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Counseling & Support Groups

You or someone you love may need expert assistance or counseling for past or present sexual sins. Here are organizations to consider.

List last checked: June 2021

  • Setting Captives Free
    SettingCaptivesFree.com
    “Purity Bootcamp: Freedom from sexual sin”
  • Christian Recovery International
    ChristianRecovery.com
    coalition of ministries “dedicated to helping the Christian community become a safe and helpful place for people recovering from addiction, abuse or trauma”
  • Blazing Grace
    blazinggrace.org
    “Christ-centered ministry for those who want freedom from porn & sex addiction - through the new life God offers. We also provide support and help for wives.”
  • Christian Sex Addiction Specialists International (C-SASI)
    c-sasi.org/directory
    “Advanced sex addiction and partner trauma education… developed from a Christian perspective… Our specialists have had many hours of specialized training in working with sex addiction.”
  • Pure Life Ministries
    PureLifeMinistries.org
    “Our counseling programs are the heart and soul of our ministry. Whether you’re a man in sexual sin, a devastated wife or a struggling woman”
  • Bethesda Workshops
    bethesdaworkshops.org
    “provides a place of healing for those damaged by pornography and other forms of sexual addiction. We offer Christian-based, short-term, clinical workshops for male sex addicts, female sex addicts, partners of addicts, couples affected by sexual addiction, and adolescents and their parents.”
  • The Iceberg Mode of Christian Spiritual Formation with Rob Jackson
    icebergmodel.com)
  • Faithful and True Ministries
    FaithfulAndTrue.com
    help related to sexual abuse, sin and addiction
  • Freed For Life
    freed4life.me
    “Sharing truth about pornography and sex addiction”
  • New Life Ministries
    NewLife.com
    “We take people out of isolation caused by trauma and sin, and help them find the path to a right relationship with God. We can help you find hope.”

Books recommended on this issue

Click Here Every Man’s Battle book
by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker, Mike Yorkey
Winning the War on Sexual Temptation One Victory at a Time —Shares the stories of dozens who have escaped the trap of sexual immorality (pornography, adultery, etc.) and presents a practical, detailed plan for recovery / This book is designed for both men and women. Men, have you ever said in frustration, “I just can’t get free of this sexual sin! Since I’m a man, I guess I’m just doomed to live this way.” Wives, have you ever asked, “Why is it that my husband seems to think about sex so much more than I do?” Or, “If sex is so natural, why is it that I’ve been married 15 years and still have no real sexual intimacy with my husband?” Find the answers you need. [More Details]

Click Here When Good Men Are Tempted book (updated edition)
by Bill Perkins
A frank and realistic strategy for men to regain purity in the midst of a culture fraught with sexual temptations. Complete with “take action” steps, this book is a must for every man! The author (a pastor) candidly discusses his own struggles with sexual temptation and his desire to stay pure. He provides a biblical and practical strategy for victory. Wives, this book has helped many women understand their mates’ temptations and struggles. [More Details]

Click Here The Silent War: Ministering to Those Trapped in the Deception of Pornography book
by Henry J. Rogers
A lifeline in a world in love with evil. Offers hope to thousands of people trapped in secret sin. Pastors and counselors find it very helpful in better understanding and dealing with this very common problem. Endorsed by many Christian leaders. [More Details]

Click Here Intimate Issues: Answers to 21 Questions Christian Women Ask about Sex
by Dillow & Pintus
This refreshing and very biblical book tackles the tough topics that we are so often asked about sex, marriage and godliness. It is a treasure house of information, and an answer to prayer for many wives and husbands who have struggled with misconceptions and wrong attitudes that kept them from experiencing the beauty and passion that our Creator intended for marriage. [More Details]

Click Here Love Life for Every Married Couple book
by Ed Wheat, M.D. and Gloria Okes Perkins
How to fall in love, stay in love, rekindle your love! This bestseller has helped thousands of Christian couples improve their love lives and enjoy happier, more deeply committed marriages. Includes tips on becoming your mate’s best friend, how to inspire deeper sharing and intimacy, how to improve the art of romantic touching, fresh ideas of ways to communicate appreciation, and much more! [More Details]

Other recommended books: Love Life for Every Married Couple | Intimate Issues

Article Version: August 14, 2021