Raft River Valley, Idaho – 17 July, 2025: Paradise Creek Recovery Center, located in the serene Raft River Valley just south of Malta, Idaho, reaffirms its pioneering role in long-term healing for men struggling with sex addiction through its comprehensive 90–120-day extended stay program. At a time when the impulse-control-based condition known as compulsive sexual behavior disorder is increasingly recognized, Paradise Creek offers more than just short-term relief—it provides a pathway to sustained recovery supported by deep therapeutic immersion.
Drawing from its remote, natural setting surrounded by Sawtooth National Forest, City of Rocks and Castle Rocks, the center creates a sanctuary for targeted healing. The extended treatment model goes far beyond traditional short-term protocols to foster meaningful, right-brain to right-brain connections, improved nervous system regulation, and the opportunity for profound therapeutic breakthroughs that shorter residential or outpatient programs often cannot match.
“Extended care isn’t just about more time—it’s about deeper transformation,” explained Dr. Matthew Hedelius, Psy.D., LCSW, CSAT-S, Director of Clinical Services. “By living in a structured, nurturing environment over three to four months, patients aren’t just addressing compulsive behaviors; they’re rebuilding identity, trust, and relationship capacity—both within themselves and with their loved ones.” Dr. Hedelius adds that the integration of Cognitive-Neural Restructuring and the Patrick Carnes 30-Task model has proven effective at both psychological and biological levels.
Paradise Creek’s extended program begins with a rigorous seven-day clinical evaluation, including medical assessments and mental-health screenings to uncover co-occurring issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD . Patients then follow an individualized therapeutic plan featuring intensive sessions in cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, EMDR, and bio-/neuro-feedback—all aimed at rewiring both brain and behavior.
Therapeutic modalities include daily group and individual sessions, mental-health education seminars, 12-step recovery meetings, and experiential therapies such as ropes courses, art sessions, yoga, and fitness. This comprehensive approach supports both grief resolution and the inner work required to sustain recovery over time.
A distinctive feature of the extended stay is its emphasis on rebuilding relationships, often a central casualty of sexual addiction. Licensed therapists facilitate structured couples and family therapy—either in person or remotely—to facilitate emotional repair and equip patients’ support systems for long-term change.
Each client leaves with a personalized relapse-prevention plan that identifies high-risk situations, outlines coping strategies, and includes commitments to ongoing therapy and aftercare—including free alumni group participation. Regular staff follow-up ensures accountability and connectedness into the recovery journey .
“By design, extended care creates the time and space for neural reintegration and emotional recalibration,” said clinical team member Jacob Stacy, LCSW, CSAT. “Clients learn to reconnect authentically with themselves and others, and that perspective shift is what sustains lasting change.”
While most treatment centers offer 30- or 60-day programs, Paradise Creek is among the few in North America offering extended residential care tailored to men with problematic sexual behaviors, online offenses, and pornography addiction. The center requires a six-week minimum for individuals involved in the legal system, with extended care available as clinical needs dictate.
The facility maintains a maximum census of eight private rooms, ensuring personalized attention and community intimacy . For clients navigating the legal system, Paradise Creek offers a Sexual Behavior Risk Assessment—an in-depth diagnostic tool often used in court presentations and plea negotiations

About Paradise Creek Recovery Center

Paradise Creek Recovery Center is a nationally recognized residential treatment center for adult men experiencing compulsive sexual behavior, pornography addiction, and related disorders. Nestled on a 16-acre campus near City of Rocks National Reserve, the facility delivers a blend of evidence-based interventions—CBT, EMDR, bio-/neuro-feedback, group seminars, and experiential therapies—designed to heal the mind, body, and spirit within a supportive peer community. Led by expert clinicians with over 20 years of specialization—including Dr. Hedelius’s 34 years of combined clinical experience—the center’s staff delivers cutting-edge care for long-term recovery. Paradise Creek does not accept insurance but provides itemized billing to clients for possible reimbursement.
Contact Information

Paradise Creek Recovery Center

40 W Cache Valley Blvd, Suite 10A
Logan, Utah 84341
Phone: (855) 691-1788
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.paradisecreekrecovery.com