Sex & Love Addiction Therapy in Austin, TX
Compassionate, confidential treatment for individuals and couples in Austin struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors and relationship addiction.
Expert Sex Addiction Therapy Serving Austin and Central Texas
Experience profound change and healing through specialized psychotherapy with Dr. Lara Dye, Ph.D., CSAT, who has 15+ years of experience treating sex and love addictive behaviors. Dr. Dye provides in-person and secure telehealth sessions to clients participating in group therapy, couples’ therapy and individual on-on-one therapy.
Recognizing Addiction Signs
Concerned about addiction or unwanted compulsive sexual behavior? Austin’s fast-paced lifestyle and tech industry culture can sometimes mask underlying addictive patterns. Learn about the variety of ways addiction or compulsive behavior can begin and then worsen over time. Early identification is crucial for effective treatment.
Comprehensive Therapy Services for Austin Clients
Restore emotional balance by decreasing or stopping distressing sexual behaviors. Work with Dr. Lara Dye in confidential and compassionate therapeutic services designed specifically for individuals and couples to achieve goals of sexual integrity.
Individual Psychotherapy
One-on-one treatment process with Dr. Lara to explore and understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions are conducted via secure telehealth, perfect for busy professionals who need flexible scheduling around work and traffic considerations.
Group Psychotherapy
Anonymous group therapy sessions can be hugely beneficial in conjunction with individual psychotherapy. Dr. Dye facilitates groups that include participants from across the Austin metro area, providing connection and support while maintaining complete confidentiality.
Couples’ Psychotherapy
Relationships are complicated, especially in Austin’s unique social and professional environment. Couples’ therapy helps partners function better in their existing relationship, addressing the specific challenges faced by couples dealing with addiction and betrayal trauma.
Dr. Lara Dye: Austin’s Trusted Sex Addiction Specialist
Specializing for 15 years in treating individuals and couples suffering from compulsive sexual behaviors, Dr. Dye reassures them that she believes them. From her own past experience of compulsive love, romantic and sexual behaviors, she keenly understands the shame, pain and fear that humans experience when these behaviors feel out of control.
Many Austin patients have told Dr. Dye that once they have been caught, or almost been caught, they have had weeks or months of no “acting out”, however, the fear of getting caught almost never seems to be enough to keep the behaviors at bay permanently. Dr. Dye explains to her patients that it’s an impossible goal – to stop all sexual activity for months or years is never in and of itself a “cure”.
SEX IS A NORMAL HUMAN DRIVE, not unlike hunger; the need for food will eventually over-ride the will-power of the human. Drugs, alcohol, and gambling are in no way a human need, and thus, easier to ‘quit’. Often, the early steps of treatment involve some of the following:
- Assessment of the scope of the problem
- Psycho-education about human sexuality
- Assessment of any kind of child abuse (including whether either parent had an addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors)
- Shame reduction and help de-stigmatizing this problem
- Create a “healthy sexual template” of how they would like their sex and romantic life to be
Ultimately sex should be a healthy, life-affirming force, rather than a shame and guilt-inducing compulsive nightmare.
Dr. Dye is not only a seasoned psychotherapist, she has been in recovery from compulsive behaviors for 15 years and has extensive knowledge of the research and clinical best practices. She provides a safe, private, and therapeutic environment for Austin residents to discuss sensitive topics in complete confidentiality.
Dr. Dye has worked with clients in therapy for more than 25 years and has witnessed how this originally unrecognized disorder transformed from a ‘moralistic’ or self-control issue to better understanding of the neurobiology of addiction and how it relates to relationships and attachment disorders.
Currently, Dr. Dye provides video (telehealth) psychotherapy sessions, both individual and group therapy to Austin residents and throughout Texas. Schedule the type and length of appointment you prefer with Dr. Lara Dye.
Why Choose Dr. Lara Dye
- 15+ years specializing in sex and love addiction therapy
- Personal recovery experience providing authentic understanding
- Convenient telehealth sessions for busy schedules
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) credentials
- Serving Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock, and Central Texas
- Individual, group, and couples therapy options
- Complete confidentiality and non-judgmental approach
Austin Client Success Story
“Following a traumatic life event involving deep betrayal and a subsequent divorce, I began working with Dr. Dye. Through her expertise and guidance, I came to understand that traumatic events from childhood were adding to my current pain and keeping me in a cycle of reaction instead of decision in my life. Knowing this and being able to affect a change in my behavior were two very different things. I was aware, but unable to truly change things through weekly sessions alone. At Dr. Dye’s suggestion, I attended a three-day intensive with her and it has truly been life changing. I was able to see the connection between events in my childhood and how I currently operate in relationships. I was able to address moments that created beliefs that no longer serve my functional adult. I am forever grateful for the insights, the work, and Dr. Dye’s compassionate work.”
B.P. – Attended Survivor’s Workshop
Therapy Services for Austin Residents
- Sex Addiction Therapy: Specialized treatment for compulsive sexual behaviors
- Couples Counseling: Helping couples navigate addiction recovery and betrayal trauma
- Marriage Counseling: Supporting married couples in Austin through relationship challenges related to addiction
- Childhood Trauma Therapy: Addressing underlying trauma that contributes to addictive behaviors
Contact Dr. Lara Dye – Austin Sex Addiction Therapist
Ready to begin your healing journey? Dr. Lara Dye is accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth therapy sessions. Take the first step toward recovery and sexual integrity.
Phone: (512) 415-5735
Email: lara@drlaradye.com
Evening and weekend appointments available to accommodate Austin work schedules. We also offer sessions conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.