Sex/Porn Addiction
What is Sex/Porn Addiction?
Many people struggle with feelings of conflict or shame about their sexual interests, choices, or behaviors. Others find that their use of porn, erotic services, or other sexual experiences no longer aligns with their values or has become difficult to control, impacting their well-being and relationships. If you’re feeling “out of control” or “addicted,” or if your behaviors don’t reflect the person you want to be, you’re not alone.
Our practice helps clients navigate these challenges with compassion and without judgment. Using the Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) Model, we guide clients in exploring their experiences, developing greater self-awareness, and making choices that align with their personal values.
Therapy will help you:
- Develop self awareness
- Define your personal sexual and relational values
- Understand and integrate ethical principles of sexual health
- Align your behavior with your sexual ethics
- Discover and live into your sexual authenticity
- Learn to make and honor agreements - with yourself and others
- Live in integrity through accountability
- Foster trust and learn to repair
- Build meaningful and fulfilling relationships
Who we work with?
- Individuals
- Couples
- PolyCules
FAQ
How do I know if I have a sex/porn addiction problem?
If you are feeling distressed about your sexual behaviors, experiencing painful consequences, hearing concerns from people close to you, or feeling out of control – it’s a sign that your sexual health may need attention. These experiences can be confusing and isolating, but you don’t have to face them alone.
Trying to label or diagnose what’s happening without a deeper understanding of your experience can be misleading, and at times, harmful. A respectful and comprehensive assessment can help clarify what’s going on and guide meaningful change.
From a Sexual Health perspective, the focus is not on assigning labels, but on understanding your behaviors in context: Are they aligned with your values? Are they causing harm? Are they within your ability to choose freely?
If you’re unsure or struggling, reaching out to a specialist can be a meaningful first step toward clarity and healing – without shame or judgment.
Do you do a 12-step recovery program?
No, the Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) model is not based on the 12-step approach. It offers an alternative, evidence-informed framework for understanding and addressing sexual behaviors that feel out of control or misaligned with your values.
Group work is often a part of OCSB therapy. A combination of individual and group sessions is recommended for most clients, as each provides unique benefits. While individual therapy allows for personalized exploration and focused support, group offers a space to reduce shame, build emotional regulation skills, and connect with others working toward sexual health. It’s a powerful setting to feel less alone and more understood.
That said, if you are already involved in a 12-step group and find it helpful, OCSB therapy can complement that work. A core strength of the OCSB model is its respect for each person’s values and unique path toward healing and integrity.
Will you help me and my partner connect?
Absolutely. We bring together expertise in sexual health and relationship dynamics to support couples navigating the impact of out of control sexual behavior with care, clarity, and compassion.
We understand the complexity of OCSB patterns and how they can deeply complicate relational healing. That’s why we often recommend a combination of individual and couples therapy.
This integrated approach creates space for individual healing while supporting the relationship in rebuilding trust, repairing emotional and sexual intimacy, and working through the pain of betrayal.
We aim to create a safe, non-blaming environment where both partners feel heard, supported, and guided toward a path that honors their shared values and individual needs.