LifeSTAR of the Central Valley

LifeSTAR of the Central Valley is an outpatient sexual addiction treatment program in Fresno, California helping clients, partners, and families heal from the effects of pornography addiction, sexual addiction, and compulsive sexual behavior.

I noted they use an evidence informed three phase model and combine education with deeper recovery work and long term group integration to support lasting change.

Although they only treat sexual disorders if a client has a co-occurring substance use issue the center can refer them to a local treatment center.

Phased Treatment for Sexual Disorders

Treatment begins with an assessment to determine the right track with adults entering a closed intensive outpatient group therapy program.

The three phase structure walks participants through educational foundation building, task oriented recovery work, and a long term process group for relapse prevention and recovery maintenance.

Clients can expect cognitive behavioral therapy and educational workshops, workbooks and mindfulness tools, and structured recovery tasks.

Specialized programming addresses childhood trauma, family-of-origin issues, accountability, and healthy living. I discovered a separate partner track supporting those navigating betrayal trauma.

Quick Facts About LifeSTAR of the Central Valley

• Who they treat: Adults, partners and spouses, families, and teens through YouthSTAR.
• Approach: CBT, trauma informed care, 12 step principles, and closed group therapy.
• Specialty focus: Pornography addiction, sexual addiction, and compulsive sexual behavior.