Asian Americans in Sex Therapy (2 CEs, 2023)

Course Description

It isn’t as common for Asian Americans to seek therapy, let alone sex therapy. When they do reach out and make the courageous step to work with us, we want to be better equipped with how to best support this population. This course will cover some of the essential cultural components to consider when supporting Asian American clients.

• Learning Objectives Discuss constraints to seeking sex therapy for Asian Americans
• Describe 2 important considerations when working with Asian American clients
• Explain 3 cultural considerations when working with Asian American clients

Schedule (120 mins)
2:00pm-2:05pm (5) – Introductions
2:05pm-2:15pm (10) – Address therapist assumptions and concerns working with Asian American clients
2:15pm-3:15pm (60) – PowerPoint presentation: Discuss constraints to seeking sex therapy and important considerations when working with Asian American clients
3:15pm-3:45pm (30) – Clinical examples
3:45pm-4:00pm (15) – Q&A

Presenter Bio

Christene Lozano integrates a unique blend of expertise working as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, IITAP Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She has extensive experience supporting clients in restoring emotional and sexual intimacy, healing the pain of betrayal trauma, and recovering from sexual trauma. Christene specializes in the treatment of sex-related issues and compulsive sexual behavior. She enjoys working from a sexual health perspective.