Specialized Virtual Therapy for Sex Addiction in New Jersey
Your Journey to Control and Clarity
I help individuals facing sex addiction, betrayal, unresolved trauma, and compulsive sexual behaviors find freedom from shame and re-establish control over your life, so you can rebuild trust, repair relationships, and rediscover a sense of wholeness.
Regain Control
Regain a sense of balance over your thoughts and actions, so life feels less overwhelming and more manageable.
Rebuild Relationships
Discover new ways to reconnect with your partner, even after betrayal, distance, or years of feeling disconnected.
Heal From Pain
Release the shame, loneliness, and emotional wounds that have been holding you back and start to heal.
Are You Struggling with Behaviors You Can’t Control In New Jersey?
You’re not alone. Maybe you find yourself caught in an exhausting cycle of sexual urges, compulsive porn use, or reckless behaviors that you can’t seem to stop. Each time you promise yourself it will be the last, but the guilt, shame, and feelings of powerlessness only grow stronger.
Perhaps you’re terrified of losing your partner, your family, or your sense of who you are. You feel embarrassed, broken, or afraid to talk about it because you think no one could understand. Or maybe you’ve tried therapy before and felt dismissed, like no one took your struggle seriously.
It’s okay to feel scared. It’s okay to feel uncertain. But you’re here now, and that means you’re ready to take the first step toward healing. With the right support, you can regain control and rebuild trust in yourself and your relationships.
I am Rena Essrog
When it comes to sex addiction and betrayal trauma in New Jersey, you need someone who truly understands what you’re going through. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) trained by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate this deeply personal and painful struggle.
Here’s what I offer:
- Expertise You Can Trust: 30 years of experience treating sex addiction, hypersexuality, and betrayal trauma.
- Safe, Judgment-Free Space: I meet you where you are, with empathy and zero judgment.
- A Proven Approach: Using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques to learn mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
- Support for Partners: Healing doesn’t just stop with the individual. I help couples repair trust from betrayal trauma and move forward together.
Therapy Services
Sex Addiction Counseling
Stop compulsive sexual behaviors and break free from shame to regain control of your life.
Relationship Counseling
Resolve conflicts, improve communication, and rebuild the connection with your partner.
Infidelity Counseling
Heal from betrayal and rebuild trust, or find clarity about the future of your relationship.
Partners of Sex Addicts
Process the pain of betrayal and decide whether to repair or move forward with your life.
Let's Make a Plan
Free Consultation
Call for a 15-minute phone consultation to talk about what you’re going through and how I can help.
Personalized Therapy Plan
We’ll work together to design a plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Your Healing Journey
Take the first steps toward breaking free from destructive patterns and creating the life you want.
You Deserve a Life That Feels Right
Peace isn’t out of reach, even if it feels that way now. The pain you’re carrying doesn’t have to define your future or weigh you down forever. You’re allowed to let go of the struggle, to feel lighter, and to move toward a life that feels meaningful and whole. You are capable of healing, of finding calm, and of creating a life that truly feels like your own.
Working With Me
as Your Therapist Means:
A Safe Place to Open Up
Feel heard and understood in a supportive space where honesty is always met with care.
Compassion And Experience
Work with someone who blends deep expertise with a true understanding of your journey.
Find Strength and Move Forward
Gain clarity about your challenges and take real steps toward a better, healthier you.
Proven Tools for Real Change
Get practical, effective strategies to break harmful patterns and build a better life.
Specialized Help You Can Trust
Rely on years of training and proven success helping others heal from addiction and trauma.
Personalized Support for Couples
Strengthen trust and rebuild connection with guidance tailored to your relationship.
Release Yourself From Constant Negative Beliefs
If you’re feeling trapped in behaviors that are hurting you and the people you love, it might seem like there’s no way out. You may worry that nothing will ever change or that the damage has been done. But it’s not too late.
Therapy gives you a chance to take back control, understand why you’re struggling, and start healing. Together, we can stop the cycle before it takes more from you - your family, your peace, and your self-worth.
You deserve to wake up feeling hopeful and ready for each day. You deserve to trust yourself again. Let me help you get there.
Inside the Numbers
25%
of sex addicts are Female
64%
of sex addicts have a family history of substance use disorder
97%
of sex addicts have a family history of emotional abuse
83%
of sex addicts have a family history of sexual abuse
Carnes, P. (1991). Don’t call it love: Recovery from sexual addiction. New York, NY: Bantam.
Break Free From the Hidden Pain Driving Sex Addiction
When it comes to understanding sex addiction, the numbers tell a powerful story. They reveal patterns and connections that shape this struggle in ways we can’t ignore.
These stats are more than the numbers, they highlight why compassion, awareness, and support are so crucial for anyone facing this challenge.
Book a Free Consultation
It’s time to put yourself first. The life you want, free from shame, pain, and endless cycles, is waiting for you to take the first step. Don’t let another day go by feeling trapped or unsure of where to turn.
Reach out now, and together we can create a path to the peace, trust, and healing you deserve. Your future starts with one simple decision. Let’s begin.
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