CENTER FOR HEALTHY SEX https://www.centerforhealthysex.com Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:47:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Sober Dating 101 Workshop https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/sober-dating-101-workshop/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:16:49 +0000 https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/?p=16491

Integrate Healthy Dating Back Into Your Recovery Journey

Whether you’re a sex addict in recovery or dating a sex addict in recovery, this workshop will help you set a clear dating timeline to determine the right fit and assist you in creating a realistic plan for your boundaries while dating.

Led by a sex addiction specialist at Center for Healthy Sex, this workshop is designed to help you gain clarity around navigating secure and healthy relating and creating boundaries to stay in your integrity.

In This Workshop, You Will:

  • Understand Where People Meet Long-Term Romantic Partners
    Review the latest statistics on where people form sexual and romantic partnerships, comparing in-person connection to online platforms and exploring which dating apps have the highest efficacy for long-term relationships.
  • Learn When You’re Truly Ready to Date in Recovery
    Explore key milestones that should ideally be met in sobriety, recovery, and psychotherapy before entering the dating world to ensure emotional safety and stability.
  • Explore the Three Components of a Sober Dating Plan
    Build a structured plan that includes:
    • A timeline for the first three months of dating
    • Essential conversations to have before becoming sexual
    • How to disclose STIs/STDs with clarity and integrity
    • What to share—and what not to share—about your recovery with a new partner
  • Identify Red, Yellow & Green Flags
    Learn how to recognize warning signs in yourself and in potential partners, understand which behaviors indicate that a relationship should end immediately, and which “yellow flags” can be discussed or tolerated while dating.
  • Gain IRL Tips for Sober Dating & Flirting
    Learn practical, real-life skills for initiating connection, building chemistry, and flirting in a way that feels safe, confident, and aligned with your sobriety.
  • Understand Best Practices for Online Dating
    Explore how to set healthy limits with dating apps—especially important for individuals with a history of internet or sex-related compulsivity.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for individuals who:

  • Are newly sober and unsure when to start dating
  • Want structured guidance for dating without compromising recovery
  • Are already dating and want help navigating pacing, boundaries, and emotional safety
  • Have a history of compulsive or addictive sexual behavior and want to approach dating mindfully
  • Want evidence-based information on modern dating, both online and in real life

Why Start Here

Dating in sobriety is both possible and empowering—when you have the right tools. Our compassionate specialists will help you move from confusion or fear toward clarity, confidence, and a grounded sense of readiness as you re-enter the dating world.

Duration: 50 minutes

Format: Online

Fee: $120

*This workshop is intended as a group experience.

]]> Foundations of BDSM/Kink Online Workshop https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/foundations-of-bdsm-kink-online-workshop/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:50:44 +0000 https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/?p=16403

This 1-day online workshop is designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to explore your desires in ways that are safe, informed, and empowered. Whether you’re brand new, looking to deepen your experience, or hoping to bring BDSM and kink into your relationship, this course provides a comprehensive, approachable guide to the essentials.

Facilitated by Kate Logan, MA, Primary Therapist at CHS, and seasoned BDSM/kink educator with over a decade of experience helping people explore their desires safely and confidently. Kate combines her professional expertise as a sex therapist with her practical knowledge as a BDSM/kink practitioner, offering a unique opportunity to learn both the relational and technical sides of kink.

This workshop will cover essential topics including:

Exploring Your Desires

  • Discover your desires solo, with a partner, or within BDSM and kink communities
  • Work through shame, embarrassment, and internalized judgments
  • Connect with erotic archetypes to unlock and embrace your kinky side

Physical and Emotional Safety

  • Practical guidelines to protect yourself and others physically, emotionally, and relationally
  • Explore setting clear safety rules for impact play, bondage, and other activities
  • How to handle mistakes, accidents, and unexpected reactions with care

Communication, Negotiation, and Consent

  • Learn to confidently express your desires and limits
  • How to practice risk-aware and informed consent
  • Step-by-step approaches for negotiating scenes effectively

BDSM/Kink and Relationships

  • Break through barriers to open, honest conversations about kink
  • Bring BDSM and kink into “vanilla” relationships responsibly 
  • Recognize healthy versus unhealthy BDSM/kink dynamics
  • Where to find communities and connections that share your interests

