Seeking Integrity presents fresh blogs and podcasts on a weekly basis that discuss all aspects of intimacy disorders, such as: chronic cheating, sex addiction, porn addiction, paired substance/sex addiction. Our writing and podcasts offer empathic understanding toward the healing and treatment of such complex, debilitating problems. Wide-ranging topics include how to identify and diagnose sexual addiction, porn addiction, and substance/sex addiction, understanding infidelity, how to choose a useful addiction rehab as well as what to expect from addiction treatment. Our blogs and podcasts take a deep dive into the role of 12-step work and therapy, what it takes to heal an intimate relationship after profound betrayal and a library of information on self-care, addiction recovery and related mental health concerns. If these topics are of interest to you, please explore them by clicking the links below.
Dr. David Fawcett At Seeking Integrity: Los Angeles we treat two primary disorders: 1) Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder, and 2) Co-Occurring Drug Use and Sexual Behavior. Compulsive Sexual Behavior...
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Last week, we discussed the concept of addiction as an intimacy disorder, noting that addicts of all types heal best in a community of...
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT If addicts could heal from addiction without help, they would. But they can’t. That’s the definition of addiction, right? You’re compulsive with a substance...
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Typically, the best way to confront a sex or porn addict is to start by saying you are concerned about their sexual behaviors and...
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Unfortunately, some people use the labels “sex addiction” and “porn addiction” to define any type of sexual behavior that doesn’t meet their personal, religious,...
Scott Brassart Nobody is born an addict. Addicts are created. The ingredients of addiction are tossed into a big bowl, stirred, poured into a pan, and baked like a...
Dr. David Fawcett When substance use is consistently mixed/paired/fused with sexual behavior, substances and sex become mutually reinforcing. Over time, a single set of fused cues, triggers, actions, and...
Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another sentient being. Addicts often behave as if they lack this ability. This...
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