Average Rating 4.8.

Sex Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA

New Spirit Recovery is a DHCS-licensed sex addiction treatment center in Encino, California. The program treats sex addiction as a cross-addiction when a substance use disorder is present. Sex addiction treatment programs include medical detox, residential treatment, PHP, and IOP, seven days a week with a 1:1 overall staff-to-client ratio.

The Encino campus serves greater Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Therapy combines CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and trauma-focused care alongside the proprietary Rewired curriculum from cofounder Erica Spiegelman. Sex addiction counseling, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy run in parallel.

The program holds JCAHO, CLIA, ASAM, and LegitScript accreditation. Insurance is verified in hours.

Licenses and Accreditations
Joint Commission accreditation badge for New Spirit Recovery behavioral health treatment
LegitScript certification badge for substance use treatment
California Department of Health Care Services license badge
CCAPP certification badge for California addiction treatment
CLIA certification badge for clinical laboratory services

Los Angeles, California Sex Addiction Treatment Center Reviews

Average google rating is 4.8

Choosing a sex addiction treatment center in Los Angeles, California, means selecting a facility trusted by patients, families, physicians, and community partners. New Spirit Recovery has built its reputation through consistent clinical excellence and comprehensive care that addresses both immediate symptoms and long-term recovery planning. New Spirit Recovery's evidence-based approach combined with holistic wellness programming creates sustainable healing for individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behavior disorder.

Call Us: (855) 932-2725
Lance F

Amazing staff, beautiful facility, & recovery at its finest, especially for those struggling and currently at their worst. Client care at their core providing safety and compassion.

Posted on Google
2 months ago
Lior Levy

Without a doubt The Best treatment facility in Los Angeles. This program will teach you how to set realistic goals and become a better version of yourself. You will be given all of the tools necessary to help you start building a new foundation for your life. At New Spirit Recovery you will receive the best care available the therapist Joely and the case manager Darren are always at your disposal and they do their best to accommodate each and every client with an individualized tailor made treatment plan to help you heal and reach your true potential within your sobriety journey. This environment was designed to redefine luxury treatment centers. New Spirit has the most serene and relaxing surroundings located in the quiet hills of Tarzana. The amenities include but are not limited to a private chef, daily groups/activities, and special outings on the weekends. If you’re looking for

Posted on Google
a week ago
Tara Finch

I don’t have the words to fully explain how much this place changed my life. When I arrived, I was broken, hopeless, and convinced I would never find a way forward. The staff here didn’t just help me recover, they helped me rediscover myself. They gave me tools, patience, and most importantly, compassion. For the first time in a long time, I felt truly seen and understood.

This wasn’t just about treatment it was about learning how to live again, how to trust myself, and how to believe that a brighter future is possible. The support I received here gave me strength I didn’t know I had. Because of this rehab, I now wake up each day with gratitude instead of dread.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that this place saved my life. If you or someone you love is struggling, know that healing is possible, and this is the place where it can begin.

Posted on Google
4 months ago

Insurance We Accept for Sex Addiction Treatment Programs

New Spirit Recovery accepts the following insurance providers for sex addiction treatment in California:

Free Insurance Verification

New Spirit Recovery admissions team verifies coverage within hours of the client's initial contact providing complete benefit information before treatment begins. New Spirit Recovery explain exact benefits, copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs during the verification process. This comprehensive service is completely free with no obligation to enter treatment.

New Spirit Recovery maintains in-network status with most PPO insurance plans providing reduced out-of-pocket costs and streamlined authorization processes for comprehensive treatment services. New Spirit Recovery’s insurance verification team confirms exact benefits including copays, deductibles, and coverage limitations before treatment begins. PPO coverage typically includes partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, individual therapy, group therapy, family sessions, and psychiatric services.

Real-time verification occurs during initial contact providing complete benefit information with no obligation.

Specialized veteran services include coverage through TriWest and VACCN contracts providing comprehensive treatment access for military personnel and veterans. Coverage includes specialized programming with veteran therapists experienced in military trauma, PTSD triggers, and veteran-specific experiences. Authorization typically approves intensive programming levels with additional weekly sessions tailored to veteran needs.

New Spirit Recovery’s veteran-friendly approach recognizes unique challenges faced by military personnel seeking addiction treatment.

