Mending Hope
For Men Struggling with Porn & Sex Addiction
Mending lives. Restoring hope. Building integrity.
Helping men overcome compulsive sexual behaviors and mend hope, integrity, and connection into their everyday lives.
Services
About Jake
I work with men in Minnesota and Wisconsin who are struggling with sexual addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors—often in silence and shame. This can take many forms: compulsive pornography use, chronic masturbation, infidelity, paying for sex, or engaging in risky or secretive sexual behaviors that conflict with your values. You may feel stuck in a cycle—making promises to yourself (or your partner) to stop, only to find yourself back in the same place again.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be honest without fear of shame. With warmth and accountability, I help you explore the emotional roots of compulsive sexual behavior—whether it’s stress, trauma, or unmet emotional needs—I am here to help support you in building healthier ways to cope.
In our work together, we’ll focus on rebuilding trust (in yourself and with others), developing healthier coping strategies, and restoring intimacy and connection in your relationships. Healing from sexual addiction isn’t just about stopping a behavior—it’s about understanding yourself more deeply and building a life that’s aligned with your values.
Common Questions
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Yes! I accept insurance for billable diagnoses through Joy Street. I also offer private pay sessions at a reduced rate. You can see all the details and options on the Client Portal page.
By working outside of insurance, I’m able to focus fully on your goals and the deeper work of healing, without the limitations or required labels that can come with insurance-based care. This allows for greater privacy, flexibility, and a personalized approach that fits your needs, not an insurance form.
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Yes! Counseling is proven through years of research to help people manage and overcome compulsive behaviors. Therapy provides a safe space to explore what drives those behaviors, gain insight into patterns, and build new, healthier ways of coping. Real change is absolutely possible.
Counseling is a journey—one that requires honesty, vulnerability, and a willingness to grow. The process isn’t always easy, but for those who stay open and engaged, the results can be life-changing. Many clients find greater freedom, peace, and purpose as they learn to live with integrity and connection.
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Sex addiction—also called compulsive sexual behavior—is a pattern of sexual thoughts or actions that feel out of control and lead to distress or harm in a person’s life. It’s not about sex itself, but about using sexual behavior to cope with deeper emotional pain, stress, loneliness, or shame. Over time, these behaviors can create cycles of secrecy, guilt, and disconnection from self and others.
Sex addiction can take many forms, including compulsive pornography use, affairs, or other behaviors that persist despite negative consequences. The good news is that recovery is possible. With therapy, insight, and support, men can learn to understand the roots of their addiction, develop healthier coping strategies, and rebuild a life grounded in integrity, honesty, and real connection.
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$140 a session
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I am currently accepting new clients for online therapy and am able to see individuals throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.