Online Sex Addiction Therapy in California
Specialized Online Therapy for Sex Addiction, Pornography Addiction, Betrayal Trauma & Intimacy Concerns
Finding a therapist who understands the complexity of compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction, betrayal trauma, and intimacy difficulties can be challenging—especially when you're looking for specialized treatment.
You may be struggling with behaviors you've repeatedly tried to stop. You may be dealing with the emotional consequences of secrecy or infidelity. Or perhaps you're trying to understand why emotional and sexual intimacy have become difficult.
Whatever brings you here, you deserve a place where you can speak openly, explore what's happening, and work toward meaningful change.
I'm Jeremy Larson, LMFT, LPCC, CSAT, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist providing online psychotherapy to adults and couples throughout California.
My approach combines specialized treatment, accountability, compassion, and an understanding of the emotional and relational patterns that can contribute to problematic sexual behavior.
Specialized Therapy Without the Geographic Limitations
You shouldn't have to live near a specialist's office to access treatment.
Through telehealth, I work with eligible clients located throughout California, including Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego, Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, and other California communities.
Online therapy allows us to meet from a private, appropriate location without the commute associated with traditional office appointments.
Whether you live in a major city or an area with fewer specialized treatment options, telehealth may provide access to therapy focused on your particular concerns.
What Can Online Therapy Help With?
Sex Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behavior
When sexual behaviors begin to feel difficult to control, therapy can help you understand the patterns that maintain them.
Treatment may focus on identifying triggers, understanding the cycle of compulsive behavior, developing healthier coping strategies, strengthening accountability, and creating an individualized recovery plan.
Recovery involves more than stopping a behavior. It can also involve developing emotional regulation, integrity, healthier sexuality, and meaningful connection.
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Pornography Addiction Therapy
Pornography can become a repeated way of managing stress, loneliness, anxiety, boredom, or uncomfortable emotions.
If you've repeatedly tried to reduce or stop pornography use without lasting success, therapy can help you examine the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns involved.
Together, we can work toward greater awareness, healthier responses to urges, and a different relationship with sexuality and intimacy.
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Betrayal Trauma and Infidelity Recovery
Discovering a partner's infidelity, secret sexual behavior, or repeated deception can significantly affect emotional safety, trust, and the relationship itself.
Therapy can provide support for processing the impact of betrayal, establishing boundaries, understanding emotional responses, and determining what healing may look like.
Individual and couples work may involve different goals and treatment needs.
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Intimacy and Relationship Difficulties
Some people struggle with emotional closeness, vulnerability, sexual connection, trust, or the ability to remain present in intimate relationships.
These difficulties may be connected to attachment patterns, anxiety, past experiences, compulsive sexual behavior, or relationship dynamics.
Therapy can help you better understand these patterns and develop healthier ways of connecting with yourself and others.
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What Is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)?
A Certified Sex Addiction Therapist has completed specialized training focused on assessing and treating problematic or compulsive sexual behaviors.
As an LMFT, LPCC, and CSAT, I integrate specialized recovery-oriented work with broader psychotherapy approaches to address the emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns that may accompany these difficulties.
Treatment is individualized. Not everyone experiencing concerns about sexual behavior has the same needs, and not every client requires the same recovery structure.
How Does Online Therapy Work?
Online therapy takes place through a secure video platform appropriate for psychotherapy.
Sessions are designed to provide the same focused, collaborative therapeutic relationship that is central to in-person treatment, while allowing us to meet remotely.
Depending on your needs, therapy may include:
Understanding your history and current concerns
Identifying behavioral and emotional patterns
Developing individualized treatment goals
Building tools for managing urges and difficult emotions
Exploring attachment, intimacy, and relationship dynamics
Developing healthier boundaries and coping strategies
Addressing accountability, trust, and recovery
Evaluating progress and adjusting treatment over time
Before beginning treatment, we'll determine whether telehealth is clinically appropriate for your circumstances and discuss privacy, safety, and other considerations.
Is Online Therapy Effective?
Research supports video-based psychotherapy as an effective option for many mental health concerns, although outcomes vary depending on the individual, the treatment approach, and the issues being addressed.
For sex addiction and compulsive sexual behavior, successful treatment depends on more than the format of the session.
It also involves your willingness to engage in the work, the development of a therapeutic relationship, and a treatment plan that addresses your specific needs.
Online therapy may be especially useful when specialized clinicians are not available nearby.
Therapy That Balances Accountability and Compassion
Sexual behavior, pornography use, infidelity, and relationship difficulties can be difficult topics to discuss.
Many people hesitate to seek therapy because they fear judgment or feel ashamed of what has happened.
My goal is to provide a non-judgmental environment where difficult conversations can happen honestly.
Accountability is an important part of recovery, but shame does not have to define the process.
Therapy can help you understand what has happened, recognize its impact, and develop healthier ways of responding moving forward.
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Therapy in California
Do I need to live near Cerritos to work with you?
No. My practice is based in Cerritos, California, but I provide telehealth services to eligible clients located throughout California.
Do you offer in-person therapy?
My practice currently provides telehealth services rather than in-person appointments.
Can couples participate in online therapy?
Yes, online couples therapy may be appropriate depending on the circumstances, treatment goals, and clinical assessment.
Can I receive sex addiction therapy online?
Yes. Many aspects of sex addiction treatment including assessment, recovery planning, identifying triggers, emotional regulation, and exploring relationship patterns can be addressed through online psychotherapy.
Do I need a diagnosis before contacting you?
No. You do not need to determine whether your experiences constitute an addiction or another clinical concern before reaching out. Assessment can help clarify the nature of the problem and appropriate treatment options.
What does online therapy cost?
Individual psychotherapy is $200 per 45-minute session, and couples therapy is $250 per 45-minute session. Insurance-based appointment availability may be limited.
Start Your Online Therapy Journey Today
You don't have to wait until things become more difficult before seeking help.
Whether you're struggling with compulsive sexual behavior, pornography use, betrayal trauma, or intimacy concerns, therapy can provide an opportunity to understand what's happening and begin developing a different path forward.
I'm Jeremy Larson, LMFT, LPCC, CSAT, providing specialized online psychotherapy throughout California.