ALEX KATEHAKIS
HEALTHY SEXUALITY
about
Alex is a published, award-winning author, licensed psychotherapist, and is recognized as a leader in the field of Integrative sex therapy. As the Clinical Director of Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, Alex has extensive experience in working with a full spectrum of sexuality. She makes regular contributions to publications like Psychology Today and the Huffington Post, has been interviewed by Rolling Stone, Washington Post and the LA Times, has made several television appearances on programs like Inside Hollywood, Spike TV and CNN, and is frequently featured as a prominent expert panelist at sexuality conferences worldwide alongside the likes of Dan Siegel, Drew Pinsky and Christopher Kennedy Lawford.
books
Sex Addiction As Affect Dysregulation
Examining the neurobiological underpinnings of sex addiction
Written with clarity and compassion, this book integrates cutting-edge research, case studies, verbatim session records, and patient writings and art. Katehakis explicates neurophysiological, psychological, and cultural forces priming and maintaining SA, then details how her innovative treatment restores patients' interpersonal, sexual, and spiritual relationality.
Mirror of Intimacy
Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence
"What comprises hot, healthy sex?" Inside you'll find a year’s worth of daily reflections that explore and support the range of human sexualities as a divine gift and a human right. Referencing a rich array of approaches: attachment theory, mind/body nexus, neurobiology, 12-step principles, meditation techniques, Eastern and Western philosophy, and ancient world myths, these reflections are unfettered by cultural, social, or religious norms.
Sexual Reflections
A Workbook for Designing and Celebrating Your Sexual Health Plan
Uncover and embrace your unique, optimal sexuality. Carefully researched, designed, and clinically tested, this Workbook gives you a powerful new program to achieve your authentic sexual expression. Meant to be used with your therapist (complete with therapist instructions in the Appendix, this cutting-edge body/mind Workbook assists you in attaining personally satisfying and sustainable, healthy sexual experiences that fully align with your own ethical and erotic values.
Making Advances
A Comprehensive Guide for Treating Female Sex and Love Addicts
Making Advances is the first book to offer a targeted approach for effectively treating women who struggle with sex and love addiction. This long-overlooked population faces significant challenges, including a lack of trained therapists who understand their unique pain.
Erotic Intelligence
Igniting Hot, Healthy Sex After Recovery from Sex Addiction
Alex Katehakis introduces a successful program for sufferers and their loved ones that will help them hone their erotic intelligence by making sense of the past, creating healthy habits in the present, and looking toward a more intimate relationship that nurtures honesty and closeness. With Katehakis's help, sex addicts can get in touch with their healthy sexual side―and embrace true intimacy and acceptance in themselves and in their mates.
podcast
The Alex Katehakis Podcast
media
July 18, 2019
Betrayal Recovery Radio
Carol and Alex discuss how partners of sex addicts translate sexual deception as sexual assault.
June 20, 2019
Dax and Alex talk about the intricacies of sex and sexual issues people face today.
Dr. Drew Midday Live
Dr. Drew & Alexandra Katehakis discuss if/how porn is making young men impotent.
February 28, 2019
Dr. Drew Midday Live
Dr. Drew talks about "secret lives" with Alexandra Katehakis.
February 25, 2019
Obsessions Podcast
Episode 2: Alexandra Katehakis helps us better understand “attachment” styles.
February 15, 2019
SCA Convention - 30th Anniversary
Keynote Speaker: Alexandra Katehakis.
February 14, 2019
Jillian and John Morning Show
Alex Katehakis on Morning Drive.
February 11, 2019
Dr. Drew Midday Live
"Sex in the news" featuring Alexandra Katehakis.
December 7, 2018
MEL Magazine
THE UNRELIABLE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE SPANK BANK // Just how accurate are those jerk off memories you keep going back to?
August 14, 2018
Reader's Digest
What Doctors Wish You Knew About Sex Addiction.
August 7, 2018
Sexology Podcast with Dr. Moali
Healthy Sex in Recovery with Alexandra Kathehakis, Ph.D.
July 23, 2018
Newsweek
Is Sex Addiction a Real Disorder? Majority of Americans Believe It Is.
July 10, 2018
Prevention.com
What is Sex Addiction?
July 2, 2018
Seventeen
What is Demisexuality?
June 19, 2018
Playboy
We'll All Be Watching Porn When the World Ends
June 11, 2018
Healing Paths Podcast
Episode 85: Healthy, Fun, Connecting Sex in Recovery with Alex Katehakis
April 19, 2018
FLARE Magazine
The reality of sex addiction is much different than you think
February 6, 2018
Conversation with Alanis Morissette
In this episode, Alanis talks with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis about sex addiction.
December 19, 2017
Mental Health News Radio
What Do We Do Now? A Sea Change in Sexual Harassment: Dr. Alexandra Katehakis
December 12, 2017
Dr. Drew Midday Live
"Sex in the news" featuring Alexandra Katehakis.
December 5, 2017
HuffPost
When A Man You Love Is A Sexual Predator
November 11, 2017
Health.com
How Taking a Break in Your Relationship Can Actually Make It Stronger
November 16, 2017
The Washington Post
Why do men force women to watch them masturbate? Two therapists explain
November 14, 2017
The Hollywood Reporter
Why Do So Many Hollywood Men Self-Pleasure for a Captive Audience?
November 14, 2017
Relationship Alive! Podcast
Sex, Love, and Dating: From Addiction to Health with Alex Katehakis.
November 13, 2017
LA Times
Why powerful men make women watch them masturbate
November 11, 2017
Rolling Stone
How 'eroticized rage' leads men to pleasure themselves in front of someone else without their consent