Break Free From Porn Addiction & Sex Addiction
Release Shame & Guilt
Break Free from the Cycle
Rebuild Trust & Connection
You've tried to stop on your own. You've made promises to yourself, maybe to your partner. But the cycle keeps repeating. The shame gets heavier. The secrecy becomes more exhausting.
You're not broken. You're stuck in patterns that require more than willpower to break.
Whether you're struggling with compulsive pornography use, affairs, hookup apps, or other sexual behaviors that feel out of control, you don't have to face this alone. Recovery is possible, and it starts with understanding what's really driving these behaviors.
Signs You're Struggling With Porn Addiction or Sex Addiction
Maybe you've been telling yourself it's not that bad. But deep down, you know something has to change.
You spend hours viewing pornography when you should be doing other things. Or you're engaging in compulsive sexual behaviors you can't seem to stop. Affairs. Hookup apps. Massage parlors. Behaviors that could cost you everything.
The patterns vary, but the struggle is the same. Some men deal primarily with porn addiction - compulsive pornography use that's taken over their lives. Others struggle with sex addiction - affairs, hookup apps, or other sexual behaviors they can't control. Many deal with both.
Porn addiction shows up as compulsive pornography use that interferes with daily life, relationships, and work. You've tried to stop but keep going back. You need more extreme content to get the same effect. You're hiding your usage from your partner.
Sex addiction involves compulsive sexual behaviors beyond pornography. Serial affairs. Chronic hookup app use. Visiting massage parlors or escorts. Sexual behaviors that feel completely out of control despite negative consequences.
Sometimes these overlap. Sometimes they're separate. Either way, the pattern is the same. You want to stop but can't seem to.
The secrecy is exhausting. You hide your phone. Clear your browser history. Make up stories. You're living a double life, and the weight of it is crushing.
And it's escalating. What used to work doesn't anymore. You're chasing something that keeps moving further away.
Your relationship is suffering. You're emotionally distant. Physically present but mentally somewhere else. The intimacy you once had feels like a memory.
Here's the worst part. Every time you act out, the shame crashes in. You promise yourself it won't happen again. But the shame doesn't stop the behavior. It fuels it. You're stuck in a cycle where shame leads to acting out, which leads to more shame.
You genuinely want to stop. You can see how it's hurting you and the people you love. But wanting to stop and being able to stop? Those are two different things.
What Happens If Nothing Changes?
You already know where this is heading if you don't get help.
The behaviors will escalate. What feels manageable now won't stay that way. Porn addiction progresses to more extreme content, longer sessions, more compulsive use. Sex addiction leads to riskier behaviors, more frequent acting out, higher stakes. Escalation doesn't stop at content or time. It bleeds into your relationships, your work, your sense of self.
Your relationship won't survive the secrecy. Maybe your partner doesn't know yet. Maybe they suspect something. Either way, the emotional distance is growing. Trust erodes whether the truth comes out or not.
Your work performance will suffer. The time lost. The mental preoccupation. The stress of living a double life. It catches up.
The shame will deepen. Every day you wait is another day of carrying this weight. Another day of lying. Another day of feeling like you're not the person you want to be.
You deserve better than this. Your partner deserves better. Your kids deserve a dad who's fully present.
The good news? You don't have to figure this out alone.
Why Choose a CSAT for Porn and Sex Addiction?
I'm Brent Woods, and I've spent years helping men break free from porn addiction and sex addiction.
I know how isolating this feels. How the shame makes it hard to ask for help. How you've probably tried to quit on your own multiple times and felt like a failure when you couldn't.
Here's what I want you to know. This isn't about being weak. Whether you're dealing with porn addiction or sex addiction, you're dealing with compulsive behaviors that hijack your brain's reward system. Something that often has roots in trauma, stress, loneliness, or unmet needs. Willpower alone can't fix that.
But specialized therapy for porn addiction and sex addiction can.
I'm a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), which means I've completed intensive training through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. This isn't general counseling. It's specialized treatment designed specifically for porn addiction and sex addiction.
As one of the few CSATs in Southwest Louisiana, I understand the patterns that keep you stuck and the strategies that actually lead to lasting change.
