Our Approach to Healing from Sexual Addiction, Betrayal Trauma, and Trauma at Big Valley Therapy
At Big Valley Therapy, we are committed to helping individuals, couples, and families find hope, healing, and relief from the challenges of sexual compulsive behaviors, including sex addiction and pornography addiction. Our approach is compassionate, integrative, and customized to meet each client’s unique needs, using proven therapeutic methods like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Gaining Awareness and Healing from Addiction
We understand that sexual compulsive behaviors, such as pornography addiction, are symptoms of deeper emotional wounds, not the problem itself. These behaviors often mask unresolved trauma, relational issues, and unmet emotional needs. Unlike traditional programs that focus solely on sobriety or abstinence, we take a holistic approach to addiction recovery, helping clients uncover the root causes of their behavior.
Our therapy helps individuals explore how addiction has served as a coping mechanism for life’s stressors and challenges. Through trauma-informed care, we encourage clients to examine the emotional pain that sustains their addiction and begin the journey toward true healing.
Healing from Betrayal Trauma
Sex addiction doesn’t just affect the individual struggling with compulsive behaviors—it deeply impacts their partners and loved ones. Betrayal trauma, caused by the discovery of infidelity, pornography addiction, or other forms of sexual betrayal, can lead to feelings of deep emotional pain, mistrust, anxiety, and even PTSD-like symptoms.
At Big Valley Therapy, we recognize that healing from betrayal trauma is just as critical as treating addiction itself. Our therapists provide a compassionate and structured approach to help partners navigate the intense emotions of betrayal, rebuild their sense of safety, and restore trust in themselves and their relationships. Using EFT and IFS, we guide individuals and couples through the healing process, fostering resilience, empowerment, and a renewed sense of security.
Reconnecting with Your True Authentic Self
The foundation of our therapy is reconnecting clients with their true authentic Self—free from the chains of addiction, trauma, and negative beliefs. Through a combination of EMDR and IFS, we help individuals process past trauma and attachment injuries that fuel addiction and betrayal trauma. Many clients struggle with feelings of being “unlovable” or “not good enough.” Our therapeutic work helps clients heal these emotional wounds and shift their beliefs from “not enough” to “worth it,” empowering them to embrace their fullest potential and step into their best selves.
A Comprehensive and Integrated Healing Process
At Big Valley Therapy, we understand that overcoming addiction and betrayal trauma requires more than just behavior modification. It requires deep emotional healing. That’s why we incorporate EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a cutting-edge trauma treatment that helps clients process and heal past trauma, reframe their memories, and shift negative emotional responses.
EMDR works synergistically with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). While EFT helps couples uncover negative interaction patterns and break free from cycles of criticism, blame, and defensiveness, IFS explores the internal parts that contribute to these patterns, fostering a deep, compassionate healing process.
By combining these powerful therapeutic modalities, we help clients break free from the trauma and emotional pain that keep them stuck, allowing for lasting transformation and empowerment.
Couples Therapy for Addiction, Betrayal Trauma, and Healing
Addiction and betrayal trauma often strain relationships, and working with couples is an essential part of our approach. We integrate EFT and IFS to address the complex relational dynamics that sustain unhealthy patterns. EFT helps partners break free from cycles of negativity, while IFS allows us to explore the internal conflicts that contribute to relational dysfunction.
This holistic couples therapy fosters deeper understanding, trust, and intimacy. By healing both the internal and relational dynamics, couples can build a healthier, more connected relationship.
Family Therapy for Collective Healing
At Big Valley Therapy, we recognize that addiction and betrayal trauma affect not only the individual but also the entire family system. Family therapy is an important aspect of our approach, helping families address the ways addiction and trauma have impacted their dynamics. We explore the patterns that have sustained addiction and work with the family to foster open communication, healing, and restoration.
Through systemic therapy, we help families heal together, creating a supportive environment that promotes growth and healing for all members.
Tailored Treatment Plans for Lasting Change
No two individuals or families are alike, and that’s why we create customized treatment plans for each client. Whether you are seeking to process past trauma, heal from addiction, recover from betrayal trauma, improve relationship dynamics, or address deeper emotional wounds, we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs. Our integrative therapy options, including EMDR, EFT, and IFS, ensure that you receive the most effective care for your unique circumstances.
At Big Valley Therapy, we believe that healing from addiction and trauma is possible, and we are committed to helping you rediscover hope, find lasting change, and access your greatest potential. If you or a loved one is struggling with the impact of sex addiction or betrayal trauma, we are here to support you. Contact us today to begin your healing journey and experience the transformative power of our holistic therapy approach.