Resources for Pornography Addiction

Our culture is saturated with porn. Most of us have either suffered from addiction to porn or know someone who does (even if we aren't aware of it). Pornography is a gripping addiction, and it takes its toll on relationships, but there is hope!

Resources for Pornography Addiction

We wanted to provide you with a list of concrete resources for help, in addition to prayer and the Sacraments.

Books

First up are books for both the addicted and those they love.

Understanding Sexual Addiction

Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction by Dr. Patrick Carnes

Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction by Dr. Patrick Carnes

The Pornography Trap by Ralph H. Earle, Jr. and Mark R. Laaser

Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain by William M. Struthers

The Porn Myth: Exposing the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography by Matt Fradd

Delivered: True Stories of Men and Women Who Turned from Porn to Purity by Matt Fradd

For the Partner

Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How To Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Real Hope, True Freedom by Milton Magness and Marsha Means

Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts by Stefanie Carnes (workbook)

What Can I Do About Me? Healing from the Trauma of My Husband’s Pornography and Sexual Addiction by Rhyll Anne Croshaw

Moving Beyond Betrayal: The 5-Step Boundary Solution for Partners of Sex Addicts by Vicki Tidwell Palmer

Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal by Dr. Sheri Keffer

Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts by Stefanie Carnes

Your Sexually Addicted Spouse by Barbara Steffens and Marsha Means

Shattered Vows by Debra Laaser

Intimate Treason: Healing the Trauma for Partners Confronting Sex Addiction by Claudia Black

Counseling/Therapy

Here are some resources for professional counseling and therapy. Some are location-specific, but some offer telehealth.

Ken Adams and Associate (CSATs)

26862 Woodward, Suite 102 Royal Oak, MI
(248) 398-0740
www.sexualhealth-addiction.com

Hope Ray Therapy (LPC, CSAT, CHFP, disclosure specialist)

Local Intensives
(586) 307-6107

Elizabeth Jackson, MA, LLP, CSAT

Novi and Ann Arbor
(734) 656-8191
www.restoredhopecounselingservices.com

John Becker (CSAT , Marriage & Family)

Plymouth Rd. Ste. 150 Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 233-7678

Grace Counseling Center (Tim Hogan and Randy Clark-CSAT)

20801 Moross Rd. Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 343-9000
www.growinghealthypassion.com

Dr. Doug Weiss

Intensives and phone groups
Heart to Heart Counseling Center, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 278-3788
www.drdougweiss.com

Bethesda Workshops (intensives and healing workshops)

1035 Acorn Dr. Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 467-5612
info@bethesdaworkshops.org

Dr. Milton Magness

Sexual Addiction Intensives
https://www.hopeandfreedom.com

Professionals Trained in Sexual Betrayal, Compulsive Sexual Behaviors, and Partner Trauma

The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS)

International Association of Certified Sexual Addiction Specialists (IACSAS)

Christian Sex Addiction Specialists International (C-SASI)

Betrayal Trauma Therapy

Recovery Groups

My House Men’s Sexual Integrity Group

(734) 453-0326, ext. 308
myhouse@olgcparish.net

My House Women’s Group

(734) 453-0326, ext. 308
myhousewomensgroup@gmail.com

Men of St. Michael (St. Thomas the Apostle, Ann Arbor)

(734)-644-8978
menofstmichaelsta2@gmail.com

My House Women’s Group (Christ the King, Ann Arbor)

(734) 516-6896
ekbladmom9@gmail.com

SANON

(586) 997-7518

Sexaholics Anonymous

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Sexual Recovery Anonymous

Recovering Couples Anonymous

Websites

Dr. Doug Weiss

Peter Kleponis

For teens and young adults // Fight the New Drug

L.I.F.E. Ministries

My House Initiative

Accountability Service

Covenant Eyes

Safe Eyes

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Amy E. Ekblad has been married to Jesse for 25 years, is a homeschooling mother of 14 children on earth, 15 babies in Heaven, and grandmother of two. She is fueled by Jesus and coffee, in that order.