Canada Sex Addiction Treatment and Sex Therapy Services

WHAT IS SEX ADDICTION?

Sexual addiction is a pattern of sexual behaviours that are out of control and continue despite negative consequences.   As in other addictions, changes in brain chemistry are at the core of the addiction.  In sex addiction, the changes are caused by sexual behavior and fantasizing about sex or romantic activities.  Sex addiction is a process addiction because no chemicals are taken into the body.  Chemical changes occur in the body because of the addicts behaviours.  Any sexual activity that causes changes in body chemistry can become and addiction.  Even on-line romances become addictive when they are a substitute for reality or a way to escape reality.

Some sexually addictive behaviours are:

Source: Doris Vincent, MA, MEd, CSAT II, CSAT Certifier

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SEX ADDICTION?

The causes of sex addiction, like other addictions, may include a genetic component.  They are also rooted in family of origin environment, life crises and availability of sex and sexual material.  Often the early discovery of pornography plays a major role as do family issues.  When sex is used to medicate distress the groundwork for sex addiction has been laid.  Then, a life crisis can cause the abuse of sex to become out of control and an addiction. 

In the case of Internet use, only a short exposure is needed to turn a user into an addict.  The Internet offers the three A’s:  Accessibility, Anonymity and Affordability.  It also offers extremes of behaviour that the hardware of our brain may not be able to handle.  Like pornography is also has the power to change our “love maps” or templates that represent what attracts us sexually.  It is called the “crack cocaine” of sex addiction.

Source: Doris Vincent, MA, MEd, CSAT II, CSAT Certifier

SEX ADDICTION SELF TEST
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) has a 12 question survey to assess whether you may have a problem with sexual addiction.

The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health has the Sex Addiction Screening Test (SAST) to help you figure out if you or someone you care about has a sexual addiction problem.

TREATMENT FOR SEX ADDICTION

There is treatment for sex addiction and many addicts are in long term recovery.  Human Rights legislation protects employees such as alcoholics and other addicts from being fired because of disabilities such as addictions.  Employees must be given the opportunity to begin treatment with the support of their employer.  Sex addiction should be included under that protective umbrella.  Zero tolerance should be paired with the opportunity for healing and recovery for employees.  In the US a former employee is suing IBM for unjust treatment over his firing.

Treatment for sex addiction should be comprehensive and contain the following:

Source: Doris Vincent, MA, MEd, CSAT II, CSAT Certifier

WHAT IS SEX THERAPY?

Sex therapy is a method of treatment used with individuals or couples who have sexual problems and concerns. It is based on the belief that sexuality can be a positive part of life, that relationships can be rewarding and that emotional and physical intimacy is a desirable goal. Sex therapy provides a supportive atmosphere in which individuals or couples can talk about sexual and relationship issues with a professional who is knowledgeable and comfortable with this area of life.

Source: Sandra Levine Slover is a Registered Sex Therapist as well as being a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist.

WHAT IS SEXOLOGY?

Sexology is the field of study devoted to the acquisition of knowledge concerning sexual behavior in all of its aspects. This undertaking is made more unique and interesting because of the multi disciplinary nature of this inquiry. While a unique discipline itself, Sexology touches on a wide range of other areas including anthropology, biology, economics, fine arts, gender studies, medicine, music, nursing, psychology, sociology, social work, theology, and a variety of other issues.

Clinical sexologists provide sex education and sex counselling in a variety of settings.

Source: Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS)

ONLINE RESOURCES

American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) is a not-for-profit, interdisciplinary professional organization. In addition to sexuality educators, sex counselors and sex therapists, AASECT members include physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, allied health professionals, clergy members, lawyers, sociologists, marriage and family counselors and therapists, family planning specialists and researchers, as well as students in relevant professional disciplines. These individuals share an interest in promoting understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior.

American Board of Sexology is dedicated to providing quality assurance to the consumer by certifying clinicians in the practice of sex therapy and sex counselling – including PhDs, MDs, EdDs, PsyDs and DSWs as well as others.

American College of Sexologists is a professional association that provides professional standards for the training and certification of Sexologists, and those institutions that offer training in Sexology. Sexology includes a broad range of sexuality professionals, clinical sexologists, sex educators, sex researchers, sexological body workers, appraisers of erotological material and members of the sex industry.

