Elevated Counseling and Wellness in St. George Utah
In April of 2022, I transitioned into a group practice setting in new offices and I’m so excited. New space and new offerings with great people, I’ve created Elevated Counseling and Wellness and we’re already up and running I’m just doing a blog post about it now on this page. Elevated Counseling and Wellness is […]
Drug Addiction vs Porn, Shopping, Online Gaming, & Gambling Addictions
Drug Addiction vs Porn, Shopping, Online Gaming, & Gambling Addictions Can one be addicted to behaviors like shopping, sex/pornography, gambling, and other behaviors? Substance/Drug Addiction When one becomes addicted to drugs they often experience compulsive, and most often uncontrollable, drug craving, searching, and abuse that continues despite the often extreme negative consequences. Individuals that become […]
Do I Have A Pornography Problem?
I was talking recently with a few friends about my role as a therapist and the general nature of the difficulties that people present with. One of the questions they asked was how I as a therapist assess and measure whether or not a client is dabbling in pornography or addicted to pornography. I replied […]
Addiction: Those That Get Addicted and Those That Do Not
In recent studies it has been found that during brain imaging research that those that are addicted to drugs like cocaine, heroin and alcohol have fewer dopamine receptors in the brain’s reward channels than those that are non-addicts. Dopamine is a chemical neurotransmitter that is key to pleasure and desire, an experience most individuals seek […]
Sexual Addiction & Brain Arousal – Neurobiology of Internet Porn
I’ve seen a consistent theme with clients that present to my office with sexual addiction. This theme is a significant confusion about how they get their needs met. I find that many if not all of them come with beliefs and assumptions due to their addiction and history. These assumptions are in large part due […]
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