Certified Sex Addiction Therapists

A Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) is a specialty trained counselor who underwent a rigorous training program for specific therapies related to treating the many forms of sexual addiction. CSAT training is led by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. CSAT’s have a minimum master’s level degree in psychology or related field and have at least five years of experience working in mental health.

CSAT Counselors are trained to:

• Perform evaluations to determine the severity and type of sexual dependence.
• Discover the underlying causes of the addiction such as sexual trauma history, family of origin issues, and other addiction-related struggles.
• Oversee specific therapies including guided tasks in individual counseling sessions, group sessions, or both.

CSAT Candidate counselors hold a master’s level education, have extensive experience treating sexual addiction and are in the processing of become fully credentialed as a CSAT counselor.

The CSAT program was developed by well-respected addiction therapist, Dr. Patrick Carnes. CSAT training is becoming an educational standard for sexual addiction professionals and is conducted by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). Training provides innovative information and skills for professionals who want to provide highest-quality treatment for addictive and compulsive behaviors. With insight into the inner workings of addiction and client experiences paired with in-depth understanding of the recovery process, CSAT counselors offer a well-rounded approach to treating sexual addiction.