International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) is a website that provides information on the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Certification Program.

ALBERTA SEX ADDICTION TREATMENT AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

The following list of resources includes therapists and physicians that provide sex therapy. If you are looking for a therapist with specific training in sexual addiction and compulsivity look for the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

Other, equally qualified, sex therapists include those registered as sexologists (ABS Certified, AASECT or American College of Sexologists). Note, however, that these associations include sexuality educators, sex counsellors and sex therapists.  Individuals seeking therapy are recommended to contact the provider directly to ensure that therapy, and not education, is provided.

Calgary

Amadala, Stephen L., MRCPsych, FRCP(C)
Dept. of Psychiatry, FMC, 1403-29 Street N
Calgary, AB T2N 2T9
Phone: (403)944-6433

Hersh,Dr. David Clinical Director
Hersh Centre for Sexual Wellness
Suite 101 - 8180 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2H 2B8
Phone: (403) 606-3183

Hertzsprung, Meyen, PhD RPsych
One Executive Place 1816 Hwy 1A
Calgary, AB T2M 0A1
Phone: (403)667-7063
Note: Dr. Hertzsprung's private practice

Hertzsprung, Meyen, PhD RPsych
Foothills Medical Centre - Addiction Centre
6th Floor, North Tower,
1403 - 29 Street NW, Calgary
Phone: (403) 944-2025
Note: A government-funded service.

Kitchur, Maureen, MSW, RSW
1305 7th Street SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1A5
Phone: (403)270-0652

St. Pierre, Shannon, PhD
Suite 217, 1632-14th Ave. NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1M7
Phone: (403)282-1474
Note: 15 years experience as sex therapist, family therapist, mediator.

Thompson, Anna, CSAT
Calgary, AB
Phone: (403)216-5540

Valentich, Mary, PhD, MSW
Calgary, AB T3G 3K8
Phone: (403)208-3948

Edmonton

J.R. Canniff & Associates
Jim Canniff, PhD, Med, CSAT II
11503 124 St.
Edmonton, AB T5M 0K5
Toll-free: (800)226-6433

Hrushka, Cory Grant, PhD.
309 A Town-Centre Professional Building
Edmonton, AB T6L 6K3
Note: Couples (relationship, arousal and interest issues) Gender Dysphoria, Transgender Issues Alternative Sexual Behaviours and Sexual Deviance Sexual Addictions.

Vincent, Doris, MA, MEd, CSAT II, CSAT Certifier
802 10050 112 St.
Edmonton, AB T5K 2J1
Phone: (780)488-9544
Note: has an excellent section on support meetings in Alberta. A comprehensive website.

Stony Plain

Southworth, Pamela
Tolive
RR2 Site 202 Box 6, Stony Plain
Phone: (780) 399-0048
Note: Tolive offers support to individuals and their families who have eating disorders and who want freedom to live life without addiction. Pamela has a diploma in Life Skills and Human Relations.

BC SEX ADDICTION TREATMENT AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

The following list of resources includes therapists and physicians that provide sex therapy. If you are looking for a therapist with specific training in sexual addiction and compulsivity look for the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

Other, equally qualified, sex therapists include those registered as sexologists (ABS Certified, AASECT or American College of Sexologists). Note, however, that these associations include sexuality educators, sex counsellors and sex therapists.  Individuals seeking therapy are recommended to contact the provider directly to ensure that therapy, and not education, is provided.

In addition to the professionals listed below, the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors also has a list of approximately 40 master’s level therapists who provide sex therapy.

Abbotsford

Khym, Jake - M.A., RCC,CCC
Life Restoration
107-34334 Forrest Terrace
Abbotsford, BC
Phone: 604-755-4294
jake@liferestoration.ca
Note: specialties include trauma, sexual addiction, sexual abuse, and relationship issues.

Kelowna

Schill, Erwin Albert Ph.D.
#205 - 680 Doyle Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9S2
Phone: (250)863-1946
Note: Specialties include sexual therapy, relationship therapy. Board Certified Sex Therapist ABS

Langley

McKenzie, David R., M.Div., Ph.D.
21494 - 84th Avenue
Langley, BC V1M 2M1  
Phone: (604)813-6047 
info@davidmckenzie.ca
Note: Registered Clinical Counsellor with the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors Board Certified Sex Counsellor by A.A.S.E.C.T. Board Certified Sexologist by the American College of Sexologists   

Nanaimo

Giesbrecht, Mark MA, RCC
Unit 222 - 20 Townsite Road
Nanaimo, BC V9S 5T7
Phone: (250)758-4227
info@davidmckenzie.ca

Nelson

Hersh,Dr. David S., Ed.D.
317 Silica Street
Nelson, BC V1L 4M4
Phone: (250)352-0151
Dr.DavidHersh@SexualWellness.ca
Note: sex therapy & relationship counseling. Sexologist, American College of Sexologists

New Westminster

Hartwell, Debra - MA, CCC, CSAT
214 - 3 Rialto Court
New Westminster, BC
Phone: (604)318-2351
debihartwell@shaw.ca
Note: specializes in trauma, addiction, and sex addiction.

Surrey

Falls, Larry J.  Ed.D.
201-10420 148th Street
Surrey, BC V3R 3X4
Note: Specialties include sexual abuse trauma, childhood development, adolescent, adult and seniors, community education. Sexologist, American College of Sexologists

Vancouver

Brotto, Lori PhD
Vancouver, BC

Gehring, Darlynne, MSW, RSW, MFT, Ph.D(C)
#500-575 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5H 1M5
Phone: (604)875-8249
Note: a member of American College of Sexologists

Humbeck, Lori Van M.S.W., R.S.W.
617-470 Granville Street
Vancouver BC V6C 1V5
Phone: (604)688-3356
ABS Certified Sex Therapist
Note: treats sexual dysfunction; desire and arousal; intimacy difficulties;
adult survivors of childhood incest or abuse; sexual issues related to aging
and illness; coercive sexual experiences; sexual orientation; sexual minorities.

James, Paul Ed.D., R.Psych.
King Edward and Oak St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G7
Phone: (604)873-0222
info@pauljames.ca

Maurice, William L MD, FRCPC
Vancouver, BC

Ren, Pega M.P.H., Ed.D.
Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604)269-2692
sexdoc@smartsextalk.com
Note: provides couples counseling; alternative lifestyles/BDMS; courtship; separation;  LGBTQ Issues. Sexologist, American College of Sexologists

Rucker, Bianca Ph.D., RMFT
#400 -601 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2
Phone: (604)731-4466
bianca@biancarucker.com

Sahukhan, Faizal H. Ph.D.
Suite 300 – 3665 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2
Phone: (604)639-4443
drfaizal@multiculturalromance.com
Note: Specialties include cross-cultural counseling and education; sex and relationship therapy (for a multicultural community). DIPLOMATE, American College of Sexologist

Siebert, Carol J. - M.Ed., RCC
Suite 310 - 1037 West Broadway, Vancouver
Phone: (604) 731-2103
Note: Carol works with couples and individuals and specializes in sexual addictions, trauma, low self esteem, mid life crisis, sexual abuse, anxiety & panic, attachment, loss and grief, career and life transitions, depression, stress and burnout, and chronic pain. Carol has a Gestalt Diploma and is EMDR certified (level I & II).

Silin, Peter MSW RSW
288 West 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N5
Phone: (604)874-7764
info@counsellor-coach.ca

Stoll, Elaine BA, RCC
1273 East 29th Ave
Vancouver , BC V5V 2T1
Phone: (604)874-1022
elaine@westsidecounselling.com

Swart, Marelize, PhD, RPsych
Seymour Medical Clinic
1530 West 7th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6J 1S3
Phone: (604)602-1960
swartm@shaw.ca
Note: Sex therapy for Individuals and Couples. Dealing with any sexual concerns, including Transgender issues. Fifteen years experience in mental health and sex therapy. 

Zwiers, Al  MSW, RSW
226-1118 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5
Phone: (604)537-0130
info@alzwiers.ca

Victoria

Blouw, Marjon MD, CCFP, FCFP
Victoria, BC
Note: Focus of sexual medicine with family practice background

McWhinnie, Andrew - MA
3910 Wilkinson Road, Victoria
Phone: (250) 881-1151
Note: Provides assessment, counselling and therapy for men addicted to Internet pornography of all types, or who are experiencing problems with their sexual behaviour, including inappropriate sexual attraction. Intervention is based on cognitive-behavioural techniques, linkage with local 12-step programs, and involves (where appropriate) family members. Men who are facing criminal charges for their behaviour are part of my practice.

