Sex Addiction & Compulsive Sexual Behavior
You are more than the behaviors you’re struggling to control.
Living with compulsive sexual behaviors can feel isolating, confusing, and deeply painful. I offer specialized therapy in Santa Monica and online throughout California to help you understand what’s beneath the cycle and begin creating healthier, more authentic ways of living and connecting.
What you’re going through.
You may feel like you’re living two separate lives—one that others see and another that leaves you feeling ashamed, disconnected, or out of control.
Perhaps you’ve promised yourself countless times that this would be the last time, only to find yourself repeating the same patterns. The secrecy can take a toll on your relationships, your self-esteem, and your sense of who you are.
Beneath the behavior, there’s often a deeper story that deserves compassion rather than judgment.
How this work can help.
Healing isn’t about becoming someone different—it’s about reconnecting with the person you’ve always been beneath the shame and survival strategies. Together, we’ll work to reduce the grip that compulsive behaviors have on your life while building healthier ways to cope, connect, and regulate difficult emotions. As your understanding grows, many clients find greater honesty, stronger relationships, and a renewed sense of self-respect.
Recovery becomes less about resisting urges and more about creating a life that feels genuinely fulfilling.
My approach to sex addiction.
I approach this work with empathy, discretion, and the understanding that compulsive sexual behaviors rarely exist in isolation.
Rather than focusing solely on stopping behaviors, we’ll explore the emotional wounds, attachment experiences, and unmet needs that continue to fuel them. I integrate approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Post Induction Therapy (PIT) to support meaningful healing at its source.
My goal is to help you build lasting freedom rooted in self-awareness, emotional resilience, and authentic connection.
Who is this for?
This work is for adults who feel caught in patterns of compulsive sexual behavior and are ready to understand why those patterns developed. Some clients are navigating the impact on a marriage or relationship, while others simply want to stop living with secrecy and shame. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or you’ve sought help before, you deserve a space where you’ll be met with respect and compassion.
You don’t have to carry this burden by yourself any longer.
What to expect in therapy for sex addiction.
Our work together is designed to help you move beyond simply managing behaviors toward understanding the deeper experiences that shaped them. We’ll move at a pace that feels thoughtful, supportive, and grounded in lasting change rather than quick fixes.
Build Trust
We’ll create a confidential, judgment-free space where you can begin sharing your experiences openly and honestly.
Understand Patterns
Together, we’ll uncover the emotional wounds, attachment dynamics, and triggers that continue to influence compulsive behaviors.
Restore Connection
We’ll strengthen healthier ways of relating to yourself and others while building a more authentic, connected life.
Meeting you where you are.
I provide therapy for sex addiction and compulsive sexual behavior through in-person sessions in Santa Monica as well as secure online therapy for adults across California.
Whether you’re located in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, or elsewhere in the state, you can access specialized, confidential care from wherever you feel most comfortable.
My priority is creating a safe, supportive environment where meaningful healing can take place—whether we’re meeting in person or virtually.