Do You Feel Stuck in Unhealthy Sexual or Relationship Patterns?

You crave deep, meaningful relationships—but no matter how much you try, you find yourself stuck in the same painful cycles. Maybe you’re drawn to relationships that don’t serve you, seeking love, attention, or validation in ways that leave you feeling empty. Maybe compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography use, or infidelity feel impossible to control, despite your best efforts to stop.

You might recognize that your behaviors are causing pain—for yourself or others—but shame and secrecy keep you stuck in the cycle. You are not broken. There is a path to healing.

What Is Sex & Love Addiction?

Whether you call it sex and love addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, or something else entirely, what matters is how it affects your life. If your patterns feel out of control, cause distress, or interfere with your well-being, therapy can help.

These behaviors often develop as coping mechanisms, ways to escape emotional pain, regulate difficult emotions, or seek connection in ways that ultimately backfire.

Signs You Might Be Struggling:

• Repeatedly engaging in sexual behaviors that you later regret or feel ashamed of.

• Using sex, pornography, or romantic relationships to avoid emotional pain or stress.

• Feeling out of control in your pursuit of love, validation, or sexual gratification.

• Engaging in secretive behaviors or hiding your actions from a partner.

• Repeated patterns of toxic or unstable relationships.

• Seeking intensity in relationships rather than true intimacy.

• Experiencing distress, guilt, or self-loathing around your behaviors.

If any of this resonates with you, it’s not because you lack willpower or discipline. These behaviors are symptoms of deeper emotional and neurological patterns that can be rewired through therapy.

An Integrative, Evidence-Based Approach to Healing

Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Your healing journey is unique, and effective treatment should be tailored to your specific challenges, experiences, and goals. My approach is collaborative, neuroscience-informed, and grounded in proven cognitive and behavioral strategies that support real, lasting change.

My Approach to Healing Includes:

✔ Neuroscience-Informed Interventions – Understanding how addictive patterns affect the brain & rewiring neural pathways for lasting change.
✔ Attachment-Based Therapy – Recognizing how early relational wounds shape your behaviors and learning new ways to connect securely.
✔ Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Identifying and healing the inner conflicts that drive compulsive and addictive behaviors.
✔ Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Moving from avoidance-based coping to a more fulfilling life guided by your values.
✔ Cognitive & Behavioral Strategies (CBT, DBT-Informed Skills) – Strengthening impulse control, emotional regulation, and healthier relationship patterns.
✔ Somatic & Mindfulness-Based Practices – Reconnecting with your body to reduce compulsive urges and build self-trust.
✔ Relapse Prevention & Long-Term Recovery Strategies – Identifying triggers, understanding the function of compulsive behaviors, and developing alternative coping strategies for lasting change.

Coordinated Support for Lasting Change

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Therapy can be even more effective when combined with additional resources and support systems. I can coordinate care with:

• Other Healthcare Providers (e.g., psychiatrists, medical professionals, specialists)

• Community & Peer Support Groups (e.g., 12-step programs, SMART Recovery, men’s/women’s groups)

• Self-Help Resources (e.g., books, guided exercises, educational materials)

• Family & Relationship Therapy (for those who want to repair and rebuild relationships)

Whether you are looking for individual therapy, integrated support, or a full-spectrum recovery plan, we can tailor an approach that aligns with your needs.

Building a Foundation for Lasting Change

Overcoming compulsive behaviors isn’t just about stopping the cycle—it’s about understanding the emotional triggers behind them, developing healthier coping strategies, and creating a life that feels fulfilling without relying on destructive patterns. Therapy will help you:

• Identify and shift deep-rooted patterns that keep you stuck.

• Understand the emotional function of addictive or compulsive behaviors.

• Build self-awareness to recognize and manage triggers before they escalate.

• Develop healthy coping mechanisms to replace compulsive urges.

• Strengthen emotional regulation and resilience for long-term recovery.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.

If you're ready to take the first step toward healing, let’s work together to build the fulfilling, connected life you deserve. Click the button below to get started with a free 15-minute consultation call with Dr. Strand.