West Vancouver

Tomasson, Paulette, MA, RN, RCC, CSAT
1438 Fulton Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1P1

200 100 Park Royal
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
Phone: (604)926-3642

MANITOBA SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

The following list of resources includes therapists and physicians that provide sex therapy. If you are looking for a therapist with specific training in sexual addiction and compulsivity look for the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

Other, equally qualified, sex therapists include those registered as sexologists (ABS Certified, AASECT or American College of Sexologists). Note, however, that these associations include sexuality educators, sex counsellors and sex therapists.  Individuals seeking therapy are recommended to contact the provider directly to ensure that therapy, and not education, is provided.

Winnipeg

Adkins, Elizabeth PhD
633-1445 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: (204)489-1682

Bednarczyk, George PhD
497 Corydon Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0N9
Phone: (204)284-4651

Brolund, Jay W. PhD
350 - 136 Market Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0P4
Phone: (204)783-5995

DeWiele, Lorraine PhD
Box 21031
Winnipeg, MB R3R 3R2
Phone: (204)794-5256

Esses, Lillian M. PhD
207 - 1700 Corydon Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3N 0K1
Phone: (204)488-9995

Gutkin, Alan PhD
2-215 Stafford St,
Winnipeg, MB R3M 2X1
Phone: (204)987-2722

Henderson, Jule PhD
The Wolseley Elm
146 Arlington St.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1Y5
Phone: (204)784-7703

Herscovitch, Arthur PhD
1041 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB, R3G 0R8
Phone: (204)944-6288

Holms, Valerie PhD
PZ350, 711 Bannatyne Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N4
Phone: (204)787-3960

Jones, Andrew PhD
325-530 Kenaston Blvd.
Winnipeg, MB R3N 1Z4
Phone: (204)791-7736

Kaprouy, G A PhD
1504 155 Carlton St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3H8
Phone: (204)947-9269

Lionberg, Carrie PhD
M4026 - 409 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6
Phone: (204)237-2993 or (204)461-0611

Miles, Jaye PhD
304-1 Wesley Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4C6
Phone: (204)284-0468

Rallo, Joseph PhD
325-530 Kenaston Blvd.
Winnipeg, MB R3N 1Z4
Phone: (204)471-8881

Scott, Valdine - Ph.D. C.Psych.
River Psychological Services
2-403 River Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0C6
Phone: (204) 452-1703
Note: Valdine works with both adolescents and adults and treats eating disorders including children's feeding disorders (e.g. post-traumatic feeding disorder, picky eaters), assistance to decrease tube feeding and assistance with health-related complications. Valdine also accepts clients struggling with chemical dependency and sex addiction.

 

Shore, Richard A PhD
2710 - 83 Garry St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J9
Phone: (204)984-9821

Sztaba, Teresa PhD
6-725 Corydon Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0W4
Phone: (204)947-1685

Walker, Jackie PhD
3-430 River Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0C6
Phone: (204)452-1703

Wiebe, Ken F PhD
Winnipeg, MB
Phone: (204)957-5471

NEW BRUNSWICK SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

NEWFOUNDLAND SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

The following list of resources includes therapists and physicians that provide sex therapy. If you are looking for a therapist with specific training in sexual addiction and compulsivity look for the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

Other, equally qualified, sex therapists include those registered as sexologists (ABS Certified, AASECT or American College of Sexologists). Note, however, that these associations include sexuality educators, sex counsellors and sex therapists.  Individuals seeking therapy are recommended to contact the provider directly to ensure that therapy, and not education, is provided.

Sandoval, Nena Katherine, M.H.S.
Waterford Hospital
Waterford Bridge Road
St. Johns, NL A1A 1E4
Phone: (709)777-3631
Specialties: Sexual Dysfunction; Couples; Cognitive & Physical Disabilities & Sexuality. Sexologist, American College of Sexologists

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

NOVA SCOTIA SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

The following list of resources includes therapists and physicians that provide sex therapy. If you are looking for a therapist with specific training in sexual addiction and compulsivity look for the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

Other, equally qualified, sex therapists include those registered as sexologists (ABS Certified, AASECT or American College of Sexologists). Note, however, that these associations include sexuality educators, sex counsellors and sex therapists.  Individuals seeking therapy are recommended to contact the provider directly to ensure that therapy, and not education, is provided.

The Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia (APNS)  has a directory of psychologists that treat sexual addiction and provide sex therapy.

Christensen, Joseph, CSAT
East Chezzetcook NS
Phone: (902)827-2374

NUNAVUT SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

ONTARIO SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

Ontario has 31 professionals from 15 Ontario cities qualified as Registered Sex Therapists with the Board of Examiners in Sex Therapy and Counselling in Ontario (BESTCO) . Their membership is multidisciplinary and includes professionals from: the Ontario Psychological Association, the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the College of Nurses, the College of Certified Social Workers and The Registry of Marriage & Family Therapists in Canada (Clinical Member AAMFT). Note that some of the members listed below are also BESTCO members.

The following list of resources includes therapists and physicians that provide sex therapy. If you are looking for a therapist with specific training in sexual addiction and compulsivity look for the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

Other, equally qualified, sex therapists include those registered as sexologists (ABS Certified, AASECT or American College of Sexologists). Note, however, that these associations include sexuality educators, sex counsellors and sex therapists.  Individuals seeking therapy are recommended to contact the provider directly to ensure that therapy, and not education, is provided.

Ancaster

Phin, John, MD, NCSAC
Ancaster, ON
Phone: (905)648-4790

Barrie

McDermott, George, MD, ICADC
Barrie, ON
Phone: (705)722-0075

Barry’s Bay

Rosine, Lois Ph.D.
1257 B Siberia Road, RR1
Barry’s Bay, ON K0J 1B0
Phone: (613)756-1599
Note: Sexologist, American College of Sexologists

Hamilton

Devlin, Margaret Corinne M.D.
Dept. of Ob-Gyn
1200 Main Street West 4F1
Hamilton ON
Phone: (416)521-2100
Note: ABS Certified Sex Educator

Lambert, John T., Ph.D.
Mohawk College
Funnell Avenue & West 5th
Hamilton, ON L8N 3T2
Phone: (905)575-1212 or (905)528-9180
Note: Specialties are sex education; sex counselling. Sexologist, American College of Sexologists

London

Chernick, Avinoam B. M.D.
648 Huron St. Ste 205
London ON
Phone: (519)672-5420
Note: ABS Certified Sex Therapist

Chernick, Beryl Ann, M.D.
205-648 Huron Street
London ON
Phone: (519)672-5420
Note: ABS Certified Sex Therapist

Lukas, Andrew – MC, RCC
1300 Rosenberg Road, London
Phone: (519)204-8508
Note: treats sexual addictions, online addictions, sexual abuse recovery, trauma healing, anger management, marriage and family issues, eating disorders, and men’s issues.

Ottawa

Gravelle, Rosemary M.P.H., Ph.D.
Limerence Centre
190 Bronson Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1R 6H4
Phone: (613)231-5708
Note: Sexologist, American College of Sexologists

Kleinplatz, Peggy J, PhD
161 Frank Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0X4
Phone: (613)563-0846
Note: AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Peggy is a noted authority in the field of sex therapy and sex research.

McCrea, Greg, M.P.H., Ph.D.
Limerence Centre
190 Bronson Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1R 6H4
Phone: (613)231-5708
Note: Sexologist, American College of Sexologists

Reissing, Elke D. PhD
University of Ottawa
Vanier Hall, room 604
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Tel.: (613)562-5800 ext. 4236

Slover, Sandra Levine
Ottawa, ON
Phone: (613)523-6400
Note: relationship and sex therapy

Richmond Hill

Roche, Fiona, CSW, CSAT
Richmond Hill, ON
Phone: (416)841-7251

Sault Ste. Marie

Bent, Donald Edward Ph.D.
539 Mass Road
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario CN P6A 5K8
Phone: (705)949-3592
Note: ABS Certified Clinical Sexologist

St. Catharines

Vaisanen, Esko, MA, RMFT
11 Bond Street, Suite 102
St. Catharines, ON L2R 4Z4
Phone: (905)945-0975

Toronto

Barrett, Michael F. Ph.D.
25 Harbord Street
Toronto, ON
Phone: (416)978-3488
Note: ABS Certified Sex Educator

Burgoyne, Robert, MSc., MSW, RSW
661 Carlaw Ave.
Toronto, ON M4K 3K6
Phone: (416)436-9205
Note: Relationship and Sexual Counselling. Registered Sex Therapist.

