Journey Well, LLC
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We use the term "problematic sexual behavior" to refer to any behavior related to sexual arousal and/or sexual activity that is creating difficulties in our life. This can include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
Human beings are sexual by nature - it is a part of our biological make-up - so how do we know if and when sexual behaviors have become a problem for us? These are some indications:
Sharon's experience working with individuals with problematic sexual behaviors began in 1997 when she was employed as a Psychology Assistant II with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction where she received training through the Department and on the job working with adult male sexual offenders, as well as addressing other problematic sexual behaviors of inmates who were not convicted of sexual offenses. Her educational background is in Psychology, Sociology, and Counseling, and over the years, she has expanded her training and experience to include the variety of issues noted above and to provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults of all genders. Jennifer's experience working with individuals with problematic sexual behaviors spans over 15 years as she has held various positions with Warren County Juvenile Court's Mary Haven Youth Center prior to coming to Journey Well, LLC. Her educational background is in Criminal Justice and Counselling, and she is a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider through the University of Louisville.
An important note about kids! Children may act out sexually for any number of reasons - it could be a natural part of their developmental stage, it could be a lack of awareness or education, or it could be an indication that the child has experienced or is experiencing other difficulties. Children who have been exposed to sexual material (e.g., pornography, movies, people engaged in sexual acts around them, etc.) or who have been sexually abused may exhibit sexual behavior beyond what is normal for their developmental stage; this is referred to as "sexually reactive" behavior. A licensed professional familiar with these issues can help parents or guardians determine if a child's sexual behavior is a part of normal development, "sexually reactive", or otherwise problematic.
Our approach to treating problematic sexual behaviors has evolved over the course of our careers, due in large part to noting the types of interventions that tend to help people be more open and honest in their treatment, which enables them to make greater progress toward diminishing or extinguishing problematic behaviors and developing healthier ones. We primarily utilize a combination of psycho-education (sometimes involving workbooks or handouts), Motivational Interviewing / Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. The most important aspect of our approach is our ability to separate the person from the behavior, allowing us to be non-judgmental of, and to develop a positive therapeutic relationship with, the person as we work together to address the problem behavior.
- the use of pornography or other sexually explicit materials (e.g., internet videos, photos, "adult" movies, etc.)
- engaging in high risk sexual behaviors (e.g., frequent unprotected sex, multiple partners, sex in inappropriate places or with inappropriate people/animals/objects, certain sado-masochistic behaviors, auto-erotic asphyxiation, etc.)
- engaging in illegal sexual behaviors (please visit the Ohio Revised Code website regarding sexual offenses at http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2907)
Human beings are sexual by nature - it is a part of our biological make-up - so how do we know if and when sexual behaviors have become a problem for us? These are some indications:
- I think about sex or pornography so often that it can be difficult for me to focus on anything else.
- I immediately and frequently have sexual thoughts about people or imagine them naked or engaging in sexual acts.
- I am not sure if my sexual thoughts or my sexual fantasies are "normal".
- My relationships with friends, family, or others have been damaged because of my sexual thoughts, fantasies, or behaviors.
- I do not feel like I can control my sexual urges (including the urge to watch porn), sometimes my urges seem to get out of control.
- I have had trouble at school or at work because of my sexual thoughts, fantasies, or behaviors.
- I have been accused of sexual harassment, inappropriate comments, or violating other people's boundaries.
- I have sometimes used people or animals just to obtain sexual gratification without regard to how it affects them.
- I have faced legal charges related to my sexual behavior.
- I do not like who I am when I act on my sexual urges, thoughts, or fantasies; I feel guilty, ashamed or remorseful for it afterward.
Sharon's experience working with individuals with problematic sexual behaviors began in 1997 when she was employed as a Psychology Assistant II with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction where she received training through the Department and on the job working with adult male sexual offenders, as well as addressing other problematic sexual behaviors of inmates who were not convicted of sexual offenses. Her educational background is in Psychology, Sociology, and Counseling, and over the years, she has expanded her training and experience to include the variety of issues noted above and to provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults of all genders. Jennifer's experience working with individuals with problematic sexual behaviors spans over 15 years as she has held various positions with Warren County Juvenile Court's Mary Haven Youth Center prior to coming to Journey Well, LLC. Her educational background is in Criminal Justice and Counselling, and she is a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider through the University of Louisville.
An important note about kids! Children may act out sexually for any number of reasons - it could be a natural part of their developmental stage, it could be a lack of awareness or education, or it could be an indication that the child has experienced or is experiencing other difficulties. Children who have been exposed to sexual material (e.g., pornography, movies, people engaged in sexual acts around them, etc.) or who have been sexually abused may exhibit sexual behavior beyond what is normal for their developmental stage; this is referred to as "sexually reactive" behavior. A licensed professional familiar with these issues can help parents or guardians determine if a child's sexual behavior is a part of normal development, "sexually reactive", or otherwise problematic.
Our approach to treating problematic sexual behaviors has evolved over the course of our careers, due in large part to noting the types of interventions that tend to help people be more open and honest in their treatment, which enables them to make greater progress toward diminishing or extinguishing problematic behaviors and developing healthier ones. We primarily utilize a combination of psycho-education (sometimes involving workbooks or handouts), Motivational Interviewing / Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. The most important aspect of our approach is our ability to separate the person from the behavior, allowing us to be non-judgmental of, and to develop a positive therapeutic relationship with, the person as we work together to address the problem behavior.
If you are concerned about your sexual behaviors or those of your child/teen,
please contact us at 513-445-9959 or via our contact form and we can discuss
the treatment that would be most appropriate for you or your child/teen.
please contact us at 513-445-9959 or via our contact form and we can discuss
the treatment that would be most appropriate for you or your child/teen.
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