February 2026
CE Networking Event & Presentation
including Q&A
Friday, February 20, 2026
9:00am-11:00am
Online Via Zoom
2 CE Credits
Pornography Addiction - Who Develops It and Suggestions on How to Treat It
with Brian Le Clair, PhD, LMFT
The origins of an addiction to pornography can, for most users, be traced back to the age of 11-12 when exposure happens for the first time, usually vis-à-vis videos and websites. At that age, the mind and personality are not sufficiently developed to align as a barrier to negotiate the addictive danger of the material.
Over time, the use of porn morphs from being a sneaky thing to do to becoming a reliable coping mechanism effective at negotiating unpleasant mood states. Soon, many users create a reliance on unhealthy material that will later challenge them in a variety of psychosocial ways. Therapists will find an intense uphill battle to help those afflicted learn to refuse this material. During this presentation, attendees will gain an understanding of the etiology of pornography addiction and learn a variety of tools to help clients reclaim control over their lives.
Educational Goals/Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about the origins of pornography addiction. They will also learn how, from a therapeutic perspective, knowing when clients are first exposed to porn will help determine the degree of enmeshment it plays in their lives. Suggestions on how to treat the addiction will be shared, including which methods have proven to be most effective.
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Explain how pornography can become a coping tool to regulate uncomfortable emotions.
- Discuss the role that shame plays in feeding the addiction.
- Identify the most effective therapeutic approaches in helping clients gain control over their thoughts and behaviors.
Presenter:
Brian Le Clair, PhD, LMFT has served individuals, couples, and families in the Los Angeles area for over 20 years. He was born and raised in New England and is a graduate of BYU, Cal State Los Angeles, and Texas Tech University, where he completed a doctoral degree in counselor education. He worked for 30 years in various positions for the Los Angeles Unified School District, but has formed an engaging private practice while working concurrently as an adjunct professor for the Texas A&M University-Central Texas Department of Counseling and Mental Health. Courses he has taught include Research Methods, Ethics, and Multicultural Counseling. Dr. Le Clair has co-authored various articles on the topic of porn addiction and recently authored a chapter in a newly published textbook about how to successfully open a private practice. He is fluent in Spanish and French.
For more information, contact Course Organizer/CE Networking Chair Shiji Yuan.
Event Details:
For: Licensed Therapists, Associates, Students, & Related Professionals
When: Friday, February 20, 2026 from 9:00am-11:00am
8:30-9:00: Check-In
9:00: Meeting/Presentation Begins
11:00: Meeting/Presentation & Related Announcements End
11:00-11:30: Participant Announcements (optional)
If you are interested in expanding your professional networking, sign up for Participant Announcements when you register. This segment is from 11:00am-11:30am, and is an optional 1/2 hour after the presentation.
After the presentation we will provide you with a link to a simple online test and evaluation questionnaire. When the test questions and the evaluation are completed, you will be provided with an online CE Certificate that can be personalized with your name and license information and either printed or saved on your computer.
Where: Online Via Zoom (Your registration confirmation email will include the Zoom link and instructions for accessing the event. A reminder email will be sent prior to the event.)
Cost:
$25 for LA-CAMFT Members
Other CAMFT Chapter Members
CSCSW Members
$15 for Prelicensed Members
Other CAMFT Chapter Prelicensed Members
$35 for Non-Members
$20 for Prelicensed Non-Members
*Registration closes Thursday, February 19 at 10:00pm.*
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Register online today! We look forward to seeing you on Zoom.
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CAMFT Approved Continuing Education Provider 59450. LA-CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs. LA-CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
This course meets the qualifications for 2 continuing education credits for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
To receive CE certificate: Participants must sign in/sign out, and must complete an evaluation form upon course completion. For a Course Schedule, please contact Course Organizer at NetworkingChair@LACAMFT.org.
Refund policy: 48-hour notice required for refund of fee minus $5.00 administrative cost. Exceptions can be made for 48-hour notice in cases of emergency. Contact Course Organizer at NetworkingChair@LACAMFT.org.
Accommodations for Special Needs: Contact Course Organizer at NetworkingChair@LACAMFT.org.
Grievances: Program Administrator/CFO manages all grievances—and will acknowledge, investigate and remedy grievances. Response to grievances will be made in writing within 30 days. Contact them at cfo@lacamft.org.
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