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.
Ready to break the pattern?
I currently accept Florida Blue, Cigna, and Aetna, or private pay.
What therapy usually looks like
Step 1: Get clear on your pattern
We build the self-understanding needed to better control the pattern. Figuring out why this keeps happening is the first step to self-control.Step 2: Reduce pressure on the system
Urges tend to get stronger when stress, fatigue, boredom, or isolation build up. We adjust routines, sleep, access, and stress so urges happen less often and feel easier to manage.Step 3: Build tools for real-world urges
You learn practical strategies to ride out urges and interrupt automatic loops, especially during your highest-risk moments.Step 4: Repair Trust in Your Relationship
We work on what to say, how to take responsibility, and how to rebuild trust through consistent actions over time.
Step 5: Strengthen self-trust and real-life momentum
Over time, many people notice less guilt, more consistency, and more energy for relationships and offline goals. The focus shifts from fighting urges to living in a way that feels aligned.
How People Describe Progress
This is practical, self-improvement-focused therapy. Each week, you will make small changes designed to build more choice and reduce the need to constantly fight urges.
Over time many people notice:
Less urges with better tools to ride them out
More self trust and less guilt
Healthier relationships in real life
More motivation for offline goals
I want therapy to become less necessary over time, because you’re building skills you can use on your own.
About Joe:
Hi, I’m Joe. I specialize in helping men who feel stuck in compulsive porn use and relapse cycles.
If you feel embarrassed reading this page, you’re not alone. Most people who reach out have tried to stop on their own, relapsed, and then felt worse about themselves afterward.
I take a nonjudgmental approach because shame makes this problem worse. I also get it personally. I’ve had seasons where I felt caught in a loop I did not feel proud of, and where willpower alone was not enough.
We will focus on practical steps, better relationships, and more control.
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.Self improvement, not just “stop watching porn”
Small weekly experiments and routine changes so progress continues outside the therapy room.'
Joseph Brooks, MA, RMHCI
Founder and Owner, Brooks Counseling & Wellness
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specialized in Porn Recovery and and Digital Habits
Florida registration status: Active
Clear Through: 10/2030. Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH28583)
Supervised by Jorelle Degen, LMHC (MH14882)
Based in Gainesville, Florida. Offering in-person and telehealth counseling for adults and young adults
Support when it feels out of control
Maybe one or more of these feels uncomfortably familiar.
“I feel ashamed afterward, then do it again anyway.”
“This is affecting my relationship, even if no one else knows.”
“I feel disconnected during intimacy, even when I care about my partner.”
“What used to work doesn’t anymore, so I keep chasing something stronger.”
You might still be functioning.
But internally, things feel increasingly stuck, tense, or disconnected.
Signs of Porn Addiction
You keep returning to porn even after deciding to stop or cut back
You feel pulled to use it when you’re stressed, lonely, bored, or overwhelmed
You’re spending more time than you intended, or escalating content to get the same effect
You hide it, minimize it, or feel persistent guilt or shame afterward
It’s impacting focus, sleep, motivation, or your relationship
Sex, intimacy, or attraction feels blunted or harder to access without porn
If you’re searching for a porn addiction therapy near me, it often means you want a structured approach and accountability without judgment.
Scheduling Info:
Sessions are 50 minutes and $100 per session, confidential, and available across Florida.
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.Start making small changes
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.
Some people want just a few sessions to get some clarity, others stay for longer term therapy. Both are completely OK. You will not be charged until your session, and you can cancel or reschedule as needed.
Porn Addiction Therapy Treatment Modalities
Treatment is tailored, but here are approaches I commonly draw from:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Helps you identify thought patterns, triggers, and behavior loops, then replace them with practical coping plans.DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Builds distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and urge-surfing skills so you can slow the moment down and make different choices.ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Helps you stop wrestling with urges and shame, and start building consistent behavior based on your values.Somatic work
Supports nervous system regulation so stress and triggers don’t hit as hard, and recovery feels more sustainable.
Porn struggles aren’t a personal failure.
Compulsive porn use is way more common than most people realize. Studies estimate 11% of men are addicted to porn, (and I think the real number is likely higher).
Modern porn is part of a billion-dollar industry built by teams of engineers and psychologists whose job is to shape habits and strongly condition the brain’s reward and stress circuits.
Getting pulled in doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means the system is working to trap you as intended.
Start here:
Share a bit about what you’re hoping to change, and I’ll respond with next steps if you’d like to continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It depends on your goals and how entrenched the pattern is. Some people want a few sessions for clarity and a plan. Others benefit from longer-term work to reduce relapse cycles and rebuild trust and intimacy.
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Yes. We can work on the porn loop itself and also the patterns around honesty, avoidance, conflict, intimacy, and rebuilding trust. When it makes sense, we also build a plan for communication and repair.
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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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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.
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That’s common. Therapy can help you understand the pattern, take accountability without spiraling into shame, and rebuild consistency over time. We can also talk through what to share, when, and how.
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Yes. That’s one of the most common reasons people reach out. We focus on what keeps breaking down, strengthen the plan, and build skills that work when stress is high, not just when motivation is high.
Porn Addiction Blog and Resources
A collection of guides and articles I have written to help you gain more control over porn use. Feel free to explore!
Why Porn Is So Hard to Quit
Explains the “why” behind the cycle so the timeline makes more sense, including how stress, reward, and triggers can make relapse points predictable.Porn Blocking Guide
A practical overview of digital tools and boundaries that can support reduced porn use, framed as support strategies rather than cures or guarantees.Signs of Porn Addiction
Discusses common indicators that porn use may be causing distress or loss of control, with an emphasis on clarity, understanding, and reducing shame.How Porn Addiction Therapy Works
Explains what therapy for problematic porn use typically focuses on, including underlying patterns, emotional regulation, and long-term change rather than quick fixes.Porn Recovery Timeline
A realistic overview of common phases people report as they reduce or stop porn, including why progress can feel uneven and what to do when urges spike again.How to Quit Porn: A Step by Step Guide
A practical, step by step guide for building a plan, handling urges, and staying consistent when motivation dips.Porn Recovery Packet
A free pdf with exercises and worksheets. This will take you through step by step on how to quit porn.Porn Addiction and Autism
Explores why porn may feel predictable, private, and hard to stop for some autistic people, especially when anxiety, ADHD, loneliness, or shame are part of the loop.
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