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Sex Addiction Treatment in Houston
Pornography Addiction & Compulsive Sexual Behavior Recovery
Confidential, trauma-informed outpatient care for compulsive sexual behavior, pornography use that feels out of control, and intimacy concerns that are damaging your life or relationships.
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Outpatient Sex Addiction Treatment in Houston
The Heights Treatment provides sex addiction treatment in Houston through an evidence-based outpatient model designed for compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction patterns, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Why Compulsive Sexual Behavior Is Hard to Stop Alone
These cycles often start as coping. Over time, they can escalate into secrecy, compulsive use, relationship conflict, emotional numbing, anxiety, and shame. As a result, it becomes harder to interrupt the loop without structured support.
What We Treat Beneath the Behavior
Rather than focusing only on the behavior, we treat what drives it. This can include emotional avoidance, attachment injury, trauma history, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and nervous system dysregulation. Addressing these factors reduces relapse risk and supports long-term change.
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Restore Trust. Rebuild Connection.
Our Sex Addiction Treatment Focus
We treat compulsive sexual behavior as a whole-person, whole-life issue. That means addressing shame cycles, nervous system regulation, trauma history, mental health, attachment patterns, and relapse prevention together.
CBT for Triggers & Patterns
Identify high-risk moments, challenge compulsive thinking, and build realistic coping plans.
DBT for Urges & Impulses
Strengthen distress tolerance and emotion regulation so urges stop running the day.
Trauma Work (EMDR)
Treat trauma drivers that often sit underneath shame, secrecy, and compulsive escape.
Neurofeedback
Support focus and emotional regulation so decisions feel less reactive and more intentional.
For Partners and Loved Ones
When Trust Has Been Broken
If you discovered pornography use, affairs, secrecy, or other behaviors that shattered trust, your reaction is valid. Many partners experience hypervigilance, anxiety, sleep disruption, intrusive thoughts, and a constant sense of uncertainty.
Support for You Matters Too
You deserve support and clear guidance. We help families understand the recovery process, set boundaries that protect everyone involved, and move forward with accountability and safety. Recovery is possible, and it does not have to rest solely on you.
What Loved Ones Can Expect
Confidential admissions guidance
We can speak with you about what you are seeing, what level of care may fit, and how to approach a first conversation safely and effectively.
Family education and involvement
We provide structured education, communication support, and guidance on boundaries and accountability. Family involvement is paced based on clinical readiness and safety.
Aftercare and continuity planning
Recovery requires structure after discharge. We build a plan that supports accountability, relapse prevention, and ongoing support for both the client and the family system.
Our Treatment Programs
You do not have to navigate this alone. With the right support, people build stability, repair relationships, and develop healthier patterns of coping, intimacy, and connection.
Individualized Intensive Program (IIP)
A comprehensive, longer-term program designed to integrate clinical treatment with real-world structure and continuity of care. Ideal when compulsive behaviors are tied to deeper trauma, attachment injury, or co-occurring mental health symptoms that require a more intensive plan.
Learn MorePartial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
High-structure day treatment for clients needing intensive clinical support while stabilizing symptoms and routines. PHP can be a strong fit when urges, secrecy, or co-occurring anxiety or depression are interfering with daily functioning.
Learn MoreIntensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Flexible, structured care designed for continued progress with strong clinical oversight. Options include 5-day and 3-day schedules based on need. IOP supports relapse prevention, skill-building, and accountability while you maintain work, school, or family responsibilities.
Learn MoreOutpatient Program (OP)
Ongoing therapy and psychiatric support designed to maintain momentum, strengthen relapse prevention, and support long-term goals. OP is often appropriate as a step down or for individuals who need consistent support at a lower intensity.
Learn MoreFAQs About Sex Addiction Treatment
These are common questions about sex addiction treatment in Houston, including compulsive sexual behavior, pornography use patterns, relapse prevention, and co-occurring mental health care.
What is sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior?
Many people use the term sex addiction to describe compulsive sexual behavior that feels out of control and continues despite negative consequences. Treatment focuses on reducing compulsivity, strengthening coping and regulation, and addressing underlying drivers such as anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment injury, or shame.
Is pornography addiction a real diagnosis?
Pornography addiction is not a formal DSM diagnosis. However, when pornography use is persistent, distressing, and disruptive to relationships, work, mental health, or functioning, it can be treated clinically as a compulsive pattern with targeted therapy and relapse prevention planning.
What therapies work best for compulsive sexual behavior?
Treatment commonly includes evidence-based therapy, skills training, accountability structures, and trauma-informed work when indicated. You can explore core therapies here: CBT, DBT, EMDR, Neurofeedback, and Mindfulness.
Is compulsive sexual behavior connected to anxiety, depression, or trauma?
Very often, yes. Many people use sexual behavior or pornography to escape distress, numb emotions, or regulate anxiety. If the underlying drivers are left untreated, relapse risk stays high. We treat co-occurring mental health needs alongside compulsive patterns, and we involve family when helpful. Related support: Family Support and Houston Addiction & Mental Health Rehab.
How do I know if outpatient treatment is enough?
Outpatient care can be a strong fit if you are medically stable and need structured treatment while maintaining work, school, or family responsibilities. The right level (PHP, IIP, IOP, or OP) depends on safety, escalation, relapse history, and mental health symptoms. We help you decide after a brief clinical assessment.
What should I do if there is an immediate safety concern?
If there is an immediate emergency, call 911. If you are concerned about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
