Clinically Grounded Sexual Wellness: Modern Therapeutic Strategies for Treating Desire and Behavior Without Stigma or Junk Science

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Join us for a Clinically Grounded Approach to Sexual Wellness

Join the Sexual Health Alliance (SHA) for an advanced training designed for clinicians who want to treat sexual desire concerns, sexual behaviors, and complex sexual health topics using evidence-based, stigma-free, medically accurate frameworks. This program moves beyond myths, social media misinformation, and outdated models of pathology. Instead, we focus on modern therapeutic strategies rooted in research, clinical ethics, and cultural humility. Whether you are a therapist, counselor, medical provider, educator, or coach, this event equips you with practical tools to confidently treat sexual concerns without shame, fear, or junk science.

Over these two days, you will dive into:

• Modern, research-driven strategies for treating sexual desire concerns

• Sexual behavior, pelvic pain, and sexual health communication—without stigma, fear-based narratives, or junk science.

• Myth-busting in the digital age using evidence-based tools

• Treating desire and sexual behavior without pathologizing clients

• Deep dives into vulvar anatomy, pelvic pain, and health disparities

• Closing gaps in sexual health care

• Communicating HIV risk, PrEP, and STI information responsibly to younger audiences

• Designed for therapists, counselors, medical providers, and sexual health professionals

This program equips you with practical, science-backed frameworks you can immediately apply in clinical practice. Earn AASECT CEs and position yourself at the forefront of ethical, inclusive sexual wellness care.

speaker & PRESENTATION TITLEs

Dr. Sonya Maya

Myth-Busting in the Digital Age: Using Modern Technology and Evidence-Based Tools to Treat Sexual Concerns

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SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, april 11th

START TIME: 10:00AM - 6:00pm cst

SUNDAY, april 12th

START TIME: 10:00AM - 6:00pm cst

WANT TO BECOME SHA CERTIFIED?

Imagine completing your Certification in Sexology (and including your AASECT application) in a fraction of the time—saving hundreds of hours—while gaining every CE you need, all in one place. When you become SHA Certified, you’re not just checking boxes; you’re joining a global community of sex educators, counselors, coaches, and therapists who are shaping the future of sexual health.

Instead of piecing together conferences one by one and hoping they align with International standards or the (US AASECT requirements), you can enroll in SHA’s Sexuality Educator / Counselor / Coach / Sexology / Sex Therapy Certification Program, where every training is intentionally curated, tracked, and streamlined to support your AASECT path. No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just a clear, supported journey from start to finish.

As an SHA Certified professional, you’ll gain:

• Access to a thriving global community of practitioners and leaders

• Expert faculty, mentorship, and guidance every step of the way

• Exclusive SHA trainings, tools, and support you won’t find anywhere else

• A complete, organized portfolio for international associations (including AASECT-aligned hours)

If you’re ready to take your sexual health education further—and become truly sexceptional—apply to become SHA Certified today. Your future clients (and your future self) will thank you. Apply HERE.

PRESENTERS

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Dr. David Ley, PhD, CST-S

David Ley is a clinical psychologist in practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Ole Miss, and his Master's and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Ley is licensed in New Mexico and North Carolina, and has provided clinical and consultative services in numerous other states. He is the Executive Director of New Mexico Solutions, a large outpatient mental health and substance abuse program in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Ley also serves on the advisory board for the Sexual Health Alliance and leads SHA’s Sexual Attitude Reassessment or Adjustment (SAR) as well as SHA’s Advanced SARs in Mexico and Jamaica.

Dr. Ley has been treating sexuality issues throughout his career. He first began treating perpetrators and victims of sexual abuse, but expanded his approach to include the fostering and promotion of healthy sexuality, and awareness of the wide range of normative sexual behaviors. Insatiable Wives is his first book and won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year contest for 2009. Dr. Ley wrote Insatiable Wives following two years of interviews with couples around the country. His controversial second book, The Myth of Sex Addiction was released in March 2012, challenging the concept of sexual addiction and exploring a different model of male sexuality. The Myth of Sex Addiction triggered a firestorm of debate, allowing people to finally challenge the media hype of this pseudo-disorder. His most recent book, Ethical Porn for Dicks, A Man's Guide to Responsible Viewing Pleasure has been a staple for any curious individual.

Dr. Maria Uloko

Dr. Maria Uloko is a board certified urologist specializing in comprehensive sexual health, reconstruction and prosthesis. Uniquely, she is recognized as one of the seven urologists globally providing the surgical and medical management of sexual dysfunction of all genders. With vast expertise in treating a myriad of conditions such as vulvar sexual dysfunction, sexual pain, low libido, erectile dysfunction treatments, symptomatic menopause, atrophic vaginitis, urologic prosthetic surgery, Peyronie’s disease, and hormone replacement therapy, she provides exceptional care to patients across all gender spectrums. She is a strong advocate of improving the quality of life of her patients by providing a comprehensive, compassionate, and inclusive approach to often stigmatized subjects. She believes in empowering her patients to take ownership of their sexual health by providing a shame-free space to ask questions and share their stories. She seeks to close gaps in disparities of care and implement systems that promote diversity and inclusivity.

Stephen Stewart, MA, LPC, NCC

David Ley is a clinical psychologist in practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Ole Miss, and his Master's and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Ley is licensed in New Mexico and North Carolina, and has provided clinical and consultative services in numerous other states. He is the Executive Director of New Mexico Solutions, a large outpatient mental health and substance abuse program in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Ley also serves on the advisory board for the Sexual Health Alliance and leads SHA’s Sexual Attitude Reassessment or Adjustment (SAR) as well as SHA’s Advanced SARs in Mexico and Jamaica.

Dr. Ley has been treating sexuality issues throughout his career. He first began treating perpetrators and victims of sexual abuse, but expanded his approach to include the fostering and promotion of healthy sexuality, and awareness of the wide range of normative sexual behaviors. Insatiable Wives is his first book and won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year contest for 2009. Dr. Ley wrote Insatiable Wives following two years of interviews with couples around the country. His controversial second book, The Myth of Sex Addiction was released in March 2012, challenging the concept of sexual addiction and exploring a different model of male sexuality. The Myth of Sex Addiction triggered a firestorm of debate, allowing people to finally challenge the media hype of this pseudo-disorder. His most recent book, Ethical Porn for Dicks, A Man's Guide to Responsible Viewing Pleasure has been a staple for any curious individual.

Sexual Health Alliance has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7730. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sexual Health Alliance is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

This event is eligible for a maximum of 14 CE hours.