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Host Jonathan L. interviews LMSW Courtney Weaver about finding quality education and qualified therapy for sex addiction and betrayal trauma recovery. Courtney explains key certifications (CSAT, APSAT, CPTT, C-BIRT), how to choose a therapist based on whether someone is an addict or betrayed partner, and what to ask therapists, including their understanding of pornography’s impact, betrayal trauma, and whether they recognize sex addiction as an addiction; she warns against codependency-based approaches that harm partners. They discuss how therapy and 12-step work can complement each other, when sponsors should defer to therapists (especially for trauma and relationship decisions), and how therapy helps identify underlying belief systems, coping patterns, and childhood roots that often stall progress in recovery work. Courtney outlines best practices for full therapeutic disclosure, recommends research-based resources, and suggests telehealth, podcasts, and community supports while seeking qualified care.

See the full list of questions to qualify a therapist HERE.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:28 Why Therapist Choice Matters
02:06 Decoding the Acronymns
03:24 Picking the Right Therapist For You
04:24 First Therapy Session Questions
06:29 Therapy Modalities Explained
08:53 12 Steps and Therapy Complement Each Other
10:28 Sponsor vs. Therapist Roles
11:57 Surrender and Learning What to Surrender
13:40 Uncovering Trauma
17:17 Full Therapeutic Disclosure Explained
22:00 Finding Quality Education
23:49 SAL and Community Recovery
25:31 Telehealth and Extra Supports
27:04 Closing Encouragement

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