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!

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 Sexuality Counselor Certification Program?

SHA SEX THERAPY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM INCLUDES:

1. Online modules that you can complete at your own pace

2. AASECT Approved Online SAR

3. Optional AASECT Online Supervision (Mandatory for those choosing to pursue AASECT Certification)

4. Students have the flexibility to choose 3 conferences from our monthly Sexceptional Online Weekends that are live, fun and engaging. We offer 8+ online weekends each year to choose from.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS UNIQUE TO SEXUAL HEALTH ALLIANCE

• 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

SHA is Now Offering 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. 

HERE ARE THE AASECT GUIDELINES FOR SEXUALITY COUNSELOR 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.

IF YOU WISH TO ENROLL IN THE SEXUALITY COUNSELOR PROGRAM WITH SUPERVISION SERVICES, THE TOTAL COST IS $8,097. 

 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

Apply to the sexuality counseling certification program, receive admission to the program, then submit your tuition.

Sexual Health Alliance offers various payment options for those interested in this SHA Sexuality Counseling Certification Program. You are able to pay the full tuition fee in full or over a period of 12 or 18 months.

OUR SHA COMMUNITY

SHA goes the distance to make our community the best in the world. You’re joining a massive community full of opportunity to not only get certified, but also opportunities to participate in “after school” parties, 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 join us in all the adventures!

Hear it from our Students & Alumni!

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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!

Don't have a Bachelors Degree? Click to our Sexuality Consultant Certification training Program!

SNAPSHOT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR AASECT 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 Sex Therapist: Potential AASECT Certified Sex Therapists are mental health professionals, trained to provide in-depth psychotherapy, who have specialized in treating clients with sexual issues and concerns. They are either licensed, or in the absence of required licensure, they are certified, registered, or clinical members of a national psychotherapy organization. Sex therapists work with sexual concerns and, in addition, where appropriate, are prepared to provide comprehensive and intensive psychotherapy over an extended period of time in more complex cases. Minimum degree required is a Master's degree. The sex therapy certification program is for all students that are currently enrolled in a mental health graduate program and mental health professionals who are licensed in their states or provinces to provide mental health care and have completed graduate school for clinical training in their professional area. Applicable professional degrees may include a PhD, MD, MSW, or MA, Masters in MFT. If you an educator and wanting to obtain AASECT Certification as a Sexuality Educator, please email us.

AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator: Potential AASECT Certified Sexuality Educators are typically leading workshops, teaching classes, or organizing and facilitating seminars. Sexuality educators may teach in the classroom at the elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. They may also provide education for groups of children, adolescents, or adults, training for professionals, and outreach and education in community-based, healthcare, corporate, and faith-based settings. Sexuality educators also may design and conduct workshops, courses, and seminars; contribute to the sexuality education literature; develop curriculum; plan and administer programs; deliver lectures; and provide one-on-one client education sessions. The minimum degree required is a Bachelor's degree.

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 Sex Therapy, Sex Educator and 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 see www.aasect.org for the full list of requirements 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. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org

Please contact your local certifying organization for detailed information on whether these CEs can be applied to your license.