Sexual addiction is simply compulsive sexual behavior. It is the persistent sexual thoughts and the craving, or need, for sex that disrupts your ability to function at work, school, in relationships, and other daily activities. It can manifest itself in many ways like watching porn (sometimes for hours a day), visiting strip clubs, massage parlors or prostitutes. It could also be online chat rooms or multiple sex partners. Despite what you might assume, sex addiction in marriage is common. We’ve seen an exponential increase in our practice over the last decade. It causes a lack of connection with family, your kids and violates trust with your spouse. It can even lead to potential law violations including prostitution, viewing child porn, intrusive sex, etc.

Great question. Official determination will be done by your therapist using a research-based assessment. Often, however, you or your loved ones may already recognize your sexual behavior is a problem impacting your life and relationship. If you recognize your sexual behavior is a problem (or your partner or spouse is telling you it is), we recommend you schedule a session with a sex addiction expert so that you can be evaluated.

Step 1: Meet & greet

You will meet with your therapist who will listen to your current situation and the issues you are facing. You’ll quickly learn you are not alone and there is a pathway forward. You can choose, to do this face to face (if you live locally) or via online sessions.

Step 2: Research-Based Assessment

Your therapist will have you complete our research-based assessment which he/she will then use to determine if there is an addiction present. This assessment will help us have a better understanding of what the most effective course of action will be for you.

Step 3: Therapy

If the assessment shows you have met the criteria for sexual compulsive behavior, then therapy will begin in the form of individual therapy and/or group therapy.

The Marriage Place is an out-of-network provider and does not currently does not accept insurance or participate in Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). For our clients who wish to file for reimbursement through their plan, we are happy to provide you with a receipt that includes the additional documentation required by the insurance company.
If you are unsure if you have out-of-network benefits, contact your insurance provider and ask if your plan offers mental health benefits including counseling, and if so, at what reimbursement rate and do you need to meet a deductible first. Many of our clients who choose to file a reimbursement claim with their insurance company, receive reimbursement of up to 80% of session cost. If you have an FSA card, we are also happy to accept it for payment.

Excellent! We are glad you are making this brave first step. To ask more questions, discuss working with us, or to book your first session, schedule a free 15-minute Discovery Call with us.