Sexual Addiction Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
My ideal client is someone struggling with addiction, trauma, or unhealthy relationship patterns. I help men, women, and couples who feel stuck in cycles of shame, isolation, and self-sabotage. They need a space free of judgment where they can rebuild self-worth, develop resilience, and break destructive patterns. I also work with high-profile clients in film, TV, and music, offering trusted referrals, absolute discretion, and sensitivity to privacy. Their goal is to live authentically, build meaningful connections, and move forward with clarity, purpose, and self-compassion.
My ideal client is someone struggling with addiction, trauma, or unhealthy relationship patterns. I help men, women, and couples who feel stuck in cycles of shame, isolation, and self-sabotage. They need a space free of judgment where they can rebuild self-worth, develop resilience, and break destructive patterns. I also work with high-profile clients in film, TV, and music, offering trusted referrals, absolute discretion, and sensitivity to privacy. Their goal is to live authentically, build meaningful connections, and move forward with clarity, purpose, and self-compassion.
As the Clinical Director of a group practice, EMDR trained, and sex therapist, I want my patients to feel safe; trust opens the door to healing. We have offices in Agoura Hills, San Diego, and West LA; successfully treat: infidelity, sexual abuse, pelvic pain, sexual compulsions, and erectile struggles. Stress and unfinished emotional work can make us feel stuck or lead to destructive relationship patterns, and sexual acting out. My office is a shame free zone where we can unpack together a course best suited for your individual healing. Sex is a complex as each of us are as individuals. Shame can be in your past; a new life awaits!
As the Clinical Director of a group practice, EMDR trained, and sex therapist, I want my patients to feel safe; trust opens the door to healing. We have offices in Agoura Hills, San Diego, and West LA; successfully treat: infidelity, sexual abuse, pelvic pain, sexual compulsions, and erectile struggles. Stress and unfinished emotional work can make us feel stuck or lead to destructive relationship patterns, and sexual acting out. My office is a shame free zone where we can unpack together a course best suited for your individual healing. Sex is a complex as each of us are as individuals. Shame can be in your past; a new life awaits!
In need of sex therapy? Lack of desire? A sex-starved marriage? Sex/porn addiction? As a Sexuality Specialist and CSAT, I have successfully treated clients struggling with many different sexual problems (Men: erectile dysfunction, rapid/premature/delayed ejaculation Women: low desire, painful intercourse, vaginismus & vulvadynia. Either: sexual inexperience, sexual anorexia, childhood sexual traumas). I often use EMDR to resolve underlying traumas. I have researched and taught at UCLA, SMC, The University of Chicago, DePaul and been a sexuality expert on NBC, ABC and KCAL 9 news.
In need of sex therapy? Lack of desire? A sex-starved marriage? Sex/porn addiction? As a Sexuality Specialist and CSAT, I have successfully treated clients struggling with many different sexual problems (Men: erectile dysfunction, rapid/premature/delayed ejaculation Women: low desire, painful intercourse, vaginismus & vulvadynia. Either: sexual inexperience, sexual anorexia, childhood sexual traumas). I often use EMDR to resolve underlying traumas. I have researched and taught at UCLA, SMC, The University of Chicago, DePaul and been a sexuality expert on NBC, ABC and KCAL 9 news.
Intimacy doesn’t just happen, it requires effort. If you're struggling with unprocessed trauma you might find yourself withdrawing from close relationships, especially the one you cherish the most. These wounds can lead to addictive behaviors, anxiety, or depression, that hold you back from being the person you can be, in wholesome and secure intimate relationships.
Intimacy doesn’t just happen, it requires effort. If you're struggling with unprocessed trauma you might find yourself withdrawing from close relationships, especially the one you cherish the most. These wounds can lead to addictive behaviors, anxiety, or depression, that hold you back from being the person you can be, in wholesome and secure intimate relationships.
"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist specializing in relationship and intimacy issues, sex therapy, infidelity, betrayal trauma and sex and porn addiction . I work collaboratively with my clients to facilitate recognition of their strengths so they can actualize self-growth, meet therapy goals, find peace and develop healthy relationships.
"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist specializing in relationship and intimacy issues, sex therapy, infidelity, betrayal trauma and sex and porn addiction . I work collaboratively with my clients to facilitate recognition of their strengths so they can actualize self-growth, meet therapy goals, find peace and develop healthy relationships.
I have over 15 years experience working in residential, intensive outpatient & outpatient settings, with people living successfully with mood disorders, substance abuse & dependence, disordered eating, and creating meaningful sense of interpersonal & relational patterns. My career has afforded me the privilege to work with young adults, professionals and aging adults throughout the Southern California area. I believe that as my clients, you know intuitively how you wish to grow and it's my job to listen with care so you can determine the route, means & hope to navigate a hopeful worthwhile path. I work hard with you in charge.
I have over 15 years experience working in residential, intensive outpatient & outpatient settings, with people living successfully with mood disorders, substance abuse & dependence, disordered eating, and creating meaningful sense of interpersonal & relational patterns. My career has afforded me the privilege to work with young adults, professionals and aging adults throughout the Southern California area. I believe that as my clients, you know intuitively how you wish to grow and it's my job to listen with care so you can determine the route, means & hope to navigate a hopeful worthwhile path. I work hard with you in charge.
Melissa A. Richman, PsyD, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, DAPA
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Waitlist for new clients
Nurturing, nonjudgmental understanding, respect and honesty are at the heart of the therapeutic relationship I hope to develop with you. I believe that these deepest principles are the root of healing and recovery. The therapeutic relationship is where and how this takes place. When we address it in the here and now, then it most often generalizes to the present and future of your life. The foundation of my private practice lies in fostering this experience.
Nurturing, nonjudgmental understanding, respect and honesty are at the heart of the therapeutic relationship I hope to develop with you. I believe that these deepest principles are the root of healing and recovery. The therapeutic relationship is where and how this takes place. When we address it in the here and now, then it most often generalizes to the present and future of your life. The foundation of my private practice lies in fostering this experience.
Trish Haight
Marriage & Family Therapist, SEP, CSAT, CCPS, CPTT, DSTT
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma specialist working with developmental, relational, and shock traumas. Relationship is what we long for from our deep selves. From birth, our instinct is to connect in order to feel safety, comfort, and wholeness. This yearning moves with us throughout our lives. Connection gives us a sense of belonging and of being "okay". Be it the relationship with self, body, others, and life experience, the connection and flow of it is vital for healthy functioning. When the connection is blocked, frozen, or severed, a whole-self cannot thrive. Reconnecting is essential for our authentic self-expressions.
I am a trauma specialist working with developmental, relational, and shock traumas. Relationship is what we long for from our deep selves. From birth, our instinct is to connect in order to feel safety, comfort, and wholeness. This yearning moves with us throughout our lives. Connection gives us a sense of belonging and of being "okay". Be it the relationship with self, body, others, and life experience, the connection and flow of it is vital for healthy functioning. When the connection is blocked, frozen, or severed, a whole-self cannot thrive. Reconnecting is essential for our authentic self-expressions.
You may be feeling shocked after discovering a betrayal. Or you might notice yourself unable to focus or concentrate due to traumatic events you are dealing with.
Please know that there is hope, and that people do survive and move on to thrive in their current or new relationships.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, who specializes in working with betrayed partners, I can help.
You may be feeling shocked after discovering a betrayal. Or you might notice yourself unable to focus or concentrate due to traumatic events you are dealing with.
Please know that there is hope, and that people do survive and move on to thrive in their current or new relationships.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, who specializes in working with betrayed partners, I can help.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with certification from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Sociology, concentrating in Conversational Analysis, I earned my Master's in Social Work from USC, concentrating in Business and Social Work in Global Communities. Prior to becoming Clinical Director at Center for Sexual Integrity, I served as the Associate Clinical Director at Center for Healthy Sex, working closely with one of the most respected authorities in the field, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) with certification from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Sociology, concentrating in Conversational Analysis, I earned my Master's in Social Work from USC, concentrating in Business and Social Work in Global Communities. Prior to becoming Clinical Director at Center for Sexual Integrity, I served as the Associate Clinical Director at Center for Healthy Sex, working closely with one of the most respected authorities in the field, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis.
I’m a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and use the 30-task model to support clients in recovery from sex and chemsex addiction.
I've worked in a variety of settings, from outpatient to inpatient and community programs, and I tailor my approach to meet each person where they are. I value collaboration, transparency, and supporting long-term growth. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and build tools to support lasting change
I’m a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and use the 30-task model to support clients in recovery from sex and chemsex addiction.
I've worked in a variety of settings, from outpatient to inpatient and community programs, and I tailor my approach to meet each person where they are. I value collaboration, transparency, and supporting long-term growth. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you and build tools to support lasting change
Relationships are as important to us as food and water. They can strengthen us, like a vitamin, or weaken us, like the flu. You are only as good in relationships as the relationships you have been in. As your therapist, I can assist you in many ways. I can help you learn more about yourself, increase both self-compassion and compassion for others, and heal past trauma. Together, we can explore how to feel more connected to yourself, your values, and people you care about.
Relationships are as important to us as food and water. They can strengthen us, like a vitamin, or weaken us, like the flu. You are only as good in relationships as the relationships you have been in. As your therapist, I can assist you in many ways. I can help you learn more about yourself, increase both self-compassion and compassion for others, and heal past trauma. Together, we can explore how to feel more connected to yourself, your values, and people you care about.
I help people who are dealing with: Job stress; heavy feelings surrounding break-ups; artists who have lost their spark and want to find it again-who are navigating between commercial pressures and the ability to have their true voices heard. Intimacy issues, trauma, and love & sex addiction issues as well as other addictive issues are a specialty. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to unpack difficult feelings and to help facilitate emotional healing.
I help people who are dealing with: Job stress; heavy feelings surrounding break-ups; artists who have lost their spark and want to find it again-who are navigating between commercial pressures and the ability to have their true voices heard. Intimacy issues, trauma, and love & sex addiction issues as well as other addictive issues are a specialty. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to unpack difficult feelings and to help facilitate emotional healing.
