Sex Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
Sex Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA addresses compulsive sexual behavior disorder through comprehensive programming that combines evidence-based therapies with holistic wellness approaches. New Spirit Recovery provides specialized care from our Encino facility, founded on the principle that recovery requires addressing mind, body, and emotional wellness through transformational treatment rather than short-term intervention. Our clinical team combines professional expertise with genuine understanding of addiction as a complex condition requiring individualized care.
New Spirit Recovery holds accreditation from the Joint Commission, recognizing our commitment to national quality standards in addiction treatment services. The facility maintains DHCS licensing for substance abuse treatment and mental health services throughout California. CLIA certification validates our laboratory and medical testing protocols for comprehensive patient care.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine recognizes our evidence-based treatment protocols and clinical excellence standards.
Our partial hospitalization program delivers six hours of daily programming five days weekly with weekend community integration activities. Intensive outpatient programming provides flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon, and evening track options to accommodate work and family responsibilities. Virtual and hybrid treatment options ensure accessibility regardless of transportation or scheduling barriers.
All programming levels include comprehensive family involvement and education throughout the treatment process.
Licensed therapists deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions based on individual client needs. Our Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner provide psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours of admission with ongoing medication management for dual diagnosis conditions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy connects clients with specialized practitioners when trauma-focused care requires intensive intervention.
Art and music therapy, meditation programming, and holistic practices including acupuncture and sound bath sessions support comprehensive healing.
Admission completes within 24-48 hours from initial contact through our streamlined assessment and insurance verification process. Our 1:1 overall staff-to-client ratio ensures personalized attention with extensive clinical supervision and support. The facility’s location at 17856 Cathedral Pl provides convenient access via US-101 at Balboa Boulevard for clients throughout the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles reports treatment access challenges consistent with statewide patterns documented by SAMHSA. Nearly 38% of residents requiring treatment avoid care due to insurance confusion, while 8.2% cannot access facilities due to transportation barriers. Only 7-10% of individuals needing specialized treatment receive appropriate care annually.
Treatment gap statistics indicate 90-93% of those requiring compulsive sexual behavior disorder treatment do not receive professional intervention.
Advantages of Working with New Spirit Recovery for Sex Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
California DHCS Licensed and Accredited Treatment Facility
New Spirit Recovery maintains DHCS licensing for substance abuse treatment and mental health services throughout California with additional accreditation from the Joint Commission and American Society of Addiction Medicine. Our regulatory compliance ensures all treatment meets state standards for clinical excellence and safety protocols. This comprehensive credentialing allows us to serve clients throughout California with seamless insurance coordination.
Clients benefit from evidence-based programming that adheres to national quality standards.
Flexible Scheduling‚ Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tracks; Switch as Needed
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. Our philosophy recognizes that life doesn’t stop during treatment, requiring programming that integrates with real-world responsibilities.
This scheduling approach ensures access to care for clients who would otherwise be unable to attend traditional programming hours.
On-Site Nurse Practitioner Within 24 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 ensures 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 ensure safe medication management for complex presentations.
Evidence-Based CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-Focused Therapeutic Approaches
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 ensure personalized treatment planning that adapts to changing clinical needs.
Dual Diagnosis Care for Co-Occurring Conditions
The clinical team recognizes co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders as common presentations requiring integrated treatment rather than separate interventions. 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 ensures all presenting conditions receive appropriate clinical attention.
1:1 Staff-to-Client Ratio‚ Personalized 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 ensures clinical interventions address individual rather than generalized treatment approaches.
No Wait Lists—Start Within 24-48 Hours
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 ensures 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 Education Groups Continue Throughout Treatment
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.
Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid Options Available
All treatment programming accommodates virtual participation for clients facing transportation, scheduling, or geographical barriers to traditional attendance. Hybrid options allow flexible attendance based on daily circumstances while maintaining clinical oversight and therapeutic quality. Virtual programming maintains the same clinical standards and outcomes as in-person treatment through secure platforms.
Technology accommodations ensure treatment access regardless of barriers that might otherwise prevent care.
Alumni Support Program for Life
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 ensures continued connection to clinical resources and peer support networks.
In-Network with PPO Insurance Plans
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 ensures treatment accessibility without financial barriers that might delay care.
Staff with Lived Recovery Experience
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.
Licenses and Accreditations
Los Angeles, California Sex Addiction Treatment Center Reviews
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. Our evidence-based approach combined with holistic wellness programming creates sustainable healing for individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behavior disorder.
