New Pathways
Sex Addicts Need to Just Let Go
It's okay to admit you don't want to stop. You read that right. It’s okay to admit you don’t want to stop. When I tell people who are new to recovery that it’s okay to admit that, their eyes open wide and they say, “It’s okay for me to say that out loud?” Yes....
Recognizing Betrayal Trauma
When a sex addict’s behavior is revealed to their spouse, it’s typically a surprise. A traumatizing surprise. And yet, for too long, the classical addiction model inferred that these spouses, far from being unaware of their partners’ addictions, were “enabling” the problem with “codependent” behavior.
Fake it Until You Break it!
Hiding emotions of fear, anxiety, guilt, or anger by putting on a façade to the outside in order to convey confidence and self-esteem is not only ineffective, in the long run it can be bad for your health.
Awareness, Acceptance, Action in the Age of COVID-19
If there is one 12-step slogan or practice to use as your go-to during a crisis, Awareness, Acceptance, Action might be one. If you’re feeling isolated, lonely or anxious this simple tool can help bring you to a more centered and connected place. Below is a Gestalt therapy approach to this important practice.
Services Are Now In Person Or On Telehealth Platforms
New York Pathways uses Zoom conferencing for all telehealth services. Zoom is free and easy to use. Just download the Zoom application and call us at 212-244-4447 so we can run through the process.
Advocating for Stronger ‘Hidden Predator’ Laws
As therapists we know the ravishing effects of sexual abuse on a developing mind. For many of us it is welcome news that more states are making organizations pay a heavy price for a culture that is quietly permissive of sex abuse.
Your First Day at New York Pathways
It’s normal to have the urge to run right back to your maladaptive sexual behavior in order to cope with this stress. Your first day at New York Pathways is a triumphant moment. It obviously won’t feel anything like that. Typically, patients arrive in our office immediately after an immense catastrophe.
Am I a Sex Addict?!
How sex addiction starts, how it takes over our life, and how therapy helps us regain control. Runtime: 5:00min
Research is showing that people who describe their sexual behavior as potentially self-destructive are far more prevalent than previously thought (Dickenson, 2018)…
Treatment Process At New York Pathways
There may come a time in when you can no longer minimize your destructive sexual behavior. You cannot rationalize or deny it and you can no longer blame someone else. You realize that, not only must you “own” your destructive behavior, you also need to do...
Use of EMDR at New York Pathways
EMDR as a Treatment Option for Sex Addicts Treatment of sex addiction at New York Pathways is multi-faceted and consists of more than talk therapy. We have found over the years that by combining a number of treatment modalities, we can help our clients find lasting...