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International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals

Mental health certification organization

The International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) is one of the most well-known, for-profit organizations that provides training and certification for licensed and interned mental health professionals who want to treat sexual addiction, partner trauma/betrayal, and other compulsive behaviors in their clients.2 It was founded by Patrick Carnes.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2005Founded1
  • Industryhypersexuality, professional development, sex therapy, substance abuse treatment1
  • HeadquartersCarefree1
  • Websiteiitap.com
  • Legal formlimited liability company1

The International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) is one of the most well-known, for-profit organizations that provides training and certification for licensed and interned mental health professionals who want to treat sexual addiction, partner trauma/betrayal, and other compulsive behaviors in their clients. Despite the concept of sexual addiction being contentious in the fields of psychology, medicine, and neuroscience, and was not included in the DSM as of 2017, the need for this type of certification has been demonstrated over several decades.2

The story

Founded by Patrick Carnes in 2005.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 2005Founded Founded1

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