Call Us: (855) 932-2725What to Expect from Sex Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles, CA
Your comprehensive clinical assessment begins immediately upon admission with detailed evaluation of compulsive sexual behaviors, triggers, and underlying psychological factors.
You participate in daily individual and group therapy sessions that identify behavioral patterns and develop initial coping strategies.
Your emotional and psychological symptoms begin stabilizing through structured programming and clinical support.
The assessment phase establishes baseline functioning and creates personalized treatment goals.
You develop initial safety plans and crisis management strategies during this foundational period.
Your collaborative treatment planning process involves clinical staff, medical providers, and family members when appropriate to establish realistic and measurable recovery goals.
You participate actively in developing treatment objectives that address immediate safety concerns and long-term recovery planning.
Your individualized treatment plan incorporates evidence-based modalities selected specifically for your presenting conditions and personal circumstances.
The planning process includes discharge planning and aftercare coordination from the beginning of treatment.
You establish both short-term and long-term recovery goals with specific timelines and measurable outcomes.
Your compulsive sexual behaviors begin decreasing in frequency and intensity through consistent therapeutic intervention and skills application.
You experience reduced anxiety, depression, and shame associated with previous behavioral patterns.
Your emotional regulation improves through Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices.
Sleep patterns, appetite, and general mood stabilize as underlying psychological issues receive professional attention.
You develop confidence in managing urges and triggers through evidence-based coping strategies.
Your healthy coping mechanisms replace previous maladaptive behaviors through consistent practice and clinical reinforcement.
You learn distress tolerance skills that prevent impulsive decision-making during emotional crises.
Your communication abilities improve through assertiveness training and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Problem-solving capabilities develop through cognitive restructuring and rational decision-making practice.
You build confidence in handling life stressors without engaging in compulsive sexual behaviors.
Your damaged relationships begin healing through honest communication, accountability, and consistent behavioral changes demonstrated over time.
You develop skills for rebuilding trust with family members, partners, and friends affected by previous behaviors.
Your family members receive education and support through specialized family programming and therapy sessions.
Communication patterns improve through family therapy sessions and structured interactions.
You learn to maintain healthy boundaries while accepting responsibility for past behaviors and their consequences.
Your work performance and professional relationships stabilize as compulsive behaviors no longer interfere with job responsibilities and career advancement.
You develop time management and organizational skills that improve productivity and workplace satisfaction.
Your academic performance increases when applicable through improved focus, attendance, and assignment completion.
Professional relationships improve through better communication and appropriate boundary setting.
You regain confidence in career goals and educational pursuits previously compromised by behavioral issues.
Your physical health improves through better sleep patterns, regular exercise, and attention to medical needs previously neglected.
You develop consistent self-care routines that support overall wellness and recovery maintenance.
Your energy levels increase as psychological stress decreases and healthy lifestyle habits become established.
Medical conditions related to stress or self-neglect receive appropriate attention and treatment.
You regain pride in physical appearance and personal hygiene through restored self-worth and motivation.
Your concentration and focus abilities improve as obsessive thoughts and compulsive urges decrease through therapeutic intervention.
You experience clearer thinking and better decision-making capabilities as shame and anxiety reduce.
Your memory and attention span increase as mental energy previously consumed by compulsive behaviors becomes available for productive activities.
Problem-solving skills develop through cognitive restructuring and rational thinking practice.
You regain confidence in intellectual abilities and cognitive functioning.
Your healthy support network develops through participation in recovery communities and appropriate social connections.
You learn to identify trustworthy individuals who support recovery goals rather than enabling previous behaviors.
Your social skills improve through group therapy participation and community integration activities.
Peer relationships based on mutual respect and healthy boundaries replace relationships centered around compulsive behaviors.
You develop the ability to ask for help and offer appropriate support to others in recovery.
Your daily living skills improve through practical life management training and consistent routine development.
You develop financial management abilities and budgeting skills that support independent living and recovery goals.
Your household management and self-care capabilities increase confidence in living independently without clinical support.
Time management and organizational skills support both personal and professional responsibilities.
You regain pride in maintaining a clean, organized living environment that supports recovery.
Your sense of purpose and meaning returns as recovery provides opportunities for personal growth and contribution to others.
You develop spiritual practices or philosophical frameworks that support long-term recovery and personal fulfillment.
Your values clarification process helps align behaviors with personal beliefs and moral standards.
Connection to something greater than yourself provides motivation and hope during challenging recovery periods.
You discover new sources of meaning and satisfaction that replace the temporary gratification of compulsive behaviors.
Your comprehensive discharge plan includes specific aftercare arrangements, ongoing therapy, and support group participation for sustained recovery.
You develop detailed relapse prevention strategies that address personal triggers and high-risk situations.
Your recovery plan includes regular check-ins with clinical providers and participation in appropriate support communities.
Long-term goals encompass all life areas including relationships, career, health, and personal growth.
You understand recovery as an ongoing process requiring continued attention and support rather than a destination.
Take a Tour of Our Sex Addiction Rehab Facility in Los Angeles, CA
Our facility houses comprehensive programming in daily therapeutic environments designed to support recovery through comfortable, professional settings that promote healing and personal growth.
Group Therapy Rooms Multiple dedicated group therapy spaces accommodate various programming including morning meditation, step work groups, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy sessions, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training with seating configurations that promote therapeutic interaction.
Individual Therapy Offices Private, comfortable offices provide confidential space for individual therapy sessions with licensed clinicians including specialized trauma work and personalized treatment planning sessions with clinical staff.
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
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Our Sex Addiction Treatment Center in Los Angeles, CA
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 our comprehensive programming. Dr. Patrick Lockwood provides licensed clinical psychology consultation as Professor at Cal Lutheran, maintaining 12+ hours weekly across our sites for crisis management and specialized therapeutic interventions.
Sex Addiction Treatment Programs
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
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.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
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.
Virtual and hybrid options accommodate clients with transportation or scheduling barriers.
Family involvement continues throughout IOP participation with education and support services extending beyond program completion.
Virtual and Hybrid Options
All treatment programming accommodates virtual participation through secure platforms that maintain clinical quality and therapeutic outcomes.
Hybrid attendance allows flexible daily participation based on individual circumstances while ensuring consistent clinical oversight.
Virtual programming includes individual therapy, group therapy, family sessions, and case management services.
Technology accommodations ensure treatment access regardless of geographical or transportation barriers.
Family Support Programming
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.
Alumni Program
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 ensures continued connection to clinical resources and peer support networks.
What are the common signs of compulsive sexual behavior disorder?
The common signs of compulsive sexual behavior disorder are listed below with severity levels and health implications:
You experience overwhelming urges to engage in sexual behaviors despite negative consequences or personal attempts to stop.
You find yourself acting on these impulses regardless of your values, commitments, or potential risks to relationships and reputation.
Your attempts to reduce or eliminate these behaviors consistently fail despite genuine motivation and effort.
You feel powerless against these compulsive urges even when they conflict with your personal goals and values.
Medical Emergency: This level of loss of control indicates severe psychological distress requiring immediate professional intervention to prevent escalating consequences.
You engage in increasingly risky sexual behaviors that could result in physical harm, legal consequences, or disease transmission.
Your sexual activities become more frequent, intense, or dangerous over time as previous behaviors lose their appeal or effectiveness.
You pursue sexual encounters in inappropriate settings or with unsuitable partners despite understanding the potential consequences.
Your risk-taking behaviors escalate beyond your comfort zone and previous boundaries.
Treatment Indication: Escalating behaviors signal progression of the disorder and require professional intervention before serious consequences occur.
You consistently prioritize sexual activities over work responsibilities, family obligations, and important relationships in your life.
Your job performance declines due to time spent seeking sexual encounters, thinking about sexual activities, or recovering from sexual behavior episodes.
You miss important events, appointments, or commitments because of sexual preoccupations or behaviors.
Your relationships suffer as partners, family members, and friends feel neglected or betrayed.
Critical Indicator: When sexual behaviors consistently interfere with life responsibilities, professional treatment becomes essential for life stability.
You turn to sexual behaviors as your primary method of dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, loneliness, or other emotional difficulties.
Your sexual activities serve as emotional regulation rather than genuine intimacy or pleasure.
You feel unable to manage difficult emotions without engaging in sexual behaviors.
Your emotional coping relies heavily on sexual activity rather than healthy stress management techniques.
Consequences: Using sex as emotional medication prevents development of healthy coping skills and maintains psychological dependence on compulsive behaviors.
You spend excessive amounts of time thinking about, planning, or fantasizing about sexual activities throughout your day.
Your sexual preoccupations interfere with concentration, work productivity, and engagement in non-sexual activities.
