Kristin has a heart for those who are craving connection and intimacy but are facing roadblocks preventing them from doing so. She also understands that talking with someone about problems surrounding sexuality is scary, so she makes it a priority to provide a non-judgemental and supportive space for you to share your story. 

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Kristin specializes in relationship work and sex therapy. Whether you are recovering from an affair, finding out your partner is using pornography, wanting to heal from sexual hurt, or find ways to rekindle your sex life, Kristin will provide a variety of proven tools and skills to create intimacy in and out of the bedroom.

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To learn more about Kristin or to schedule a free consultation, click here to visit her website. You may also call Kristin at (423) 708-2898 or email her at kstark@tarcrecovery.com.

Alex’s passion is for helping individuals find self-acceptance, freedom, and true peace in their lives. With compassion and gentleness he guides clients as they untangle their own personal web of trauma, suffering, and addiction. Utilizing the breath, body, and mind, clients learn to explore and integrate the issues most important for their healing. As clients begin to heal, the need to engage in addictive behavior lessens, ultimately resulting in natural, lasting recovery.

Alex specializes in working with sexual addiction, chemical dependency, trauma, and spiritual concerns. Whether you are just beginning your recovery journey or have been sober for years, this integrative approach to therapy can help you find the relief, authenticity, and contentment you are seeking.

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To learn more about Alex, visit his website at alexwtherapy.com. You can also call Alex directly at (423) 463-0031 or email him at awright@tarcrecovery.com.

John has committed his life to helping individuals, couples, and youth to discover their providential purpose and destiny through self-acceptance, self-actualization, and self-awareness.  With over ten years of counseling experience as an addiction counselor John has come to believe that shame, secrets, and silence hold us back from living our best life now!

Most humans have been impacted directly or indirectly by stress, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences. John believes we can interrupt the dangerous patterns of denial that have drained and robbed us of the abundant life that we deserve. Transparency and forgiveness are truly the keys to experiencing optimal health in our body, mind, and soul.  

John utilizes a unique blend of strength based therapy, relationship coaching, communication mentoring, and spiritual guidance to help clients reject negative self-defeating behaviors while embracing life-giving thoughts that ultimately help us to produce the best version of ourselves.

Take a deep breath and take the first step into the best season of your life. Let’s turn the page of your life’s story and begin a new chapter today! You can connect with John by calling  423-661-5407 or email him at jbruce@tarcrecovery.com.

When you do a general search looking for help with sex addiction, porn addiction, betrayal trauma, and partner recovery you'll notice many therapists (and others) claiming this as an area of expertise. However, sex and porn addiction recovery are not generally taught in graduate school and there are many who are claiming this specialty without much knowledge, training, or experience.

The truth is, the vast majority of mental health professionals have little to no experience helping people deal with the ways compulsive porn use and compulsive sexual behaviors affects individuals, relationships, and families. In fact, many clients come to TARC after having tried many other therapists, pastors, coaches, and group leaders. They've been led down roads that ended up causing more harm to them personally and to their relationships. When you are looking for help with compulsive sexual behavior and betrayal trauma it is important that you find professionals who have specialized training in helping clients recover from these issues.

Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)

The International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) was created by Dr. Patrick Carnes in the 1980's. Dr. Carnes brought the issue of sexual compulsivity into public awareness and is widely known as the "father" of the field of sexual addiction recovery. He and his colleagues developed specialized training to educate mental health professionals about dealing with this unique mental health challenge. Those who complete the training are recognized as Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSATs).

While the content of this training has evolved over time to reflect current research and modern modalities, it remains the gold standard for treating compulsive sexual behavior. Those who complete this specialized training undergo 140 hours of class room instruction as well as a minimum of 30 hours of supervision by a more experienced CSAT therapist. The training generally takes 2 years to complete.

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Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT)

In July of 2019, IITAP began offering specialized training for the treatment of partners who've been affected by a loved one's compulsive porn use and/or sexual behavior. The recognition that partners often experienced betrayal trauma and have symptoms of a trauma survivor after discovering their significant other's sexual acting out and deception led to the creation of the Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) credential and education program. Directly responding to partner's needs helps them find their own personal road to recovery and offers the best chance for relationship survival, if that is in the best interest of the couple.

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When you are looking for help for you and your loved ones, be sure to find professionals who have these credentials. While no therapist is a good fit for every client, knowing the professional has one or both of these credentials will at least ensure you are benefitting from expert training and knowledge around the issues of sexual addiction, porn addiction, and betrayal trauma recovery.