Feeling Confident and Having Fun

  • Communicate effectively during scenes without killing the mood
  • Move past awkwardness to enjoy role-play and fantasy scenarios
  • Set the tone, pace, and focus for a fulfilling scene
  • Navigate aftercare and emotional processing after play

Who should attend 

  • Adults 18+
  • Open to individuals, couples, and all relationship styles
  • People of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+ inclusive and affirming)
  • Those who can be respectful while learning about topics that involve diverse expressions of sexuality
  • Anyone seeking new knowledge and insight whether you’re brand new or well-versed in kink

When: Saturday, December 6 (10:00am-6:00pm PST)
Format: Online 
Fee: Individuals – $250, Couples – $400

*This 1-day workshop is non-refundable

CALL 424-391-3355 TO REGISTER OVER THE PHONE

To register online, complete the forms below

Step 1: Every participant must complete an Online Registration Form

Step 2: Complete the Payment Authorization Form

Workshop fees will be processed during our normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 9 am -5 pm, pacific time). Registration confirmations will be emailed to the address indicated on your registration form after payments are rendered.  Note: Your seat in the workshop will not be secured until payment is made.  

]]> Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:23:55 +0000 https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/?p=16284

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Center for Healthy Sex offers a therapeutic modality called Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).  Ketamine is a legal, safe, and effective medicine used to treat a variety of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and process addictions. KAP can be a powerful supplemental treatment to help clients who:

  • Feel stuck in their healing or recovery process
  • Struggle with treatment resistant depression, OCD, or PTSD
  • Desire to do deeper work to access grief or trauma
  • Want to foster a stronger will to make lasting changes
  • Seek greater insight and want a safe, supported inward journey

How does it work?

Ketamine has rapidly-acting antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, which can begin to take effect within 1-2 hours after treatment. It works by blocking the brain’s NMDA receptors and stimulating AMPA receptors, which help form new synaptic connections while boosting neural circuits that regulate stress and mood.  Ketamine has also been shown to enhance overall neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement.

Center for Healthy Sex offers KAP that includes 32-hours of treatment over the course of 16-weeks using a high dose, rapidly dissolving tablet (RDT) form of ketamine.  In a series of repeated dosing and integration sessions, you will be guided by your therapist through a deeply healing experiential process that can be customized to either take place in our office or via telehealth in the comfort of your own home. 

If you and your therapist determine you are a good candidate for KAP, your therapist will refer you to Journey Clinical for an initial medical evaluation. The medical professional will work with you and your therapist to develop a KAP treatment plan and prescribe medication to be used in session with your therapist. 

What is the cost of KAP treatment?

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy: Center for Healthy Sex offers varying treatment options for KAP.  Your tailored KAP plan might be as simple as having 2 medicine sessions or a longer term KAP experience of 8 medicine sessions. Talk to our intake team or your current CHS therapist about tailoring a KAP plan for you.  KAP sessions are approximately $220 per hour. Insurance receipts can be provided for most KAP related sessions. 

KAP Medical Evaluations: Journey Clinical accepts some insurance. If in-network, the cost of the medical evaluations required for KAP treatment will be covered. You can use this link to learn more about what insurance plans Journey Clinical accepts or request a free benefit check using this link. If you plan to pay out-of-pocket for your Journey Clinical evaluations and Journey Clinical determines you are not eligible for KAP treatment, they will waive their evaluation fee. 

How do I get started?

If you are an existing client at Center for Healthy Sex and are interested in learning more about KAP, talk to your therapist. If you are not a current client, call us today for a free, confidential consultation. Discuss your needs and interest in KAP with a skilled and compassionate intake counselor who can provide you with more information and/or help you schedule a KAP assessment with one of our therapists.

