Certificate in Sex Therapy
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The Certificate in Sex Therapy Program is a 150-hour comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare clinicians, educators, and allied professionals for ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based psychosexual therapy practice.
This program is systematic, rigorous, and clinically focused, offering a structured curriculum that builds essential competencies across all major domains of psychosexual therapy. With 30 in-depth workshops, participants will explore key areas such as anatomy and sexual functioning, gender and relationship diversity, trauma-informed care, couples work, and advanced treatment modalities.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the program is entirely online, combining live interactive instruction with thoughtfully developed pre-recorded content and supplemental materials. This format allows students from around the world to participate without needing to travel, while still benefiting from meaningful engagement with instructors and peers.
Whether you are a licensed clinician, a healthcare provider, or a professional-in-training, this program provides a clear, affordable pathway toward deepening your expertise and advancing your career in psychosexual therapy.
Completion of the full 150-hour curriculum fulfills all educational requirements for certification as a Certified Psychosexual Therapist (C-PST) through the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST). Supervision requirements may be completed separately with an IAPST-approved supervisor.
The Certificate in Sex Therapy offers a structured, clinically grounded curriculum that prepares professionals to work confidently and competently across a wide range of psychosexual concerns. Key features include:
150 Hours of Comprehensive Training
Structured across 30 workshops, each offering 5 CE hours aligned with international standards.
Live and Pre-Recorded Instruction
Each workshop includes 3 hours of live, interactive instruction (online or in-person) and 2 hours of asynchronous learning through readings, videos, and clinical activities.
Meets Certification Requirements
Fulfills all educational components required for certification as a Certified Psychosexual Therapist (C-PST) through the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST). For a detailed description of the certification process, see https://www.iapst.org/certification/certificationprocess.
Flexible, Fully Online Format
Accessible to professionals worldwide through a mix of synchronous and asynchronous delivery.
Interdisciplinary and Inclusive
Developed for mental health clinicians, healthcare providers, educators, and helping professionals from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
Continuing Education Credits
All workshops provide APA- and IAPST-approved CE credits, ensuring recognition by licensing and certifying bodies.
Clinically Relevant and Practice-Oriented
Every course is grounded in real-world application, case-based learning, and ethical integration.
The Certificate in Sex Therapy offers a well-rounded, clinically focused curriculum designed to deepen your understanding of human sexuality and strengthen your therapeutic skills. Through 30 interactive workshops, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools needed to practice competently and confidently in the field of psychosexual therapy.
Participants will explore:
The foundational principles and historical evolution of psychosexual therapy
Human sexual anatomy, arousal, and the neuroscience of sexual response
Psychological and relational dimensions of desire, identity, and behavior
Gender diversity, sexual orientation, and relationship structure
Ethical decision-making and clinical boundaries in sex therapy
Assessment models, intake processes, and sexual history taking
Evidence-based treatment approaches, including sensate focus and other modalities
Clinical work with individuals, couples, and those with complex or stigmatized concerns
Addressing sexual trauma, compulsive behavior, and rare sexual interests
Contemporary issues such as kink/BDSM, sexual health aids, and working with marginalized populations
Each topic is approached through a lens of clinical integrity, cultural sensitivity, and ethical practice—ensuring that you’re equipped to work with diverse patient and complex sexual concerns.
The Certificate in Sex Therapy is designed to accommodate the schedules and learning styles of busy professionals—without sacrificing depth, rigor, or real-time engagement. Each of the 30 workshops includes 5 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credit, structured into two key components:
3 Hours – Live Instruction
Delivered online via video conference (or in-person where applicable)
Taught by experienced clinicians, educators, and certified sex therapists
Includes lectures, clinical demonstrations, breakout discussions, and Q&A
2 Hours – Supplemental Content
Completed asynchronously at your own pace
May include:
Assigned readings
Pre-recorded lectures or expert interviews
Reflective worksheets or clinical observation prompts
Designed to deepen understanding and encourage practical application
Workshop Assessments
To support mastery and accountability, each workshop concludes with a brief quiz, consisting of:
15 multiple-choice questions
5 fill-in-the-blank items
Quizzes are designed to reinforce key concepts and ensure readiness for certification.
Study on Your Schedule
Whether you're working full-time, managing a private practice, or studying in a different time zone, the hybrid format ensures that you can participate meaningfully without disrupting your personal or professional obligations.
Webinar schedules for this package. Click the title to view details:
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 12:00 PM EDT
Foundations of Sex Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 2025 12:00 PM EDT
From Antiquity to Modernity: A History of Psychosexual Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Anatomy of Sex
(Dr. Wafaa Eltantawy)
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:00 PM EST
The Neurology of Sex: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Desire, Arousal, Orgasm, Love, Lust, and Attachment
(Rivka Sidorsky)
Thursday, November 6, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Psychology of Sex
(Dr. Michael Sytsma)
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Sexuality through the Lifespan
(Dr. Laurie Betito)
Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Sexual & Gender Diversity
(Tonya L. O’Neal)
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Relationship Diversity
(Shai Spitzen)
Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Establishing Your Clinical Identity: Values, Practice, and the Self of the Therapist
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Building Clinical Infrastructure in Psychosexual Therapy
(Chris Wilhoite)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Ethical Theory for Psychosexual Therapy
(Dr. Daniel Watter)
Thursday, December 4, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Applied Clinical Ethics in Sex Therapy Practice
(Dr. Daniel Watter)
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Clinical Intake & The PLISSIT Model
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Sexual History Intake
(Dr. Michael Sytsma)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Treatment Modalities in Psychosexual Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: Unlocking Pleasure, Safety, and Connection
(Paula Leech)
Thursday, January 27, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Issues in Individual Sex Therapy
(Dr. Stephen W. Simpson, PhD)
Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Addressing Sexual Trauma and Abuse
(Talli Y. Rosenbaum)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Diagnosis Criteria for Male Sexual Issues
(Dr. Michael Sytsma)
Thursday, February 5, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Clinical Treatment of Male Sexual Issues
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Diagnosis Criteria for Female Sexual Issues
(Dr. Wafaa Eltantawy)
Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Clinical Treatment for Female Sexual Issues
(Rivka Sidorsky)
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Treating Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy
(Dr. Shoshanna Bulow)
Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Rare Sexual Issues
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Working with Sexual Compulsions, Addictions, and Out of Control Sexual Behavior
(Dr. Wendy Miller)
Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Introduction to Working with Minor Attracted Persons in Sex Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Using Sexual Health Aids in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 PM EST
BDSM Unlocked - Introduction to BDSM for Psychosexual Therapy
(Shai Spitzen)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Expanding Practice to Marginalized Communities
(LaTanya Jones)
Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 PM EST
The Future of Sex Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)
