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Therapy for compulsive sexual behavior
I am seeking professional help for compulsive masturbation habits that have become difficult for me to control and are affecting my mental well-being, focus, and daily life. I would like to work with a therapist/psychologist who has experience in behavioral addictions, impulse control, or sexual health concerns.
I am looking for a non-judgmental, confidential, and structured therapeutic approach (such as CBT or counseling) to understand the underlying causes and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Please let me know if you provide online or in-person sessions and what the process would be like.
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Can connect for audio sessions
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Hi,
I understand you are experiencing compulsive urges for masturbation. I can see that it can be distressing to be taken over by an urge and not being able to set limits with it. That leaking into other parts of life and stealing focus and interest on other important things in life is understandable and is a learned conditioning of the mind. It's normal to feel the additional feelings of guilt, shame and sense that I'm not able to control this, keeps the cycle self feeding. Like you rightly identified a structured technique like CBT can be greatly useful in addressing this behaviour.
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you can reach me on my insta handle: serenemindplace
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Go for therapy.psycho education is needed
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It seems to be a psychosexual obsession. It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery, otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions, structured psychotherapy and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects.
You need a combination of all the above remedies.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician and Sexologist.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist, sexologist and Counseling psychologist for the last 17 years of experience. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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Ms. Pooja Gupta
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9 yrs exp
Delhi
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It's commendable that you're seeking help to address your compulsive masturbation habits and improve your overall well-being. Working with a therapist or psychologist who has experience in behavioral addictions, impulse control, or sexual health concerns can provide you with the support and guidance you need. A non-judgmental, confidential, and structured approach, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or counseling, can help you understand the underlying causes of your habits and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I offer online sessions designed to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your concerns at your own pace. The process typically involves an initial assessment to understand your specific situation, followed by tailored therapy sessions focused on identifying triggers, managing impulses, and building healthier habits. If you're interested, I can provide more details about scheduling and the therapeutic process to help you take the next step toward positive change.
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