Sexual Addiction Psychiatrists in 89103
Balanced Life Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89103
I am passionate about working with clients and listening to their unique journeys that have led them to seek help at Balanced Life Behavioral Health. My mission is to help people experience optimal behavioral health balance through not only medication management but with skilled support to enhance their quality of life. I strive to ensure that each client has sufficient time during our appointment sessions to address their issues, needs, and goals. I aspire to assist clients in exploring all treatment options to find a balanced solution for their behavioral health needs.
I am passionate about working with clients and listening to their unique journeys that have led them to seek help at Balanced Life Behavioral Health. My mission is to help people experience optimal behavioral health balance through not only medication management but with skilled support to enhance their quality of life. I strive to ensure that each client has sufficient time during our appointment sessions to address their issues, needs, and goals. I aspire to assist clients in exploring all treatment options to find a balanced solution for their behavioral health needs.
Sam Zand
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Vegas, NV 89103
We haven’t met yet, but when we do, please trust that you are in good hands. It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. Whether you are new to mental health or you’ve been working on improving yourself for a while, it is my mission to help you achieve mental clarity, inner peace, and overall happiness. Although my training is in general psychiatry, addiction recovery, and psychotherapy, our work together will cover all aspects of your mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
We haven’t met yet, but when we do, please trust that you are in good hands. It is my absolute pleasure to assist in your care. Whether you are new to mental health or you’ve been working on improving yourself for a while, it is my mission to help you achieve mental clarity, inner peace, and overall happiness. Although my training is in general psychiatry, addiction recovery, and psychotherapy, our work together will cover all aspects of your mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
Merle Tolentino
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN-BC
Verified Verified
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Merle Tolentino is a board certified psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She has acquire several years of experience in various settings to treat individuals with mental illness.
Merle Tolentino is a board certified psychiatric mental health Nurse Practitioner in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She has acquire several years of experience in various settings to treat individuals with mental illness.
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Sexual Addiction Psychiatrists
When should someone seek treatment for sex addiction?
People should seek treatment for sex addiction if they cannot control their sexual thoughts or behaviours to the point that it disrupts their ability to function in daily life, for example by threatening their finances, career, or relationships. This may include spending an excessive amount of time obsessing over sex, planning sex, watching pornography, or masturbating, as well as consistently engaging in risky sexual activities, using sex to escape distressing feelings, or attempting yet failing to control sexual behavior.
What are the most common treatment options for sex addiction?
Psychotherapy is the most common treatment for sex addiction; therapy helps patients better understand their compulsive thoughts and behaviors and develop strategies to manage their desires. Therapy may be supplemented by medications, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-androgens, and the alcohol and substance use medication Naltrexone, as well as support groups, such as 12-step programs.
How long does therapy take for sex addiction?
Recovering from compulsive behavior takes time and effort. There’s no precise timeline for treatment, but research suggests 12 therapy sessions may be enough to see change. Treatment for sexual compulsions requires honesty in therapy, a commitment to understanding triggers and developing coping skills, and potential lifestyle changes such as cutting out alcohol or drugs.
What if sex addiction is left untreated?
Compulsive sexual behavior can have serious repercussions if left unaddressed. For example, if sexual obsessions consume the vast majority of a person’s time, they may lose their job. If they can’t stop paying for sex, their finances may suffer. If they’re dishonest in their relationships, their partner may leave them. If they consistently feel shame, they may struggle with anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Therapy can help people develop the tools to manage sexual thoughts and behaviors that feel uncontrollable.