For professionals
Professional Training and Consultation
Brad Salzman, LCSW, CSAT, offers trainings and consultation for clinicians and organizations on sex addiction, pornography addiction and betrayal trauma.
Who it is for
Trainings are for therapists, counselors, coaches and other professionals, and for practices and community organizations that want to understand these problems better and respond well when they come up. Each training is tailored to the audience, from an introductory talk to a detailed clinical session.
Topics
- Recognizing and assessing compulsive sexual behavior and pornography addiction
- The impact of discovery on partners, and how betrayal trauma shows up
- Preparing for and guiding a therapeutic disclosure
- Smartphones, the Internet, shame and secrecy
- The problems that often travel with addiction, such as anxiety and depression
Consultation for clinicians
Brad also consults with fellow therapists and coaches on their cases, whether they are new to this work or want a second view on a complex situation. Several of the colleagues quoted below have consulted with him over the years.
Background
- Treating sexual addiction for 25 years
- Founder of the New York Sexual Addiction Center (2010)
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) since 2011, trained by Dr. Patrick Carnes from 2008
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Yale and Columbia graduate
Brad has spoken on podcasts and at community events, including a video with Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski on overcoming addictions, and has been quoted in outlets such as USA Today and the New York Post. Media and talks →
What colleagues say
“I greatly appreciate the sensitivity and compassion that Brad Salzman brings to his practice. He treats all of his clients with the utmost respect and highest level of ethics and professionalism. He is a supremely skilled, extremely well trained clinician and I recommend patients to him all of the time. They always come back and say that they are very pleased and impressed and feel fortunate to work with him.”
“Brad Salzman is probably one of the best therapists I know in the world today. His empathy and insight are tremendous. He is a gift to the community, and I strongly encourage anyone seeking a therapist to take advantage of his outstanding skills.”
“Brad is a smart and insightful therapist. He has all the tools a therapist needs to best assist his clients’ growth. I know this because I have consulted with him many times on personal and professional matters and he is consistently accurate in his assessments and guidance. He has a very fine name in the world of addiction treatment and I would not hesitate to send even my most challenging cases to him with full confidence that he can be helpful and healing.”
“I cannot recommend Brad Salzman highly enough. His expert guidance has been invaluable in my work with individuals facing attachment trauma and addiction, particularly those in challenging relationships. His approach not only enhanced my professional skills but also empowered me personally. Through our sessions, I’ve gained insights and tools that have helped me grow as a parent, spouse, friend, and clinician. He has truly helped me become the healthier and empowered person I strive to be. Anyone looking for profound professional and personal development would greatly benefit from his expertise.”
“Brad Salzman is a highly professional therapist. He has worked for many years helping people with addictions and relationship issues. I have known him for many years now. I would strongly recommend seeking him out for help.”
“Brad Salzman offers knowledgeable and supportive guidance for individuals and couples navigating some of the most difficult and delicate issues in a relationship. His work is compassionate, focused, and grounded in helping clients move forward.”
“As a professional coach I have worked alongside Brad over the last few years. He is one of the greatest experts in sexual addiction anywhere, and I have had the pleasure of consulting with him on numerous occasions regarding various clients. He is a consummate professional. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone looking for an excellent therapist who can help them to change their lives.”
Ask about a training or consultation
Tell Brad about your audience or your case, and he will tell you what he can offer.