
Sex Addiction Therapy – Support for Individuals and Couples in Recovery
Break the Cycle of Shame, Secrecy, and Struggle
Sex and pornography addiction can quietly erode your sense of self, damage trust, and leave you feeling alone, stuck, or afraid of losing everything. Whether you're secretly struggling or facing the painful aftermath of discovery, healing is possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.
At Insights Counseling Center, we offer sex addiction therapy for men, women, and couples. We help you understand the roots of compulsive sexual behavior, rebuild relational trust, and move toward integrity, connection, and recovery.
Is Sex Addiction Therapy Right for You?
You may benefit from sex addiction counseling if:
You feel unable to stop sexual behaviors despite consequences
You've engaged in pornography use, infidelity, or hidden sexual activity
You’re stuck in shame, secrecy, or fear of being found out
You've tried to “white-knuckle” sobriety without success
Your partner has discovered your behavior and you're desperate to repair the relationship
You are not broken. You are not alone. And you are not beyond help.
We also work with individuals who aren’t sure if they meet the criteria for addiction. If your sexual behavior feels compulsive, isolating, or out of alignment with your values, porn addiction therapy or a clinical assessment may offer clarity and direction.
What We Treat in Sex Addiction Therapy
Sex and porn addiction rarely start out of nowhere. They often develop as a way to cope—with stress, trauma, anxiety, or emotional pain. Our therapy focuses on more than stopping behavior. We help you understand the "why" behind it so you can change from the inside out.
We address:
Compulsive sexual behavior and your unique arousal template
Shame, secrecy, and emotional regulation struggles
Trauma history and attachment wounds
Compartmentalization and double-life patterns
Triggers, numbing, and emotional avoidance
Relational harm, betrayal trauma, and repair
We also work with betrayed partners and family members, offering support and resources to navigate the impact of addiction on the people you love.
Reach Out For Recovery!
Our Approach to Healing from Sex Addiction
Our team uses trauma-informed methods and is trained in the 30-Task Model of Sex Addiction Recovery by Dr. Patrick Carnes. This proven model walks individuals and couples through:
Breaking denial and establishing a sobriety plan
Understanding triggers, shame cycles, and trauma
Rebuilding integrity and personal accountability
Repairing relational trust and deepening empathy
We combine this model with:
EMDR and Brainspotting for trauma processing
Neurofeedback for emotional regulation
Schema therapy for core identity healing
Group therapy for connection and accountability
We believe healing happens in relationship—with yourself, your partner, your support system, and your therapist.
Support for Families and Adult Children
Sex addiction impacts more than one person. At Insights, we support the entire family system—including children, teens, and adult children—when someone in the home is in active addiction or early recovery.
We provide:
Partner-sensitive therapy to address betrayal trauma
Couples therapy after infidelity or sexual betrayal
Therapeutic Full Disclosure with polygraph when clinically appropriate
Family therapy for children and adult children of sex addicts
Discernment Counseling when the future of the relationship is uncertain
Everyone on our team who facilitates Full Disclosure is specifically trained in this process. We approach it as an act of integrity for the betrayer and a critical point of healing for the betrayed.
Meet Your Therapy Team Specializing In Addiction And Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
Our sex addiction therapists include:
Tal Prince, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Associate Sex Therapist
David Tucker, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Sex Therapist in training
Teresa Prince, Associate Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, and Associate Sex Therapist
We staff cases together, ensuring you get the collective insight of a collaborative, highly trained team. We also use clinical tools such as the PTSI-R and the Sexual Dependency Inventory (SDI) to guide treatment and offer insight. The SDI is often described as a “CT scan” for understanding sexual addiction.
Signs of Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Sex addiction and porn addiction don’t always look the same—but common signs include:
Escalating pornography use or hidden digital activity
Paying for sex or seeking anonymous hookups
Multiple failed attempts to quit
Mood swings, irritability, or emotional withdrawal
High-risk behavior despite consequences
Emotional or physical affairs
Isolation, secrecy, or living a double life
If you see yourself—or someone you love—in these patterns, you’re not alone. And it’s never too early or too late to seek help.
Support for Betrayed Partners and Adult Children
When sexual betrayal enters a family system, the emotional ripple effect can be devastating. We offer betrayal trauma therapy for spouses and support for adult children processing the pain of growing up in a home impacted by addiction.
We help family members:
Understand betrayal trauma responses
Reclaim their voice, agency, and emotional health
Navigate complex relational dynamics
Begin rebuilding trust—when and if it is safe to do so
Healing is not just possible—it’s necessary. And we’re here to walk with you.
Not Ready for Couples Therapy? Start With Clarity
If you've been caught, confessed, or confronted—and you're unsure whether to stay or leave—Discernment Counseling offers clarity without pressure. It’s a short-term, structured process to help couples explore what went wrong, what each person wants moving forward, and whether repair is possible.
Need Tools for the Journey?
Visit our Sex Addiction Recovery Resources for support materials, recovery insights, and recommended reading for individuals, couples, and accountability partners walking the path of healing.
Feeling Torn?
If you've just been caught or confessed—and part of you thinks it’s over, but another part isn’t sure—Discernment Counseling might be the right next step.
This process offers clarity without pressure, helping couples explore how the relationship got here and whether repair is possible. Before you make a permanent decision, take a moment to understand what’s really at stake.
Learn more about Discernment Counseling
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Common Questions About Sex Addiction Counseling
What if I’m not sure it’s an addiction?
You don’t need a diagnosis to get help. If your behavior causes pain, secrecy, or harm—therapy can help.
What if I just have a high sex drive?
Sex addiction isn’t about frequency—it’s about compulsion and consequences. If you’ve tried to stop and can’t, or feel out of control, it may be time to talk to someone.
What if my partner won’t come to therapy?
You can start individually. Many people do. And healing your own patterns will positively affect your relationship either way.
What if my family has been through too much already?
That’s exactly why we include family support in our services. Healing is hard—but living in secrecy and fear is harder.
Why Clients Choose Insights Counseling Center
Trauma-informed, shame-sensitive care
Expert team with decades of lived and clinical experience
Support for partners, couples, and families—not just the addicted individual
Deep integration of sex therapy, addiction recovery, and relational repair
Warm, professional environment where hope meets truth
What Clients Are Saying
“I thought I just had a high sex drive—but I was using sex to avoid pain. Getting help changed everything.”
— Client in recovery
“We were drowning in crisis. Therapy here helped us stabilize, rebuild trust, and create a whole new way to relate.”
— Couple after Full Disclosure
“I finally stopped running. For the first time in my life, I feel free.”
— Man in long-term recovery
Additional Resources
Explore our Sex Addiction Recovery Library:
Articles on shame, emotional triggers, and relapse prevention
Recommended books for clients and partners
Worksheets for couples and accountability partners
Tools for emotional and sexual sobriety
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Take the First Step Toward Healing
You don’t have to keep living in secrecy or shame.
Whether you’re seeking porn addiction help, healing from betrayal, or starting fresh after a painful discovery—
there is a way forward. And we’re ready to walk with you.