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Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction...
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Patricia "Tricia" McCarty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping people work through life transitions, addiction, grief/loss, chronic illness/pain, anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Tricia uses a humanistic approach and a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, strength-based, narrative, acceptance and commitment, expressive art as therapy, and positive psychotherapy.
Tricia completed her Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. She will actively listen, help you gain perspective, explore with you what is keeping you from becoming the best version of yourself, and make a plan that will empower you to reach your goals.
“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety” (Abraham Maslow). Sometimes what feels safe, comfortable, and familiar, is actually unhealthy; change can be hard and the unknown scary. Do you feel stuck, repeating toxic patterns or negative thinking? Have life events or stress become overwhelming or seem unmanageable? Maybe you just need a supportive space to talk about what you’re going through and how you are feeling.
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I believe one of the most effective ways of forming meaningful interpersonal connectivity is by being intentional in one’s effort in “seeing” the individuals I am privileged to “share space” with.
Renea Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over a year of supervised clinical counseling experience, working with seniors, adults, adolescents, families, and couples in private practice settings. Renea also has over 14 years of experience in school counseling. Having grown up in a multi-generational home during her adolescent years and having served both the comprehensive and exceptional education school settings, she has a deep-rooted admiration and respect for the older population, parents, educators, caregivers of children with unique needs and abilities. She seeks to provide support to those in need of an extra dose of reassurance, unconditional positive regard, and relevant coping skills to take care of themselves as they take care of others around them.
As a former Peace Corps Volunteer (South Africa 1999-2001) who earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, Renea believes it is paramount to show honor to all people and the history we each bring into this world we share. She has clinical experience working with a diverse array of individuals. Each individual, as well as their personal struggles and resources of strength, insight, and rich experience are warmly welcomed into her counseling room.
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Renea believes one of the most effective ways of forming meaningful interpersonal connectivity is by being intentional in one’s effort in “seeing” the individuals she is privileged to “share space” with.
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Sex addiction therapy is a therapeutic approach that treats individuals facing sex addiction, a condition characterized by frequent and intense sexual compulsions. Sex addiction is a clinically diagnosable condition in which sex is used as a coping mechanism, the sexual urges becoming so overwhelming that they will disrupt an individual’s daily functioning. Thriveworks sex addiction therapists in Henrico work to treat the underlying cause of these compulsions in order to break negative patterns and then create healthy coping mechanisms.
Sex addiction therapy works by uncovering the triggers causing the unwanted sexual behavior and addressing them. Once individuals work through the emotional and mental triggers that are causing the behavior, Thriveworks Henrico therapists can help them learn to cope more effectively and establish strategies that are more helpful and constructive.
Sex addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Sex addiction therapy can often take anywhere from two to five years, though the timeline will vary from person to person. The duration will ultimately depend on the client’s individual goals and the severity of their symptoms.
Sexual addiction refers to a range of behaviors that involve an ongoing obsession with sexual fantasies and activity. For those affected, sexual thoughts and activity preoccupies many areas of their lives and becomes their primary focus. Like people who abuse drugs and alcohol, sex addicts can experience a “high” through compulsive sexual behaviors, develop a dependence on this feeling, and suffer withdrawal symptoms without sex.
Sexual addiction can develop due to several factors throughout an individual’s life. Sex addiction is not driven by a person’s desire for sexual enjoyment, rather sex addicts use their addition to escape from the emotional discomforts they face in life.
If you or someone you love suffers from a sexual addiction, you might find yourself unable to maintain healthy personal boundaries. Those closest to sexual addicts often describe feeling isolated, angry and ashamed. If you yourself are addicted to sex or sexually based activity you may feel that you life is out of control. You may not understand why you are unable to maintain health intimate relationships.
Sex addiction is not a “made up” disorder…an excuse for sexual promiscuity. There are very real biological, psychological, and social factors that can cause a person to be struggle with sexual addiction. Environmental influences from childhood can contribute to hypersexual behavior. Anxiety, depression, lack of impulse control, and performance anxiety can also trigger sexual addiction. The manic state of those diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder has also been linked to risky sexual behavior or an increase in sexual engagement. Rejection in relationships and social isolation are additional risk factors that can lead to unhealthy sexual behaviors.
There are several signs that can indicate someone is struggling with sexual addiction. The symptoms of sexual addiction can be both emotional and physical. The symptoms of sexual addiction include:
Because sexual addiction is not “formally” diagnosable, it is difficult to calculate exactly how many people suffer from this disorder. But, the adverse consequences of sexual addiction like high levels of distress, guilt, and emotional turmoil can have a serious impact on one’s life. A Thriveworks Henrico, VA addiction counselor can help treat the underlying factors that can cause sexual addiction and help create effective coping skills to change the unhealthy behaviors.
If you can related to the symptoms mentioned above, or know somebody who does do not hesitate to call. We are here to help. Call Thriveworks Short Pump for a discrete and confidential evaluation today.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Henrico is located in the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center near Gayton Road and Gaskins Road, off West Broad Street. It is close to Vertical Church and just a short distance from the Tuckahoe Village West Recreation
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