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Breaking the Cycle: Tools and Reflections for Sexual Addiction Recovery
Breaking the Cycle is a direct, trauma-informed guide for individuals navigating the painful, often misunderstood journey of sex addiction recovery. Written by psychotherapist DJ Burr, this ebook offers practical tools, gentle reflections, and empowering truths for anyone ready to stop the cycle of secrecy, shame, and self-sabotage.
Inside, you’ll find clear explanations of addiction and recovery concepts, daily check-ins and emotional tracking tools, guided reflection prompts, relapse prevention strategies, boundaries worksheets, and sober support planning—all offered in a compassionate, no-judgment tone rooted in real recovery.
Whether you’re just beginning your recovery or returning after a relapse, this resource offers structure, support, and hope. Recovery is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Inside, you’ll find clear explanations of addiction and recovery concepts, daily check-ins and emotional tracking tools, guided reflection prompts, relapse prevention strategies, boundaries worksheets, and sober support planning—all offered in a compassionate, no-judgment tone rooted in real recovery.
Whether you’re just beginning your recovery or returning after a relapse, this resource offers structure, support, and hope. Recovery is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.
37 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 18, 2025
About the author
D.J. Burr
7 books8 followersD.J. Burr, LMHC, LPC is a licensed mental health counselor, private practice consultant, and author specializing in addiction recovery and trauma therapy. Born and raised in Marietta, GA, D.J. now operates ABLE Life Recovery, a virtual practice serving clients across multiple states.
Personal Journey: D.J.’s path to becoming a therapist was forged through his own recovery journey. After experiencing childhood trauma and sexual abuse, he struggled with addiction for years before finding healing through 12-step recovery and rigorous honesty. With 13 years in recovery, D.J. has transformed from surviving life to truly living it.
Professional Mission: D.J. specializes in sex addiction recovery, codependency, and trauma work, bringing both clinical expertise and lived experience to his practice. He is EMDR-trained and focuses on helping individuals move from addiction to thriving recovery.
Community Builder: Founder of the Private Pay Practitioners Facebook community (14,000+ members) and creator of resources that have helped hundreds of therapists build sustainable private pay practices.
Published Works: Author of “I Just Wanted Love: Recovery of a Codependent, Sex and Love Addict” and “The Private Pay Practitioners Playbook,” blending personal recovery insights with professional expertise.
Beyond Work: D.J. enjoys writing, horror movies, and has an admitted love for Nickelback and Destiny’s Child. He’s also a fan of classic 80s-90s cartoons like Transformers.
Personal Journey: D.J.’s path to becoming a therapist was forged through his own recovery journey. After experiencing childhood trauma and sexual abuse, he struggled with addiction for years before finding healing through 12-step recovery and rigorous honesty. With 13 years in recovery, D.J. has transformed from surviving life to truly living it.
Professional Mission: D.J. specializes in sex addiction recovery, codependency, and trauma work, bringing both clinical expertise and lived experience to his practice. He is EMDR-trained and focuses on helping individuals move from addiction to thriving recovery.
Community Builder: Founder of the Private Pay Practitioners Facebook community (14,000+ members) and creator of resources that have helped hundreds of therapists build sustainable private pay practices.
Published Works: Author of “I Just Wanted Love: Recovery of a Codependent, Sex and Love Addict” and “The Private Pay Practitioners Playbook,” blending personal recovery insights with professional expertise.
Beyond Work: D.J. enjoys writing, horror movies, and has an admitted love for Nickelback and Destiny’s Child. He’s also a fan of classic 80s-90s cartoons like Transformers.
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