Virtual Therapy for Relationships Struggling with Behavioral Compulsions

Have compulsive behaviors created tension or distance in your relationship?

You might be asking yourself:

How do we rebuild trust after repeated broken promises?
Can we feel connected again despite the distractions of compulsive habits?
Is it possible to move forward without blame and resentment?

These are challenging questions, but you don’t have to face them alone. My therapy practice is designed to help couples navigate the complexities of behavioral compulsions—whether they’re related to pornography, gambling, gaming, social media, or other habits—to find clarity, connection, and hope for the future.

Navigating The Impact Of Behavioral Compulsions

Behavioral compulsions can undermine trust, intimacy, and communication, leaving partners feeling isolated or frustrated.

Therapy provides a structured, compassionate space where you can:

Address the underlying emotions driving compulsive behaviors.
Understand how these behaviors impact your relationship.
Develop tools to heal and rebuild.

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Addressing Specific Challenges

Pornography-Related Compulsions

Excessive pornography use can create feelings of betrayal, reduce intimacy, and contribute to insecurity. Research shows that 56% of divorces in one study cited pornography as a contributing factor.

Therapy focuses on:

Rebuilding trust and addressing feelings of inadequacy or anger.
Exploring the emotional impact of pornography use on your relationship.
Creating a shared understanding of how to move forward.

Sexual Compulsions

Sexual compulsions can deeply damage trust and create emotional distance in relationships. These behaviors may stem from trauma, unmet emotional needs, or other underlying issues. Statistics indicate that about 3–6% of the population struggles with sexual compulsivity.

Therapy helps couples:

Identify and address unmet emotional needs or underlying trauma.
Rebuild intimacy through open, empathetic dialogue.
Create boundaries that feel safe and supportive.

Gambling Compulsions

Gambling compulsions can lead to financial instability, broken trust, and emotional distress within a partnership. Studies estimate that problem gambling affects 1–3% of adults, with a significant ripple effect on their families.

Therapy focuses on:

Rebuilding financial security and accountability through transparent recovery plans.
Addressing the psychological drivers of gambling behaviors with CBT for impulse control.
Encouraging teamwork to create shared financial goals and rebuild trust.

Gaming Compulsions

Excessive gaming can lead to neglect of responsibilities, diminished quality time, and a breakdown in communication. Research suggests that around 8.5% of young adults exhibit problematic gaming behaviors, with significant effects on their relationships.

Therapeutic Techniques:

Behavioral Scheduling: Balancing gaming with relationship and life priorities.
Emotion Regulation Strategies: Helping partners express needs and frustrations constructively.
Shared Activities: Reintroducing non-gaming activities to foster connection.

Internet and Social Media Compulsions

Excessive internet or social media use can erode intimacy and create emotional distance between partners. Research suggests that around 8.5% of young adults exhibit problematic gaming behaviors or an overuse of online platforms, with significant effects on their relationships.

Therapy helps:

Cultivate present-moment awareness with mindfulness practices to reduce excessive online engagement.
Establish digital boundaries by creating shared guidelines for internet and social media use.
Reconnect partners by prioritizing time together and rediscovering shared interests offline.

What Therapy Offers:

Education and Insight: Helping you understand how compulsive behaviors affect relationship dynamics and emotional well-being.
Building Accountability and Boundaries: Guiding you in setting clear boundaries and fostering personal responsibility within your partnership.
Relational Healing and Connection: Equipping you with strategies to strengthen emotional intimacy, rebuild trust, and develop resilience.
Individual and Couples Therapy Options: Customized support to address each partner’s unique needs, creating a balanced path toward healing.

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