PH.D. IN CLINICAL SEXOLOGY PROGRAM
PH.D. IN CLINICAL SEXOLOGY PROGRAM
STAND OUT FROM THE REST
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes now offers a doctorate in Clinical Sexology
The Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology program is geared for mental health clinicians, educators, clergy, medical and other healthcare professionals who want to further their education and expand their practice and services to help individuals and couples who are dealing with relationship and sexual issues, and who want to achieve an advanced degree.
After completion of our Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology program, professionals “will be able to offer education, resources, tools, therapy, and techniques they previously could not in order to help clients with their own sexual comfort, expression, functioning, activity, and growth,” reports Rachel Needle, PsyD, Co-Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes’ Ph.D in Clinical Sexology program.
Cost
Once you receive your letter of acceptance to the Ph.D. program, you will receive instructions for different payment options to include paying the tuition in full ($19,000), by semester (4 month period of time) $3,168 or monthly ($792).
AASECT-certified professionals will attend one semester less of education and thus will pay one semester less in tuition ($3,168 off)
A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to process your application.
Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License NO. 6467
Dissertation or Doctoral Project
We know what a daunting process this can be, so we make sure our student receive much guidance and support from the very beginning. We have options for meetings with Supervisor of Dissertation, Nicole Prause, Ph.D. and our Supervisor of Doctoral Projects, James Wadley, Ph.D. available weekly.
Enrollment
We offer open enrollment, so you can begin anytime.
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What can you expect in this program?
The program components include 40 credit hours of core coursework, 20 credit hours of dissertation work (10 credit hours of dissertation research and 10 credit hours of dissertation defense), 50 clock hours of clinical supervision, and a comprehensive exam. The length of time to complete the program is two years. Admission is Rolling so you can begin at any time. This program meets ALL AASECT requirements for those interested.
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
Program Tuition
Tuition is $19,000. Students have flexibility in payments and have up to two years to complete tuition payments without penalties.
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.
Unique Qualifications of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes
“Sex therapy is an unregulated field in all states except Florida, which means many people who have licenses to practice therapy can call themselves sex therapists without formal training,” Dr. Needle states. “It is a good idea for clients to ask therapists about their training in sex and relationships when those are the issues they are coming in with” she notes.
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes has been offering Continuing Education (CE) and Sex Therapy Certification for over 10 years, providing the most flexible scheduling, course, and payment options in the market! With over 300 workshops to choose from, you can get all of your CE Hours for AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) or your license in person in 8 states, online via live (Zoom) webinars, or via video recordings.
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes is an AASECT, APA, and NBCC approved CE provider and offers Certification in Sex Therapy, Counseling and Education and Renewal CE Hours.
Rooted in the core principles of sex therapy, MSTI takes a true, multidisciplinary approach, by integrating cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, relational, and systemic approaches within the emerging field of sexual medicine. Our training programs are trailblazing new pathways into the future of integrative sex therapy by providing mental health and medical professionals a robust and growing foundation for healing, improving relationships, and sexual well-being.
In addition, the institutes’ directors will work with students individually to help ensure they meet all education, supervision, and dissertation requirements for completion of the degree and certification including guiding them through the application process.
For more information on the Clinical Sexology Ph.D. program or any programs offered through Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, contact Rachel Needle, Psy.D., Co-director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, at rachel@modernsextherapyinstitutes.com, or call 561.379.7207.
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes is located at 2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 207 West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Rachel Needle, Psy.D. and Richard Siegel, Ph.D., LMHC, CST, oversee the Clinical Sexology doctorate program.
Dr. Needle is a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist at the Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida. She is the founder and executive director of the Whole Health Psychological Center, a comprehensive psychological practice comprised of therapists with a broad range of specialties. She also is the the founder and CEO of the Advanced Mental Health Training Institute, which provides continuing education to Florida mental health professionals, as well as Psychologists and sex therapists across the world. Dr. Needle is an adjunct professor of Psychology in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, in the Master’s in Forensic Psychology, and in the Doctorate in Criminal Justice programs at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Dr. Siegel is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor and board certified sex therapist, certified by AASECT as a sex therapist and supervisor. He has more than 20 years of experience working in sexuality education and addiction treatment, teaching on college campuses, and maintaining a private sex therapy practice. He is considered a seasoned and in-demand workshop and conference presenter, in addition to his work in training and supervising sex therapists. He is a clinical member of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR). He has worked enthusiastically to integrate traditional sex therapy into the emergent specialty of sexual medicine, as well as the addiction treatment field.
What other programs does MSTI offer?
Sexual Trauma Certification
From: $380.00 / month
Certified Sexual Compulsivity Informed Professional
From: $325.00 / month
Certified Neurodiverse Sexuality Aware Professional
From: $325.00 / month
Certified LGBTQIA+ Informed Professional
From: $425.00 / month
Certified Sexual Trauma Informed Therapist
From: $350.00 / month
Certified Kink Conscious Professional
From: $350.00 / month
Sex Informed Therapist Certification
From: $530.00 / month
Somatic Sex Therapist Certification
From: $380.00 / month
Neurodiversity Sexuality Professional Certification
From: $258.00 / month
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 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.
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MSTI is an approved CE organizational provider for APA, AASECT, ASWB. Modern Sex Therapy Institutes is part of the Advanced Mental Health Training Institute.
The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6901. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6901. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 207 West Palm Beach, FL 33409
For questions and interest: 561-379-7207
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Modern Sex Therapy Institutes is part of the Advanced Mental Health Training Institute (AMHTI).
AMHTI is approved as a provider of continuing education by numerous national agencies and routinely applies for continuing education credits for professionals from state agencies when needed.
There are many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations that will grant continuing education credit for attendance at AMHTI’s seminars and activities. If you have questions as to whether AMHTI’s continuing education credits will count for your state, please contact us.
The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists. The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6901. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Advanced Mental Health Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes [1787, 4/30/22-4/30/25], is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
AMHTI is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider#: 50-11996. AMHTI is an approved provider with the The Florida Certification Board. Provider #5273-A.
AMHTI is an approved provider with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Provider # 07-110-J.