Sex Addiction Counseling Bloomfield Hills, MI

Individual Therapy Services

Our Clinicians

Shannon Stoudemire

  • Office Coordinator and Social Media Management

Angelina Toma

  • Administrative Assistant, Community Outreach Specialist

Jason Beers PsyD, LP, RYT

  • Billing Psychologist

Rev. Dr. Billy R. Thompson Sr. LLP

  • Mental Health Therapist, ​Limited Licensed Psychologist

Camille Knight, MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C

  • Mental Health Therapist

Michael Dolan MS, LLP

  • Mental Health Therapist, Psychometrist

Emily Szabla MA, LLPC

  • Mental Health Therapist, Level 200- RYT Yoga Practitioner, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor

Allanté Burnell MS, LLP, CTP

  • Founder, Mental Health Therapist, Limited Licensed Psychologist, Certified Trauma Professional

Take Back Control, Rebuild Trust, Heal at the Root

Sex is a natural part of life—but when it becomes compulsive, secretive or harmful to your relationships, well-being or sense of self it may be time to seek help. Sex addiction isn’t about shame or morality—it’s about patterns of behavior that feel out of your control, often fueled by deeper emotional pain, trauma or unmet needs.

At Tranquil Awakenings Counseling Center, we offer compassionate nonjudgmental support for individuals struggling with sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Our goal is to help you understand what’s driving the behavior, interrupt the cycle and support long term recovery based on self awareness, accountability and healing.

What Is Sex Addiction?

Sex addiction—also referred to as compulsive sexual behavior or hypersexual disorder—involves ongoing sexual thoughts or behaviors that feel hard to control despite negative consequences. It may include:

  • Excessive use of pornography
  • Repeated infidelity or affairs
  • Compulsive masturbation
  • Obsessive sexual fantasies or urges
  • Risky or anonymous sexual encounters
  • Sexual behavior used to cope with stress, anxiety or emotional pain
  • Repeated attempts to stop the behavior followed by relapse
  • Feelings of shame, guilt, secrecy or double life patterns

Sex addiction often impacts personal relationships, emotional well being, self esteem and even legal or professional standing. Many feel isolated, ashamed or unsure of where to turn.

How It Affects Your Life

Sex addiction can impact all areas of functioning including:

  • Relationships: Trust issues, betrayal, emotional disconnection or repeated breakups
  • Mental Health: Increased anxiety, depression, emotional numbness or shame
  • Physical Health: Risk of sexually transmitted infections or physical exhaustion
  • Professional Life: Loss of focus, inappropriate behavior or consequences at work
  • Spiritual or Personal Identity: Conflict with values, beliefs or self image

Even when someone wants to stop the behavior intense urges, emotional triggers and unresolved trauma can pull them back into the cycle. Counseling offers a structured and supportive path forward.

Our Approach to Sex Addiction Counseling in Bloomfield Hills, MI

At Tranquil Awakenings we view sex addiction as a symptom—not a label. Instead of viewing clients as “addicts” we focus on understanding the underlying pain, needs and patterns that drive compulsive behavior.

We offer:

  • Individual Therapy: Explore emotional, relational and psychological triggers in a safe space.
  • Trauma-Informed Care: Many people with sex addiction have a history of trauma, abuse or neglect. We help you process those experiences safely.
  • Mindfulness and Regulation Skills: Build the capacity to manage urges and tolerate emotional discomfort.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identify and reframe the thoughts and behaviors that sustain the cycle.
  • Attachment and Inner Child Work: Heal early relational wounds that may drive compulsive seeking of connection or validation.
  • Psychoeducation: Understand the neuroscience and emotional drivers behind compulsive sexual behavior.
  • Accountability and Boundaries: Create a recovery plan that supports structure, honesty and relapse prevention.

We also work with other professionals—such as medical providers or recovery groups—as needed to ensure comprehensive care.

Who Can Benefit

Sex addiction counseling is for individuals of any gender or sexual orientation who feel out of control with their sexual behavior or who are suffering emotionally, relationally or spiritually because of it.

You may benefit from therapy if you:

  • Have tried to stop the behavior but can’t
  • Hide your sexual activity or live a “double life”
  • Feel intense shame or guilt after sexual behavior
  • Hurt or betrayed someone you care about
  • Use sex or porn to escape from emotions or stress
  • Struggle to form emotionally connected relationships
  • Feel stuck in a cycle of craving, acting out and regret
  • Want to understand your sexuality in a safe and healthy way

Whether you’re in crisis or just starting to question your patterns you are welcome here.

Rebuilding Self, Trust and Intimacy

Healing from sex addiction isn’t just about stopping the behavior—it’s about learning to live in alignment with your values, reclaim emotional safety and build meaningful connection with yourself and others. Through therapy you can:

  • Learn to manage urges and avoid triggers
  • Develop healthier coping strategies for stress, shame and anxiety
  • Restore relationships through trust-building and honest communication
  • Redefine sexuality in a way that feels empowering not destructive
  • Build a deeper more compassionate relationship with yourselfYou can heal. You don’t have to do it alone.

Start With a Free Consultation

Not sure where to start? We offer free consultations to help you understand your options and determine what services will work best for you and your budget. Whether you’re looking for therapy or psychological testing, we can guide you—no pressure, no judgment.

Call us at (734) 489-1601 today or request your free consultation online.

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