to a very dark place, causing you to further isolate yourself. At Spokane Christian Counseling, we offer all who struggle with habitual sin a network of strength, support, and healthy connection with others who understand what you’re going through.

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Couples Recovery

Couples Recovery

Couples Recovery for Sexual Addiction

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:2-3

Sexual addiction and problems with intimacy often go hand in hand. For this reason, many who struggle with sex addiction also have difficulty forming healthy relationships. Healing these issues can be challenging, but with help from CSAT trained Christian counselors, recovery from sexual addiction, and the harm it caused your relationships, is possible. At Spokane Christian Counseling, we believe in your ability to overcome the challenges of sexual addiction.

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Help for Partners of Sex Addicts

Help for Partners of Sex Addicts

Christian Counseling for Partners of Sex Addicts

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
– 1 Peter 5:10

Loving someone with sexual addiction can be a difficult battle, and you probably live with a lot of pain, confusion, and suffering. It’s normal for you to struggle with a lot of emotions, even conflicting ones. At Spokane Christian Counseling, we are here to help you work through the suffering you endure now so you can move towards strength and peace in Christ. We believe that the hardships you go through now are sharpening you, and can even result in a stronger, more intimate relationship with your loved one. You might have doubts about whether or not you should continue the relationship, and that’s understandable too. Wherever you are, we are here to offer the support and guidance you need for healing and restoration of your self-esteem, dignity, and peace of mind.

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Love Addiction

Love Addiction

Christian Love Addiction Help

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us. – 1 John 4:18

What is love addiction? Those who look for a healthy, long-term relationship understand that the initial “rush” of new love isn’t all there is to a lasting relationship. For those with love addiction, they form a strong need for these intense feelings, so when the strong emotions naturally fade during the course of the relationship, they might become detached, unhappy, and desperate for “the one” who will make them feel “in love.” This can be a problem in many ways, damaging a person’s sense of identity, their relationships, and connection with God. If you can relate to this, then you might benefit from Christian love addiction treatment.

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Affairs and Infidelity

Affairs and Infidelity

Sexual Addiction Counseling for Infidelity Recovery

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32

Learning to forgive someone who betrayed your trust can feel impossible. Especially when that person is the one who you thought you would share your entire life with. The intense emotions and other strong effects of infidelity can be very hard to overcome without professional intervention. When infidelity is caused by things like sex addiction, help is even more important. At Spokane Christian Counseling, we offer you and your partner the necessary tools for recovery using proven methods and the healing power of Christ.

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Teen Sex Addiction

Teen Sex Addiction

Teen Sexting and Sexual Addiction Recovery

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck. – Proverbs 1:8-9

It’s every Christian parent’s dream that their child learns from them and grow into a healthy, Christ-filled adult. Unfortunately, we live in a world that is often against the things of God, making the task of raising godly children seem impossible at times, especially when the challenges of adolescence hits. During these years, it is normal for your teen to become more independent. Even small signs of rebellion are normal. But, if your teen has fallen into risky or harmful behaviors such as pornography use, sexting, chatting online with strangers, and promiscuity, it might be time for help. Christian counseling offers a safe place for your teen to talk openly about sexual thoughts and behaviors while teaching them how to preserve their sexual health, integrity, and Christian values.

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Articles about Sex And Porn Addiction

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Michael Unruh

Mar
2017
23

Sex Addict Symptoms: What Are They and What Can Be Done To Treat Them

Michael Unruh

Carl was a successful businessman. He had been married for 20 years, and he and his wife had three active teenagers. Carl worked hard and was rewarded financially. He provided for his family, and they lived comfortably in a middle class neighborhood. What no one knew was that for most of his marriage, Carl hid a number of secret behaviors. He was frequently gone working at his job, and when he was home, he was rarely emotionally present. Carl was often irritable and guarded. He stayed up late at night, in his words, “to work on projects that were due at work.” He also traveled for his business, sometimes staying away for two or three...

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Michael Unruh

Feb
2017
07

Effective Sex Addiction Treatment for Men

Michael Unruh

Sex addiction is real. In a society that is sexualized in more than a thousand ways, men who suffer from sex addiction are lost in their preoccupying thoughts, ritualized behaviors, shame, and guilt, returning to the same cycle again and again. Men who experience this silent suffering attempt to hide their behaviors and in doing so, they hide themselves from everyone who matters to them, including their partners, friends, children, and themselves. They are disconnected from their spirituality. Though outwardly they may have the look of perfection, inwardly, they fear that they will be found out for their inability to control their thoughts and actions. “A sex addict is also emotionally anorexic –...

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Christian Counseling for Sexual Addiction: Common Areas of Treatment

Sex and Porn Addiction

Every struggle with sexual addiction is a little different, including things like pornography use, compulsive masturbation, or cybersex services. Some become entangled in illegal activities like solicitation of prostitution, exhibitionism, or violation of the rights and boundaries of others. Whatever struggles you face, no matter how severe they might seem, we offer you a compassionate place for healing through Christian counseling for sexual addiction.

