In a world where struggle often goes unseen and the fight for recovery feels like a solo battle, you are not alone. Our Sex Addiction Recovery Workgroup is designed from the ground up to provide a haven for healing, growth, and transformation. Led by Duane Osterlind and his compassionate team, we offer a safe space for individuals struggling with sex addiction, porn addicts, and persons on the path to recovery. You can heal yourself and your relationships. Start now! Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Hosted by Duane Philip Osterlind
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S
Group meets in Great Falls, VA 22066
In a world where struggle often goes unseen and the fight for recovery feels like a solo battle, you are not alone. Our Sex Addiction Recovery Workgroup is designed from the ground up to provide a haven for healing, growth, and transformation. Led by Duane Osterlind and his compassionate team, we offer a safe space for individuals struggling with sex addiction, porn addicts, and persons on the path to recovery. You can heal yourself and your relationships. Start now! Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
In a world where struggles often go unnoticed and the journey to recovery can feel isolating, you are not alone. Our Sex Addiction Recovery Workgroup is carefully designed to be a supportive environment for healing, growth, and transformation. Led by Duane Osterlind and his compassionate team, we provide a safe space for individuals dealing with sex addiction, including those struggling with pornography. You have the power to heal yourself and improve your relationships. Don't wait—start your journey today! Call us for a free 15-minute consultation.
Hosted by Brandon Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Group meets in Great Falls, VA 22066
In a world where struggles often go unnoticed and the journey to recovery can feel isolating, you are not alone. Our Sex Addiction Recovery Workgroup is carefully designed to be a supportive environment for healing, growth, and transformation. Led by Duane Osterlind and his compassionate team, we provide a safe space for individuals dealing with sex addiction, including those struggling with pornography. You have the power to heal yourself and improve your relationships. Don't wait—start your journey today! Call us for a free 15-minute consultation.
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psychoeducational approach using Stephanie Carnes workbook, Facing Heartbreak.
Hosted by Susan M Pan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CDWF, CPTT
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
psychoeducational approach using Stephanie Carnes workbook, Facing Heartbreak.
This men's sex addiction group is for those who have entered into a recovery process and are focused on exploring the underlying trauma issues and family-of-origin dynamics contributing to the addictive behavior. In addition there is emphasis on improving relationship skills and rebuilding relationships with those affected by the person's sexual behavior.
Hosted by Relational Recovery Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
This men's sex addiction group is for those who have entered into a recovery process and are focused on exploring the underlying trauma issues and family-of-origin dynamics contributing to the addictive behavior. In addition there is emphasis on improving relationship skills and rebuilding relationships with those affected by the person's sexual behavior.
This weekly online therapy group has a maximum of eight members. We emphasize ongoing therapy, relationship skills and recovery support. Groups provide members with a confidential sounding board, can propel you forward in recovery, help with social skills, and teach you about yourself. We meet using a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform.
Hosted by Nan Tilbury
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CDWF
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
This weekly online therapy group has a maximum of eight members. We emphasize ongoing therapy, relationship skills and recovery support. Groups provide members with a confidential sounding board, can propel you forward in recovery, help with social skills, and teach you about yourself. We meet using a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform.
This online group is for men struggling with compulsive or self-medicating behaviors who are tired of facing them alone. Common struggles include pornography, sex, alcohol, drugs, food, gaming, work,, technology, gambling, etc. Groups are limited to 8–10 men and meet weekly to build practical tools, emotional awareness, and relational strength that support lasting change. Participation includes access to one weekly connection group, plus unlimited content groups and community resources for daily support. The focus is not just sobriety, but connection. Men heal in community, not isolation.
Hosted by Chris Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, CSAT-S
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
This online group is for men struggling with compulsive or self-medicating behaviors who are tired of facing them alone. Common struggles include pornography, sex, alcohol, drugs, food, gaming, work,, technology, gambling, etc. Groups are limited to 8–10 men and meet weekly to build practical tools, emotional awareness, and relational strength that support lasting change. Participation includes access to one weekly connection group, plus unlimited content groups and community resources for daily support. The focus is not just sobriety, but connection. Men heal in community, not isolation.
This women's therapy group is designed for partners of sex addicts. Participants are able to sit with other individuals in similar circumstances and to work through a curriculum designed to help them with the following: Begin to work through the pain and shock of the initial discovery of the sexual behavior; Receive education about sexual addiction, trauma and healthy relationships; Get help with establishing boundaries within the relationship; Determine the best route forward for the partner regarding the relationship; Learn about self-care, effective communication, and healthy sexuality; Receive help with reducing carried shame.
Hosted by Relational Recovery Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT
Group meets in Leesburg, VA 20175
This women's therapy group is designed for partners of sex addicts. Participants are able to sit with other individuals in similar circumstances and to work through a curriculum designed to help them with the following: Begin to work through the pain and shock of the initial discovery of the sexual behavior; Receive education about sexual addiction, trauma and healthy relationships; Get help with establishing boundaries within the relationship; Determine the best route forward for the partner regarding the relationship; Learn about self-care, effective communication, and healthy sexuality; Receive help with reducing carried shame.
This consultation group is for clinicians who wish to expand their skill set to address cases involving complex trauma. All participants must have EMDR basic training through EMDRIA to be considered for this group. Interventions that incorporate EMDR, IFS, Sensorimotor/Somatic techniques, guided imagery, trauma sensitive yoga will be presented didactically and clinical cases will be presented in this group.
