LifeWorks Recovery Counseling Center

Online Behavior Screening

This private self-check is designed to help you reflect on patterns involving online sexual behavior, secrecy, compulsive use, relationship stress, and emotional distress.

Your answers do not create a diagnosis and do not define who you are. The purpose is simply to help you notice whether online behavior may be affecting your peace of mind, relationships, work, values, or daily life.

This screening is for reflection and education only. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace counseling or a clinical evaluation.

When Online Behavior Starts to Feel Hard to Control

Many people seek counseling when online sexual behavior begins to feel more difficult to manage than expected. Sometimes the concern is not only the behavior itself, but the secrecy, shame, relationship conflict, financial impact, emotional stress, or repeated attempts to stop or cut back.

At LifeWorks Recovery Counseling Center, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for individuals and couples navigating compulsive sexual behavior, problematic pornography use, betrayal trauma, intimacy concerns, and relationship repair.

Private Self-Check

Answer each question honestly with Yes or No. Your total number of "Yes" answers will appear below the screening and update as you go.

Answer	#	Statement
Yes No	1.	I have adult or sexual websites bookmarked.
Yes No	2.	I spend more than 5 hours per week using my computer or phone for sexual pursuits.
Yes No	3.	I have joined websites or online services to access sexual material.
Yes No	4.	I have purchased sexual products, services, or content online.
Yes No	5.	I have searched for sexual material through an internet search tool.
Yes No	6.	I have spent more money on online sexual material than I planned.
Yes No	7.	Online sexual behavior has sometimes interfered with important areas of my life.
Yes No	8.	I have participated in sexually related chats or online conversations.
Yes No	9.	I have used a sexualized username, nickname, or online identity.
Yes No	10.	I have masturbated while using online sexual material.
Yes No	11.	I have accessed sexual sites or material from computers or devices outside my home.
Yes No	12.	No one close to me knows how I use my computer or phone for sexual purposes.
Yes No	13.	I have tried to hide what is on my screen so others cannot see it.
Yes No	14.	I have stayed up after midnight to access sexual material online.
Yes No	15.	I use online sexual content to explore sexual interests or fantasies that I do not discuss openly.
Yes No	16.	I have created or maintained an online profile, account, or page that contains sexual material.
Yes No	17.	I have made promises to myself to stop using the internet for sexual purposes.
Yes No	18.	I sometimes use online sexual behavior as a reward after stress, achievement, or difficult feelings.
Yes No	19.	When I am unable to access online sexual material, I feel anxious, angry, disappointed, or restless.
Yes No	20.	I have increased the risks I take online, such as sharing personal information or meeting people offline.
Yes No	21.	I have restricted my own internet use after online sexual behavior.
Yes No	22.	I have met face-to-face with someone I first met online for romantic or sexual reasons.
Yes No	23.	I use sexual humor or sexual innuendo with others online.
Yes No	24.	I have come across online sexual material that concerned me or seemed unsafe or illegal.
Yes No	25.	I believe my online sexual behavior may be out of control.

Your Answers

Total "Yes" answers: 0

Answer the questions above to see your total.

What Your Score May Suggest

0–3 Yes Answers

Your answers may suggest a lower level of concern. If you still feel distress, secrecy, conflict, or anxiety around online sexual behavior, counseling may still be helpful.

4–6 Yes Answers

Your answers may suggest that online sexual behavior is beginning to affect your emotional life, relationships, values, time, or sense of control. A confidential conversation with a counselor may help you understand what is happening and what support could look like.

7 or More Yes Answers

Your answers may suggest a higher level of concern. You may benefit from working with a trained counselor who understands compulsive sexual behavior, shame, secrecy, relationship impact, and recovery planning.

This screening is not a diagnosis. It is a reflection tool. A licensed professional can help you understand the bigger picture and decide what steps make sense for you.

Confidential Counseling Support

LifeWorks Recovery Counseling Center offers support for individuals and couples facing concerns related to problematic online sexual behavior, pornography use, betrayal trauma, intimacy struggles, shame, secrecy, emotional stress, and relationship repair.

You do not have to figure this out alone. Counseling can help you slow down, understand the pattern, reduce shame, rebuild trust, and create a healthier path forward.

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Screening Attribution

This self-check is adapted from the Internet Sex Screening Test, used with permission from David L. Delmonico, Ph.D., NCC, and Elizabeth Griffin, MA, LMFT.

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A screening is just a starting point. If anything you reflected on resonates, reach out for a confidential conversation — no pressure, no judgment.

LifeWorks Recovery Counseling Center
4201 Spring Valley Road, Suite 1430, Dallas, TX 75244 · Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
469-444-2787 · therapy@lifeworksrecovery.com