Why Blog about Sex Addiction?

Starting a blog has long been on my list of things to do since opening my private practice three years ago.

The general busyness that comes with running a business has prevented me from doing so until now. However, that is not the only reason why it has taken me several years to get to this point.

My first sticking point was really wondering what on earth I had to say on a blog that anyone wanted to hear. Why should I put my voice out there with all the others?

I have had to sit on this for some time. It comes down to two fundamental questions. Who am I and what do I have to say?

Who am I?

I am a therapist specializing in treating addictions. In particular, I treat sexual addiction and compulsivity. My prior experience is in treating chemical dependency; all told I have been working in the addiction field for nearly 9 years.

Three years ago I started a private practice in Eastern Pennsylvania with offices in West Conshohocken and Bethlehem.

Last year, that practice became Sexual Addiction Treatment Services (SATS).

We moved into new offices and expanded in August of 2012 and added three great staff members who also specialize in treating addiction, sexual addition, trauma and other issues that co-exist with addiction.

I am the director of SATS and am blessed to wake up every day to a profession and a field that I love.

That’s my clinician side, however, I’m also an educator.

I began in the psychology field as an educator, teaching undergraduate psychology, women’s studies, animal behavior and biology.

Though teaching ended up not being my path, I love to teach.

I love to teach therapists and counselors about aspects of addiction treatment about which I am passionate.

One thing I have retained from my time in academia is a love of research. I love research articles and journal articles and all things scientific. I keep up on current research outcomes and topics to keep my brain fresh and inform my practice.

What do I have to say?

I have always thought that there was a large gap between what goes on in the academic and research world and what goes on in clinical practice.

Additionally, I think that there is a large gap between what goes on in the research world and everyday life.

How does the average person, not educated in the ways of research, draw any practical use from research articles?

Part of what you will find on this blog will be current research trends translated into common usable language for both the clinician and the person in recovery.

The biggest part of who I am that will inform this blog is the passion I have for my work.

I love working in the field of addiction and sexual addiction. I think that the world needs to better understand sexual addiction and we need to help lose the stigma associated with it. The better informed the public is, hopefully the less judgmental they will be as well.

What I intend to bring to this blog are a number of things:

• Recent research in the field translated into common and usable language.
• The latest trends and issues in the world of sexual addiction treatment.
• Information and education.

It is our hope that when you visit us, you will come away with some new knowledge or insight that you might find helpful on your journey whether that is your personal recovery or your shared journey in treating addiction.

Are you a professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest information on, sex addiction, trauma, and mental health news and research? Or maybe you’re looking for continuing education courses? Then you should stay up-to-date with all of Dr. Jen’s work through her practice’s newsletter!

Have you found yourself in legal trouble due to your sexual behavior? Seek assistance before the court mandates it, with Sexual Addiction Treatment Services.

Do you feel your sexual behavior, or that of someone you love, is out of control? Consult with a professional.

Are you looking for more reputable, data-backed information on sexual addiction? The Mitigation Aide Research Archive is an excellent source for executive summaries of research studies.