Need Help Exploring Intimacy Issues With Your Partner? Ask About Couples KAP Treatment For You and Your Partner(s)

CALL 424-391-3355 TO LEARN MORE

Helpful Resources:

  1. Paradigms of Ketamine Treatment by Raquel Bennett, Psy.D. for MAPS
  2. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP): Patient Demographics, Clinical Data and Outcomes in Three Large Practices Administering Ketamine with Psychotherapy – research study by Jennifer Dore et al, 2018
  3. Ketamine for Depression and Mood Disorders by Erica Zelfand, ND for Townsend Letter
  4. Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology at Stanford School of Medicine, discusses the clinical benefits and risks of ketamine treatment.
]]> Sex Addiction 101 Workshop https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/online-sex-addiction-101-monthly-workshop/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:28:32 +0000 https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/?p=16239

A Practical Introduction to Recovery from Sex Addiction

If you or someone you love struggles with sexually compulsive behaviors, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. This 50-minute workshop offers a concise and informative introduction to understanding sex addiction and the tools available for recovery.

Led by a sex addiction specialist at Center for Healthy Sex, this session is designed to help you gain clarity around compulsive sexual behaviors and take the first steps toward healing.

In this workshop, you will:

  • Understand Sexually Compulsive Behaviors & Criteria
    Learn how sex addiction is defined, what qualifies as compulsive behavior, and how clinicians assess the problem.

  • 12-Step Recovery Basics & Importance
    Discover how the 12-step model supports lasting change and why it is considered a cornerstone of recovery for many.

  • Understand Circle Plans & Define Sobriety
    Get familiar with the “Three Circles” tool used by sex addiction therapists and groups to establish clear sobriety goals.

  • Treatment Recommendations From a Sex Addiction Specialist
    Receive expert guidance on next steps for therapy, support groups, and other essential resources.

  • Gain Meaningful Resources For Recovery
    Leave with tools to help you begin your recovery journey with confidence.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for individuals who:

  • Suspect they may be struggling with sexually compulsive behaviors

  • Are in the early stages of recovery and seeking support on where to start

  • Want to better understand their compulsive behaviors

Why Start Here

The first step in recovery is understanding the problem—and knowing that you are not alone. Our compassionate, knowledgeable specialists will help you move from confusion and overwhelm toward hope and a clear path forward.

Duration: 50 minutes
Format: Online 
Fee: $120

*This workshop is intended as a group experience.

 

]]> Psychological Assessment & Testing https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/psychological-assessment-testing/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:57:13 +0000 https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/?p=16197
Center For Healthy Sex offers psychological testing services for California clients.  Psychological testing is beneficial for increasing your self-awareness and identifying the complexities of your personality or other attributes that make you, you!  There is incredible value in having a deeper understanding of yourself. Any level of psychological testing will provide you and your therapist with insights that can be leveraged to expedite your healing,  recovery, and personal growth. 
 
Psychological testing is always customized based on the depth of information you’re hoping for and your treatment goals.  Due to the level of customization options, pricing for psychological testing varies. If you are an existing client at Center For Healthy Sex, talk to your therapist about what psychological testing might be helpful to include in your therapy process.  If you are not a current client, call 310-843-9902 to speak with an intake counselor for a free, confidential phone consultation to discuss your concerns and interest in psych testing.
 
Some psychological testing we offer includes assessments for:
 

Often clients are uncertain if they should pursue testing. If you answer YES to any of the following questions, speak to your CHS therapist or an intake counselor about psychological testing options:

In the era of social media, AI, and endless amounts of information online, you may identify with certain diagnoses or labels.  The phenomenon of “self-diagnosis” has been on the rise in recent years. We understand that it’s natural to be curious and passionate about your mental health – this is a good thing!  However, there is no substitute for a quality professional assessment.  We are uniquely equipped to make accurate diagnoses that will improve the quality of care you receive by allowing a more tailored approach to treatment based on clinically proven psychological testing insights. 
 
Obtain the insight you need to move forward into a happier, healthier, & more integrated YOU!  

 

]]> Online Queer Men’s Sexual Recovery Group https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/online-queer-mens-sexual-recovery-group/ Thu, 08 May 2025 18:29:44 +0000 https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/?p=16119

The Online Queer Men’s Sexual Recovery Group is designed for any male-identified or non-binary individuals on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. The group offers a safe, queer-affirmative space for those navigating recovery from sex and porn addiction, chemsex practices, and other sexually compulsive behaviors.

Groups are limited to 7 participants due to the intense nature of this therapeutic work.

