If you feel out of control with sexual behaviors, trapped in secrecy, or overwhelmed by shame, you are not alone. Sex addiction is often less about sex and more about unresolved trauma, attachment wounds, and nervous system dysregulation.
At IRR in Dallas, TX, we provide specialized sex addiction therapy in Dallas for individuals and couples seeking real, lasting recovery.
Sex Addiction Recovery & Therapy in Dallas, TX and Surrounding Areas
We provide sex addiction therapy in Dallas and surrounding communities, including Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, and Richardson. Virtual sessions are available throughout Texas, California, Arizona, and Florida.
Signs You May Be Struggling with Sex Addiction
Repeated attempts to stop sexual behaviors without success
Escalating use of pornography or risky sexual activity
Lying or hiding behaviors from a partner
Feelings of shame, guilt, or double-life living
Relationship distress due to sexual behaviors
Using sex to cope with stress, anxiety, loneliness, or trauma
Our Approach to Sex Addiction Treatment in Dallas
Our clinicians are trained in trauma-informed, attachment-based treatment models, including:
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist model
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Somatic Experiencing (SEP)
Brainspotting
Attachment-focused therapy
Certified Partner Trauma Therapy (CPTT) - Betrayal trauma support
We treat both:
The compulsive behaviors
The relational and attachment injuries underneath
For partnered clients, we also provide structured disclosure support and partner trauma care.
Therapy for Partners and Family
Discovering a partner’s secret sexual behaviors can feel disorienting and deeply painful. Many partners experience symptoms similar to trauma, including anxiety, hypervigilance, and a loss of trust. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Our team offers dedicated support for betrayal trauma and partner healing.
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FAQs About Sex Addiction
Is sex addiction real?
Compulsive sexual behavior is widely recognized in the clinical community and is strongly associated developmental trauma, intimacy disorders, and attachment wounds.
Is porn addiction the same as sex addiction?
Porn addiction is often a subtype of compulsive sexual behavior and may be treated within a structured sex addiction recovery model.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery is individualized, but most clients benefit from structured weekly therapy combined with accountability and trauma work.
Start Sex Addiction Therapy in Dallas, TX
Recovery starts with one step, and you don’t have to take it alone! Our therapists provide specialized sex addiction support for individuals and couples, in-person in Dallas or virtually across Texas, California, Arizona, and Florida.
Our clinicians who specialize in male sex addiction recovery:
Our clinicians who specialize in female sex addiction recovery:
Our clinicians who specialize in partners, couples, and families:
Sex Addiction Recovery & Therapy
Sexual Issues
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