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Alex Lederman

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, LPC-S
Texas
Sex addiction-Porn Addiction-Partnership Betrayal-
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Professional statement

I am a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT) with over 15 years of experience, specializing exclusively in individuals dealing with Sex and Porn Addiction and Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior.

The crisis you are facing may seem overwhelming, but your world is not coming to an end. Even though sex and porn addiction have cost you dearly. The good news is that recovery is real, and things will get better.

I understand your addiction: when and how it started, why you use sex and porn as a way to cope, its impact on your personal and work life. I can help you develop healthy ways to manage stress, anger, and intimacy issues. Call me

I am able to see clients either in my OFFICE or VIRTUALLY by ZOOM


Message to clients

This may be your last chance to turn your life around!

• Your grades are failing and you are flunking out of college because you would rather masturbate to porn then attend class.

• Your spouse or partner discovered your porn, your sexting and texting and/or affairs and paid sex.

• You are oblivious when your wife and/or children walk in on you while masturbating to porn

• You are faced with moving out, suffer enormous legal fees, losing your home and relegated to seeing your kids every other week. Total costs could exceed over $100,000 at a minimum.

• You are facing a sexual harassment charge at work or being discharged for lack of performance.

• You are suffering from porn-induced erectile dysfunction and have a disappointing sex life.

• You are very lonely because you have been unable to form a meaningful relationship all of your life and now face the prospects of being alone for the remainder of your life.

• Your spouse or partner has betrayed you. You are not sure whether you should stay or go. What happens to the children? Your future has been taken away from you and now you are faced with uncertainly.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Change can happen now!


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 20 years

Self, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, 2009 - Present

Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas, Master's in Counseling, 2007
University Of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada, Master's Degree in Health Administration, 1975
University Of Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, BA in History, 1972

Licensure

Texas: 67595

Languages

English

Specialties

Sex addiction - Building strategies to reduce harmful sexual behaviors; coping with difficult emotions, thoughts, and urges; maintaining healthy relationships. Together, we will work to understand the root causes of sexual compulsive behaviors, manage powerful triggers, and heal the underlying feelings of shame and secrecy. Our goal is to empower you to stop reacting to urges and start living intentionally, fostering emotional intimacy and building a truly sustainable path to recovery and self-acceptance.

Porn Addiction - Compulsive use often involves secrecy and dishonesty, which breaks down the foundational trust in a relationship. Partners may feel betrayed, leading to emotional distance and a decline in emotional closeness. Sexual Dissatisfaction: Frequent exposure to highly stimulating or unrealistic scenarios in pornography can change how the brain responds to sexual cues, sexual experiences with a partner feel less exciting or satisfying.

Partnership Betrayal - The link between sex or pornography addiction and partnership betrayal is one of the most significant and painful consequences of the compulsive behavior. This betrayal often leads to a specific form of emotional injury known as betrayal trauma for the non-addicted partner. The partner's loss of trust are the result of the addict's Lies and Hiding, Gaslighting/Manipulation and and having a"Secret Life".




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Quest Behavioral Health

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$185 (50min)
  • Initial session:$185 (50min)
  • Couples sessions:$185 (50min)
  • Group sessions:$185 (50min)
  • Family sessions:$185 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
Therapist's note

I can take the following insurances through HEADWAY which will verify and process your insurance information at no cost to you. There is a $50 co-pay to therapist

Aetna

Quest Behavioral Health

Carelon Behavioral Health


Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.