Sex addiction therapy helps people and couples whose sexual behavior causes distress or harms relationships, to regain control, repair trust and build healthier sexual and emotional lives. At Psychological Preventative Health, PLLC we provide compassionate, person centered treatment in Ogden and nearby communities.
What sex addiction therapy includes
Sex addiction therapy is a structured form of mental health care that addresses compulsive sexual behavior, problematic pornography use, anonymous sexual encounters, or acting out that damages relationships or daily functioning. Our clinicians use evidence informed approaches and trauma sensitive techniques to assess patterns, identify triggers and build practical coping skills. We tailor care to adults, couples, veterans and LGBTQ plus clients, and we adapt methods for developmental stage and family context.
We combine individual work with relational approaches when needed, and we integrate modalities the client finds most helpful. Our team is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and uses that alongside other therapies to speed emotional processing when appropriate.
Who we help
People seek sex addiction therapy for a range of reasons. Typical situations we work with include:
- Adults whose sexual behavior causes shame, secrecy or recurring relationship conflict
- Couples confronting betrayal, loss of trust or intimacy struggles related to one partner's sexual behavior
- Military veterans coping with trauma, reactivity or relationship impacts
- LGBTQ plus adults navigating identity, desire and patterns that feel out of control
- Families and parents seeking guidance when a loved one is in treatment for sexual acting out
Benefits of professional treatment
Sex addiction therapy aims to do more than stop a behavior. Our approach focuses on understanding underlying needs, restoring sexual and emotional health, and building a resilient life. Key benefits include:
- Reduced compulsive acting out and better impulse control
- Improved communication about desire, boundaries and consent
- Strategies to repair trust and rebuild intimacy after betrayal
- Skills to manage triggers, shame and cravings
- Integration of trauma work to address past harms that feed the pattern
Our process
We follow a clear, collaborative process so you know what good care looks like.
- Comprehensive assessment. We begin with a respectful intake to understand behaviors, relationship context, trauma history and safety concerns. Assessment guides whether individual work, couples therapy or both are appropriate.
- Individualized plan. Together we set measurable goals and choose evidence informed methods. That may include cognitive approaches, trauma processing, skills training and if helpful, Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
- Therapeutic work. Sessions focus on reducing acting out, strengthening coping skills, processing trauma reactions and improving relationship patterns. For couples we attend to communication, boundaries and rebuilding trust.
- Relapse prevention and aftercare. Therapy includes practical relapse planning, identifying supports and building a coping skills repertoire for long term recovery.
Watch out: Online self diagnosis and one size fits all programs can miss co occurring trauma, mood symptoms or relationship factors. Professional assessment identifies safety risks and the right mix of treatment.
What good work looks like
Effective therapy shows progress on concrete measures, not just intent. Common signs of helpful treatment include clearer boundaries, fewer secretive behaviors, better partner communication, improved mood and consistent use of coping skills in triggering situations. We track goals together so clients and families can see measurable change.
Why choose Psychological Preventative Health, PLLC
We bring a family voice to clinical care. Our clinicians focus on prevention, growth and collaboration. That means you will get practical skills, trauma sensitive interventions and a strengths based plan tailored to your goals. Our team is licensed and insured, and we work with adults, couples, children, teens and veterans across the region.
For more about our clinical philosophy and methods see our Trauma Informed Care overview and our Evidence Based Therapies topic for details on approaches we use.
Service area
We are based in Ogden and serve communities around Salt Lake, Ogden North and Logan, Utah. If you are looking for local care near Ogden, our Ogden location page lists details about our practice and how we serve the region: Ogden location information.
Related services
Sex addiction therapy is often delivered alongside other forms of care. Related services we provide include Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy and Equine Therapy. These services support relationship repair, trauma processing and resilience building across settings.
Frequently asked questions
How do you tell the difference between a high sex drive and an addiction?
We look at whether sexual behavior causes distress, impairs functioning, involves failed attempts to stop, or continues despite negative consequences. Context matters, and a professional assessment clarifies whether compulsivity, mood or trauma are driving the pattern.
Can couples attend therapy together if one partner is acting out?
Yes. Couples work can be very effective for repairing trust and improving communication. We often combine individual treatment for the partner with acting out and joint sessions for relational repair, while attending to safety and consent.
Do you use medication in treatment?
Medication can help when there are co occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety or impulse control issues, but we do not prescribe medication. We coordinate with prescribing providers when medication review is helpful for a client’s plan.
Is trauma work part of sex addiction therapy?
Often yes. Trauma can underlie compulsive sexual behavior. Our clinicians apply trauma sensitive techniques and, when appropriate, Accelerated Resolution Therapy to process traumatic memories and reduce reactivity that feeds the pattern.
How long does treatment usually take?
Treatment length varies by severity, goals and co occurring issues. Some clients see meaningful change in a few months, while others need longer work to rebuild relationships and solidify relapse prevention. We set measurable goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Learn more and find our location
Read client reviews and get directions through our Ogden location page, and explore related topics and services on our site to decide if this care fits your needs.