Connected Counseling Center

Our services

Healing is possible. We'll walk with you.

Every person who comes to us carries something heavy. Our work is to help you set it down — gently, at your own pace, without judgment.

Specialized care for complex struggles.

Sex addiction and trauma are deeply personal — and deeply misunderstood. Our therapists bring clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every session, creating a space where nothing is too difficult to speak aloud. Whether you're just beginning to understand what's happening or you've been carrying this for years, we're here.

One-on-one support for lasting change.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy at Connected Counseling Center is a private, confidential space to explore the patterns, wounds, and beliefs that drive compulsive sexual behavior. We don't start with shame — we start with curiosity and care.

What to expect

In our sessions, we'll work to understand the roots of your behavior, not just manage the symptoms. Using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based techniques, we help you develop healthier coping strategies, rebuild self-worth, and reconnect with the life you want to live.

Who this is for

Individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction, or related shame and anxiety.

In-person (Redding, CA) or secure telehealth

Rebuilding trust, together.

Couples Counseling

When sex addiction enters a relationship, it creates a specific kind of wound — betrayal trauma. Both partners are affected. Both partners deserve support. Our couples counseling creates a structured, safe space for both of you.

What to expect

We guide couples through honest communication, processing betrayal, and rebuilding trust at a pace that works for both partners. We don't take sides — we hold space for both people's pain and both people's hope. Whether you're working to stay together or simply trying to understand what happened, we're here for that conversation.

Who this is for

Couples navigating the aftermath of sex addiction disclosure, betrayal trauma, or broken trust.

In-person (Redding, CA) or secure telehealth

Healing the wounds beneath the behavior.

Trauma Recovery

Compulsive sexual behavior rarely exists in isolation. For many people, it's rooted in unresolved trauma — childhood experiences, abuse, neglect, or other wounds that were never fully processed. Healing the behavior often means healing what's underneath it.

What to expect

We use trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches — including Theo Therapy — to help you safely process past experiences, reduce their emotional charge, and reclaim your sense of safety and self. You don't have to relive everything to heal from it.

Who this is for

Individuals whose compulsive behavior is connected to past trauma, abuse, or adverse childhood experiences.

In-person (Redding, CA) or secure telehealth

Compassionate, structured recovery support.

Sex Addiction Treatment

Sex addiction is a real and recognized condition — not a moral failing, not a character flaw. It's a pattern of compulsive behavior that has taken on a life of its own, often causing significant harm to relationships, careers, and self-image.

What to expect

Our sex addiction treatment program combines individual therapy, psychoeducation, and accountability structures to help you understand your addiction, interrupt compulsive cycles, and build a sustainable recovery. We draw on the CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) framework and 12-step-informed approaches, tailored to your needs and values.

Who this is for

Individuals who identify with sex addiction or compulsive sexual behavior and are ready to begin structured recovery.

In-person (Redding, CA) or secure telehealth

How we work

Shame-free from the start

We believe shame is the enemy of healing. Every session begins with the assumption that you are worthy of care — exactly as you are.

Evidence-based methods

We use clinically proven approaches including Theotherapy, CSAT & PSAP tools, and trauma-informed care — adapted to your unique history and goals.

At your pace

Healing isn't linear. We follow your lead, honoring the moments you need to slow down and supporting you when you're ready to go deeper.

Whole-person care

We look at the whole picture — your relationships, your history, your values — not just the presenting behavior.

Not sure where to start?

That's okay. A free consultation is a conversation — no commitment, no pressure. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you figure out what kind of support makes sense for you.