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Compassionate Support for Sex Addicts, Partners & Trauma Survivors

Among the most difficult parts of any healing journey is that first step. We recognize how difficult this process can be. Because of that, we offer a safe place where we can work together to bring your life to a place where you can find peace. We would love to hear from you. 

Schedule Your Exploration SessionMeet the Team

Welcome to Hope and Healing Chats where we discuss everything relating to sex addiction and partner betrayal trauma. Our goal is that these conversations assist you in your healing journey and help to restore hope. The holiday season can be difficult to manage as a sex addict. Natalie Nazaryan, LMFT, CCPS-C and Monifa Ellis-Addie, LMFT, CCPS, CSAT go over tips and what to focus on to get through this time of year.

Partner Healing

Partners of sex addicts often experience debilitating trauma symptoms as a result of all the complexities of being in relationship with an individual addicted to sex. We treat partners from a multidimensional trauma model. We hope we can guide you in your healing journey.

Sex Addiction Recovery

Sex is everywhere in our culture. Most of us are able to navigate these sexualized waters with few problems. However, there is a growing percentage of Americans that cannot. If you have become ensnared in the shameful web of sex addiction, we can help.

Betrayal Repair for Couples

Sex addiction creates a relational rupture, shattering the foundation of relationships just as an earthquake cracks the foundation of a house. Many couples have difficulty repairing the cracks in the foundation of their relationship on their own.

What is Sex Addiction?

Am I a Sex Addict?

The Sex Addiction Screening Test (SAST) is a free, confidential screening for sex addiction.   If you’d like to learn how your sexual behaviors compare with those of others, take this assessment.

What is

Full Disclosure?

Full Disclosure is a series of resources designed to help couples who are journeying through the disclosure process. Disclosures can be painful and are often mishandled. With a combination of exercises and readings, these guides will give you resources to find your footing as you safely navigate a challenging time in the wake of sexual betrayal.

“A huge part of the healing process is full disclosure, which is expertly outlined and described in this excellent manual“ 

-Robert Weiss PhD, MSW, CEO Seeking Integrity

FREE RESOURCE CENTER

We have several free resources available to help you along on your journey. Feel free to explore these resources or share them with loved ones.

on-demand Workshops & intensives

Check back in 2025 to learn about  our NEW On-Demand Workshops & Intensives 

Our Services

The aftermath of discovery:

Hope for Partners

Partners of sex addicts often experience debilitating trauma symptoms as a result of all the complexities of being in relationship with an individual addicted to sex. We treat partners from a multidimensional trauma model. We hope we can guide you in your healing journey.

Banyan blogs…

Addiction or an Everyday Compulsion?

Addiction is a word that has been thrown around a lot over the past decade. You hear it all the time. “I’m addicted to chocolate” or buying new clothes, or working too much, or video games, etc…. However, there’s still a stigma...

3 Signs You are Holding onto Control in Your Recovery

One of the most important concepts in early recovery is surrender. In active addiction, we try to control everything in our world. This includes trying to maintain the appearances, maintaining a secret life, or avoiding any unwanted or uncomfortable experiences. We...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex Addiction

Trying to decide if, when, and how you should tell your kids about your/your partner’s sex addiction are complicated decisions.  There are many factors that impact the decisions including: what they already know, their age and, what your partner thinks about...

The Cheater vs. The Sex Addict

Many times, I’ve heard sexual addiction be referred to as “people who are just cheating.” There is a vast difference between “cheating” and sexual addiction, but this can be difficult to see from the outside.  Here are 7 key factors that could help you identify the...

How to Keep Your Kids Out of the Middle

Sex addiction can have devastating effects on families, but the lasting impact on the children can be lessened if you keep the kids out of the middle.  Important communication between you and your partner should not include the kids.  This blog will outline ways to...

Construyendo Empatía Hacia tu Pareja

Escrito en inglés por Julia Alperovich, LMFT, CSAT-C.  Adaptado al español por Juan Carlos Quinteros, LMFT, CSAT.   Así que... tú estás en recuperación. Has acordado hacer "lo que sea necesario" para salvar tu relación. Tú has comenzado a ver a un terapeuta...

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La Detección de la Adicción al Sexo

Publicado en Ingles por Dan Drake, MFT, LPCC, CCPS, CSAT-S. Adaptado al español por Juan Carlos Quinteros, MA, LMFT, CSAT-C.   ¿Qué hacer si alguien presenta posibles síntomas de una adicción de proceso como lo es la adicción al sexo?  Patrick Carnes, Ph.D. ha...

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¿La Adicción Sexual – Un Hecho o Ficción?

Publicado en Ingles por Dan Drake, MFT, LPCC, CCPS, CSAT-S. Adaptado al español por Juan Carlos Quinteros, MA, LMFT, CSAT-C.   El tema de la adicción sexual provoca una serie de reacciones en las personas, desde la curiosidad hasta el desprecio. Pero surgen...

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GROUP Therapy

Check out our list of available groups. We have groups for both partners and those struggling with sexual addiction.

Good reads

We’ve created and curated a list of books and workbooks to help you on your healing journey.

About the Banyan Tree

The banyan is a sprawling tree whose roots grow down towards the ground and become new trunks to support the tree.  We chose the banyan tree as a symbol for the work that we do, as it represents a place of safety, of healing, of community, and of transformation.  And with its above-ground root structure the banyan tree brings to light what is so often hidden underground. We are committed to offering you a safe place to explore hidden parts in your life.

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