Treatment begins with a confidential assessment session of approximately 1-1½ hours.
During this time, we discuss the addictive and compulsive behaviors that are causing pain for you and your loved ones. Our assessment involves evaluating the consequences of sex addiction on marriage, family, and
other meaningful relationships; and ramifications in the work, social, spiritual, and financial realms. There are often significant and catastrophic repercussions of sex addiction such as divorce, job loss, physical
injury or even criminal arrest.
The holistic, three-fold treatment philosophy of New York Pathways encompasses education, individual therapy, and group therapy.
Education
In our education
groups, we begin with creating an awareness of the addiction and continue with personalized education throughout the recovery process. The more you understand your addiction, the more you will learn to recognize
triggers and avoid treacherous situations. We will provide you with recommended reading lists to further your understanding of sex addiction, and we will offer you tools that you will be able to use to support you in
your recovery process.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is a continuous, one-on-one process. In the early stages of individual therapy, we focus on addressing your specific acting out
behavior and offer you direction in slowing and stopping such behavior. As we continue our work, we will explore your own unique deeper issues, with the goal of developing a balanced life.
Group Therapy
Group therapy provides both support and accountability among those with sex addiction and those who engage in compulsive behaviors. Sessions involve education and discussions of traumatic events as well as
confrontations regarding denial, delusions, and inappropriate behaviors. It has been our experience that most clients find group therapy to greatly assist in freeing them from secrecy and shame.
Partner Therapy
We also offer individual therapy for partners and family members of those who suffer from sex addiction, as we have found that partners and family members can benefit tremendously from such
treatment themselves. Often partners are deeply affected by the addiction and develop a strong desire to control their loved one in the hope of stopping the behavior or "curing" the addict. They may become
obsessive about uncovering evidence of the addiction or preventing behaviors. We will work to help partners and family members reclaim their lives from codependency and participate in healthy relationships.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy encourages exploration of issues which impact intimacy and sexual well-being. Building skills for cultivating and sustaining healthy, loving, and mutually satisfying
relationships are emphasized in couples therapy.
