Those who struggle with problematic sexual behavior can also find themselves more vulnerable to other behavioral addictions such as gambling, shopping, gaming, social media/internet, unhealthy eating etc.
These compulsive behaviors alone or taken together can disrupt one's quality of life, affect personal and professional relationships and contribute to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, social isolation and stress.
Details:
Men's 12 Week Intimacy Group led by Gilbert Nick
Wednesdays at 6pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Meetings (Zoom)
Beginning on October 29th, 2025
The group meets weekly and is $100 per group.​
An individual session with the group leader is required to ensure that it is a good fit for all participants.
By connecting with others who have similar experiences, this process-oriented, psychoeducation group can help those struggling with problematic sexual behavior and other behavioral addictions to feel a sense of community and belonging and to develop a better understanding of themselves, their unhealthy patterns and strategies to support skill development. Through a combination of psychoeducation, experiential exercises and group discussion, this group will meet weekly for 12 sessions to do the following:
Key Themes and Goals of the Group:
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Identify and discuss behavioral addictions and co-occurrence with problematic sexual behavior
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Review the cycle of addiction
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Consider factors related to behavioral addictions
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Understand different forms of Intimacy and its relationship to behavioral addictions
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Explore thoughts, emotions and negative coping mechanisms
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Consider healthy alternatives
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Establish support network and resources
The group will be led by Gilbert Nick PhD, LCSW, CSAT
Gilbert Nick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with advanced doctoral-level training in the interdisciplinary field of social welfare. A Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with more than a decade of training in treating mental health conditions, trauma, and intimacy challenges, Gilbert blends psychodynamic depth with multicultural sensitivity to empower individuals and groups to heal from shame, rebuild trust, and reclaim connection. His work merges academic rigor with clinical insight, offering evidence-based care that honors diverse identities and fosters resilience.
He specializes in sexual addiction and betrayal trauma, helping clients disrupt compulsive cycles, process relational wounds, and restore emotional safety. He also addresses complex mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and trauma through a lens of past-present interplay.
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With expertise in identity and self-esteem, Gilbert helps clients navigate social stress, family conflict, and challenges to self-worth, and he supports growth in relational dynamics by strengthening communication, vulnerability, and boundary-setting.
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His therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic and relational therapy to explore unconscious patterns and intergenerational influences, while also incorporating CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. Sessions are collaborative and conversational, providing a nonjudgmental space for emotional exploration where clients align actions with values and reclaim agency.
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Committed to inclusive care, Gilbert advocates for sex-positive dialogue, challenges stigma, and ensures multicultural sensitivity in all interventions. He has taught graduate courses at Columbia University and serves as an adjunct lecturer at Hunter College. His research investigates mental health conditions and psychosocial risk and protective factors, aiming to improve quality of life and well-being for individuals and communities.\