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Sex Therapy San Diego, Sex Therapy, Betrayal- Infidelity-Extra Marital AffairsSex Addiction Therapy, Sex Addiction Treatment: Pornography Addiction, Happy Ending Addiction, Escort Addiction: Individual, Couples, Marital Therapy, Professional Services by Appointment: Sex Therapy, Sex Addiction Therapy: Psychotherapy: Hypnosis: Understanding one’s own sexual interests, desires and needs is complicated in today’s world with the rapid technological pace at which we receive information along with the vast convoluted messages acquired from so many varying sources. Hollywood idealism, internet fact and fiction, political dogma, religious indoctrination, diversity of cultures, educational background, pornographic fantasy, varying styles of parental role-models, family structure, peer groups and past experiences all collide psychologically to influence an individual’s sense of “normalcy” with regard to SEX. Complicating ideas and behaviors about sex and self are the biologically driven desires, the intense pleasure via hormone release, habituation of neuroconnections, and the desire to feel accepted, safe and connected. Sexual confusion abounds as biological desire and environmental circumstance comingle with conscious and unconscious strivings to repeat past childhood learned patterns of safety, trust, fear of vulnerability, and self-worth within the construct of a relationship with oneself and another. It is an understatement to describe humanity as a complex system aiding and abetting an individual’s sense of purpose and ability to make fruitful choices with regard to the vastness of the sexual system. Dr. Silbert understands the confounding variables of existence and sexuality. She integrates her experience, education and philosophy for change as she consults with individuals and couples for the best outcome. Phone Consultation/Education/Advice Understanding the pain, understanding the problem, and most importantly understanding the process for change and acceptance by the individual is the professional expertise provided by Dr. Silbert. Sexual addiction is a syndrome in which some form of sex behavior relates to and negatively affects an individual’s life cognitively and behaviorally. Controversy exists among professionals as to whether the syndrome should be considered sexual addiction, sexual compulsion, hypersexual or possibly a symptom of another mental disorder. Whatever the name, the problem is the same, which includes behavior that is out of control and negatively affecting various aspects of an individual’s life! TREATMENT INVOLVES CONTROLLING THOUGHTS AND MOST EMPHATICALLY BEHAVIOR. Dr. Silbert works with an individual to stop the self abusive behavior by unraveling the psychodynamics of destructive thinking. The establishment of a therapeutic relationship with Dr. Silbert assists in modulation of mood states and comprehension of aberrant thought processes promoting dysfunctional sexual behavior. Therapy focuses on understanding the origin and nature of psychological distress to enhance resolution of conflict between self and others. The primary goal of treatment is to enable an individual to understand the power one has to modify a negative sense of self, while promoting functional patterns of sexual behaviors. Conquer self defeating sexual acts and thoughts in treatment with Dr. Silbert by learning how to replace destructive behaviors, negative thinking and painful emotions, hence supporting adaptive sexual functioning.