Hosted by Jan Beauregard
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, CSAC, CSAT-S
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This consultation group is for clinicians who wish to expand their skill set to address cases involving complex trauma. All participants must have EMDR basic training through EMDRIA to be considered for this group. Interventions that incorporate EMDR, IFS, Sensorimotor/Somatic techniques, guided imagery, trauma sensitive yoga will be presented didactically and clinical cases will be presented in this group.
Partners of Sex or Pornography Addicts.
Hosted by Susie Hanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CCBRT-C
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Partners of Sex or Pornography Addicts.
The group will use the Carnes method of sexual addiction. Presenter is a Certified Sexual Addiction Counselor. The group will consist of educational and process elements. The group will meet 1 time weekly plus include one individual counseling session.
The group will use the Carnes method of sexual addiction. Presenter is a Certified Sexual Addiction Counselor. The group will consist of educational and process elements. The group will meet 1 time weekly plus include one individual counseling session.
Betrayal trauma is devastating and whether you are at the beginning of your journey or have been traveling along this road for quite some time, this group is an opportunity to heal present and past wounds in a safe and supportive environment with others who are familiar with your struggles.
Hosted by Nichole H Aiken
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CSAT, CPTT, MBATT
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Betrayal trauma is devastating and whether you are at the beginning of your journey or have been traveling along this road for quite some time, this group is an opportunity to heal present and past wounds in a safe and supportive environment with others who are familiar with your struggles.
Open group for college age/young adult's struggling with pornography and compulsive sexual behaviors and/or legal involvement.
Hosted by Tracey E Guard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSOTP, CSAT
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
Open group for college age/young adult's struggling with pornography and compulsive sexual behaviors and/or legal involvement.
This weekly group is 90 minutes and focuses on helping clients build a strong recovery from sexual addiction. The small group environment is excellent for creating trust and safety to address sobriety challenges and explore solutions. It is also a great compliment to a 12 step program and provides an immediate boost to clients' sober support networks. This group is virtual.
This weekly group is 90 minutes and focuses on helping clients build a strong recovery from sexual addiction. The small group environment is excellent for creating trust and safety to address sobriety challenges and explore solutions. It is also a great compliment to a 12 step program and provides an immediate boost to clients' sober support networks. This group is virtual.
Online Groups
A group for men suffering from sexually compulsive sexual behavior and sexual addictions who are seeking an alternative to self-help or 12 step groups. Facilitated by a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience in the treatment of problematic sexual behaviors. All virtual.
Hosted by Steven Joseph Maurno
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSOTP
Group meets in Bumpass, VA 23024
A group for men suffering from sexually compulsive sexual behavior and sexual addictions who are seeking an alternative to self-help or 12 step groups. Facilitated by a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience in the treatment of problematic sexual behaviors. All virtual.
This group meets online to support any man struggling with addictive or self-medicating behaviors during this isolating time. All forms of self-medicating welcome such as: pornography, sex, drugs/alcohol, food, video games, work, gambling and relationships. This is a group of 8-10 men that learn tools to more effectively maintain healthy long-term sobriety. The group is actively engaged in each other's lives outside of group time throughout the week via text/phone. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; It's connection!
Hosted by Chris Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, CSAT-S
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23226
This group meets online to support any man struggling with addictive or self-medicating behaviors during this isolating time. All forms of self-medicating welcome such as: pornography, sex, drugs/alcohol, food, video games, work, gambling and relationships. This is a group of 8-10 men that learn tools to more effectively maintain healthy long-term sobriety. The group is actively engaged in each other's lives outside of group time throughout the week via text/phone. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety; It's connection!
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Sexual Addiction Support Groups
When should someone seek treatment for sex addiction?
People should seek treatment for sex addiction if they cannot control their sexual thoughts or behaviours to the point that it disrupts their ability to function in daily life, for example by threatening their finances, career, or relationships. This may include spending an excessive amount of time obsessing over sex, planning sex, watching pornography, or masturbating, as well as consistently engaging in risky sexual activities, using sex to escape distressing feelings, or attempting yet failing to control sexual behavior.
What are the most common treatment options for sex addiction?
Psychotherapy is the most common treatment for sex addiction; therapy helps patients better understand their compulsive thoughts and behaviors and develop strategies to manage their desires. Therapy may be supplemented by medications, such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-androgens, and the alcohol and substance use medication Naltrexone, as well as support groups, such as 12-step programs.
How long does therapy take for sex addiction?
Recovering from compulsive behavior takes time and effort. There’s no precise timeline for treatment, but research suggests 12 therapy sessions may be enough to see change. Treatment for sexual compulsions requires honesty in therapy, a commitment to understanding triggers and developing coping skills, and potential lifestyle changes such as cutting out alcohol or drugs.
What if sex addiction is left untreated?
Compulsive sexual behavior can have serious repercussions if left unaddressed. For example, if sexual obsessions consume the vast majority of a person’s time, they may lose their job. If they can’t stop paying for sex, their finances may suffer. If they’re dishonest in their relationships, their partner may leave them. If they consistently feel shame, they may struggle with anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Therapy can help people develop the tools to manage sexual thoughts and behaviors that feel uncontrollable.