Certified sex addiction therapist, founder of Kenshō counseling, and addiction recovery coach, Kevin Simms, LCSW, CADC-II, CSAT, meets with Bryce Hamilton, LSCSW, to tackle a growing concern among many parents, sex addiction in teens. 

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Together they discuss sex addiction as an intimacy disorder, what causes it, propels it, and where to get help. Kevin helps explain the difference between healthy curiosity in teens verse active addiction or warning signs.

They talk about various forms of addictions and how it can manifest for teens such as love addiction, validation addiction, and pornography addiction. Kevin explains the effects of pornography and early exposure to pornography on developing youth.

Most importantly, together Bryce and Kevin approach the topic with compassion and understanding and guide parents on how to start having conversations around these topics with their children. They provide a template for asking probing questions to teens that can get a response and avoid putting teens on the defensive or shutting down. An important listen for any parent worried about raising their child or teen in a digital age, or who is currently trying to help their child navigate an addiction.

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Kevin Simms, LCSW, CADC-II, CSAT, Founder of Kenshō Counseling

Kevin Simms is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist based in Los Angeles. A seasoned therapist and the founder of Kenshō Counseling, Kevin specializes in helping men break cycles of addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles. With over 16 years of sobriety and a deeply personal recovery journey, he blends clinical expertise with real-world experience to guide clients toward lasting change.

Kevin’s approach is raw, compassionate, and rooted in mindfulness, personal responsibility, and connection. Beyond his work in private practice, he’s passionate about raising awareness around sex addiction, emotional healing, and supporting young people and families in navigating today’s complex world.

When he’s not counseling or speaking, Kevin is living a sober, vegan lifestyle — practicing yoga, riding his Harley, getting tattooed, and staying grounded through Zen meditation, music, fitness, and beach life in Venice.

Learn more at kenshocounselingla.com 
Instagram @kenshocounseling

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