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.
Confidential telehealth sessions are available statewide across Florida
Porn Addiction Counseling in Florida
I offer porn addiction therapy for adults in Florida through confidential telehealth. I often work with men who feel stuck in compulsive porn use, relapse cycles, and the relationship stress that can come with it.
Some people call this porn addiction. Others call it compulsive sexual behavior or problematic porn use. The goal is the same: reduce the loop and build a plan that holds up in real life.
What Is Porn Addiction Therapy?
Therapy focuses on reducing compulsive porn use and building healthier coping strategies, boundaries, and relationships with sexuality and stress.
In practice, this often includes:
Identifying triggers and patterns (stress, loneliness, boredom, conflict, fatigue)
Learning skills to ride out urges without spiraling
Working on underlying anxiety, shame, perfectionism, or attachment dynamics (when relevant)
Building a plan you can actually maintain, not an all-or-nothing reset
Some people prefer the phrase porn addiction counseling. Either way, the goal is the same: help you regain choice and consistency.
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, accountability, and quick resets. We work toward more choice and consistency over time, not perfection.
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 therapist, it often means you want a structured approach and accountability without judgment.
Porn struggles aren’t a personal failure.
Compulsive porn use is way more common than most people realize.
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.
Causes of Porn Addiction
There’s rarely one single cause. For many people, compulsive porn use is a coping strategy that became a habit, then a default.
Common drivers include:
Stress and nervous system overload
Loneliness, disconnection, or boredom
Anxiety, shame, or low mood
Difficulty tolerating urges or discomfort
ADHD-style impulsivity and difficulty shifting attention (for some people)
Relationship conflict or fear of intimacy
Easy access and reinforcement over time
Therapy looks at what function porn is serving for you, then helps you build alternatives that actually work in real life.
Porn Addiction Therapy Treatment Options
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.
What therapy usually looks like
Step 1: Get clear on your pattern
We map when porn use shows up, what tends to trigger it, and what happens before and after. This gives us something concrete to work with instead of relying on willpower or guesswork.Step 2: Reduce pressure on the system
Urges tend to spike when stress, fatigue, boredom, or isolation are high. We look at routines, sleep, access points, and stress load so you’re not constantly fighting your nervous system.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. The goal is more choice, not perfect control.Step 4: Plan for slips and quick resets
Slips don’t mean you failed. We look at early warning signs, adjust the plan, and create a clear reset so one setback doesn’t turn into a spiral.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.
Some people move through these steps quickly. Others take more time. We adjust the pace based on what actually helps.
How People Describe Progress in Porn Addiction Therapy
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.
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 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.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.
I know this topic can feel embarrassing. I work with this often, and you won’t be judged here. We’ll focus on a realistic plan, tools for urges, and quick resets when slips happen.
If this feels like a good fit for you, feel free to book online using the link below.
Why Choose Brooks Counseling & Wellness for Porn Addiction Therapy
You don’t need more judgment, pressure, or willpower lectures. You need a plan that fits your brain and your life.
In our work, you can expect:
A structured, practical approach that stays realistic
Skills for cravings, triggers, and relapse prevention
Work on shame and the underlying drivers, not just symptom control
Clear goals, measurable progress, and accountability
Reviews
★★★★★
“Joe is a pleasure to work with and has a truly thoughtful and welcoming presence as a therapist. I would definitely recommend his services!”
— Emilie D.
★★★★★
“Joe is comfortable to be with and very helpful.” — Robert G.
★★★★★
It’s not always comfortable to talk to a stranger about your problems in life, but to be honest Joe is very easy to talk to and made it feel like a safe place to open up and put words together to address situations and problems in life. I definitely recommend him!
— Luccy R.
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.
Ready to begin?
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.
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