Hicks, Margaret - M.Sc., RSW
Hicks Counselling Services
120 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 800
Toronto
Phone: (416) 822-9659
Note: Margaret has 15 years experience as a psychotherapist, registered social worker, and marriage & family therapist. Margaret works with individuals, couples, and families in the Yonge and Eglinton area of Toronto. Margaret is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy with post-graduate training in intensive sex therapy, addiction assessment & counselling as well as certification in Cognitive-Behavioural Thereapy (CBT).

Langford, Robert E., MD, CM, DPH
398 Eglinton Ave. E – PH08
Toronto, ON M4P 3H8
Phone: (416)483-8337
Note: sex therapist and marital and relationship therapist for 30 years.

Lawson, Penny, ICADC, ICCS, CSAT II
106 Fenelon Dr.
Toronto, ON M3A 3K6
Toll-free: (800)387-6198

Mares, Beth - BA, Dip.Ed.
#1: Suite 605, 600 Sherbourne at Bloor St. East
#2: Danforth & Main area, Toronto
Phone: (416) 699-5515  

Pitt, John, CSAT
145 Spadina Rd.
Toronto, ON M5R 2T1
Phone: (416)928-0593

Silverberg, Cory
CAYA Co-operative Ltd.
#5 Beatrice St.
Toronto, ON M6J 2T2
Phone: (416)358-4090

Sommers, Frank G. M.D.
360 Bloor St. West Ste. 406
Toronto ON
Phone: (416)922-7335
Note: ABS Certified Sex Therapist

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

QUEBEC SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

The following list of resources includes therapists and physicians that provide sex therapy. If you are looking for a therapist with specific training in sexual addiction and compulsivity look for the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).

Other, equally qualified, sex therapists include those registered as sexologists (ABS Certified, AASECT or American College of Sexologists). Note, however, that these associations include sexuality educators, sex counsellors and sex therapists.  Individuals seeking therapy are recommended to contact the provider directly to ensure that therapy, and not education, is provided.

Cote St. Luc

Hofman, Gina, CCAS, NCSAC
Chatsworth Pavilion
P.O. Box 66554
Cote St. Luc QC, H4W 3J6 
Toll-free: (866)931-2999

Montreal

Amato, Phyllis, Ph.D.
Montreal, QC

Binik, Irving M. PhD
1205 Dr. Penfield Ave.
Montreal QC
Phone: (514)398-6095
Note: ABS Certified Sex Therapist

Gossmann, Ilona PhD
Montreal, QC
Note: Provides couple, individual and sexual therapy. Interested in relationship enhancement, sexual difficulties and sexual orientation and identity. Research on sexual initiation in married and cohabiting couples

Meriza, Joly - M.A. Sexology
10502 St. Laurent Blvd., Montreal
Phone: (514) 996-7453
Note: offers group therapy for women in recovery survivor or childhood sex abuse. Group for sex and love addicts. Individual and couples sextherapy. All programs are mainly offered to the recovering community of alcohol and drug abuse.

Rapoport, Richard D. MSW
Montreal, QC
Note: Sexuality and Trauma (Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Spousal Abuse, PTSD, etc.) Sexuality and Aging Sexuality and Chronic Disease or Mental and Physical Disability Men's' Sexuality Ethno sexual and couple therapy (Culturally or religiously orientated) Sexuality and military service: Impact of combat related service on couple relationship and sexuality.

Quebec City

Saulnier, Louise-Andree Ph.D.
1248 Chemin Ste-Foy #202
Quebec QC
Phone: (418)828-9948
Note: ABS Certified Sex Educator

Val d’Or

Edmond, Abel Perard Ph.D.
1805 Blud Forest
Val d’Or, QC
Phone: (819)825-2539
Note: ABS Certified Sex Therapist

SASKATCHEWAN SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

YUKON SEX ADDICTION AND SEX THERAPY SERVICES

CANADA MUTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SEX ADDICTION

Which 12-Step groups might be the best for me (or my partner)? There are now 5 separate 12-Step group programs for sex addicts (SA, SAA, SLAA, SCA, SRA). There are 3 organizations for partners of sex addicts (S-Anon, COSA, COSLAA), two for couples (RCA, SA-Couples), and one for sex workers, all with different meeting lists.