You find it difficult to focus on conversations, tasks, or responsibilities because of persistent sexual thoughts.
Your mental energy becomes consumed by sexual fantasies and planning.
Health Risks: Persistent preoccupation indicates psychological dependence and prevents full engagement in life activities and relationships.
You persist in sexual behaviors despite experiencing relationship losses, job problems, financial difficulties, or health concerns directly related to these activities.
Your sexual behaviors continue even after partners have issued ultimatums, employers have warned about inappropriate conduct, or you have experienced legal consequences.
You engage in sexual activities despite knowing they will likely result in guilt, shame, or other negative emotions.
Your pattern persists despite clear evidence of harm to yourself and others.
Treatment Indication: Continuing harmful behaviors despite consequences demonstrates loss of rational decision-making and requires professional intervention.
You maintain elaborate lies and cover stories to hide your sexual behaviors from partners, family members, and friends.
Your relationships involve increasing deception about time, activities, and whereabouts related to sexual pursuits.
You feel compelled to hide evidence of sexual activities including internet history, phone records, or financial transactions.
Your dishonesty extends to therapeutic or counseling relationships where you minimize or deny the extent of sexual behaviors.
Consequences: Deception erodes trust in relationships and prevents access to support and help when needed for recovery.
You lose interest in hobbies, social activities, and pursuits that previously brought you pleasure and satisfaction.
Your social circle narrows to include only people related to sexual activities or those unaware of your compulsive behaviors.
You isolate from family and friends to avoid questions or to create opportunities for sexual behaviors.
Your recreational activities revolve primarily around opportunities for sexual encounters or sexual stimulation.
Health Risks: Social withdrawal and activity restriction indicate depression and loss of life balance requiring clinical attention.
Take the First Step Toward Sex Addiction Recovery Today
Recovery from sex addiction starts with a single decision to seek professional help and our experienced clinical team stands by 24/7 to support you through the admission process and initial treatment planning. Our 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 your initial contact with immediate insurance verification and clinical assessment coordination.
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Sex Addiction Treatment Insurance Providers We Work with in Los Angeles, CA
We accept the following sex addiction treatment insurance providers in Los Angeles, CA:
Free Insurance Verification
Our admissions team verifies coverage within hours of your initial contact providing complete benefit information before treatment begins. We 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. Our 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.
Our veteran-friendly approach recognizes unique challenges faced by military personnel seeking addiction treatment.
Our admissions team verifies coverage within hours of your initial contact providing complete benefit information before treatment begins. We 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.
How to help a loved one struggling with sex addiction in Los Angeles, CA
To help a loved one struggling with sex addiction in Los Angeles, CA, consider the following tips for effective intervention and support while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
You notice patterns of secrecy, deception, or defensive behaviors when questioned about activities or whereabouts related to your loved one’s sexual behaviors.
You observe relationship deterioration, work problems, or financial issues that seem connected to compulsive sexual activities or related consequences.
You recognize emotional instability, mood swings, or depression that appears linked to cycles of sexual behavior followed by guilt and shame.
You witness escalating risk-taking behaviors or increasingly inappropriate sexual conduct that could result in legal, health, or safety consequences.
You see your loved one’s values and previous moral standards being consistently violated despite apparent distress about these behaviors.
You notice social isolation from family and friends who are unaware of the sexual behaviors or who have expressed concern about them.
You approach the conversation with compassion and concern rather than anger or judgment, focusing on specific behaviors you have observed and their impact on relationships.
You choose a private, comfortable setting when your loved one is calm and receptive rather than during crisis moments or emotional episodes.
You use “I” statements to express your observations and concerns rather than accusatory language that will trigger defensiveness or denial.
You listen actively to their perspective and validate their emotional experience while maintaining clear boundaries about unacceptable behaviors.
You offer specific support for seeking professional help including assistance with finding treatment resources, insurance verification, or transportation to appointments.
You prepare for various reactions including denial, anger, or emotional breakdown by remaining calm and focused on your genuine concern for their wellbeing.
You avoid threatening ultimatums or consequences you are not prepared to enforce as empty threats undermine your credibility and enable continued harmful behaviors.
You refrain from monitoring, investigating, or attempting to control their sexual behaviors as these actions create relationship dynamics similar to parent-child rather than healthy adult relationships.
You do not attempt to provide therapy or treatment yourself as family members lack the professional training and objectivity required for effective intervention.
