Sex Addiction Counseling

Compulsive sexual behavior can leave you full of shame and guilt, and the cycle can feel impossible to break. Maybe you have tried to stop on your own or tried other recovery programs. Maybe a partner has found out, or you live with the fear that they will.

We understand how hard it is to step out of that cycle and live a life that feels free, without unhealthy shame and guilt. Shame tends to fuel the very behavior it is attached to, so our work starts without judgment.

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Who it's for

Individuals who feel their sexual behavior is out of their control, and couples living with its impact on the relationship. Not every repeating sexual behavior is an addiction; a specialist can help you find the root of the problem.

Common concerns

  • Heavy pornography use
  • Compulsive masturbation
  • Repeated affairs, emotional or sexual
  • Paying for sex, including strip clubs and massage parlors
  • Anonymous sex
  • Voyeurism or exhibitionism
  • Fear of being found out, or the aftermath of discovery

What to expect

Recovery starts with an in-depth assessment. Your therapist may also use structured inventories, such as the Sexual Dependence Inventory (SDI) or the Sexual Dependence Media Inventory (SDMI), to help you understand your behavior more fully.

From there your therapist guides you through a step-by-step healing process, as an individual and, where it applies, as a couple, with additional resources to support your recovery.

How we work

Our therapists specialize in helping individuals and couples work through the impact of sex addiction and toward meaningful connection. Our team has specialized training across several disciplines to treat compulsive sexual behavior.

Healing is not easy. At times it can feel like pushing a boulder up a mountain. With the right help and step-by-step guidance, what feels insurmountable can become something you can work through.

Therapists who offer Sex Addiction Counseling

A therapist on the Waitlist isn't taking new clients right now. You can still choose them in your consultation request.

  • Stevie Cotet

    PhD, LPC-S, CSAT-S, CCTP

    Works with couples and individuals facing betrayal, compulsive sexual behavior and sexual concerns. Author of the Relational Empathy Assessment (REA). Direct, collaborative and accepting.

    Waitlist

  • Moe Hamdan

    LPC Associate, MS, NCC, CCTP-II Supervised by Stevie Cotet

    Works with individuals, couples and adolescents facing compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal and trauma, emotional dysregulation and addiction. Intentionally direct, deliberate and honest.

    Accepting

  • Emma Watts

    LPC Associate, MS, CSAT Candidate Supervised by Stevie Cotet

    Works with individuals and couples facing relationship concerns, sex addiction and its impact on partners, and trauma. Compassionate yet direct, creative and nonjudgmental.

    Accepting

Common questions

Is there a test for sex addiction?

Screening tools such as the Sex Addiction Screening Test (SAST), developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes, show how your answers compare with people who identify as sex addicts. It is not a diagnosis, but it can be a useful first step. In therapy you can take more in-depth inventories.

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Is every repeating sexual behavior an addiction?

No. That is why it helps to work with a specialist who can identify what is driving the behavior and how to address it.

My partner is the one struggling. Is there help for me?

Yes. Partners often fall through the cracks of the recovery process, and discovery can bring on betrayal trauma. We offer specialized support for partners.

Read about help for partners

Start with a free consultation

Send a consultation request and we'll get back to you to arrange a free 10–⁠15 minute phone call with a therapist. It's a chance to ask questions and see if we're a good fit.

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