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Specializing in Internet, Cybersex and Porn

That’s an odd blog title, eh? But it is true~ I hesitate to add “Addiction” as the last word of this post title because there is such debate in the field about whether sex addiction or internet addiction exists. So let’s just say, if you are struggling with finding balance in your life, and things [...]

How Long is Too Long in the Front Lines?

I recently had a conversation with a colleague who said she just couldn’t find her “calling.” She is a counselor and she knows she was led to help people but she feels she is called to deeply fulfill her vocation- she just doesn’t know what or how. She told me about her jobs (plural). One [...]

Press Release Describes DeeAnna’s Private Practice in Rumson and Online!

  Press Release dated 01.26.09 . Counselor Specializes in Internet and Cybersex Addiction offering in-office and online counseling .  E-mail | Print | (MMD Newswire) January 26, 2009 — While DeeAnna sees clients who are dealing with a variety of issues, she has seen the rise in internet-related problems over the past several years. DeeAnna began offering [...]

Sex and Technology- What About Your Kids?

In an effort to better understand the intersection between sex and cyberspace with respect to attitudes and behavior, The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and CosmoGirl.com commissioned a survey of teens and young adults to explore electronic activity. These tips are offered in the publication as a result of the study. 5 [...]

New Self-Help Tool for Internet Addicts

Ok so I ran across a Press Release today that caught my eye.  My first reaction was a sort of chuckle to myself but then I thought, “Hmmm…for folks who are not completely out of control and just need a little self-help, this might be a great thing…” So what is this great tool that stops the [...]

Sex Addiction – Great Article in the New York Times

I read a very poignant article today in the New York Times, Modern Love column- Facing My Obsession, in the Flesh by Benoit Denizet-Lewis.  This essay is adapted from his book, “America Anonymous: Eight Addicts in Search of a Life” (Simon & Schuster). If you are one that wonders if your thoughts and actions about sex [...]

Books for Self-Help, Healing and Personal Growth!

I thought I would share some of my all-time favorite book recommendations as well as a couple of new additions.  When folks come to see me for counseling I often make book recommendations based on what they have identified as their issue of concern ranging from parenting to recovering from internet addiction.  In these recommendations [...]

Is Your Spouse or Partner a Sex Addict?

Have you recently discovered that your partner or spouse has been involved in sexual activity on the internet? Perhaps your partner has been having an affair or you are wondering if you may be in a relationship with someone who has a sex addiction.  You are not alone. Often, finding out is the toughest part.  You [...]

Private Practice opens in Rumson, New Jersey

I have expanded my online counseling services with the creation of Online Therapy Institute and with a recent relocation to New Jersey, I have opened a private practice. My practice is located in Rumson, NJ, in monmouth county and on the Jersey Shore.  My office is but a train ride away from New York City which is [...]