Intimacy Disorders
When the desire and pursuit of romantic or sexual fulfillment becomes all-consuming, it is a sign that perhaps we are trying to fill another emotional need. By understanding the role of family of origin, trauma and neglect, and our self-image, we’ll uncover how your past impacts your relationship choices.
Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Love and sex addiction isn’t about how much intimacy or sex someone desires—it’s about the role those behaviors play in managing emotional pain, self-worth, or disconnection. This can look like:
Frequently engaging in casual or risky sexual behaviors
Using sex or flirtation to feel needed, valued, or connected
Escaping into pornography, fantasy, or online relationships to avoid reality
Staying in unhealthy relationships out of fear of being alone
Toxic Relationships
No one chooses to be in a toxic relationship. The emotional intensity of these relationships feels good initially, so good that we can ignore behavior such as gaslighting, manipulation, possessiveness, and disregard for personal boundaries.
Obsessive Relationship Patterns & Enmeshment
When we fear losing important relationships, it can be easy to ignore our own needs. Keeping healthy emotional boundaries in our lives is imperative to managing our mental health.