Become a Certified Sex Therapist through Sexual Health Alliance
We are A GLOBAL LEADER IN SEXUALITY EDUCATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE, PROGRESSIVE TRAINING IN Sex Therapy
Are you confused by the exhaustive and lengthy process of becoming a Certified Sex Therapist? Choose our highly recommended program to receive your Sex Therapy Certification. This comprehensive program is 100% online and also automatically includes all items needed for AASECT certification if you qualify and choose to pursue that option. Start your coursework anytime as admission is on a rolling, ongoing basis.
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.
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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 only with SEXUAL HEALTH ALLIANCE Certifications
Meet & Greet Parties & Orientation
Annual Sexological Conference Discount
Secret Facebook Group w/ Q&A
Include AASECT Supervision
“Do it for me" AASECT Application - saving you OVER 50 HOURS
Discussion sessions with the experts
Included in Tuition SAR
Surprise swag
Future Training and Conferences at a Discount
Discount to SHA Business School to help you grow your business
And More!
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Can you become both SHA & AASECT Certified?
Yes! Become a Certified Sex Therapist through SHA as well as earn 200+ AASECT CEs* in all the categories needed to apply for the AASECT Sex Therapy Certification. You will receive a completed application with several spreadsheets and certificates already filled out for you. We will also match you with an AASECT Approved Supervisor for online individual and group supervision hours.
A Streamlined Path to AASECT Certification
Become a Certified Sex Therapist 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 CEs, SAR and supervision requirements with The Sexual Health Alliance today and gain a complete package to turn into AASECT for a Sex Therapy 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.
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!
SHA’s overview of comprehensive certification programs:
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.
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 SHA’s Certification Program and accrue CE hours while in graduate 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.
NOTE: This program includes all the education needed for AASECT Sex Therapy, Sex Educator and Sexuality Counselor Certification (AASECT requires a minimum of 150 AASECT CEs*). We will match you with a supervisor. Please see www.aasect.org for the full list of requirements for AASECT Certification. Please contact your local/state licensing board or organization on whether these CEs can be applied to your specific 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. For further information, please contact info@aasect.org.