How is sexual addiction treated?
We at the Lifehouse Restoration Counseling center are working on a goal directed model to treat sexual addiction. We realize that every case is unique and must be given that respect in order to properly treat the case. We also know that there are many similarities to sex addiction cases and to the partners and families involved. By recognizing the similarities and establishing relatively standard techniques for treatment, recovery and eventual restoration can be accelerated. The importance of a professional trained in sexual addiction counseling CANNOT be over-emphasized. The trained counselor is able to identify the case similarities as well as the unique factors of family of origin, past abuse, couple’s intimacy, partner issues, etc. This information will lead a trained counselor to establish a plan for recovery and restoration. Here is what we envision such a plan might look like in general terms: 1. Assessment of the addict upon first contact The following article is reprinted with
