Counseling and Therapy Help on the Web

Here are some useful website resources that I think can assist clients and visitors in a variety of ways:

Addiction Resources

Sex Addiction / Compulsivity Resources

• Am I a Sex Addict.
• Take the Internet Sex Screening Test (ISST).
• Take the Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST).
• Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH). The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting public and professional awareness and understanding of addictive / compulsive sexual behavior and its associated negative consequences. SASH provides access to education, information and referral resources.
• Dr. Patrick Carnes resources site. SexHelp.com was created by Dr. Patrick Carnes, a pioneer in addiction treatment, to help not only the addict but friends or loved ones who are affected by sexual addiction and compulsivity. New insights into sexual addiction and resources for recovery are found on this site.
• International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). IITAP's mission is to provide cutting-edge training and promote the highest level of professional standards among practitioners worldwide that treat those individuals with sex addiction and associated disorders.
• Gentle Path Press was founded by Dr. Patrick Carnes, a pioneer in addiction treatment. This website offers sexual addiction literature and other treatment resources for recovery.
• Therapeutic Resources.

12 Step Resources for Sexual Addiction and Chemical Dependency

• Chapter 9 Couples in Recovery Anonymous.
• Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA).
• Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA).
• Sexaholics Anonymous (SA).
• Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA).
• Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA).
• Sexual Recovery Anonymous (SRA).
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
• Cocaine Anonymous (CA).
• Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA).
• Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA).
• Marijuana Anonymous (MA).
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
• Nicotine Anonymous (NicA).

12 Step Resources for Codependency / Co-Addiction

• Al-Anon and Alateen.
• Chapter 9 Couples in Recovery Anonymous.
• Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA).
• Codependents of Sexual Addicts (COSA).
• Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA).
• S-Anon (for relatives and friends of sexually addicted people).

Dual Diagnosis Resources

• Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network.
• Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA).
  

Other Addiction and 12 Step Resources

• Debtors Anonymous.
• Gamblers Anonymous.
• Overeaters Anonymous.
• Weight Watchers.

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) Resources

• International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
• This link is to an article in Psychology Today about Dr. Sue Johnson and her work with Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT). Sue Johnson is a clinical psychologist and the author of "Hold Me Tight".
• In this Podcast interview, Dr. Sue Johnson talks to Jeff Fisher of Therapytalks.net about Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. She talks about what couples need to learn to create healthy, connected, loving relationships. Dr. Johnson is the Director of both the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute. She is also a professor at the University of Ottawa. This interview with Sue Johnson provides an excellent overview of EFT, the book "Hold Me Tight", and the power of attachment in relationships.

LGBT Resources

• Gaycenter.org The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center is located in the village in NYC and offers a wide variety of services including social activities, support groups, counseling, volunteer opportunities, public education and more.
• gmhc.org Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is a NYC based nonprofit community organization committed to helping men, women and children with HIV / AIDS. Some of their services include HIV prevention and health education, a hotline, groups, supportive services, legal services, information on treatment issues and more. GMHC also trains and supports volunteers to help out.
• The purpose and goal for GayHealthBlog.com - owned and operated by Shout Out Health Media LLC - is to provide a safe haven for any LGBT people who are interested in access to essential, up to date, uplifting and informative health and wellness information in a safe, anonymous forum, from health care providers, writers and other professionals who care about promoting LGBT health.

Mental Health and Other Resources

• Anxiety Disorders Foundation.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
• Mood Disorders Support Group. The Mood Disorders Support Group (MDSG) is a non profit, self-help organization serving both individuals with depression and manic-depression (bipolar disorder), as well as their families and friends. We help people to accept and manage their illness and improve the quality of their life. We are an independent affiliate of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
• NAMi-NYC Metro. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC Metro) is a support, education, and advocacy organization for the mental health community. We serve families and individuals whose lives are affected by mental illness. Whether you have a family member with schizophrenia or are coping with depression, we have a program for you. All programs and services are free of charge.
• Obsessive Compulsive Foundation.
• Psychology Today.
  

Mind / Body Wellness Resources

• Dr Louis Abate is a Gentle Chiropractor specializing in Network Spinal Analysis. NSA teaches the brain and body how to connect and release stored stress and tension to further the healing process.

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