Break the cycle, restore control, reclaim your life.
At The Purple Tree, we work with adults who are caught in persistent patterns of sexual behavior characterized by loss of control, preoccupation to the point of obsession, and damaging impact on their relationships and sense of self.
Many people arrive in therapy after repeated attempts to stop on their own, only to find themselves returning to the same cycle despite their efforts. Over time, these patterns result in increasing shame, isolation, fear of being discovered, and strain in intimate relationships.
Treatment at The Purple Tree LLC is for adults who feel stuck in patterns around sex and intimacy that no longer align with their values or the life they want to live.
Signs It May Be Time to Seek Help
Compulsive sexual behavior is often accompanied by a pervasive sense of shame. Individuals carry deeply rooted negative core beliefs developed in early life that shape how they define themselves and persist despite not being true.
Common signs may include:
• Repeated use of pornography that feels excessive or interferes with daily life
• Risky sexual encounters, online hookups, or infidelity
• Hiding behavior from a partner or lying about activity
• Feeling emotionally numb, ashamed, or disconnected after acting out
• Repeated attempts to stop despite personal or relational consequences
Stopping the behavior alone doesn’t create lasting change. Change comes from understanding the patterns beneath the behavior and learning new ways to relate to emotion and connection.
Effective treatment for compulsive sexual behavior focuses on interrupting these patterns, understanding underlying emotional drivers, and restoring a sense of agency.
Our Approach to Treatment
Therapy for compulsive sexual behavior begins with creating structure and clarity around current patterns. Early work focuses on interrupting the cycle, strengthening emotional stability, and restoring a sense of choice and control.
As treatment continues, we address the emotional and relational drivers beneath these behaviors and work toward building a healthier relationship with self and sex.
The work is structured and focused on lasting change by working at the root of the patterns that keep you stuck.
Why Work with a CSAT?
CSAT training provides specialized preparation for treating compulsive sexual behavior and related relational impact. Jessica Murff, LPCC-S, NCC, CSAT, CMAT, brings advanced clinical training to a structured, grounded approach that helps interrupt entrenched patterns and build sustainable change.
Take the First Step
If you’re ready to interrupt these patterns and begin working at the root of what’s been driving them, therapy can offer a clear path forward.
Change is possible. You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle.
You can schedule your first appointment below or reach out through the contact form with any questions.