Doris Vincent , an Edmonton-based Registered Psychologist with a special interest in sex addiction, has a section that explains mutual support groups for sex addiction. Alternatively, Sharon O’Hara , a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California has a website explaining the different support groups for sex addiction.

It is important to note that meetings for sex addiction are not as commonplace as those for drug and alcohol problems so those interested may want to check more than one mutual support group. Mutual support group sites can be accessed directly as follows:

 

COSA is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else's compulsive sexual behavior.

CoSex and Love Addictions Anonymous (COSLAA) is a 12 step support group for the recovery of family, friends, and significant others whose lives have been affected by their relationship with someone addicted to sex and love.

Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA) is a fellowship of recovering couples committed to restoring healthy communication and caring and, as a result, finding greater joy and intimacy. The only requirement for RCA membership is a desire to remain in a committed relationship.

S-Anon International Family Groups is a program of recovery for those who have been affected by someone else's sexual behavior.  S-Anon is based on the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) meetings consists of a group of two or more individuals who - using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of SAA - meet together regularly for the purpose of recovering from their compulsive sexual behavior. A SAA meeting is a safe place. It is a gathering of equals who keep confidences, refrain from judgment, and who support one another through sharing their experience, strength and hope in seeking the common goal of recovering from sexual addiction.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Online Meetings (SAA) are like face-to-face meetings, except they are held over the internet, so people are communicating using their computers. As in a face-to-face meeting people get together to share their experiences and support each other in their recovery from sexual addiction.

SAA meetings are not a place where people go to pick up other people. It is not a place where people share explicit details of their sexual behavior. Instead meetings are groups of people with a common problem (sexual addiction) learning to lead healthy, normal lives and have healthy sexual relationships.

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) is a fellowship based on the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Members include both those who suffer from a compulsive need for sex, and those with a desperate attachment to one person. What all members have in common is an obsessive/compulsive pattern, either sexual or emotional (or both), in which relationships or activities have become increasingly destructive to all areas of their lives, career, family, and sense of self-respect.

Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover.

Has a listing of meetings across Canada including all the prairie provinces, Yukon and the Maritimes. One of the larger sex addiction support groups in Canada.

Sexual Recovery Anonymous (SRA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop compulsive sexual behavior.

Alberta

Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) North West

British Columbia

Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) North West.

Ontario

SLAA Toronto Intergroup
300 Coxwell Ave.
Box 22514
Toronto ON M4L 2A0
Toll-free: (877)486-8201 (toll-free, Ontario, Canada only)
Note: includes meetings for Toronto and the rest of Ontario only.

Sexual Compulsives Anonymous in Toronto is a 12-Step fellowship, inclusive of all sexual orientations, open to anyone with a desire to recover from sexual compulsion.  SCA is a spiritual program that provides a safe environment for working on problems related to sexual compulsion and sexual sobriety.

Quebec

DASA/SLAA Intergroup Montreal
Montreal, QC
Phone: (514)983-0671
Note: includes meetings for Ottawa ON.

Sex Addicts Anonymous - Montreal
Montreal, QC

 

SEX ADDICTION EDUCATION AND PREVENTION

Codeps.com is dedicated to supporting partners in or recovering from relationships with sex, love, and/or porn addicts. This is NOT a forum for sex addicts and does not offer support group meetings.

Good Sex for Life is a website created by Dr. David McKenzie, a Clinical Sexologist based in Vancouver.

Sex Help is a good website to help understand sex and internet addiction is Dr. Carnes’ Online Resources for Sex Addiction & Recovery.

SexualHealth.com is dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, support and other resources.

Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) is an organization dedicated specifically to helping those who suffer from out of control sexual behavior. Founded in 1987 by Patrick Carnes, Richard Santorini and Ed Armstrong, SASH began as a membership organization for people concerned with sexual addiction problems. Today SASH has an international membership.
SASH has a two-fold purpose: