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When Porn and Sex Feel Out of Control: Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder
David Ley
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Friday, July 17, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Overview:
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is established in ICD-11, yet many mental health professionals feel unprepared to accurately assess and treat clients whose sexual behaviors feel out of control. While CSBD in men most often presents as compulsive pornography use, women may experience report impulsive casual sex or, emotional-driven sexual encounters, patterns that require a nuanced, trauma-informed, and gender-responsive approach.
This 3-hour live webinar provides clinicians with a clear and practical framework for understanding CSBD across genders and presentations. Participants will explore how reports of compulsive sexual behaviors manifest in different populations, the psychological and social factors that drive compulsivity, and how shame, secrecy, emotional dysregulation, and moral incongruence impact problematic behavior cycles.
The training covers diagnostic considerations, including how to differentiate healthy sexual expression from problematic behaviors and how therapists can address the impact of moral and religious conflict. Clinicians will learn to use validated screening tools, assess functional impairment, and identify co-occurring issues such as anxiety, trauma, depression, and relational distress.
Evidence-based treatment approaches—including CBT, ACT, trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, and emotion regulation models—will be demonstrated using case examples. Special attention is given to gender differences in presentation, values conflicts, and working with diverse populations in an affirming, ethically grounded way. This interactive webinar equips mental health professionals to confidently assess, diagnose, and treat CSBD in clients of all genders, while reducing stigma and supporting clients in developing healthy, integrated sexuality.
Objectives:
- Define Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) and differentiate it from healthy sexual expression using at least two diagnostic indicators.
- Identify at least three common presentations of CSBD across genders, including how women may present with impulsive or relationally driven sexual behaviors.
- Utilize at least one validated screening or assessment tool to evaluate CSBD and its impact on functioning.
- Apply one evidence-based therapeutic intervention (e.g., CBT, ACT, or trauma-informed strategies) to support clients in reducing compulsive sexual behaviors.
Scope and Limitations Disclosure
This training provides an educational overview of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) as recognized in ICD-11, with a focus on assessment, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment approaches across genders. The course is intended to enhance clinical knowledge and does not provide certification in sex therapy, addiction treatment, or forensic assessment. Content is not a substitute for clinical supervision, individualized treatment planning, or legal consultation. Participants are expected to integrate material within their professional scope of practice, ethical codes, licensure regulations, and organizational policies.
Commercial Support Disclosure
The presenter, Dr. David Ley, receives compensation for presenting this continuing education activity. He is the author of books and publications related to sexuality and compulsive sexual behaviors, which may be referenced for educational purposes during the training. No additional purchase of books, products, or services is required to participate in or complete this program. Aside from the honorarium provided for teaching, the presenter has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations, and no commercial support influenced the development or content of this educational activity.
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David Ley
David Ley is a board-certified clinical psychologist, sex therapist and author, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He's the author of several extremely popular books and research articles on sexuality. Dr. Ley has trained thousands of therapists around the world, and has been qualified as an expert on pornography in state and federal courts. Dr. Ley is a frequent guest in media around the world, with appearances in the New York Times, CNN and Time Magazine.
National Approvals
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Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute is officially on file with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as an Approved Education Provider. They are formally known as NAADAC Provider #139138. Please note that E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Social Workers — Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute, #1706, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. E Care Behavioral Health Institute maintains responsibility for this course.  ACE provider approval period: 06-03-2020 – 06-03-2026.Â
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Who This Training is For:
This program is intended for mental health professionals such as Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Counselors, & MFT’s. Psychologists are encouraged to verify if this specific course meets their board’s approval requirements.
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If you miss the live event or are dissatisfied with the session, we are happy to offer a course credit transfer to another course of equal CE value
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Enjoy your learning experience with engaging activities such as group discussion, vignettes, roleplaying, video demos, etc.
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Once you register for this training, the course will immediately appear in your account dashboard. Inside, you’ll see a countdown timer. And once the scheduled time arrives, the live session will begin from there!
Of course! If you sign up but miss the live session… The recording will be added to your account Dashboard within 48 hours after the live session with an email notification of instructions. You will also receive home-study CE credits for watching the recording.
Yes, we have limited seating on our live webinars to keep the sessions as interactive & engaged as possible. So be sure to claim your spot before it’s too late!
No. Live webinar attendees are not required to take or pass a quiz to receive a CE certificate. (But yes for recorded webinars). You are required to pass a quiz with an 80% passing grade with 3 attempts only for recorded webinars.
Yes, we are approved Continuing Education providers by ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, APA, & many state boards.
Programs that do not qualify for ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, & APA are clearly identified. eCare Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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- Refunds are only eligible if the refund was requested 48 hours before the scheduled live event.
- If the customer missed the live event, or was unsatisfied from it – We can transfer credits to another course of their choice (with same CE credit amount).
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