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Certifications That Set You Apart

Sex Therapy
Certification

Transgender Affirmative Mental Health Care Certification

Couples and Sex
Therapy Certification

LGBTQIA Affirmative
Therapy Certification

Sexual Trauma Certification

Medical Sexology Certification

Alternative Relationship Certification

Sex Counselor Certification

Certificate in
Sexual Health

Sex Educator Certification

Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) Certification

Somatic Sex Therapist Certification

Neurodiversity Sexuality Professional Certification

Sex Informed Therapist Certification

Sexually Competent Therapist Certification

Kink Conscious Professional Certification

Sexual Trauma Informed Therapist Certification

LGBTQIA+ Informed Professional Certification

Neurodiverse Sexuality Aware Professional Certification

Sexual Compulsivity Informed Professional Certification

STEPS TO GET STARTED

Simple Steps to Certification

STEP 1

CHOOSE A PAYMENT OPTION & MAKE A FIRST PAYMENT ONLINE

STEP 2

RECEIVE A COURSE TRACKER VIA EMAIL AND CHOOSE COURSES TO START WITH

STEP 3

COMPLETE THE ONLINE LEARNING MODULES AND ATTEND 2 LIVE ONLINE TRAINING WEEKENDS ALL AT YOUR OWN PACE

STEP 4

BE MATCHED WITH A SUPERVISOR AND COMPLETE SUPERVISION HOURS

STEP 5

BECOME MSTI CERTIFIED & RECEIVE AASECT APPLICATION PACKAGE

Additional Benefits Unique

to Modern Sex Therapy Institutes

Network and learn from THE BIGGEST names in the field

Access to private Online community of current students and alumni

Virtual happy hours

Conference Happy Hours & Parties

Access to other discounted specialty certifications

Virtual Online groups and Q&A sessions

ONE STOP SHOP!

MSTI is an all-inclusive program and meets ALL AASECT requirements so no need to seek out a supervisor and pay anything additional

Obtain your licensure and licensure renewal CE Hours at the same time!

Completed AASECT education Application - saving you TIME & ENERGY

SAR & Supervision is INCLUDED

Future Training and Conferences at a Discount

Which Program is Right For You?

MSTI offers a variety of programs and we make it easy to become certified by MSTI, AASECT, and International Board sexuality professional. All individual courses offered are AASECT, APA, and ASWB approved for CE Hours.

Program Tuition

MSTI strives to work with everyone so that finances are not an obstacle. MSTI offers flexible payment plans so that you can begin your journey to become a certified sexuality professional. We also offer customized payment plans.

More Questions?

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Qualifications for AASECT Certification

Don't have a Bachelors Degree?

Modern Sex Therapy Institutes offers additional professional certifications. Please contact us for more information.

AASECT Certifications

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 are an educator and are interested in obtaining 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, medical, or healthcare 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.

NOTE: Our full program includes all the education needed for AASECT Sex Therapy, Sex Educator and Sexuality Counselor Certification (A minimum of 150 AASECT CE Hours*), a 14 hour SAR, and 50 hours of AASECT Supervision. 

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 see our CE Hours fit in list for where your particular state and degree to confirm our CE Hours will also count towards licensure and renewal.

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