New Spirit Recovery admissions team verifies coverage within hours of the client’s initial contact providing complete benefit information before treatment begins. New Spirit Recovery explain exact benefits, copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs during the verification process. This comprehensive service is completely free with no obligation to enter treatment.

Alternative cash pay options are available for clients without insurance coverage or those preferring private payment arrangements.

Why Clients Choose New Spirit Recovery for Sex Addiction Rehab in California

Reasons clients choose New Spirit Recovery as their sex addiction treatment center in California are listed below

ew Spirit Recovery maintains DHCS licensing for substance abuse treatment and mental health services across California with additional accreditation from JCAHO and American Society of Addiction Medicine. New Spirit Recovery’s regulatory compliance supports all treatment meets state standards for clinical excellence and safety protocols. This comprehensive credentialing allows New Spirit Recovery to serve clients across California locations with seamless insurance coordination.

Clients benefit from evidence-based programming that adheres to national quality standards.

Clients can attend programming based on personal schedules with options that accommodate work responsibilities and family commitments. This flexibility prevents treatment barriers that might otherwise delay or interrupt recovery efforts. The New Spirit Recovery philosophy recognizes that life doesn’t stop during treatment, requiring programming that integrates with real-world responsibilities.

This scheduling approach supports access to care for clients who would otherwise be unable to attend traditional programming hours.

The on-site Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours for every client entering treatment under Medical Director supervision. This rapid medical assessment supports appropriate medication management for dual diagnosis conditions without delays that compromise treatment effectiveness. Medical oversight coordinates medication needs with therapeutic programming throughout the entire treatment process.

Immediate psychiatric services prevent treatment delays and supports safe medication management for complex presentations.

Licensed clinicians deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and specialized trauma interventions based on individual client needs and clinical presentation. These evidence-based modalities address compulsive sexual behavior disorder along with co-occurring anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personality disorders. Therapeutic approaches are selected collaboratively with clients through comprehensive assessment and ongoing treatment planning.

Multiple modality options supports personalized treatment planning that adapts to changing clinical needs.

The clinical team recognizes co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders as common presentations requiring integrated treatment rather than separate interventions. Clients frequently present with concurrent use of alcohol, marijuana, or multiple substances alongside compulsive sexual behavior disorder, and all conditions are treated simultaneously.

Dual diagnosis programming addresses both conditions simultaneously through coordinated therapeutic and medical approaches. Licensed clinicians coordinate symptom management with recovery planning to prevent treatment gaps that compromise outcomes.

This comprehensive approach supports all presenting conditions receive appropriate clinical attention.

The facility maintains a 1:1 overall staff-to-client ratio ensuring individualized attention that allows clinicians to develop comprehensive understanding of each client’s unique needs and circumstances. This exceptional ratio enables frequent individual sessions, immediate crisis support, and real-time treatment plan adjustments. Staff availability facilitates therapeutic relationship development that supports long-term recovery outcomes.

Personalized attention supports clinical interventions address individual rather than generalized treatment approaches.

Admission completes within 24-48 hours from initial contact to program start through streamlined assessment and insurance verification processes that eliminate dangerous waiting periods. Quick insurance verification and clinical approval prevent treatment delays that allow symptoms to worsen or motivation to decrease. The rapid admission process supports clients receive care when they are most ready to engage in recovery efforts.

Immediate access prevents the deterioration that often occurs during extended waiting periods.

Family therapy sessions and educational programming involve immediate family members throughout the treatment stay with ongoing support that extends beyond discharge. These groups cover codependency, family systems, and educational components delivered by trained counselors with specialized family therapy expertise. Family participation provides long-term support systems that enhance recovery outcomes and prevent relapse.

The educational approach helps families understand compulsive sexual behavior disorder as a medical condition requiring professional intervention.

Graduates gain access to ongoing alumni programming that provides lifelong peer support and continued connection to recovery resources. Alumni events facilitate ongoing recovery community involvement and mutual support among program graduates. The platform enables graduates to support newer clients while maintaining their own recovery focus.

Lifetime alumni access supports continued connection to clinical resources and peer support networks.

The facility maintains in-network status with PPO insurance plans reducing out-of-pocket costs for clients with private insurance coverage. In-network relationships facilitate smoother authorization processes and clearer benefit explanations before treatment begins. Quick insurance verification clarifies exact benefits, copays, and coverage limitations before admission.

Insurance coordination supports treatment accessibility without financial barriers that might delay care.

Clinical leadership includes staff members with personal recovery experience combined with professional clinical training and licensing. Staff members understand client struggles through their own recovery journeys while maintaining professional boundaries and clinical expertise. This combination provides both evidence-based treatment and genuine understanding of the recovery process.

Lived experience creates authentic therapeutic relationships based on shared understanding and hope.

What to Expect During Sex Addiction Treatment

The first 24 hours include psychiatric evaluation by the Medical Director or Nurse Practitioner and a clinical assessment of compulsive sexual behavior, hypersexuality, and any co-occurring impulse control disorder alongside the primary substance use disorder. Medical detox runs 7 to 10 days under 24-hour nursing supervision when withdrawal is part of the picture. Clients begin individual therapy and talk therapy in the first week, identify primary triggers, work through early shame and guilt, and stabilize on medication for co-occurring depression, anxiety, or PTSD when indicated.

Residential programming runs seven days a week with six hours of daily clinical groups. Programming includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR with specialized practitioners, trauma-focused therapies that address betrayal trauma, somatic work, and the proprietary Rewired curriculum’s ten modules covering emotional regulation, trigger identification, and personal accountability. Clients carry a minimum of one weekly individual therapy session, often supplemented based on acuity, and join daily group therapy plus evening AA, NA, or Dharma Recovery meetings. Family therapy begins during this phase to repair intimacy and rebuild trust.

The client’s sense of purpose and meaning returns as recovery provides opportunities for personal growth and contribution to others.

Clients develop spiritual practices or philosophical frameworks that support long-term recovery and personal fulfillment.

The client’s values clarification process helps align behaviors with personal beliefs and moral standards.

Connection to something greater than themselves provides motivation and hope during challenging recovery periods.

Clients discover new sources of meaning and satisfaction that replace the temporary gratification of compulsive behaviors.

Outpatient care closes the clinical arc with ongoing therapy, twelve step community involvement under AA, NA, and Dharma Recovery frameworks, and alumni programming for life. Clients leave with a written aftercare plan, named outside providers, and a sponsor relationship in place. National support is also available through the SAMHSA National Helpline.

Sex Addiction Treatment Programs

New Spirit Recovery delivers sex addiction treatment through residential care plus step-down PHP and IOP for compulsive sexual behavior disorder, hypersexuality, and pornography addiction. The facility functions as a combined pornography and sex addiction treatment center for adults whose behavior is paired with a substance use disorder.

New Spirit Recovery’s PHP delivers six hours of daily programming five days weekly with comprehensive therapeutic intervention for compulsive sexual behavior disorder and co-occurring conditions.

Programming includes morning meditation, step work groups, daily recovery reflections, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation groups delivered by licensed clinicians.

Weekend programming emphasizes community integration activities following ASAM fourth dimension guidelines to prepare clients for real-world recovery application.

The program serves adults 18+ with individual therapy sessions minimum weekly, often supplemented based on clinical acuity and treatment needs.

IOP programming provides step-down care coordination with flexible scheduling that accommodates work and family responsibilities while maintaining clinical oversight.

The program includes evidence-based therapeutic modalities delivered through group and individual therapy sessions with medication management coordination.

Family involvement continues throughout IOP participation with education and support services extending beyond program completion.

Family therapy sessions and educational programming involve immediate family members throughout treatment with ongoing support extending beyond client discharge.

Programming covers codependency, family systems education, and communication skills delivered by trained counselors with specialized family therapy expertise.

Family participation provides essential support systems that enhance long-term recovery outcomes and prevent relapse.

Educational components help families understand compulsive sexual behavior disorder as a medical condition requiring professional intervention and ongoing support.

Graduates receive lifetime access to alumni programming that provides ongoing peer support and continued connection to recovery resources and community.

Alumni events facilitate recovery community involvement and mutual support among program graduates while maintaining individual recovery focus.

The program enables graduates to support newer clients through mentorship while reinforcing their own recovery principles and goals.

Lifetime alumni access supports continued connection to clinical resources and peer support networks.

