Become Dual Certified as a Couples and Sex Therapist or Coach
Choose this highly recommended program to receive your Couples and Sex Therapy or coach Certification. Upon completion of the program, students can become a Certified Sex and Relationship Coach. This program also includes all items needed for AASECT Sex Therapy CERTIFICATION if you qualify and choose to pursue that option.
What are the benefits of becoming a Dual Certified Couples and Sex Therapist (or Coach)?
By pursuing this certification, you will have the opportunity to become certified as a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) AND a Certified Couples & Sex Therapist (CCST). These prestigious certifications will further validate your expertise and establish you as a highly qualified professional in the field of couples and sex therapy.
For students pursuing educator, coach and counselor tracks, this certification will provide you with the necessary skills to support individuals and couples in developing healthy and fulfilling relationships. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to become a Certified Sex and Relationship Coach designation.
Can you become both SHA & AASECT Certified?
Yes! Complete the steps above to earn your dual certification. Become a Certified Couples & Sex Therapist (or coach) through SHA as well as earn almost 300 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 filled in for you. We will also match you with an AASECT Approved Supervisor for online individual and group supervision hours.
How do you become a Dual Certified Couples and Sex Therapist or Coach?
SHA Couples & Sex Therapy Certification program includes:
Online modules that you can complete at your own pace
AASECT Approved Online SAR
Optional AASECT Approved Supervision (Mandatory for those that pursue AASECT Certification)
Students also 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 Certifications
Meet & Greet Parties
Annual Conference Discount
Secret Facebook Group w/ Q&A sessions
Included AASECT Supervision and access to additional supervisor lists per payment plan
“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 optional SHA Business School for help with growing your business
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Gain Dual Certification
Become a SHA Certified Couples & Sex Therapist plus receive all the hours needed to apply for AASECT Certification through the SHA Certification program if you so choose. 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 Couples & 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
After Applying to the Couples & Sex Therapist (or Coach) Certification program and receiving admission to the program, submit your tuition.
Sexual Health Alliance offers various payment options for those interested in our Couples & Sex therapy (Or Coaching) 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.
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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.
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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.
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NOTE: This program includes all the education needed for AASECT Sex Therapy, Sex Educator and Sexuality Counselor Certification (A minimum of 150 AASECT CEs*). 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 will match you with a supervisor if desired. The Sexual Health Alliance host annual SARs, please check out our upcoming events.
Please see www.aasect.org for the full list of requirements for AASECT Certification.
*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.
Please contact your local/state licensing board or organization on whether these CEs can be applied to your specific license.