welcome message from our Founder, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis:

Center for Healthy Sex is a team of dedicated professionals specializing in sex addiction treatment and sex therapy. With over 19 years of experience treating issues of sexual desire and dysfunction, Sexual Addiction, Betrayal Trauma, Love Addiction, and Pornography Addiction, we are confident we can help you with your sexual health needs.

Every client is entitled to a free, confidential consultation – if you are ready to begin your recovery process we invite you to call us at (310) 843-9902

Call Us : (310) 843-9902

Who We Are

About Center for Healthy Sex

Center for Healthy Sex (CHS) is a sex addiction treatment and sex therapy team based in Los Angeles. Our highly skilled clinicians specialize in a wide spectrum of sexual issues. We have expertise in Sexual Addiction, Sexual Compulsivity, Porn Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sex Therapy, Couples Issues, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirmative care.

Our Sex Addiction Therapists are trained to help clients stop problematic behaviors, develop insight into the underlying causes of the addiction, and develop long-term solutions for healthier sexuality. We utilize the work of Patrick Carnes in individual, group and Intensive therapy. We also refer clients to 12-Step programs such as SLAA and SAA.

Our Sex Therapists specialize in concerns around sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction, vaginismus or lack of orgasm. We work with many couples who have different levels of desire, no sex or recovering from the pain of infidelity. We also help men and women process feelings about alternative sexual lifestyles.

How we can help

Our Services In-Person & Teleheath

Call (310) 843-9902

Sex & Love Addiction Intensive Outpatient Program

Center for Healthy Sex offers a one-week, online intensive outpatient program for Sex and Love Addiction issues with concentrated attention and cognitive restructuring to recover from addictive behaviors. The intensive program provides a strong foundation for your recovery through a 5-day journey of self-discovery and provides a roadmap for continued recovery.

The focus of treatment is on:

Understanding your cycle of addiction and how you use sex as a drug
Excavating the source of your trauma that drives your sexual addiction
Deconstructing your distorted thoughts and replace them with a healthier belief system
Understanding the shame and guilt that keeps you out of your integrity
Leaving with a solid plan for your ongoing recovery

Partner's Betrayal Trauma Intensive Outpatient Program

With the guidance of our expert clinicians during this 5-day online Intensive program, you will receive the support and tools needed to find stability after discovery, understand the symptoms and reactions of betrayal trauma, and have a safe space to process the grief and loss.

The focus of treatment is on:

Establishing safety and stabilization after the discovery of betrayal
Understanding the symptoms and reactions of betrayal trauma
Rebuilding trust in yourself and learning how to set healthy boundaries
Processing grief, loss, and complex emotions in a supportive and safe space
Cultivating self-compassion throughout your healing journey

individual Therapy

Center for Healthy Sex provides in-person and telehealth services for those concerned with sexual health issues. If you’re struggling with issues of sexual desire or dysfunction, have questions about your sexual health, have been betrayed in your primary relationship, or are struggling with compulsive sexual behavior, we’re here to help.

Couples Therapy

Center for Healthy Sex provides conjoint therapy for all relationship configurations including those in alternative relationships where all members of the relationship are welcome. Couple therapy is often needed when communication breaks down in the system. If you are struggling with having constructive conversations that block intimacy and sexuality, we offer in-person therapy as well as telehealth services for your relational needs.

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