If you anticipate missing a session, you must inform us either during the first week of the program or at least 30 days prior to the planned absence.

• You are allowed one approved makeup one-on-one session at no cost for any timely-disclosed or planned absence.

• You are also granted one “oops”—a missed individual session without notice that will still be made up at no charge.

• After that, any missed one-on-one session without proper notice will require a $200 makeup session with Josh Lewis or a co-facilitator.

Any additional missed session (group or individual) not approved in advance or not covered by your one-time “oops” must be made up through a $200 one-on-one session with Josh Lewis or a co-facilitator. This ensures accountability and protects the flow of the group.

Yes. Weekly sessions with your CSAT are mandatory.

• You may miss one CSAT session without penalty.

• If you miss two or more, you must schedule a makeup session with CSAT Charlene Lewis at a rate of $275 per session.

• We coordinate directly with your CSAT to ensure continuity and alignment between your group work and individual therapy.

Homework is assigned once weekly (usually Sunday) and is typically due by Wednesday or Thursday. It includes:

• Psychoeducational video viewing

• Assigned reading

• Written exercises

• Regular daily practices that support emotional regulation, recovery, and integration of weekly themes

The pace of this course is such that the assigned homework can be done in no more than 2 hours per week. 

• Daily practices are expected throughout—they are central to the depth and success of the program. 

Chronic avoidance or non-completion of assignments may result in removal from the program, or lead to additional time needed to complete the program.

• Three weekly group sessions (90–120 minutes each)

• Weekly 50-minute 1:1 sessions with Josh Lewis or a co-facilitator

• Coordination with your personal CSAT therapist

• 3–4 hours of weekly homework (videos, reading, writing)

• Daily practice assignments to build consistency and emotional integration

• Access to program materials, prompts, and communication channels

Program Duration: Typically 4-9 months

Minimum: 3 months (though rarely sufficient for lasting transformation)
Standard: 6 months (1-month stabilization + 5-month core work)
Extended: 9-12+ months for deeper work or complex cases

Why Length of Stay Varies

Recovery isn't a one-size-fits-all timeline. Your individual journey depends on multiple factors:

Clinical Complexity:

• Severity and duration of addictive behaviors
• Presence of trauma (developmental, relational, sexual)
• Co-occurring mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, ADHD)
• History of multiple relapses or treatment attempts
• Attachment wounds and relational patterns requiring repair

Individual Progress:

• How quickly you establish safety and stabilization
• Depth of insight and self-awareness developed
• Ability to identify and work with protective parts
• Integration of group work into daily life
• Development of genuine emotional regulation skills

Life Circumstances:

• Active stressors (job changes, relationship challenges, family crisis)
• Support system quality and engagement
• Concurrent CSAT work and its pacing
• Time available for daily practices and homework
• Whether substitute addictions emerge requiring attention

Program Structure:

• Sequential Facing the Shadow modules (each requiring 2+ weeks to process)
• Daily practices must become embedded habits, not just compliance
• Group spotlight work—each client needs multiple opportunities for deep processing
• Time needed to move from intellectual understanding to embodied change

Why 3 Months is the Absolute Minimum

Even in an accelerated scenario, you need time to:

• Complete all biweekly psychoeducation modules (minimum 8-10 weeks)
• Establish and maintain daily practices consistently (not just do them)
• Experience multiple rounds of group spotlight work
• Process and integrate insights from both groups and individual sessions
• Build trust within the cohort for authentic vulnerability
• Address patterns as they emerge in real-time
• Practice new relational skills repeatedly until they become natural

Recovery isn't a sprint—it's building a new operating system for your emotional life.

Weekly Time Commitment

Month 1 (Stabilization):

• 5-8 hours live supervised clinical work (2-3 hrs individual + 4-6 hrs groups)
• 2 hours psychoeducation & homework (clinically reviewed)
• 2-3 hours daily practices (approximately 20 min × 7 days)
• 1 hour with your CSAT therapist (not included)
• Total: ~14 hours/week

Months 2+:

• 4 hours live supervised clinical work (1 hr individual + 3 hrs groups)
• 2 hours psychoeducation & homework (clinically reviewed)
• 3.5 hours daily practices
• 1 hour with your CSAT therapist (not included)
• Total: ~10.5 hours/week

The Real Question: Are You Ready for Genuine Healing?

From the vantage point of someone suffering from addiction, outcomes matter more than timelines.

Most people spend years cycling through:

• Behavioral sobriety that doesn't address root causes
• Substitute addictions that relocate the problem
• Relapse patterns that reinforce shame and hopelessness

Our question isn't "how quickly can we get you out?"
It's "how long will it take to build sustainable, genuine recovery?"

For most clients, 6 months provides the time needed for transformation. Some need more. Very few need less.

We'll work with you to assess progress continuously and adjust as needed. This isn't about keeping you in treatment—it's about ensuring you leave with tools that actually work.

That’s great—this program is designed to complement your CSAT therapy, not replace it.
We coordinate weekly with your therapist to ensure aligned goals and optimal outcomes.
You are indeed required to be working with an individual therapist, with whom we coordinate all work.

This program is designed for men struggling with:

• Compulsive sexual behavior (pornography, affairs, escorts, etc.) which manifests with:

• Emotional avoidance or numbing

• Shame, secrecy, or unresolved childhood trauma

• Relationship dysfunction tied to intimacy or trust

• Spiritual disconnection or identity confusion

Yes—but only if you're committed to active recovery and open about your struggles. This is a safe, structured space to shift out of secrecy and into progress. You don’t need to be perfect—you need to be present.

Payment is typically due in full upfront or split into scheduled installments.
No refunds are issued once the program begins, due to limited space and high therapist-to-client investment.

Group sizes are intentionally limited—typically no more than 5 participants—to foster intimacy, depth, and personalized attention.

Larger psycho-educational groups (held once weekly) may include up to 12 participants, because we break down into smaller sub groups of 2-3 participants.

If you’ve done recovery work but still feel stuck, relapse often, or haven’t addressed the deeper emotional and spiritual drivers behind your behavior, this program may offer the breakthrough you’re looking for.

Absolutely. All facilitators and participants are held to strict confidentiality standards. What’s shared in group stays in group. All online tools are far beyond what is required for iron clad HIPAA compliance.