My boyfriend has just come out that he is addicted to porn. We have both agree that we both need to speak to a professional about this. His addiction not only
affects him but me as well. Does anyone know a support group or a psychologist in the Broward area? this is so important that we attend session as soon as
possible he has already taken steps to not look at porn but I know for this to be successful we need expert help.
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I need a doctor in or support group in Broward County does anyone know of one?
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Posts: 2334 (December 5, 2008 12:54) Founder |
What state is Broward County in?
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Posts: 1230 (December 6, 2008 12:49) Moderator |
Welcome to MAPA, Sunny.
I think Broward County is in Florida? There are 12 step programs for you & him in your area (see links below). They are FREE, and can be very helpful IF good recovery is happening. I would recommend Men Only meetings for him, rather than Mixed (co-ed) meetings. 12 step programs for him: SAA http://www.saa-recovery.org/mlist13.htm http://www.geocities.com/saainsfl/meetings.htm SLAA http://www.localslaa.org/node/7 12 step programs for you: COSA http://www.cosa-recovery.org/states/Florida.html S-Anon http://www.sanon.org/MeetingsUSFL.htm Here's a link to Dr. Patrick Carnes' website, which has another link to help you find a therapist in your area. It's VERY important that the therapist has experience in working with sex addicts/porn addicts. http://www.sexhelp.com/ Be sure to look at the Information and Resources section of this website as well. I wish you & your bf luck! DWI |
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Posts: 756 (December 10, 2008 02:06) Moderator |
A quick note... a sex therapist is not the same thing as a sex addiction therapist, and can actually hinder both his and your recoveries from this.
If you can't find a sex addiction/porn addiction therapist in your area, some substance addiction counselors can help, but you have to ask if they have any knowledge of sex addictions. They can at least start the beginnings of recovery, but they would have to treat it as they do a drug, where as sex addiction therapists often have a slightly different tact they take. Personally, I think a substance addiction therapist would be more beneficial than a sex therapist....
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Posts: 5672 (February 13, 2009 10:09) Founder |
It's important to find a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.
Here is a link to find one by zip code: http://www.iitap.com/find_csat.cfm
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