HOW DO I GET MY Couples & Sex Therapy certification THROUGH AASECT & SEXUAL HEALTH ALLIANCE?

Are you confused by the exhaustive and lengthy process of becoming a certified sex therapist?

We offer a highly reputable and highly recommended program to help you receive your sex therapy certification, now 100% online with the opportunity to choose in-person events only if you desire!

Our program allows you to become a certified sex therapist at your own pace and you can start at any time!

SHA Couples & Sex Therapy Certification helps you build the career of your dreams!

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, and we have ensured that this certification is also valuable to you. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to become a Certified Relationship Coach (CRC). This certification will provide you with the necessary skills to support individuals and couples in developing healthy and fulfilling relationships.

Complete the steps above to earn your dual certification. Become a Certified Couples & Sex Therapist through SHA as well as earn 285 AASECT CEs* in all the categories to apply toward AASECT Sex Therapy Certification. You will also automatically obtain access to future trainings at a discount and other perks when completing this program.

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 A Streamlined Path to AASECT Certification

Become a Certified Couples & 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 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!

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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.

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 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/state licensing board or organization on whether these CEs can be applied to your specific license.