Dorothy Hayden, LCSW, sex addiction therapist
With over 20 published articles as well as an e-book ("The Sex Addiction Cure -- A Guide to Therapy") to her name, Dorothy Hayden, LCSW is considered to be a "thought leader" in the field of sex addiction. She practices psychotherapy in her Manhattan, NY location but services client world-wide through SKYPE. Her full bio and list of articles can be found at http://www.sextreatment.com.
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M.S.W. New York University; M.B.A. Baruch CollegeMotto
Free yourself from the shackles of addiction!Affiliations
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Treatment of Sex Addiction: Psychodynamic TherapyPsychodynamic therapy is the "nuts of bolts" of sex addiction treatment. Underlying conflicts and fears, leftovers from childhood, are put to rest, allowing the addict permanent relief from the inner stressors that caused the addiction in the first place.
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The Vicious Cycle of Adult ADD, Sex Addiction and ShameThis article proposes a correlation between adult ADD and sex addiction. When found in tandem, it is critical for both issues to be addressed in treatment.
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Treatment of Sex Addiction: HypnotherapyHypnosis has had a bad rap over the last few decades. This article clarifies misconceptions about the process and details how it can help heal sex addiction
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Treatment of Sex Addiction: PsychopharmacologyNot everyone in sex addiction recovery requires medication, but a visit to a psycho-pharmacologist in the beginning of treatment is encouraged to rule out or treat underlying psychological disturbances
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Treatment of Sex Addiction: Goals and ObjectivesThe field of sex addiction is relatively new, having only been dubbed as such in the mid-80's, Clinicians still struggle with what treatment modalities are most effective. You can only choose the road to take when you have a destination in mind.
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Treatment of Sex Addiction: Neuro-Linguistic ProgrammingNLP is a method of doing therapy that involves, among other things, cognitive reframing. Clients' assets and resources are brought to bear on situations that hitherto felt hopeless. Many therapists use it in treating addiction.
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Treatment of Sex Addiction: Mindfulness MeditationAwareness is the cornerstone of conscious change in any of the addictions, especially sex addiction. You must be aware of triggers, urges and cravings before you can put a recovery plan into action.
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Treatment of Sex Addiction: Relapse PreventionThe first order of business in any comprehensive sexual recovery treatment is to stop the behavior. Sex addicts often feel helpless, powerless, overwhelmed. These methods are designed to put you back in the driver's seat.
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Treatment for Sex Addiction: A Behavioral Modification ApproachThis article discusses techniques in the book "BrainLock" by Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz who cultivated a self-help method for managing unwanted thoughts, urges and fantasies in people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
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Treatment of Sex Addiction: Group TherapyGroup therapy is a very powerful vehicle for recovering from sex addiction. This article tells you the whys and ways.
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Treatment of Sex Addiction: The Efficacy of 12-Step GroupsThis article details the processes and benefits of participating in a 12-step fellowship for sex addicts as well as the maturation process undergone through actually working each step.
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What is Sex Addiction?Sex addiction is a distinct syndrome with particular signs and symptoms. The article depicts a case of a man who is a classic example of a sex addict and goes on to discuss specific characteristics and considerations.
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An Overview of Sex AddictionThis article alludes to certain psychological, family-of-origin and biological causes for sex addiction and is attempt to put forth the major ideas involved in treatment for the syndrome.
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ABC's "20/20" Interview with Sex Addiction Therapist About Cybersex - Aired 2000This interview was conducted in the 2000's at a time porn addiction and cybersex had not nearly reached the proportions it is hitting today. The article describes some of the reasons that porn addiction and cybersex are so irresistible.
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Sex Addiction as an Intimacy DisorderOne way of viewing sex addiction is as a "misfiring" of the deep, abiding need for bonding and attachment. With a sex addict, early-life "misattunements" with caregivers gave an "overlay" of relationships that are dysfunctional.
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Help for the Partners of Sex AddictsMuch has been published about the suffering and demoralization of active sex addiction. However, so far, insufficient attention has been paid to the very real agony that the partners of sex addicts experience.
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Men, Sex Addiction and DepressionWritten from the perspective of a psychoanalyst with 15 years of experience in treating sex addiction and mood disorder, the article discusses why the psychological and social make-up of men makes them susceptible to compulsive sexuality.
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The Mystique of the Dominant WomanWritten from the perspective of a psychoanalyst with 15 years experience in treating sexual deviance, this article describes and discusses the lure so many have of erotic humiliation at the hands of a strong, powerful woman.
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Understanding Sex AddictionA comprehensive discussion of a hot media topic by a psychoanalyst with 15 years of working with compulsive sexual behaviors including deviant sexuality.
