Michael Porter, LICSW
Licensed Sex & Love Addiction Therapist
Individual Therapy
Focused, one-on-one therapy for those struggling with sex addiction, love addiction, and partners affected by sexual compulsions.
Individual Therapy for Sex Addiction
Individual treatment for sex addiction focuses on identifying and assessing current at-risk behaviors and working together to immediately eliminate these behaviors through behavioral modification.
Treatment also focuses on psychotherapy to address past trauma and determine how these compulsions developed over time. Many individuals develop a complex relationship with their addiction, relying on it to cope with difficult emotional states. Learning how addiction has functioned as an unhealthy coping mechanism is essential to developing a sustainable, long-term sobriety plan.
Components of a Recovery Plan:
- Attending 12-step or specialized recovery meetings to maintain accountability.
- Regular written exercises to address ongoing triggers and build a relapse prevention plan.
- Weekly or bi-weekly individual therapy to process past trauma and build healthy coping habits.
Individual Therapy for Love & Attachment Addiction
Individual treatment for love addiction focuses on helping individuals understand genuine intimacy and overcome early attachment wounds or trauma that prevent healthy connection.
Love addiction can affect both single and married individuals. Exploring past and present relationships helps uncover deep-seated intimacy issues and breaks the cycle of chasing high-drama or dangerous relationships over stable, loving partnerships.
Therapy for Partners of Sex Addicts
Discovering a partner's sex addiction or infidelity causes profound relational trauma, anxiety, and loss of trust. We provide compassionate, confidential counseling tailored specifically for partners to help navigate betrayal trauma, establish personal boundaries, and regain emotional stability.
Schedule an Individual Intake Session
We offer a free, confidential initial telephone consultation with Michael Porter, LICSW. In-person appointments are available in Beverly, MA as well as virtual telehealth throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Individual Therapy — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about one-on-one treatment for sex and love addiction.
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