Paradise Creek Recovery Center

Paradise Creek Recovery Center, located near the City of Rocks National Reserve in Idaho, treating up to 8 individuals at a time struggling with sex or porn addiction, as well as co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. They offer residential programs on their scenic campus that last 28-120 days.

Paradise Creek admits clients from all around the U.S. and can take clients with complex situations. They transport clients between their center and the Salt Lake City airport.

Retraining the Brain

Paradise takes an evidence-based and trauma-informed approach to treating sex addiction that focuses on neuroplasticity, retraining the brain. They use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions with a counselor eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), 12-Step Facilitation, adventure outings focused on meditation, and experiential groups. Clients meet with their therapist multiple times a week for productive, intensive discussions that focus on trauma, motivation, and relapse prevention training.

Depending on what types of constructive activities clients find useful, they can participate in evening campfire groups or some art or music groups to connect with other clients.

Restoring Family Connections

Family members and partners can participate in the client's recovery by attending virtual therapy sessions. They can also visit and attend family therapy in-person on dedicated weekends from Friday to Sunday.

Paradise considers family and relational issues that contribute to sex addiction, including betrayal trauma.

Meditating in Nature

Paradise's mountainside facility offers amenities like exercise equipment, walking trails, and yoga sessions to promote physical well-being. Clients often leave the property to meditate at the nearby City of Rocks or other natural wonders.

Resolving Legal Concerns

Paradise Creek counsels clients who have been arrested for sexual activity, including child porn. Although they aren't part of the legal system, they admit clients who are awaiting trial. They also take clients would like to begin therapy before going to a different treatment facility that the Department of Corrections is sending them to.

Paradise focuses their therapy on identifying core issues that contribute to sexual addiction, so they aim to address the issues that lead to involvement in the justice system.

Supporting Long-Term Recovery

In addition to group outings and therapy, clients can connect with fellow attendees through a free weekly aftercare group. Paradise wants clients to have support from other people in recovery who can understand what they're going through and provide encouragement.