I've worked with executives, medical professionals, and business owners - guys just like you who thought they'd never break free. They did. And you can too.
How Porn Addiction & Sex Addiction Therapy Works
Recovery isn't complicated, but it does take a clear plan.
Here’s how we’ll work together:
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We start by looking at what's underneath the behavior. For some guys, it's unresolved trauma from childhood. For others, it's chronic stress, deep loneliness, or attachment wounds from way back that never got addressed. Maybe it's anxiety that's been building for years. Maybe it's feeling disconnected from your partner or stuck in a career that's draining the life out of you. Whatever it is, we can't just put a band-aid on porn use or sexual acting out. We have to heal what's driving it.
This is where a lot of guys get it wrong. They think recovery is just about willpower or blocking websites or avoiding triggers. But porn addiction and sex addiction aren't really about sex. They're about using sexual behavior to cope with painful emotions, stress, or unmet needs. If we don't address the root causes, you'll either relapse or just trade one compulsive behavior for another.
You'll also learn to spot your triggers. What situations put you at risk? Is it being home alone? Late nights when you're tired and your defenses are down? Arguments with your partner? Stress at work? What emotions send you looking for an escape? Boredom, anger, sadness, anxiety? Once you understand your specific patterns, you can start interrupting them before they take over. Instead of feeling powerless and out of control, you'll develop awareness and the ability to make different choices.
We'll also look at your sexual history and how you got here in the first place. When did porn use start? How did it escalate over time? Are there patterns that keep repeating? Understanding your story helps you break free from it.
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Instead of turning to porn or compulsive sexual behavior when you're anxious, bored, or overwhelmed, you'll develop healthier ways to deal with life. Actual coping skills that work long-term, not just distractions that leave you feeling worse afterward.
This might include things like learning how to sit with uncomfortable emotions without numbing them, building genuine connections with people instead of isolating, practicing mindfulness and staying present, or finding healthy outlets for stress like exercise, hobbies, or creative pursuits. The goal is to give you a toolkit of strategies that actually work when urges hit, so you're not relying on willpower alone.
We'll also tackle the shame that keeps you stuck. Shame around porn, shame from affairs, shame about who you've become. Shame is one of the biggest obstacles to recovery because it tells you that you're broken, unfixable, and not worth the effort. But here's the truth... shame doesn't lead to change. It just drives the cycle deeper.
You'll learn to separate what you've done from who you are. That doesn't mean letting yourself off the hook or making excuses. It means learning self-compassion and accountability at the same time. You can acknowledge that your behavior has hurt people and caused damage while also believing that you're capable of change. Those two things aren't contradictory. They're both essential for lasting recovery.
If your relationship has been damaged by porn addiction, affairs, or sexual acting out, we'll work on rebuilding trust. This isn't quick or easy, but it is possible when both partners are committed to the process. You'll learn what real accountability looks like, how to be transparent without being defensive, and how to show up consistently over time. If your partner wants to be involved in therapy, we can bring them in when the timing is right or coordinate care with their own therapist.
We'll also address any underlying mental health issues that might be fueling the addiction. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, and past trauma all play a role in compulsive sexual behavior, and treating those issues is part of the recovery process.
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You'll learn to recognize warning signs before you act out. These are the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that show up right before a relapse. Maybe it's isolating from your support system. Maybe it's skipping meetings or therapy sessions. Maybe it's rationalizing or justifying certain behaviors that you know put you at risk. When you can catch these warning signs early, you can course-correct before things spiral.
You'll build support systems and create structure that actually supports recovery instead of fighting against it. This might include joining a recovery group, finding an accountability partner, connecting with other guys who get it, or building routines that keep you grounded. Recovery doesn't happen in isolation. You need people who understand the struggle and can support you when things get hard.
We'll also work on relapse prevention strategies. What's your plan when urges hit? Who can you call? What can you do to get through the next 10 minutes? Relapse doesn't have to mean starting over from scratch. It's part of the process for many people, and learning from it makes you stronger.
But most importantly, we'll work on creating a life that's fulfilling enough that you don't feel the need to escape it. Because here's what most people don't understand about porn addiction and sex addiction... lasting recovery isn't just about stopping a behavior. It's about building something better in its place.
What does that look like? It means pursuing goals that actually matter to you instead of just going through the motions. It means building real intimacy with your partner instead of settling for a disconnected relationship. It means finding purpose and meaning in your work, your hobbies, your friendships. It means becoming the kind of man you can respect, the kind of father your kids look up to, the kind of partner your spouse can trust.
Recovery gives you your life back. Not the life you had before addiction, but something better. A life where you're not hiding, not lying, not living in constant fear of being found out. A life where you're present, connected, and free. That's what we're building together.
When You’re Ready, I’m Here
Taking the first step is hard. You've probably been thinking about this for a while. But you don't have to keep carrying this alone. Reach out, and let's talk about what's next.
Your Questions Answered
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It depends. Most people start noticing progress in the first few months with less secrecy, more honesty, and less chaos in their lives. Full recovery usually takes one to three years. That's because we're not just stopping a behavior. We're also working through deeper issues like trauma, shame, and stress, and learning new ways to cope. In our first few sessions, we'll build a plan that makes sense for your situation.
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I'm in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana for individual therapy only. That means if you're a Louisiana resident with BCBS, we can bill directly for one-on-one sessions.
For individual clients with other carriers or clients in Texas, I'm out-of-network. I can provide a superbill for you to submit for potential reimbursement, but payment is due at the time of service.
Couples therapy is private pay only. I don't bill insurance or provide superbills for couples sessions.
I recommend calling your insurance and asking about mental health benefits and whether they cover treatment for compulsive sexual behaviors or porn addiction.
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Yes. Research shows online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many mental health concerns. What matters most is the work you put in and the relationship we build.
Many of my clients actually prefer online sessions. You do not have to worry about someone recognizing your car in the parking lot, and you can talk openly from home, your office, or even your car if that is the only private spot you have.
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Yes. I work with both individuals and couples, but we typically focus on one approach at a time. Sometimes your spouse might join an individual session to share their perspective or ask questions. Other times, couples counseling is the better fit from the start. We'll figure out what makes the most sense for your situation together.
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The label is less important than the impact. If porn or sexual behavior is interfering with your life, your marriage, or your work, it's worth getting help.
If you're hiding your phone, clearing your browser history, or trying to stop but can't, that's a sign something deeper is going on. Whether you call it porn addiction, compulsive sexual behavior, or just being stuck, therapy can help.
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We start by looking at your patterns and what triggers you. When do you act out? What leads up to it? What are you feeling in those moments? Once we see the pattern, we build practical tools to break the cycle and work on what is underneath: shame, trauma, stress, or unmet needs.
If trust has been damaged, we focus on rebuilding it. But the real goal is not just to stop a behavior. The goal is to build a life you do not feel the need to escape from.
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Individual sessions are $150. Couples sessions are $150.
If you are using Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, your copay depends on your plan. For everyone else, payment is due at the time of service.
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In most cases, yes, but how and when you tell them matters as much as what you say. Staggered disclosure, where bits of truth come out over time, usually causes more damage than it prevents. It erodes trust even further and prolongs the pain for both of you.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I'm trained in formal disclosure, a structured process where everything comes out at once in a safe, therapeutic setting. We prepare ahead of time so you know what to say, your partner has support, and the conversation doesn't turn into an interrogation or another trauma.
This isn't something you should wing on your own. If your partner doesn't know yet, we'll work together to determine the right timing and prepare you for that conversation. If they already know some of it, we'll talk about whether a full disclosure is needed to rebuild trust.
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Relapse happens, especially in the first few months. It doesn't mean you've failed or that therapy isn't working. It means we have more information about what's going on.
When you slip up, we look at what led to it. What were you feeling beforehand? What triggered you? What coping tools did you try, and where did the plan break down? Then we adjust the approach based on what we learned.
Recovery isn't a straight line. It's messy. Some days you'll feel like you've got this figured out, and other days you'll feel like you're back at square one. That's normal. What matters is that you stay honest about what's happening so we can work through it together.
The goal isn't perfection. It's progress. And progress means learning from setbacks, not pretending they don't happen.