Tour Our Sex Addiction Rehab Facility

The New Spirit Recovery campus is one of the few sex addiction rehabs near Los Angeles offering structured residential clinical care, not an unsupervised sex addiction retreat. Among local sex addiction treatment facilities, the Encino site combines therapy with comfortable spaces to support healing and growth.

Group therapy rooms host morning meditation, step work, CBT, and DBT skills training in seating designed for interaction. Private individual therapy offices provide confidential space for trauma work and personalized treatment planning with licensed clinicians. Clients searching for sex addiction treatment centers near me find a clinical step-down program, not a self-directed option.

Residential/Inpatient Program

Step-Down Program Referrals for PHP, IOP, OP, & Sober Living

Veterans Addiction & Mental Health Treatment

Medication Assisted Treatment

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Rewired Curriculum

Take the First Step Toward Sex Addiction Recovery Today

Meet the Clinical Team Behind Our Sex Addiction Treatment Program

Sean O'Neill, LMFT serves as Clinical Director with 24 years in recovery and licensed clinical expertise since 2018, bringing dual mental health and substance use treatment background to New Spirit Recovery's comprehensive programming. Dr. Patrick Lockwood provides licensed clinical psychology consultation as Professor at Cal Lutheran, maintaining 12+ hours weekly across New Spirit Recovery's sites for crisis management and specialized therapeutic interventions.

Sex Addiction Symptoms and Signs of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder

Sex addiction symptoms appear when sexual behavior, pornography use, or fantasy moves outside conscious control. The pattern is recognized clinically as compulsive sexual behavior disorder or hypersexuality. The eight signs of sex addiction below answer the screening question "what is sex addiction" and reflect the criteria most clinicians use during intake.

Repeated attempts to reduce or stop the behavior fail despite genuine intent, the core diagnostic criterion for compulsive sexual behavior disorder.

Sexual behavior moves toward higher intensity, longer duration, or higher-risk partners and contexts over time, including escalating pornography use.

Work, parenting, finances, and intimate relationships fall off while sexual behavior or pornography use dominates time and attention.

Sex becomes the primary way to cope with stress, depression, anxiety, shame, or guilt rather than for connection or pleasure.

Sexual thoughts intrude on work hours, conversations, and sleep, often for several hours per day, crowding out non-sexual interests.

Legal issues, broken relationships, financial loss, and health risks do not interrupt the pattern — a defining sign of sex addiction.

The person hides activity, devices, accounts, or financial transactions from partners and family, and the secrecy compounds the behavior.

Hobbies, friendships, intimacy, and routine recreation drop away as the behavior consumes time and emotional bandwidth.

Take the First Step Toward Sex Addiction Recovery Today

Recovery from sex addiction starts with a single decision to seek professional help and New Spirit Recovery’s experienced clinical team stands by during operating hours to support clients through the admission process and initial treatment planning. New Spirit Recovery’s comprehensive programming addresses both compulsive sexual behaviors and underlying psychological factors through evidence-based therapeutic approaches and personalized clinical attention. The admission process completes within 24-48 hours from the client’s initial contact with immediate insurance verification and clinical assessment coordination.

(855) 932-2725

Free Clinical Assessment 

How to Help a Loved One Struggling with Sex Addiction

Family members and partners can support recovery without enabling the behavior. Four steps to take are listed below.

Look for secrecy around devices, accounts, and finances; relationship deterioration tied to sexual behavior; emotional swings linked to cycles of behavior, guilt, and shame; escalating risk-taking; and social isolation from people who have raised concerns.

Choose a private, calm moment, not a crisis. Lead with compassion and specific observations rather than accusation. Use “I” statements, listen actively, and offer concrete help — researching treatment, verifying insurance, or arranging transportation.

Do not issue ultimatums you cannot enforce. Do not monitor, investigate, or attempt to control their behavior. Do not try to act as their therapist. Do not enable by covering financial, professional, or legal consequences on their behalf.

New Spirit Recovery’s admissions team handles confidential intake conversations, free insurance verification, and 24 to 48 hour admission. Family members can call (855) 932-2725 directly to discuss options, even if their loved one is not yet ready to commit.

What If They Refuse to Go to Treatment?

Set firm boundaries around behaviors that directly affect you, while accepting that you cannot force treatment. Consider your own therapy to build healthy coping skills and boundary-setting techniques. Document behavioral patterns and consequences for future intervention opportunities. Continue to express love while refusing to enable or cover up consequences. Be prepared for relationships to change if harmful behaviors continue. Focus on your own healing and remain open to supporting recovery when they are ready.

Call Us for Family Support

We help even if your loved one isn’t ready. We’ll provide education, explain programs, verify insurance, and give conversation tips to support YOU.

We Serve Sex Addiction Clients in Los Angeles, CA and the Greater California

Our sex addiction treatment facility is located at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316, in the San Fernando Valley with US-101 access at Balboa Boulevard.

The Encino campus serves clients across Los Angeles County, including Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Van Nuys, Canoga Park, Studio City, North Hollywood, Thousand Oaks, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Burbank, and Glendale.

FAQ

Still have a questions? We're here to help you. Contact us for further

(855) 932-2725

Yes. Sex addiction is real and clinically recognized. ICD-11 includes compulsive sexual behavior disorder as a diagnosable condition. The DSM-5 does not include it as a stand-alone diagnosis, but clinicians treat it as a behavioral addiction, often alongside substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, or PTSD.

Sex addiction develops from a combination of trauma history, attachment disruption, neurobiological reward dysregulation, untreated mental health conditions, and learned coping patterns where sex becomes the primary tool for emotional regulation. Early exposure to pornography, betrayal trauma, and co-occurring substance use commonly accelerate the pattern.

There is no single sex addiction test that confirms the diagnosis. Clinicians use validated screening tools such as the Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) and a clinical interview. If you are asking “do I have a sex addiction,” the screening question is whether sexual behavior continues despite consequences and feels outside conscious control. A licensed therapist at New Spirit Recovery can complete a formal assessment as part of the admissions process. A Los Angeles sex addiction treatment assessment can be scheduled the same day in most cases.

Stopping sex addiction requires structured clinical treatment, not willpower alone. The evidence-based path combines individual therapy, group therapy, twelve-step support through AA, NA, or Dharma Recovery, trauma-focused therapy when betrayal trauma or PTSD is present, and medication for co-occurring depression or anxiety. Residential and sex addiction inpatient treatment is recommended when the behavior is paired with a substance use disorder.

Treatment length is based on medical necessity and the setting of rehab for sex addiction. The standard program at New Spirit Recovery runs about 35 days through residential care, with detox typically 7 to 10 days. PHP and IOP extend the clinical arc by several weeks each, and continuing care runs as long as the client benefits from it.

Yes, in most cases. New Spirit Recovery is in-network with most major PPO plans and accepts TriWest/VACCN for veterans. Insurance verification is free, with exact benefits, copays, and deductibles provided before treatment begins.

Yes. The Encino campus serves the entire Los Angeles area and the greater San Fernando Valley. Clients searching for sex addiction therapy near me, a sex addiction therapist near me, or sex addiction treatment centers near me are within a short drive from Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, Van Nuys, Studio City, and North Hollywood.

A relapse is treated as clinical information, not failure. The team adjusts the treatment plan, increases session frequency where needed, and reinforces accountability structures through support groups and sponsor relationships. Alumni programming and step-down care provide ongoing support for life.

New Spirit Recovery combines proprietary Rewired curriculum with evidence-based therapies and 1:1 staff-to-client ratio ensuring personalized attention throughout treatment.

New Spirit Recovery’s unified clinical leadership model maintains identical programming standards across facilities with extensive staff training and competency requirements.

Flexible scheduling and lifetime alumni support provide accessibility and long-term recovery resources.

Family involvement throughout treatment and community integration programming distinguish New Spirit Recovery’s comprehensive approach.

Discharge planning begins at intake with comprehensive aftercare coordination including ongoing therapy, support group referrals, and step-down programming when appropriate.

Alumni programming provides lifetime peer support and continued connection to recovery resources and community activities.

Local aftercare arrangements or home-state referrals supports treatment continuity based on individual needs and geographical preferences.

Long-term recovery planning addresses all life areas with specific goals and accountability measures.

Take the First Step Toward Sex Addiction Recovery Today

Recovery starts with a single decision. Our team is standing by 24/7 to help you begin your journey to lasting recovery.

Available 24/7 for confidential assessment and immediate support

Call Now: (855) 932-2725