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Sex Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles

Compassionate, non-judgmental care for compulsive sexual behavior disorder

Medically reviewed by Dr. Eric Chaghouri, MD — Medical Director, Golden State Rehab Updated March 2026
Understanding Sex Addiction

A Real Condition That Responds to Real Treatment

Compulsive sexual behavior disorder — commonly called sex addiction — means sexual thoughts and urges that feel impossible to control, even as they damage your relationships, career, and self-respect. It’s a real, recognized condition, not a character flaw: the World Health Organization includes it in the ICD-11, its official diagnostic manual.

We treat it with the same compassion, rigor, and non-judgment we bring to every condition we see. Treatment is outpatient and confidential — you live at home, and evening and telehealth options let most clients keep working while they heal. There is no shame in seeking help — only courage.

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Treatment Methods

How We Treat Sex Addiction

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT for sex addiction identifies the thoughts, emotions, and situations that trigger compulsive sexual behavior. You'll build the awareness and skills to interrupt automatic patterns and respond differently — without shame or self-punishment.

Relational Healing

Sex addiction deeply affects intimate relationships. Individual therapy addresses the attachment wounds, intimacy fears, and relational patterns that often underlie compulsive sexual behavior — creating the foundation for healthy intimacy.

Group Therapy

Specialized sex addiction group therapy provides a safe, confidential space to address shame, share experience, and build accountability — powerfully countering the isolation and secrecy that perpetuate compulsive sexual behavior.

Trauma-Informed Care

Sex addiction frequently has roots in childhood trauma, attachment disruption, or sexual abuse. Our trauma-informed approach ensures these underlying factors are addressed — not just the surface behavior.

Mindfulness-Based Approaches

Urge surfing, mindfulness meditation, and body awareness practices help you develop a different relationship with sexual urges — observing them without being compelled to act, creating the space for choice and behavior change.

Partner & Family Support

With appropriate consent and boundaries, we can involve partners or spouses in the treatment process — providing psychoeducation, relational repair support, and guidance for partners dealing with the impact of sex addiction.

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Signs of Sex Addiction

Recognizing When Sexual Behavior Has Become Compulsive

Sex addiction exists on a spectrum. You may benefit from professional treatment if you experience:

  • Sexual thoughts or urges that feel intrusive and impossible to control
  • Using sexual behavior to cope with stress, loneliness, anxiety, or emotional pain
  • Continued sexual behavior despite serious consequences (relationship damage, career risk, financial harm)
  • Failed repeated attempts to change or stop the behavior
  • Escalation — needing more extreme or frequent sexual behavior to achieve the same effect
  • Profound shame, guilt, or self-loathing following sexual behavior
  • Secrecy, dishonesty, or double-life dynamics related to sexual behavior

Related Conditions & Programs

Complex Trauma

Childhood trauma and attachment wounds frequently underlie compulsive sexual behavior — we address both together.

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Dual Diagnosis

Sex addiction often co-occurs with depression, anxiety, or substance use — integrated treatment addresses all conditions.

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Individual Therapy

One-on-one therapy is particularly important in sex addiction treatment for processing shame and relational dynamics.

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Frequently Asked

Sex Addiction Treatment: Common Questions

Yes. The World Health Organization includes compulsive sexual behavior disorder in the ICD-11, its official diagnostic manual. Whatever name it goes by, the pattern is real — urges that feel out of control despite serious consequences — and it responds to structured treatment.

No — confidentiality is usually the biggest fear here, and we treat it that way. Your records are protected by HIPAA and federal confidentiality law. We never contact your employer, and nothing is shared with anyone, including a spouse or partner, without your written consent.

Yes. All of our care is outpatient — you live at home. Our IOP (a few 3-hour sessions a week) has morning and evening tracks, and telehealth is available. No one at work needs to know.

No. Unlike substance recovery, the goal is not lifelong abstinence — it’s healthy sexuality. Treatment helps you stop the compulsive behavior causing harm and build the capacity for real intimacy. You and your therapist define what healthy looks like together.

We accept most major insurance, though coverage for behavioral addictions varies by plan and diagnosis. The honest answer: let us check. Verifying your benefits is free and confidential, and we explain your options before you commit to anything.

Sources: World Health Organization — ICD-11, Kraus et al., “Compulsive sexual behaviour disorder in the ICD-11,” World Psychiatry (2018).

Paying for Treatment

We Accept Most Major Insurance Providers

Coverage varies by plan. Our admissions team verifies your exact benefits for free and explains your options honestly, without pressure.

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