Become a Certified Sexuality Counselor through Sexual Health Alliance
WE ARE A GLOBAL LEADER IN SEXUALITY EDUCATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE, PROGRESSIVE TRAINING IN SEXual Health Counseling.
Are you confused by the exhaustive and lengthy process of becoming a Certified Sexuality Counselor? Choose this highly recommended program to receive your Sexuality Counselor Certification. This program is 100% online and also includes all items needed for AASECT certification if you qualify and choose to pursue that option. You can become a certified sex counselor at your own pace and you can start at any time!
3 Simple Steps to becoming a Certified Sex Therapist
1.) Fill out an online application HERE.
2.) Complete your online coursework and attend any 3 live weekend conferences that occur once a month.
3.) Become a SHA Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and automatically receive a completed AASECT Application Packet, if desired.
Can you become both SHA & AASECT Certified?
Yes! Become a Certified Sex Counselor through SHA as well as earn almost 200 AASECT CEs* in all the categories needed to apply for the AASECT Sexuality Counselor Certification. You will receive a completed application with several spreadsheets and certificates filled in for you. We will also match you with an AASECT Approved Supervisor for online individual and group supervision hours.
What’s included in the SHA’s Sex Therapy Certification Program?
SHA SEX THERAPY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Online coursework that you can complete at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
Flexibility to choose 3 online conferences from our monthly Sexceptional Online Weekends that are live, fun and engaging.
AASECT Approved Online SAR (These are experiential, immersive and a game changer!)
AASECT Online Supervision (Mandatory for those choosing to pursue AASECT Certification)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS UNIQUE TO SEXUAL HEALTH ALLIANCE
Discussion sessions with the experts
Included in Tuition SAR
Surprise Swag
Future Training and Conferences at a Discount
And More!
Meet & Greet Parties
Virtual happy hours
Secret Facebook Group w/ Q&A sessions
Option to Include AASECT Supervision and access to additional supervisor lists
“Do it for me" AASECT Application - saving you OVER 30 HOURS
A Streamlined Path to AASECT Certification
Become a Certified Sex Counselor, and receive all the hours needed to apply for AASECT Certification through the SHA Certification program. Start anytime.
Get Expert Training & Ongoing Support
You’re joining a national community of sex-positive, progressive & radical professionals. Complete all of your AASECT Certification Educational CE requirements with The Sexual Health Alliance today and gain a complete package to turn into AASECT for a Sex Counselor Certification!
Gain Competitive Advantage & Grow your Practice
A SHA Certification will increase your value as a professional. You will be able to expand your services, feel confident marketing your speciality and your network and specialize in a growing field that consistently delivers big results!
Tuition Information
Pay tuition in full, in 3 separate payments, or over a period of 12 or 18 months.
Prefer to take the fast track path to certification with the majority of the program being live, online? Enroll in the fast track program.
AASECT Supervision for Sexuality Counselors
This program includes the 30 hours of supervision required for AASECT certification.
In this program, students will receive 12 hours of group supervision (3 groups that are 4 hours long) and 18 hours of individual supervision.
The applicant shall have completed a minimum of thirty (30) hours of supervision with an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor Supervisor or an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor. Minimum duration of supervision shall be twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months. Total number of supervision hours that will count towards certification will not exceed six (6) hours per month.
HIGH ENERGY & FUN COMMUNITY!
This is the social group and help you’ve been searching for. Exchange referrals, spark collaborations on research or projects, and get personalized advice inside our stellar community. You’re joining a community full of opportunity to not only get certified, but also participate in masquerade balls, study abroad programs and other adventurous gatherings all over the world. This community is filled with individuals from every walk of life, from around the globe. Become a SHA student and get first access on all the adventures!
Unsolicited Raving Fans of SHA!
Start your dream career in the sexuality field today and finish your program(s) at your own pace, online and from anywhere in the world!
Contact a SHA team member at +1-512-766-7603, schedule a zoom meeting or check out our Frequently Asked Questions on our FAQ Page, Click Here. Or fill out an application HERE.
WHAT OTHER PROGRAMS DOES SHA OFFER?
Sexual Health Alliance offers a variety of programs. Start your dream career in sexuality today and finish your program(s) at your own pace, online, from anywhere in the world
Don't have a Bachelors Degree? Click to our Sexuality Consultant Certification training Program!
SNAPSHOT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR AASECT Sexuality Counselor CERTIFICATION
Start accruing your hours at any time. CEs (or CEUs) never expire. If you are a student, you are able start your hours while in school.
Fourteen (14) hours of Sexuality Attitude Reassessment (SAR) (The Sexual Health Alliance offers a SAR about twice a year).
Ninety (90) hours of Human Sexuality Core Knowledge (These are CEUs that you are able to earn through The Sexual Health Alliance, above program).
Sixty (60) hours of training specific to Sexuality Education (These are CEUs that you are able to earn through The Sexual Health Alliance, above program).
All candidates MUST be supervised by AASECT certified professionals for the indicated number of hours. Candidates must have a certain number of hours of field experience that are supervised.
AASECT approved CEU courses (The Sexual Health Alliance is an approved organizational provider) will be accepted to fulfill content required for AASECT Certification. This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for AASECT CE* credits.
AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor: Potential AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselors might be working in a clinical or medical setting, giving specific suggestions and advice. Examples of sexuality counselors are Planned Parenthood counselors, nurses and other health professionals, school counselors, and clinical pastoral care and counseling providers. Sexuality counseling is generally short term and client-centered, focusing on the immediate concern or problem. Minimum degree required is a Bachelor's degree. NOTE: This program includes all the education needed for AASECT Sexuality Counselor Certification (A minimum of 150 AASECT CEs*) plus an AASECT Approved online SAR. You will need to register for a SAR and obtain AASECT Supervision in order to turn in a complete packet to AASECT (click here to see how many hours you need to complete AASECT supervision). We have the option to include AASECT Supervision into this program as well and will match you with a supervisor if desired. Please contact your local certifying organization for detailed information on whether these CEs can be applied to your license. *This program meets the requirements for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Sexual Health Alliance is an approved organizational provider for AASECT CE’s, Provider #15-491-X. Attainment of AASECT CE’s does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification.