Effective Sex Addiction Treatment

Do you obsess about sex on a regular basis? Spend hours watching pornography or seeking out sexual encounters to satisfy a craving? Have you experienced feelings of shame or guilt from acting on your sexual cravings?

In a world so focused on sex, it is sometimes hard to know when we cross the line into addiction. But the fact is, sex addiction is a real behavioural disorder affecting many people and making it virtually impossible for them to sustain healthy, meaningful relationships. The good news is that there is help. With quality treatment, you can be freed from your addiction and maintain a healthy sex life and fulfilling relationships.

Treatment Options for Sex Addiction

Luckily there are treatments available that are effective and confidential. The two main treatment options for sex addiction are outpatient and inpatient treatment centres.

Outpatient treatment allows people to continue their day-to-day activities while fitting therapy into their daily schedule. This type of treatment is convenient for those who do not have the option to take leave from personal commitments.

Inpatient treatment is held at a residential rehab facility. Inpatient clients are housed and treated simultaneously and have access to around-the-clock care. Inpatient treatment is considered the ‘gold standard’ for addiction treatment for several reasons including:

• Removal from triggers/negative influences
• Complete immersion in recovery
• No access to drugs or alcohol
• 24-hour support

What We Treat

When it comes to sex addiction, it is incredibly important to choose an addiction treatment centre that has experience dealing with process addictions.

At The Cabin Chiang Mai, we offer a comprehensive guide on the diverse manifestations of sex addiction and compulsive sexual behaviour. Our programme is a unique combined specialist initiative lasting 28 days, provided by both The Cabin Chiang Mai and Innisfree Therapy.

Based at The Cabin Chiang Mai in Thailand, Our goal is to provide you or your loved one with valuable insights and a personalised journey towards recovery.

Understanding Different Manifestations of Sex Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour

Cybersex Addiction

Clinical Presentation: At The Cabin Chiang Mai, we understand that individuals with cybersex addiction often spend excessive time engaging in online sexual activities. This can involve watching pornography or engaging in explicit chats. Such behaviour may lead to a lack of control over their actions, resulting in neglect of personal responsibilities and relationships. 

Aetiology: Our experts recognize that anonymity, ease of access to explicit content, and the allure of constant novelty contribute to cybersex addiction.

Pornography Addiction

Clinical Presentation: Pornography addiction involves a compulsive need to view explicit sexual material, which often leads to negative consequences in personal, social, and professional aspects of life. 

Aetiology: Frequent exposure to explicit content desensitizes the brain’s reward system, potentially leading to addiction. Underlying emotional factors also play a role.

Treatment Options: At The Cabin Chiang Mai, we provide a range of therapies including CBT, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and motivational enhancement therapy (MET) to address emotional triggers and promote healthier behaviours. We also offer behavioural interventions and strategies to limit online access.

Casual Sex Addiction

Treatment Options: Our therapy approach focuses on addressing self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal relationships. We utilize psychodynamic therapy, group therapy, and individual counselling with both the Cabins addiction team and CSB specialists Innisfree Therapy. To support your recovery, you will receive five individual counselling sessions per week from both teams. Again, personal training and mindfulness techniques are also built into your program to effectively manage triggers.

Compulsive Masturbation

Clinical Presentation: Compulsive masturbation involves an uncontrollable urge to engage in self-stimulation, leading to interference with daily life and relationships. 

Aetiology: Emotional factors, loneliness, and stress contribute to the use of masturbation as a coping mechanism.

Treatment Options: At The Cabin Chiang Mai, we employ behavioural interventions like habit reversal training to redirect compulsive behaviours. Our program combines this approach with psychoeducation, specialist groups for CSB clients only and five individual counselling sessions per week across your stay in treatment.

Personal training and mindfulness techniques are also built into your programme to effectively manage triggers and are evidenced as clinically effective stress reduction techniques.

The Cabin Chiang Mai: Effective Confidential Treatment for Sex Addiction

Each journey towards recovery is unique, and seeking professional help is essential. Our experienced teams from The Cabin and Innisfree Therapy are dedicated to providing guidance, support, and personalized treatment options tailored to your specific needs.

The method incorporates the key concepts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), 12-step facilitation and mindfulness. Certified and highly trained clinical professionals help you get to the root cause of your addiction and create a treatment plan individually tailored to your needs. Through counselling, we provide you with the tools necessary to engage in a healthy sex life. The Cabin Chiang Mai also offers family therapy options to help restore relationships for those whose addiction has disrupted their family life. The time for change is now.