Porn Addiction &
Compulsive Behavior Therapy.
Regain control and rebuild trust in a private, clinical setting
Compulsive sexual behavior and porn addiction often thrive in secrecy and shame. We provide a non-judgmental, research-backed environment to help you understand the root of the behavior, break the cycle, and restore the relationships that matter most.
Breaking the Silence
For many, what started as a way to cope with stress or boredom has become a compulsive cycle that feels impossible to stop. You might find yourself leading a double life—successful and high-performing on the outside, but struggling with isolation and guilt on the inside.
At Ascend Therapy, we don't treat this as a moral failing. We treat it as a compulsive behavior pattern—often linked to high-pressure lifestyles, chronic anxiety, or unresolved stress. Our goal is to help you move from shame to mastery.
Is this affecting your life?
Signs it may be time for support.
- Using porn or sexual behaviors to cope with stress, anxiety, or loneliness
- Failed attempts to stop or significantly reduce the behavior
- Escalating use to achieve the same level of relief or excitement
- Lying to partners or loved ones about your behavior
- The behavior is impacting your career, health, or relationship intimacy
- Feeling intense shame or guilt after a 'slip' or episode
- Spending significant amounts of time planning or engaging in the behavior
Private, Discrete Support in Naperville
In a close-knit community like Naperville, privacy is paramount. Many of our clients are professionals working in the I-88 tech corridor or busy parents who need a discrete, clinical environment to process these challenges without fear of judgment.
Our clinic is located on Ogden Avenue (East adjacent to Andy's Frozen Custard), offering a professional medical setting that is easy to access yet provides the anonymity you need. We are situated between Washington and Columbia St with plenty of free parking and a private entrance.
We offer both in-person sessions and secure Online Therapy for those who prefer the absolute privacy of their own home or are located in surrounding suburbs like Lisle or Aurora.
Our Approach
A roadmap to recovery.
We use evidence-based techniques to help you rewire the brain's reward system and rebuild healthy intimacy.
CBT for Compulsion (Practical Tools)
Identify high-risk triggers and learn concrete strategies to interrupt the cycle before the behavior starts.
Attachment Work (Root Causes)
Understand how emotional needs and relationship dynamics drive the desire for escape through sexual behavior.
Restoring Trust (Relational Healing)
If your relationship has been impacted, we help you navigate the process of disclosure and rebuilding genuine intimacy.
Our Specialists
Meet your clinical team.
Compulsive behavior requires specialized clinical care. Our senior clinicians have extensive experience in this area.
Dr. Jonathan Woodin, PsyD
Specialties
Specializes in treating compulsive behaviors and complex psychological patterns with a focus on long-term mastery.
Nagla Mostafa, LMFT
Specialties
Expert in relationship dynamics and trust restoration for couples navigating the impact of compulsive behaviors.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
While 'porn addiction' and 'sex addiction' are common terms, clinically we often refer to this as Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder. Our focus is on the impact the behavior has on your life and your ability to choose how you want to live.
Initial stabilization—breaking the immediate cycle—often takes 8-12 sessions. Long-term healing and rebuilding trust in a relationship may take 6 months to a year. We work at a pace that ensures lasting change.
Therapy is confidential. However, if you are in couples counseling, your therapist will discuss the role of honesty in rebuilding trust. We help you navigate the process of disclosure at a pace that is safe and productive.
Yes. Many of our clients prefer the privacy of online therapy for this specific concern. We use a HIPAA-compliant, secure video platform.
Ready to break the cycle?
Regaining control is possible. Reach out for a confidential consultation with our Naperville specialists today.