Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in San Diego, CA
Browse Sexual Addiction therapists and Porn Addiction therapists in San Diego, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sex/Porn Addiction
Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Pornography and sexual compulsivity can quietly devastate relationships and erode a person's sense of self. We provide compassionate, non-shaming support for individuals and couples navigating the impact of porn addiction helping clients understand what drives the behavior, rebuild trust with their partner, and develop healthier patterns of intimacy and connection.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in San Diego, CA
Sex/Porn Addiction
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Sex and porn addiction hijack the brain's reward circuitry the same way substances do — flooding dopamine pathways with artificial intensity until ordinary life feels colorless and the compulsive behavior feels impossible to resist.
Neurofeedback retrains these dysregulated reward circuits directly, quieting the craving-driven hyperarousal while rebuilding the prefrontal control systems that compulsive behavior systematically dismantles. The brain learns to find equilibrium again — without requiring the escalating stimulus that fed the cycle.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92121
Sex/Porn Addiction
Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
I work with clients who feel concerned about compulsive sexual behavior, pornography use, secrecy, shame, or sexual choices that feel out of alignment with the life and relationships they want. My approach is direct, sex-positive, and non-judgmental. We look at sexuality, emotion, body awareness, relationships, values, and responsibility. This work is about honesty, self-understanding, choice, and a healthier relationship with sexuality.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92116
Online in San Diego, CA
Sex/Porn Addiction
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
When sexual behavior feels out of control or disconnected from values, it can harm relationships and self-esteem. I help clients examine the role sex is playing in their lives and develop healthier ways of managing desire, connection, and coping.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92102
Online in San Diego, CA
Sex/Porn Addiction
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
I offer a compassionate, non-shaming alternative to sex addiction treatment—one that focuses on understanding, choice, and sexual health, rather than labels or lifelong pathology. I work with individuals struggling with out-of-control sexual behavior, compulsive pornography use, infidelity, sexual shame, and relationship distress. Instead of viewing sexuality as the problem, we look at how sexual behavior functions in your life and what it is trying to regulate or communicate.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Frankie Santiago
Life Coach, Professional Life Coach
I support men and women in overcoming sex and porn addiction through practical, judgment-free life coaching. We focus on understanding triggers, building healthy habits and boundaries, rebuilding self-control, and addressing the underlying challenges that fuel the cycle. Sessions emphasize actionable strategies, accountability, and tools for long-term freedom so you can regain balance, improve relationships, and restore energy and focus in your life. Recovery is possible — if you’re ready to take that step, I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation to explore how we can create a personalized path forward.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Sex/Porn Addiction
Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help individuals explore the triggers and underlying factors contributing to their sex addiction. This may involve examining psychological, emotional, relational, and environmental factors that drive compulsive sexual behaviors, such as unresolved trauma, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, intimacy issues, or maladaptive coping mechanisms. Through insight-oriented therapy, I support individuals in identifying and addressing the root causes of their addiction.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA (Online Only)
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in San Diego, CA Statistics
Sex and Porn Addiction therapists in San Diego, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $221 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$221
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Male |
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| 32% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 31% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Men |
| 55% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Christian |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |