Sex Addiction Therapists in New York
Discover trusted sex addiction therapists in New York delivering thoughtful, expert care.
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Miklos Hargitay
Psychologist
Accepting clients from New York
Sex addiction Trauma Sexual health & dysfunction Anxiety Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)Men's issues
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Barbara Feldmann
Therapist
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Sex addictionAnxietyDepressionAlcoholism & alcohol addictionAddictionSubstance abuse
In-person & online
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Fredrika Stjärne
Psychologist
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Sex addictionAnxietyAddictionsDepressionExistential challengesRelationships
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Mirabelle Wostrel-Rubin
Therapist
Accepting clients from New York
Sex addiction Anxiety Depression Loss, grief, and bereavement Relationship issues Trauma
In-person & online
Manhattan Sex Therapy
Group practice
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Sex addiction Sexual health & dysfunctionClinical supervisionReligious trauma & sexual healingPost-Medical Trauma & Sexual Health
In-person & online
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Mark Thomas Rinzel
Therapist
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Sex addictionCodependencyFamily conflictLife transitionsSexual abuseSubstance abuse
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Bryan Batista-Thomas
Therapist
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Sex addiction Existential crisis & challenges LGBTQIA, gender, and sexuality topicsArtists' mental healthCreative blocks & writer's block Sexual health & dysfunction
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Glass Psychotherapy
Group practice
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Sex addiction Relationship issues Trauma
Online only
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Hugh Allan
Therapist
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Sex addictionAlcohol use disorder & addiction Anxiety DepressionLife coachingCommunication issues
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Jeff Spodak
Psychologist
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Sex addictionAlcohol use disorder & addiction DepressionDivorce & separation Life transitions Relationship issues
In-person & online
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Scott Thompson
Therapist
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Sex addictionAnxietyDepressionTraumaSpirituality and religionLife transitions
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Melanie Van Orden
Therapist
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Sex addictionComplex PTSD (C-PTSD)Love addictionReligious trauma recoveryRecovery from cults and high demand groups LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
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Brett Dupuy
Therapist
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Sex addiction Anxiety Codependency DepressionDrug addiction & abuse Life transitions
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Carolyn Sandberg Martin
Therapist
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Sex addictionAnxietyDepressionLife transitionsCouples counselingSubstance use & addiction
In-person & online
Lauren Johnson
Therapist
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Sex addiction Anxiety Couples counseling Depression Relationship issues Sexual health & dysfunction
In-person & online
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Wayne A. Ayers
Psychologist
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Sex addiction Addiction Depression Couples counselingPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Trauma
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Christopher Barrett Stults
Psychologist
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Sex addiction Anxiety Depression LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics Relationship issuesSubstance abuse
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Eleanor McDaniel
Therapist
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Sex addictionAddictionSubstance abuseAnxietyDepressionRelationships
In-person & online
Maggie Dancel
Psychologist
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Sex addiction LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics Relationship issues Sexual health & dysfunction TraumaDating
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Isolde M Sundet
Therapist
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Sex addiction Anxiety Attachment issues Couples counseling Relationship issuesEntrepreneur mental health
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Number of therapists in New York
1454
Available session format
Average cost per session
$228
Therapists in New York who specialize in:
94% Anxiety
85% Depression
70% Relationship issues
64% Life transitions
64% Trauma
58% Stress management
47% Self-esteem
44% Loss, grief, and bereavement
Top insurances plans accepted
46% Aetna
36% Cigna
35% United Healthcare
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How do I find a therapist for sex addiction in New York who treats this without shame?
You can find a therapist for sex addiction in New York through Zencare’s directory by focusing on clinicians who name this specialty directly and describe a nonjudgmental approach to compulsive sexual behavior. Start with the sex addiction page, then look for profiles that mention consent, accountability, and skill-building rather than moralizing. A sex addiction therapist in New York should feel steady, direct, and respectful, even when you talk about behaviors you’ve kept hidden.
You can also look for therapists who understand how sex addiction can intersect with anxiety, depression, or trauma. Many people seek help for anxiety and depression alongside compulsive sexual behavior, especially when urges spike during stress, loneliness, or shame. A good therapist will help you name what drives the cycle and build alternatives that feel realistic in your actual life in New York.
Before you schedule, ask about confidentiality, session structure, and how the therapist handles relapse. You deserve clarity about how therapy works and what support looks like between sessions if urges intensify. If you also want to sort out cost, Zencare’s health insurance guide can help you understand insurance and out-of-network reimbursement in New York.
