Ridgeback Recovery
Trauma-focused Specialty Programs for
Sex Addiction and Sex Offender Recovery
Are You or a Loved One in Crisis?
If you are reading this, it’s likely that you or someone close to you is facing a crisis related to sexual behaviors. This situation may involve potential legal consequences and can stem from challenges in coping with emotions, triggers, and stressors. These issues often lead to sex addiction, pornography addiction, and chem-sex addictions, which can severely impact relationships and result in legal troubles. The accompanying shame can make the recovery process even more difficult.
At Ridgeback Recovery, we focus on addressing the root causes of sexual addictive behaviors. Our experienced team teaches effective coping strategies while helping sex addicts and sex offenders rebuild self-esteem affected by shame. Located in the greater Palm Springs area, our 6-week Sex Addiction Recovery Boot Camp serves as an essential first step for many individuals seeking help. Our licensed therapists are Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT) and trained Somatic Experiencing (SE) practitioners dedicated to guiding your journey toward healing.
How Ridgeback Recovery Can Help
Treatment for Sex Offenders
The Ridgeback Recovery Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the primary therapeutic intervention. CBT is one of the most widely used and empirically supported therapies for treating sex offenders. It effectively reduces recidivism by addressing cognitive distortions, enhancing empathy, teaching self-regulation skills, and managing deviant arousal. The SOTP occurs at a six-bed residential treatment environment designed specifically for nonviolent sex offenders dealing with legal issues—whether they are pre-charge, awaiting adjudication, or post-incarceration. We implement strict controls on digital devices to ensure a safe recovery space. Additionally, we act as a therapeutic liaison for our clients as they resolve their legal consequences.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Begin your journey towards recovery today by contacting us then taking our online Sexual Addiction Screening Test. A member of our team will reach out to discuss your unique circumstances, and determine how our therapeutic approach might align with your needs. With rolling admissions available, Ridgeback Recovery is prepared to be responsive to you or your loved ones need in this time of crisis.
Sex Addiction Challenge
Addiction is a compulsion that resists control. A sex addict can have multiple behaviors including porn, sexting, use of sex workers, risky sexual behaviors, and excessive masturbation. The challenge is complicated by co-addictions like drugs or alcohol. A further complication is when there are legal consequences to the behavior. Every client brings a different story.​​
Recovery Toolbox
Ridgeback Recovery brings a therapeutic toolbox to support the sex addict's recovery. Licensed Certified Sex Addiction Therapists bring cognitive and dialectical behavior therapies, shame reduction, somatic experiencing coupled with mindful meditation and yoga practice. Therapy strives to reduce shame, set a future focus, enable addiction coping skills, and correct deviant sexual behaviors.
Our Services
Ridgeback Recovery services encompass the recovery journey. A starting point is the Sex Addiction Recovery Boot Camp. After Boot Camp, Ridgeback offers Telehealth or Recovery Coaching to maintain sexual sobriety. For sex offenders, Ridgeback maintains a transitional sober living environment. Clinical Director Terry Gatewood provides expert testimony supporting optimal legal outcome.​​​
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Sex Addiction - The Path to Recovery
Challenge: Overcoming the Grip of Sex Addiction. read more...
Sex Offender Rehabilitation - The Challenge and Approach
Challenge: Understanding and Addressing Sex Offender Behaviors read more...
Porn Addiction - Breaking the Cycle
Challenge: Breaking Free from Porn Addiction read more...
Chem-Sex Addiction - A Dual Approach to Recovery
Challenge: Addressing the Intersection of Crystal Methamphetamine and Sexual Addiction. read more...
Learn More
Explore our resource pages offering tips for the addict in recovery and references for attorneys representing the recovering addict.
Discover resources for your recovery including shame reduction, porn blocking software, 12-step recovery meetings and support if you intend to harm yourself.
Ridgeback offers this attorney resource page to available summarize sex testing and a glossary of therapeutic terms.
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