Sexual Addiction Therapists in Yucca Valley, CA

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Mark Rodgers
RN, BA
Verified
Verified
Relationships shouldn't be complicated or hurtful things. We can help you with the relationships in your life, by helping you better understand yourself. We can help you form healthy boundary in your relationships so that you can feel safe about yourself and others. Our clinic has profound understanding of abuse issues and relationships whether it's family, spouse/partner, friends or coworkers. We can help you with trauma that is preventing you from being all you can be. Please feel relaxed to call us.
(760) 253-1687
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Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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Jeff Eamer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT, CRT
Verified
Verified
The word psychotherapy means “healing of the soul.” If you’re like most, your soul has been wounded. Sometimes it’s nobody’s fault. Sometimes it is. You may have been wounded recently; or, more likely, when you were younger. And so, as a result, you’ve adopted beliefs, created stories, and implemented strategies to protect your soul from further wounding. But if you’re reading this, those beliefs, stories, and strategies are not working anymore.
(424) 543-3354
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Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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Megan E. Hanson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Seeking therapy can feel daunting. Even when we know something has to change, it can feel more comfortable to stick with old habits. Clients are often surprised to hear me say - we keep "bad" habits for good reasons. We develop predictable patterns to feel safe when we lack outside supports to help us feel grounded, connected, accomplished, or hopeful. I support clients to increase their awareness of their own patterns, perceptions, reactions, learned behaviors, and true desires, so they have more choice in how they respond to people and situations and can take steps to build better relationships and more fulfilling lives.
(213) 376-2603
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Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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Chris Avitabile
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is my highest priority as a therapist to create a genuine, safe, and supportive environment so you can feel comfortable expressing yourself. I am dedicated to helping you explore options for change, and together we will learn about your strengths and how to utilize them.
(310) 494-7172
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Yucca Valley, CA 92284

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Jared Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I help professionals in film/TV, academia, design, & corporate heal from trauma. You may excel in some areas while quietly suffering anxiety, depression (stuck/lost), and relationship pain. A past with abuse/neglect, emotional disconnect can result in a mix of both thriving and overactive survival instincts. I provide a warm judgment-free space, strict confidentiality, modern research-based techniques, and 25 years of mental health experience. I offer EMDR, parts work (like IFS, etc.), Somatic Experiencing, & psychedelic therapy. I also specialize in work with the ASD (autism), DID/DDNOS, & LGBTQ+ communities.
(213) 372-0180
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Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Candice Amber Packard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed, stressed out, or totally exhausted? Do your emotions get the best of you & leave you feeling stuck, angry, scared? Are you ready to make some big changes in your life & get back to who you truly are? My name is Candice & I love holding space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, & worries without judgment. I create a safe environment for you to develop empowered coping skills, gain more self-awareness, & work on habits you'd like to change. I'll guide you to learn more about your inner world so you can improve, appreciate, & communicate effectively with yourself & your outer world.
(760) 278-7869
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Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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Lynda Smith
Counselor, LPCC, CSAT, EMDR, CHT, Coach
Verified
Verified
I'm also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Board Certified Sex Therapist with an emphasis on 1) empowering betrayed partners, 2) utilizing a non-12 step approach to sexual addiction /trauma/porn recovery & 3) relational & intimacy problems.
Do you have past trauma, unresolved issues, anxiety, depression, sexual disorders, low libido, anger, sex/porn addiction, or relationship problems that need to be worked through? Call (949) 612-2229 to schedule a consultation. Find out how my integrative approach to therapy heals the whole person. I specialize in helping individuals & couples restore their lives & relationships. With empathy & understanding, I will work with you to help you realize your greatest potential so you can live in the "present" & focus on an amazing & successful future! PHONE & VIDEO APPT ONLY
(949) 612-2229
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Kristin Colton
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC II, CATC II, RYT 250
Verified
Verified
Kristin has been helping people in addiction recovery treatment since 1997 and has continued to find her work exciting and purposeful. She has expertise in all areas of substance use disorders as well as treating co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Kristin also works with individuals who struggle with eating disorders, sexual addiction , and other behavioral and process addictions. Kristin has studied Life Coaching as well as becoming certified in Yoga and Pranayama Breathwork and has found many evidence based and holistic practices to be extremely healing in her work as well as personal experience.
(949) 558-2647
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Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Benzion Perez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PPS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In my experience, I have worked through issues of sexual addiction , trauma, gender, race, and identity.
I want to work with people who are willing to try something new, to try something different, to take risks, to be vulnerable, to explore, and to discover. I am deeply committed both to the family and individual. I want to extend myself to those finding themselves ready to push through conflicts by collaborating with me on the process of being honest and comfortable in our skin. In terms of facing life's adventures, if you feel that I am talking to you please feel free to contact me to set up an initial consultation.
(909) 487-5163
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Pomona, CA 91767
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Lee R. Blackwell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My training as a sex therapist and then being Co-Director of the UCLA Human Sexuality Clinic for 10 years provides me with a solid background to work with sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction /compulsion, or sexual trauma in a caring and direct way.
I work mainly with adults and late adolescents, individually, in couples and in groups. The areas I specialize in are sexual issues (individuals or couples), adults molested as children, emotional intimacy, communication, anxiety, depression, self-awareness, and deep and lasting character change. In my 40 years of practicing counseling and psychotherapy I've worked with a wide variety of people of different ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, and those with physical challenges. I find it immensely rewarding to work with people who are actively seeking to resolve problems through increased self-awareness.
(714) 584-4901
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Mark Brandes-Biblical Counsel
MABC
Marriage can be difficult. Two people who struggle with their own personal issues work to meld their lives together, but in that process they may become stuck in a disruptive cycle of blame shifting. As fallen humans, we tend to serve ourselves before we serve others. The goal is peace in the marriage, but that can seem so elusive at times. Pornography and sexual addiction can also effectively tear apart marriages, but there is hope to put off these behaviors and put on God-honoring habits.
(949) 326-2974
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Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Bridgman Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr Laird Bridgman is a published author in professional journals, plus two step study guides for sexual addiction (Amazon).
Thank you for visiting our profile page. You are searching, not just for someone who can assist you with the issue you are struggling with, but someone you can connect with; someone who can truly understand you. The best way to find that person is to interview them on the phone. Credentials are only the starting place for a therapy relationship. Keep in mind you are choosing somebody with whom you can share pretty much everything about you; perhaps things you've never told any other person. Make sure you pick somebody you like & trust.
(949) 383-4025
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Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Daniel W McQuoid
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals, couples, and families with a focus on healing past trauma, compulsive addictive behaviors (alcoholism, codependency, sexual addiction , etc.
I have over 30 years experience in individual, marital, family, and group counseling, working with those who have faced a variety of issues in life. Counseling will guide you through a healing process to find a profound sense of your purpose. You will find a warm, healing environment that will impact you intellectually, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. Tools will be provided to increase your sense of well being, your ability to cope with adversity, and your understanding of your brain chemistry as it relates to your emotional struggles along with exploring how one's faith can impact their transformation.
(714) 769-6986
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Brea, CA 92821
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Caleb Park
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am dedicated to providing personalized support for individuals struggling with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma (EMDR Certified), sexual addiction , marital issues, substance addiction, and panic attacks. My comprehensive approach to therapy draws from a combination of evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, and solution-focused therapy, to help you achieve lasting results. I have over 8+ years of clinical experience, along with the best sexual addiction and trauma therapy training. You can trust that you are with a professional who has been trained at the highest-level institutions.
(562) 303-5633
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Tustin, CA 92780
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Blaine Carman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating troubled couple relationships, family conflicts, stress and anxiety management, spiritual dilemmas, post-divorce counseling, sexual addiction and problems resulting from major life transitions.
"Do you find yourself repeating the same old patterns in relationships and keep getting disappointed? Would you like to dramatically change your results? I have been facilitating transformation and growth in individuals and organizations for more than 20 years. I have a passion for helping people uncover what's blocking them in their growth or in relationships and implement effective strategies to bring about positive change. As a licensed MFT, I love working with adults from 18 to 80 who are trying to find solutions and answers to life's difficult questions and challenges and help them produce tangible results.
(951) 842-3549
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Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Eli Coleman
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Verified
I work mostly with people dealing with problems related to compulsive sexual behavior (also known as sexual addiction or out of control sexual problems).
I am accepting new referrals using telehealth now. I am especially looking for patients who are concerned about compulsive sexual behavior. I really enjoy working with motivated clients who are seeking help to resolve problems in their life. Some things are simple but other things are quite complex. I enjoy working with both kinds of problems. It is very satisfying to watch a client learn, grow and change - and sometimes over years of time.
(442) 259-8402
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Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Ramon Lawrence Ivey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CCPS-C
Verified
Verified
Do you find yourself weighed down by the struggles of your past and/or present? Do these burdens impact you and your relationships? Do you have hurts and/or habits from which you need freedom? I am honored to walk this journey of healing with my clients. During my 17+ years in the field I have received specialized training in the areas of individual and couples Therapy, addiction, sexual addiction , and betrayal Trauma. I feel honored to help individuals/couples gain freedom from personal and relational empasses, identity issues, sexual identity issues, anxiety, depression, abuse history, trauma, grief, and spiritual reconciliation.
(714) 500-8702
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Irvine, CA 92612
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Louise Yeilding
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have continued education in depression, anxiety, alcoholism, infidelity, sexual addiction , PTSD, trauma, anger management and attention deficit disorder.
I work with adults in individual and or couple counseling. I help clients resolve short term transitional issues as well as longer term difficulties. People who have struggled with an unresolved personal or relationship issue often experience depression and anxiety as a result of it. I address both the issue and the emotional response to the issue. I also provide extensive psychotherapy for clients suffering from longer term problems.
(949) 344-2361
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San Clemente, CA 92672
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Chris Chandler
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMHC, CSAT-S, AF-EMDR
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
My passion is helping people build healthy and meaningful lives. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes, the pioneer in the field of sex addiction. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with all forms of addictions and compulsive behaviors including: sex, pornography, drugs, alcohol, food, work, spending, codependent relationships, etc. I use Attachment-Focused EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Lifespan Integration to help people become free from underlying relational/attachment wounds.
(619) 369-1884
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San Diego, CA 92121
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Dr. Heather Clinkenbeard
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Clinkenbeard is committed to helping those who have been impacted by addiction, especially sexual addiction , understand how they got to this place and find a path to growth and healing. She knows that many partners/spouses facing betrayal from infidelity or sexual addiction experiences unique pain and she desires to provide them a safe place to process their story and help them find hope. Dr. Clinkenbeard is here to help those struggling with general sexual health issues, life transitions, spirituality, grief, and impaired professionals.
(714) 410-6742
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Irvine, CA 92612
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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.