Porn Addiction Therapy in Florida
Are you tired of saying “this is the last time,” and then finding yourself stuck in the same cycle?
Counseling to help you:
Reduce Urges
Rebuild Self Trust
Create A Plan That Holds Up In Real Life.
Some people want to quit entirely, others simply want to reduce their usage. I support people with both goals— whether you think you have an addiction or just want guidance with a bad habit.
This is practical, action-based therapy for real life change, not just endless talking. Self improvement isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone.
I don’t want you to be dependent on therapy. I want you to leave with new skills and self trust so that you can handle the hard moments on your own.
If you’re looking for porn addiction help, this page explains what support for porn addiction recovery can look like.
“I’ll open my phone for one thing and end up in porn without even deciding to.”
“I feel numb afterward, and then I chase it again later.”
“I want to feel aroused, but my body feels flat.”
“I’m scared I’ll never actually change.”
“I keep putting off goals and porn is part of the avoidance.”
“When I slip, I spiral. Then I use again to cope with the spiral.”
“I keep hiding it, and the hiding makes me feel worse than the porn.”
“I want integrity, not a private life I’m ashamed of.”
When It Stops Feeling Like a Choice
Over time, the hardest part is often not the porn itself. It is the loss of choice around it.
I often hear this described as, “I know what I want, but I can’t do it when it matters.” Understanding this pattern is often more useful than pushing harder on willpower.
How People Describe Progress in Porn Addiction Therapy
People often come to therapy wanting relief, clarity, and a sense of control again.
While I can’t guarantee anything, over time many notice:
Less urges with better tools to ride them out
More self trust and self respect
A calmer baseline in your nervous system
More consistent routines that hold up in real life
More motivation for offline goals and relationships
A Note From Joe
I’m glad you found your way here.
Reaching out says a lot. It means you haven’t given up, even if you feel discouraged or stuck.
Slips happen. I don’t expect you to be “cured” overnight or never make a mistake again.
Mistakes are treated as useful information about what happened and what to adjust next time. That way you can keep building self control, even when you have an off day.
My goal is for therapy to be temporary, not forever. I want you to gain enough control and self trust that you can handle hard moments on your own.
Less shame. More clarity. More choice.
Porn Relapse Help in Florida
I’ve supported many people who are trying to reduce porn use, rebuild self trust, and feel more present in their lives.
More on how I work:
A nonjudgmental alliance with accountability
A consistent place to be honest, track patterns, and reset quickly when you get off track.
Evidence informed, skills based approach
Practical tools you can use under stress, not just insight that makes sense on a good day.Between session structure
Small weekly experiments and routine changes so progress continues outside the therapy room.Self improvement, not just “stop watching porn”
Building a life you actually want to show up for, so porn takes up less space over time.
If this feels like a good fit you can book a session easily online that fits your schedule.
Joseph Brooks, MA, RMHCI
Founder and Owner, Brooks Counseling & Wellness
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Florida registration status: Active
Clear Through: 10/2030
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH28583)
Supervised by Jorelle Degen, LMHC (MH14882)
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
What to expect in Porn Addiction Counseling:
We begin by building a clear starting point. That way you’re not guessing what to do when urges hit.
Step 1:
During a first sessions we will learn more about you and what is going on:
Vulnerability Check
We look at the conditions that make urges stronger: sleep, stress, loneliness, boredom, and unstructured time. This helps us predict when your brain is most likely to default to porn.Pattern and Payoff Map
We identify what porn is replacing in the moment, like stress relief, comfort, connection, accomplishment, or escape. When we know the payoff, we can build healthier replacements that actually work.Values and Goals Plan
We clarify what you want more of in your life: energy, confidence, focus, intimacy, self-control, meaning. This becomes your compass when urges hit.
You don’t have to prepare anything ahead of time. You may not even have all the answers yet. That is OK, we will explore these aspects over time in therapy as you gain greater insight into yourself.
Step 2:
Once we have clarity, we build a simple plan for the moments you usually lose.
Typical Counseling Areas (Depending on Your Situation):
Step 3:
Begin changes in your real life.
This is where things start to feel different. You’ll test small routine changes and practice urge tools in real moments. We keep it manageable and steady, so progress can build over time.
Simple cycle:
Test a small change in real life
Notice what helped and what didn’t
Adjust the plan for your hardest windows
Repeat and build on what works
We’re building something you can keep using long after therapy: skills, routines, and self trust.
Porn Addiction Therapy in Gainesville and Across Florida:
Sessions are 50 minutes and $80 per session, self-pay only - I do not take insurance.
Therapy is available in person in Gainesville and through secure telehealth across Florida.
Some people want just a few sessions to get some clarity, others stay for longer term therapy. Both are completely OK.
How to start:
Schedule online
You can find a time that works with your schedule by clicking the button below.Get clarity and create a plan
In the first session, we map your pattern, identify your highest risk moments, and create a practical plan you can start using right away.Build steady progress
We build skills for urges, make small lifestyle changes between sessions, and keep refining the plan so it holds up in real life.
If this feels like a good fit for you, feel free to book online using the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Many people feel that way at first. We move at a pace that feels steady and respectful, and you’re never expected to share more than you’re ready to.
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Yes. Some people come for a short period to understand patterns and reduce shame. Others choose longer-term work. We check in along the way and adjust based on what feels helpful.
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Not necessarily. Some people aim for moderation, others for abstinence. We talk through what fits your goals, values, and situation.
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You do not need to be in crisis to seek support. If your porn use feels heavier, more stressful, or harder to manage than you want, that is enough to talk about.
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Compulsive porn use is not currently a formal diagnosis in the DSM. However, Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder is recognized in the ICD-11, and many clinicians work with problematic or compulsive porn use using evidence-informed approaches. Labels are less important than whether the behavior is causing distress or problems in your life.
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Yes. I use a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform designed for mental health care. Sessions are encrypted and confidential. You can join from any private space that feels comfortable for you.