Benefits:

  • Stop destructive sexual patterns

  • Build a strong foundation for long-term recovery

  • Heal through healthy, meaningful relationships

  • Become part of a supportive, understanding community

Price: $65 per 2-hour weekly meeting

When: Online | Mondays 6-8pm


We invite you to call CHS to schedule a group assessment or for more information @ (424) 391-3355

This group is facilitated by:

Robert Torres (he/him) is a Primary Therapist at Center for Healthy Sex. He is passionate about helping others identify and process feelings of shame and insecurity while working toward stronger attachments and cultivating a sense of authenticity and harmony.The foundation of his practice was developed at Airport Marina Counseling Service where he completed his clinical training. He holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles where he received additional education under their vanguard LGBT-affirmative therapy specialization. He is an active member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. AMFT #145945 Supervised by Robert Mendelsohn LMFT #39142

]]> Partner’s Betrayal Trauma Intensive Program https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/partners-betrayal-intensive-program/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:30:20 +0000 https://centerforhealthysex.com/?p=15764

 5-Day Online Partner’s Betrayal Trauma Intensive to help you heal & regain stability

 

Currently Accepting Registration

 

10AM-5PM PST | 30 Hours Of Treatment

Cost: $6,500

 

With the guidance of our expert clinicians during this 5-day online Intensive program, you will receive the support and tools needed to find stability after discovery, understand the symptoms and reactions of betrayal trauma, and have a safe space to process the grief and loss. You will explore how to rebuild trust in yourself and your intuition as well as how to establish healthy boundaries in the aftermath of the betrayal. Participants can also expect to learn how to navigate the complex emotions that arise from such a betrayal and cultivate compassion for yourself during your healing journey.

The focus of treatment is on:

  • Establishing safety and stabilization after the discovery of betrayal
  • Understanding the symptoms and reactions of betrayal trauma
  • Rebuilding trust in yourself and learning how to set healthy boundaries
  • Processing grief, loss, and complex emotions in a supportive and safe space
  • Cultivating self-compassion throughout your healing journey

Registration is open now to individuals of all genders and sexual orientations. You can secure an open calendar date by speaking to one of our skilled and compassionate intake counselors.

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE & CONFIDENTIAL PHONE CONSULTATION: 310-843-9902
]]> Meet My Therapist | Carl & Laura Lentz https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/meet-my-therapist-carl-laura-lentz/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:52:54 +0000 https://centerforhealthysex.com/?p=15695

Our founder, Alexandra Katehakis, sits down with Carl Lentz (formerly Hillsong Church) and his wife Laura Lentz to have a vulnerable conversation about his battle with sex addiction, infidelity and his subsequent departure from Hillsong Church 4 years ago.

]]> What Turns You On? Webinar Series: A Guide Living Your Best Sex Life https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/wtyo-webinar-series/ Wed, 08 May 2024 19:48:42 +0000 https://centerforhealthysex.com/?p=15539

Our What Turns You On webinars are facilitated by Alexandra Katehakis, Ph.D., MFT, CST-S, CSAT-S. Alex discusses a new topic from her workbook “What Turns You On? A Guide to Living Your Best Sex Life” and answers relevant questions from audience participants.

Visit Center for Healthy Sex on YouTube to view recordings of past webinars.

]]> LGBTQIA2S+ https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/blog/lgbtqia2s/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:37:34 +0000 https://centerforhealthysex.com/?p=15312 At Center For Healthy Sex, we strive to validate individuals’ experiences of discrimination, maltreatment, and victimization while supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Our center is a sex-positive, shame-free space that fosters Queer Joy. We offer compassionate and inclusive approaches to treatment to help process and release harmful messages received by cultural, social, and familial experiences. Center for Healthy Sex celebrates diversity and creates a safe environment for everyone to cultivate a happy and healthy life.

LGBTQIA2S+ Affirmative Therapy

Affirmative psychotherapy establishes that LGBTQIA2S+ identities are not mental disorders and that embracing and affirming LGBTQIA2S+ identities can be a key component to recovery from other mental illnesses, addictions or substance abuse.

Challenges can include:

  • Gender identity/Gender Dysphoria
  • Sexuality/Sexual Orientation
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Relationship Issues & Codependency
  • Polyamory & Consensual Non-Monogamy
  • Self Esteem & Shame/Guilt
  • Anxiety & Depression
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