Sex Addictions Counseling

Sex Addictions Counseling Dr. Linda Hatch was born and grew up in New York City and has worked as a licensed clinical psychologist in California since the 1970’s.

http://www.s*xaddictionscounseling.com provides basic information & also covers special topics of interest to people dealing with s*x addiction, to those who are already in recovery, and to friends and family of those who are s*xually addicted. She completed her BA, MA and PhD at Cornell University and University of California Riverside. She also taught at UCLA as an acting assistant professor and received a post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA in social psychology. Currently Dr. Hatch is in private practice in Santa Barbara as a Certified S*x Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Prior to this she was affiliated with S*xual Recovery Institute in Los Angeles. Her practice is limited to the field of s*xual addiction treatment including the treatment of s*x addicts and s*x offenders, as well as their partners and families. Dr. Hatch is a member of the American Psychological Association, and the Society for the Advancement of S*xual Health. She received her CSAT certification through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.

Many therapists recommend avoiding all related behaviors early in recovery to help break the compulsive cycle of  ******...
10/28/2025

Many therapists recommend avoiding all related behaviors early in recovery to help break the compulsive cycle of ********on.

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You’re not alone. Here are some of the most common questions partners ask as they navigate this journey of healing and u...
10/23/2025

You’re not alone. Here are some of the most common questions partners ask as they navigate this journey of healing and understanding. πŸ’¬β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή



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πŸ’” Like many who battle addiction,  *xAddicts often wrestle with persistent feelings of low self-worth and inner doubt.  ...
10/21/2025

πŸ’” Like many who battle addiction, *xAddicts often wrestle with persistent feelings of low self-worth and inner doubt.


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Facing the reality of a partner’s s*xual compulsivity can shake your world β€” and while you didn’t choose this situation,...
10/17/2025

Facing the reality of a partner’s s*xual compulsivity can shake your world β€” and while you didn’t choose this situation, how you respond now can shape the path forward. πŸ’‘



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 *xAddicts often exhibit a strong sense of entitlement, placing their own desires above the needs and boundaries of othe...
10/15/2025

*xAddicts often exhibit a strong sense of entitlement, placing their own desires above the needs and boundaries of others. They tend to believe they deserve special treatment and expect others to comply without question, showing a deeply self-centered mindset. πŸš©πŸ˜’


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πŸ“œ Remembering the journey that changed the world. Happy Columbus Day! 🌍
10/13/2025

πŸ“œ Remembering the journey that changed the world. Happy Columbus Day! 🌍

Some  *xaddicts avoid relationships altogether, preferring limited intimate contact to escape the demands of real emotio...
10/11/2025

Some *xaddicts avoid relationships altogether, preferring limited intimate contact to escape the demands of real emotional connection. πŸ’”πŸ§ 



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 *xuallyAddictiveBehaviors can range from mild compulsions to severe disruptions in daily life πŸ”₯. Learn how they're cate...
10/08/2025

*xuallyAddictiveBehaviors can range from mild compulsions to severe disruptions in daily life πŸ”₯. Learn how they're categorized and why recognizing the severity matters. πŸ“Š



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This behavior might be simple rudeness or part of a pattern of s*xual compulsivity. Many partners of  *xaddicts often re...
10/04/2025

This behavior might be simple rudeness or part of a pattern of s*xual compulsivity. Many partners of *xaddicts often report their partner other women. πŸ”„



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  and addiction often stem from the same issue. While any addiction can harm relationships, s*x addicts especially tend ...
10/02/2025

and addiction often stem from the same issue. While any addiction can harm relationships, s*x addicts especially tend to have unhealthy, unsatisfying ones.πŸ’”βœ¨



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  who are reliably free of their s*xual acting out behavior may exhibit certain behaviors which get in the way of their ...
09/29/2025

who are reliably free of their s*xual acting out behavior may exhibit certain behaviors which get in the way of their work, their ability to relate to other people and their intimate relationships.πŸŽ—οΈ



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Six basic things couples need to know πŸ’¬β€οΈ and do to build a strong, lasting relationship for the future.      https://rp...
09/25/2025

Six basic things couples need to know πŸ’¬β€οΈ and do to build a strong, lasting relationship for the future.


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