Michael Salas

Many people come into sex therapy because they are struggling to find sexual desire in their lives. Many also struggle with finding motivation to take steps to discover, or rediscover what increased sexual desire is in their own lives. They see the sexual world around them, and see how other people connect.

In all therapy, “I Don’t Know” is a difficult answer to work through. At the same time, it’s a common answer of many clients who struggle to understand their own motivation.

In working on a sexual issue, there is a common phenomenon that is counter-intuitive. This isn’t an issue that directly relates to sex, but instead relates much more to motivation. As a sex therapist, I work with many clients who come into therapy looking for expert advice.

Many sex therapists feel as though sex addiction treatment is simply SOCE in disguise. They cite several evangelical therapy groups who say they treat homosexuality as a sinful, problematic attachment disorder. Identifying and exposing SOCE groups and organizations is important to do.

There are many sex addiction therapy certification programs. The most popular and well-recognized credential is the CSAT credential. This certification is offered by the International Institute of Trauma Addiction Professionals (IITAP), which was founded by Dr. Patrick Carnes, who is the leading proponent in the topic of sexual addiction.