LifeSTAR Sexual Addiction Treatment

About LifeSTAR Sexual Addiction Treatment

The Fresno, California branch of LifeSTAR Sexual Addiction Treatment is an outpatient facility which has a specific and structured approach to treating pornography and sexual addiction. This program offers the necessary treatment, information and counseling but it also addresses other mental health issues which may include substance use disorder. In its current form, the center implements a proven, three-phase model that enables individuals and families to go on with their lives.

A Multi-Phase Program for Comprehensive Recovery

LifeSTAR ’s program is a structured process that is broken up into different stages in order to support recovery. The first stage of the program is to provide the basic information regarding sexual addiction as well as new ways of behaving.

The second stage involves the clients going through a series of sessions and group discussions to establish the causes of the behaviors. The final stage is to promote clients’ long term recovery through an emphasis on accountability and relapse prevention. Group therapy offers support, while individual counseling offers specificity, so that every client gets the attention he or she needs.

Youth and Family Programs

LifeSTAR also meets the needs of adolescents through its YouthSTAR program. This program treats young people who exhibit unhealthy sexual behaviors by offering them counseling, self-regulation resources, and relationship building practices.

Families are an important part of the recovery process and the center has family therapy and workshops for partners and relatives. These resources are helpful for the people who are affected by sexual addiction.

A Caring Environment

Past clients describe the staff as being very professional but at the same time very understanding. The use of group discussions and the workshops has been effective in breaking the barrier of shame and stigmatization.

Clients’ families also appreciate the educational materials and the family therapy sessions. These resources help families repair their relationships, regain trust, break the cycle of co-dependency, and embrace self-care.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
In California, a drug rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome substance misuse. In a drug treatment program you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
Attending outpatient treatment in California allows you to get evidence-based care without living in the facility, helping you establish long-term recovery. Building a new life for yourself takes time, and it’s important to have enough support throughout the process. Outpatient treatment allows you to have more intensive or less intensive help, depending on your needs.

Therapies

Individual Therapy
During individual therapy in California, clients work with a professional to address specific individual concerns. Some of the topics covered in individual therapy include developing healthy coping skills, addressing past events that may have played a part in substance use, and building a support network.