Partners and Spouses of Sex Addicts

If your partner has sexual addiction, you probably need some support of your own. Partners of sex addicts often struggle with things like depression, anxiety, and confusion about their relationship. Our Christian counselors can help you heal the damage sex addiction has had on your life and relationship.

Couples Recovery

Couples counseling is often a big part of sexual addiction recovery. We are here to help your relationship heal from the strong effects of sexual addiction while you both work through the recovery process. With a little faith in Christ and dedication to treatment you can recovery your relationship and come out of this dark time stronger than ever.

Sexual Addiction Recovery Groups

Group counseling can greatly enhance your recovery from sexual addiction. Having support from like-minded people who are dedicated to healing provides you with strength, support, and allies against the strong temptations you struggle with.

Affairs and Infidelity

If you’re in a relationship and struggle with sexual addiction, then dealing with the resulting betrayal can be an important part of your recovery. We offer you and your partner help working through this difficult and confusing time while offering tools for healing from sex addiction and the damage it brought you both.

Adolescent Sexual Addiction Recovery

If your teen needs support for dealing with sexual temptations, we are here to help. The rapid growth in pornography access and the social changes that make sexual promiscuity more acceptable can make it very difficult for today’s teens to maintain their values. We can help your teen find strength, independence, and guidance for living a sober, Christ-filled life.

Love Addiction

Love addiction is a real and treatable condition that is closely connected to sex addiction. If you turn to sex to make you feel loved or good about yourself, causing you to participate in one-night stands, struggle with infidelity, or hold onto harmful relationships, then you might be struggling with sexual addiction. If this sounds like you, Christian counseling for sexual addiction can help.

Understanding Sexual Addiction

Is sexual addiction real? Despite the controversy, sexual addiction is real and it is treatable. Sex addiction affects over 30 million people in the U.S. including men, women, and teens. So then, what is sex addiction? When do sexual acts cross the line from normal behavior to becoming a problem? Consider the following questions. If you answer yes to any of these, you might have a sexual addiction problem.

  • Are you preoccupied with sex?
  • Does your partner express concern about your sexual behavior?
  • Do you feel your sexual behavior is abnormal?
  • Do you hide aspects of your sexual behavior from your partner?
  • Do you frequently watch pornography or purchase sexually explicit materials?
  • Do you use sexual behavior to change your mood?
  • Do you often feel bad about your sexual behavior?
  • Has your sexual behavior interfered with intimacy in your relationship?
  • Have you been unable to stop your inappropriate sexual behavior?

Even if you don’t feel addicted, as Christians, we strive for a pure heart that pleases God. If you struggle with any sexual thoughts or behaviors that are against your values, we can help you.

Jesus replied, Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. – John 8:34

Sexual addiction is bondage, and we don’t take that lightly. Through Christ warns against the bonds of sin, He also offers a way out. We offer you a place for seeking after his promises for redemption through faith-based sexual addiction counseling.

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.– 2 Peter 3:9

At Spokane Christian Counseling, we understand the heavy burden of sexual addiction including shame, fear of being exposed, and feeling out of control. We also know that these bonds are strong, and if it were in your power, you would not give into sexual temptations. No one wants to be controlled by sexual acts or feelings. We offer the tools you need for freedom from sex addiction.

How Christian Counseling for Sexual Addiction Can Help

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.– John 8:12 

If you’re tired of being bound by sexual addiction and hindered by the wounds it has caused, we can help you heal those wounds and more. Our hope is to provide healing for all areas of your life including the deeply rooted issues you hold that might have caused your sexual addiction in the first place.

Christian counseling for sexual addiction will help you:

  • Understand your addiction, where it comes from, and how it affects your life.
  • Discover how to deal with underlying issues, so you can heal.
  • Connect fully with others and form healthy, intimate relationships.
  • Find a new, positive direction for your life.
  • Form an ability to thrive in your sexual identity.
  • Build a stronger, loving relationship with yourself, others, and God.

Christian counseling can help sex addicts and their loved ones better understand sexual addiction and the recovery process, and offer tools for reaching their goals. Sexual addiction hurts everyone involved, so it’s important to get help. If you or someone you love struggles in darkness, we hope you will let us help you move into the healing light of the Lord.

Are You Tired Of A Life In The Shadows?

Contact us today to learn more about Christian counseling for sexual addiction.

The skilled Christian sexual addiction counselors at Spokane Christian Counseling are here to guide you on your path towards recovery from sexual addiction. To schedule your risk-free initial session, give us a call at (509) 209-8961 or contact us online

Testimonials

I’ve worked alongside Nathan for many years. I’m consistently impressed with his professionalism and efforts made to stay up to date on best-practices. Nathan has a presence that is calming and supportive. He has the ability to sit with people in their deepest struggles and help them through it. I highly recommend him as a therapist.

Rikki is a Great counselor and has helped me get through some really hard times in my life and I am forever grateful for her