You avoid enabling behaviors such as providing money, covering for consequences, or making excuses that prevent your loved one from experiencing natural results of their choices.
You resist the urge to shame, lecture, or repeatedly discuss the behaviors as excessive focus on problems without solutions increases guilt and may worsen compulsive patterns.
You do not ignore your own needs or sacrifice your wellbeing in attempts to rescue or fix your loved one’s problems.
You research professional treatment options including New Spirit Recovery’s comprehensive programming and present these resources during calm, receptive moments rather than crisis situations.
You offer to assist with practical barriers to treatment such as insurance verification, transportation arrangements, or childcare coordination that might prevent them from seeking help.
You connect them with support groups, online resources, or educational materials about compulsive sexual behavior disorder to increase their understanding and reduce shame.
You maintain realistic expectations about treatment timelines and outcomes while offering ongoing encouragement and support for their recovery efforts.
You learn about the condition yourself through reputable sources to better understand their struggles and provide informed, compassionate support throughout their recovery journey.
You establish connections with other family members or friends who can provide additional support and accountability in appropriate ways.
What If They Refuse to Go to Treatment?
You maintain firm boundaries about behaviors that affect you directly while accepting that you cannot force them to seek treatment or change their behaviors. You consider your own therapy or counseling to learn healthy coping strategies and boundary-setting techniques that protect your wellbeing regardless of their choices. You document patterns of behavior and consequences to present clear evidence when opportunities for intervention arise in the future.
You continue to express love and concern while refusing to enable or participate in covering up the consequences of their compulsive behaviors. You prepare for the possibility that relationships may need to change or end if their behaviors continue to cause harm and they refuse professional help. You focus on your own healing and growth while remaining open to supporting their recovery if and when they become ready to accept professional treatment.
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We Serve Sex Addiction Clients in Los Angeles, CA and the Greater California
New Spirit Recovery’s sex addiction treatment facility is located at 17856 Cathedral Pl, Encino, CA 91316, positioned in the San Fernando Valley area with convenient highway access via US-101 (Ventura Freeway) at Balboa Boulevard for clients throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding regions.
We serve sex addiction clients throughout California including: Woodland Hills, CA (8 minutes), Tarzana, CA (12 minutes), Sherman Oaks, CA (15 minutes), Calabasas, CA (18 minutes), Van Nuys, CA (20 minutes), Canoga Park, CA (22 minutes), Studio City, CA (25 minutes), North Hollywood, CA (28 minutes), Thousand Oaks, CA (32 minutes), Beverly Hills, CA (35 minutes), West Hollywood, CA (38 minutes), Hollywood, CA (42 minutes), Santa Monica, CA (45 minutes), Burbank, CA (48 minutes), Glendale, CA (52 minutes).
How do I know if I need sex addiction treatment?
You need sex addiction treatment if compulsive sexual behaviors interfere with relationships, work, or personal wellbeing despite attempts to control them independently.
Professional assessment can determine if your sexual behaviors meet criteria for compulsive sexual behavior disorder requiring clinical intervention.
Warning signs include escalating risk-taking, relationship consequences, work problems, or using sex to manage emotional distress.
If sexual behaviors continue despite negative consequences, professional evaluation and treatment become necessary for recovery.
Will treatment interfere with my job?
Treatment programming accommodates work schedules through flexible scheduling options including evening tracks and virtual participation when appropriate.
Our philosophy recognizes that life doesn’t stop during treatment, requiring programming that integrates with real-world responsibilities.
FMLA documentation and employer coordination prevent job loss during treatment when legally protected leave is available.
Many clients maintain employment throughout treatment with schedule accommodations and professional support.
Do you offer medication for sex addiction treatment?
Our on-site Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director provide psychiatric medication management for co-occurring mental health conditions commonly associated with compulsive sexual behavior disorder.
Medications may address depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other conditions that contribute to compulsive behaviors.
While no FDA-approved medications specifically treat sex addiction, psychiatric medications support overall treatment by addressing underlying psychological symptoms.
Medication decisions occur through comprehensive evaluation and collaborative treatment planning.
What makes you different from other treatment centers?
New Spirit Recovery combines proprietary Rewired curriculum with evidence-based therapies and 1:1 staff-to-client ratio ensuring personalized attention throughout treatment.
Our unified clinical leadership model maintains identical programming standards across facilities with extensive staff training and competency requirements.
