A Sex Addiction Coach is a trained professional who helps individuals (and sometimes couples) struggling with sexually compulsive behaviors—things like pornography, multiple affairs, escorts, fetishes, or intimacy avoidance. Unlike a therapist, the coach’s role is future-focused: they don’t diagnose or treat clinical disorders, but instead provide accountability, structure, tools, and support to help clients break addictive cycles and rebuild healthy intimacy.

Yes. If you already work in a treatment center or clinical setting, this certification gives you specialized tools and credibility in an area most professionals aren’t formally trained in. You’ll be able to:

Add a nationally recognized specialty (Sex Addictions Coaching) to your existing credentials.

Address client needs that often go unrecognized or unspoken in traditional treatment models.

Offer trauma-informed, future-focused coaching that complements therapy and enhances client outcomes.

It’s designed to fit seamlessly alongside your clinical role, while also giving you the option to build a private practice on the side.

Each role has its place, but coaching fills a unique gap. A therapist’s job is to heal the past—addressing trauma, diagnosis, and deep emotional wounds. A sponsor provides peer-to-peer support, often grounded in their own recovery journey. A coach, however, is future-focused. As a Sex Addiction Coach, your role is to create accountability, provide structure, and teach practical tools clients can apply right away. You’re not replacing therapy or sponsorship—you’re bridging the two by helping clients take action, stay on track, and build a healthier, more connected future.

No degree or license is required. This certification is open to anyone who wants to become a professional in the addiction and mental health space. Whether you’re already working in a treatment center, are in recovery yourself, or are brand new to the field, the training is designed to give you the tools, credibility, and confidence to start coaching immediately. All programs are nationally and internationally accredited, so you can step into this role without having to spend years (or thousands of dollars) on traditional degrees.

Most certified coaches charge anywhere from $100–$250 per session, depending on experience, niche, and location. With private practice or group programs, it’s common to build into $50,000–$100,000+ annually. Some coaches also expand by offering couples coaching, online programs, or becoming a trainer or affiliate, which adds multiple streams of income. Your earning potential is flexible—whether you want to add coaching alongside your current work or grow a full-time business, this certification gives you the credentials and structure to make it profitable.

Most students complete the training and earn their certification in 8 to 10 weeks. You’ll have access to on-demand video modules, plus 10 weeks of live mentorship, so you can move at your own pace with expert guidance along the way.