Sometimes we just need a little help getting through tough times or difficult situations. We might be experiencing depression, anxiety, stress at work, or conflict in our relationships, for example. In those moments it might feel like you don’t know what to do or where to turn. I work collaboratively with clients from a strength-based, solution-focused orientation. I incorporate cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to help clients reach their goals. I am dedicated to helping clients have lives that are meaningful and enjoyable.
Sometimes we just need a little help getting through tough times or difficult situations. We might be experiencing depression, anxiety, stress at work, or conflict in our relationships, for example. In those moments it might feel like you don’t know what to do or where to turn. I work collaboratively with clients from a strength-based, solution-focused orientation. I incorporate cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to help clients reach their goals. I am dedicated to helping clients have lives that are meaningful and enjoyable.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Sexual Addiction Infidelity Expert 28 Yrs Exper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SOTS
Los Angeles, CA 90071
I am a Sexual addiction elite level expert with 31 years experience 46k hrs sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided.
My preeminent expert status had "The Adam Friedland Show” put me on 1st episode of 2nd season re: sexual addiction behaviors, I was interviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine on "virtual companions". I enjoy being the go to clinician and thought leader on high functioning men acting out sexual misbehaviors such as Infidelity, Prostitution use, Sugar Babies, etc
I am a Sexual addiction elite level expert with 31 years experience 46k hrs sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided.
My preeminent expert status had "The Adam Friedland Show” put me on 1st episode of 2nd season re: sexual addiction behaviors, I was interviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine on "virtual companions". I enjoy being the go to clinician and thought leader on high functioning men acting out sexual misbehaviors such as Infidelity, Prostitution use, Sugar Babies, etc
Welcome to my therapist website! Embarking on the therapeutic journey takes courage, and I commend you for taking this important step. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist focusing on helping you overcome sex addiction, porn addiction, and relationship challenges. I understand that these issues can have a significant impact on your life and relationships, and I am here to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore and heal. I also welcome you if your sexual behavior has gotten you in legal trouble, or if you have an attraction to minors. Together we can explore how to best navigate these challenging situations.
Welcome to my therapist website! Embarking on the therapeutic journey takes courage, and I commend you for taking this important step. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist focusing on helping you overcome sex addiction, porn addiction, and relationship challenges. I understand that these issues can have a significant impact on your life and relationships, and I am here to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore and heal. I also welcome you if your sexual behavior has gotten you in legal trouble, or if you have an attraction to minors. Together we can explore how to best navigate these challenging situations.
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) helping men struggling with sex addiction and porn addiction regain control and build healthier, more productive lives.
When unwanted sexual behaviors feel hard to stop, it can be painful, discouraging, and damaging to relationships. Many men find themselves stuck despite a genuine desire to change. If you or someone you care about is struggling, I offer a free consultation to explore whether working together may be a good fit.
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) helping men struggling with sex addiction and porn addiction regain control and build healthier, more productive lives.
When unwanted sexual behaviors feel hard to stop, it can be painful, discouraging, and damaging to relationships. Many men find themselves stuck despite a genuine desire to change. If you or someone you care about is struggling, I offer a free consultation to explore whether working together may be a good fit.
I truly enjoy working with clients who are seeking understanding of themselves and wanting to create some change in their lives. I also understand that true intimacy is created from the client-patient relationship, therefore it is tantamount to find the right therapist that you (the patient) feels safe/comfortable enough to say anything that is needed in order to illicit insight/change. I ask that all my clients outline specific therapeutic goals so that together we be clear as to our purpose and stay the course of treatment. I am client-focused and open to feedback since treatment is made for the client.
I truly enjoy working with clients who are seeking understanding of themselves and wanting to create some change in their lives. I also understand that true intimacy is created from the client-patient relationship, therefore it is tantamount to find the right therapist that you (the patient) feels safe/comfortable enough to say anything that is needed in order to illicit insight/change. I ask that all my clients outline specific therapeutic goals so that together we be clear as to our purpose and stay the course of treatment. I am client-focused and open to feedback since treatment is made for the client.
I am a Christian counselor/coach and I am passionate about helping men experience freedom from compulsive behaviors and, as a result, a deeper connection with God, themselves, and others. I specialize in helping men struggling with addictive and compulsive behaviors like pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, food, work, video games, relationships, etc.
After more than 20 years of experience, I have found that true lasting healing does not happen in isolation. Weekly recovery groups provide the accountability, honesty, and brotherhood required for lasting transformation. That is why I now fully focus on the power of group work.
I am a Christian counselor/coach and I am passionate about helping men experience freedom from compulsive behaviors and, as a result, a deeper connection with God, themselves, and others. I specialize in helping men struggling with addictive and compulsive behaviors like pornography, sex, drugs, alcohol, food, work, video games, relationships, etc.
After more than 20 years of experience, I have found that true lasting healing does not happen in isolation. Weekly recovery groups provide the accountability, honesty, and brotherhood required for lasting transformation. That is why I now fully focus on the power of group work.
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Sexual Addiction Therapists
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.