Flexible scheduling, virtual options, and lifetime alumni support provide accessibility and long-term recovery resources.
Family involvement throughout treatment and community integration programming distinguish our comprehensive approach.
What happens after I complete treatment?
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 ensure treatment continuity based on individual needs and geographical preferences.
Long-term recovery planning addresses all life areas with specific goals and accountability measures.
Can my family participate in treatment?
Family therapy sessions and educational programming involve immediate family members throughout treatment with ongoing support extending beyond discharge.
Programming covers codependency, family systems education, and communication skills delivered by trained counselors with specialized family therapy expertise.
Family participation enhances treatment outcomes and provides essential support systems for sustained recovery.
Dr. Patrick Lockwood provides specialized family therapy sessions with extensive clinical psychology experience.
How much does sex addiction treatment cost?
Treatment costs vary based on insurance coverage, programming level, and length of stay with complete cost information provided during free insurance verification.
Most PPO insurance plans provide significant coverage for addiction treatment reducing out-of-pocket expenses considerably.
Our admissions team explains exact benefits, copays, and deductibles before treatment begins with no surprise billing.
Cash pay options are available for clients without insurance coverage or those preferring private payment arrangements.
Do you treat co-occurring conditions?
Our dual diagnosis programming addresses co-occurring mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders simultaneously with addiction treatment.
Integrated treatment prevents gaps that compromise recovery outcomes by addressing all presenting conditions through coordinated therapeutic and medical approaches.
Licensed clinicians coordinate symptom management with recovery planning ensuring comprehensive care.
Evidence-based modalities address various condition combinations through personalized treatment planning.
What if I have trauma along with other conditions?
Trauma-focused therapies including specialized interventions address trauma history alongside addiction treatment through integrated programming approaches.
Our clinical team includes trauma specialists with expertise in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when intensive trauma work is indicated.
Dr. Patrick Lockwood provides additional trauma therapy consultation with extensive clinical psychology background.
Trauma-informed care approaches recognize trauma’s role in addiction development and recovery processes.
Can I bring my phone to treatment?
Phone access is permitted for family communication, transportation coordination, and emergency contact while maintaining appropriate boundaries during therapeutic programming.
Technology accommodations support virtual treatment options and ongoing family involvement throughout treatment.
Phone policies balance treatment focus with real-world connectivity requirements for work and family responsibilities.
Clinical staff provide guidance on appropriate phone use during treatment hours.
What evidence-based treatments do you use?
Licensed therapists deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions based on individual clinical needs.
Evidence-based modalities address compulsive sexual behavior disorder along with co-occurring mental health conditions through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Art and music therapy, meditation programming, and holistic practices complement traditional therapeutic interventions.
Treatment modality selection occurs through collaborative assessment and ongoing treatment planning.
Do you provide transportation to treatment?
Transportation coordination occurs case-by-case with local arrangements and airport logistics for out-of-state clients requiring travel assistance.
Comprehensive travel monitoring includes airport arrival confirmation, security assistance, and ground transportation coordination from LAX or Burbank airports.
Local transportation resources and public transit information support ongoing treatment attendance.
Transportation barriers are addressed through creative solutions including virtual programming when appropriate.
What if my symptoms get worse during treatment?
Clinical staff provide immediate crisis support and treatment plan adjustments when symptoms worsen during treatment through increased individual sessions and modified programming.
Dr. Patrick Lockwood is available for crisis management and intensive therapeutic interventions when complex presentations require specialized attention.
Medical staff coordinate psychiatric medication adjustments when symptom changes indicate medication modifications.
24/7 clinical support ensures immediate response to emerging concerns or crisis situations.
How long does sex addiction treatment take?
Treatment length varies based on individual needs, symptom severity, and progress through programming levels with average residential stays contributing to 35-day total programs.
Partial hospitalization typically requires several weeks with step-down to intensive outpatient and ongoing aftercare coordination.
Long-term recovery planning recognizes recovery as ongoing process requiring continued support beyond initial intensive programming.
What if I relapse or have a setback?
Relapse prevention planning throughout treatment addresses personal triggers and high-risk situations with detailed strategies for managing setbacks if they occur.
Alumni programming provides ongoing support and immediate assistance for graduates experiencing recovery challenges or relapse episodes.
Clinical staff remain available for consultation and treatment re-entry coordination when additional intensive services become necessary.
Setbacks are viewed as learning opportunities requiring treatment plan adjustments rather than treatment failures.
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