What counts as sex addiction, and how can therapy help in New York?
You can find therapy for sex addiction in New York when sexual behavior starts to feel compulsive, hard to control, or damaging to your relationships, work, health, or sense of self. Many people notice a cycle that tightens over time: urge, behavior, short relief, then shame and secrecy, then the next urge hits harder. A sex addiction therapist in New York can help you understand the function of the behavior, such as emotional numbing, stress relief, or a way to feel wanted, without excusing harm or minimizing consequences.
Therapy often focuses on both insight and action. You may map triggers, create a plan for high-risk moments, and practice skills that help you tolerate discomfort without reaching for the behavior. Approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you spot distorted thinking that fuels compulsions and build alternative responses, while Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can strengthen emotion regulation when urges surge.
In New York, the pace of life can amplify stress and opportunity, which can make compulsions feel harder to interrupt. A therapist can help you design boundaries that fit your routines, commuting patterns, and digital life so change holds outside the therapy room.
What happens in a session with a sex addiction therapist in New York?
You can find sex addiction therapy in New York that stays structured, even if the topic feels loaded. Early sessions usually clarify what behaviors you want to change, what risks exist, and what “recovery” means to you, such as healthier intimacy, fewer compulsive urges, or rebuilding trust. Your therapist may ask about frequency, triggers, secrecy, and consequences, and they should do this with calm professionalism rather than shock or prying.
Many therapists create a practical plan for moments when urges peak. You might build a trigger map, develop a coping sequence, and practice language for reaching out to supports instead of isolating. If shame and self-criticism are central, a therapist may use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you face urges and emotions without acting them out, then move toward values that matter more than the temporary relief.
If your history includes trauma, therapy may also address the deeper roots that keep the cycle alive. A clinician who works with trauma can help you build safety and choice, especially if sex became a way to manage fear, numbness, or disconnection.
Can sex addiction therapy in New York help repair a relationship after betrayal or secrecy?
You can find therapy for sex addiction in New York that supports both personal recovery and relationship repair, depending on what you and your partner want. Many couples need a space where the betrayed partner can ask questions, set boundaries, and regain footing, while the partner with compulsive behavior learns accountability without collapsing into shame. A sex addiction therapist in New York may recommend individual work first, then add couples therapy once there’s a plan for safety, transparency, and emotional regulation.
Couples sessions often focus on rebuilding trust through consistent actions, not promises. You might develop agreements around technology use, disclosure, and what support looks like when urges spike. Some couples need help with communication that has turned brittle or explosive, and support for communication issues can help the relationship hold difficult conversations without spiraling.
If family dynamics complicate recovery, therapy can also address the wider system. Some people benefit from family systems therapy, especially when early roles, secrecy, or rigid expectations shaped how intimacy and coping developed over time.
How long does therapy for sex addiction in New York take, and what does progress look like?
You can find sex addiction therapy in New York that works in phases, since early recovery often focuses on interruption of the cycle and later work focuses on building a healthier relationship with intimacy and emotion. Some people notice meaningful change in weeks once they identify triggers and put boundaries in place, while deeper shifts often take longer, especially when compulsions have been present for years. A sex addiction therapist in New York should help you set goals that feel concrete, measurable, and realistic.
Progress can look like fewer high-risk situations, quicker recovery after an urge, and less secrecy. You might feel more present in relationships, less pulled toward digital compulsions, and more able to tolerate loneliness or stress without acting out. Many people also notice shame softening, which often strengthens motivation rather than weakening it.
If your recovery includes relationship repair, progress can include steadier communication and clearer agreements. Therapy that supports relationships can reinforce this work, especially when intimacy has become tangled with fear, resentment, or distance in New York.
Can I use insurance for sex addiction therapy in New York, and what should I ask about costs?
You can find a sex addiction therapist in New York who takes insurance, provides out-of-network superbills, or offers private-pay options, and it helps to ask about money early so it doesn’t become another source of stress. Ask whether the therapist is in-network, what the session fee is, and what paperwork they provide for out-of-network reimbursement. Zencare’s health insurance guide can help you understand deductibles, copays, and reimbursement so you can plan in New York with fewer surprises.
You can also ask how the therapist recommends structuring care, such as weekly sessions at the start, then shifting frequency as stability improves. If cost feels tight, ask about sliding scale or whether the therapist can offer a focused plan that targets the highest-risk patterns first.
When you’re ready to compare sex addiction therapists in New York and choose someone who fits, explore Zencare.