AASECT Certified Sex Therapist® Application

AASECT Certified Sex Therapist® Application
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Please note: Drafts can only be saved for a maximum of 2 months. Drafts older than 2 months are automatically deleted.

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the requirements in effect at the time your AASECT Supervision contract took effect.

The non-refundable application fee of $300 USD is required before the review process can begin. Once your application is signed by your Supervisor, instructions for online payment will be emailed to you.

If you need assistance completing this form, please email certification@aasect.org. Please do not contact Jotform for technical support.

This application was updated on May 20, 2025 to match the redesigned layout of the Sex Therapist Requirements page. Any information you saved prior to this date should still be in the application, but the layout may have changed.

Version 2025.T.2
Review: Sex Therapist Requirements
About You
Name *

First NameMiddle Name or initial (optional)Last Name
Other names for me that may appear on my application.

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Pronouns (optional)
Credentials (optional)
Email*
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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Telephone*
Certification requirement: I verify that I currently practice or I am eligible to practice, and that my education is recognized in the United States, Canada, Mexico, or Israel.*

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1. Membership in AASECT
Confirm your AASECT membership status:*
Please note: if you currently hold a Student membership, please contact the AASECT office at info@aasect.org to update your membership to one of the types listed above.
2. Code of Conduct
Review: AASECT Code of Conduct for Members
Code of Conduct for AASECT Certified Members
Have you ever been disciplined for professional or ethical misconduct?*

YesNo
Is any action pending against you for professional or ethical misconduct?*

YesNo
If you answered "Yes" to either of the above two questions, please provide more detail here.
I have read and understood the AASECT Code of Conduct for (CoC) for Certified Members. I understand the CoC and I agree to adhere to the CoC. *

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3. Academic Experience
Please upload the official academic transcript from the highest degree that you earned.*

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4. Professional Sex Therapy Clinical Experience
Please upload your current résumé or CV.*

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Sex Therapy Clinical Experience

Summary of supervised sex therapy clinical experience
Position #1*
List of Presenting Issues and Psychosexual Disorders:*
List cases of sex therapy with:
Couples:   Number*   Adult Males:   Number*
Adult Females:   Number*   Children:   Number*
Families:   Number*   Gender Diverse:   Number*
Position #2
Position #2
List of Presenting Issues and Psychosexual Disorders:
List cases of sex therapy with:
Couples:   Number   Adult Males:   Number
Adult Females:   Number   Children:   Number
Families:   Number   Gender Diverse:   Number
If you have additional positions, please list them here, including the list of Presenting Issues and Psychosexual Disorders, and the list of cases for each position.
Total of Sex Therapy Clinical Hours*
Number of hours
5. Clinical Certification & Licensure
Please upload your professional license. To ensure the best quality and compatibility, PDF format is recommended*

This can be a photo of a physical card or a screenshot of your verification page on your licensing board website. It must show the expiration date.
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6. Human Sexuality Education: Core Knowledge Areas (CKAs)
If you completed any comprehensive training programs for sex therapists (all Core Knowledge Areas), please upload the transcript, certificate of completion, and/or any other relevant documentation.

Other relevant documentation can include syllabi, course outlines, or a breakdown of the hours and CKAs.
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If you did not attend a comprehensive training program, please list the courses in the applicable Core Knowledge Areas below. Of the 90 hours, 15 hours must be synchronous (in person or virtual).

Please enter one course per line and click "Save and Add Row" to ensure your information is saved.
A. Ethics and Ethical Behavior
B. Developmental sexuality from a bio-psycho-social perspective across the life course
C. Socio-cultural, familial factors (e.g., ethnicity, culture, religion, spirituality, socioeconomic status, family values) in relation to sexual values and behaviors
D. Issues related to sexual orientation and/or gender identity: heterosexuality, issues and themes impacting lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual people, gender identity and expression
E. Intimacy skills (e.g., social, emotional, sexual), intimate relationships, interpersonal relationships and family dynamics
F. Diversities in sexual expression and lifestyles, including, but not limited to, polyamory, swinging, BDSM, and tantra
G. Sexual and reproductive anatomy/physiology
H. Health/medical factors that may influence sexuality including, but not limited to, illness, disability, drugs, mental health, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy termination, contraception, fertility, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infection, other infections, sexual trauma, injury, and safer sex practices
I. Range of sexual functioning and behavior, from optimal to problematic, including but not limited to common issues, such as: desire discrepancy, lack of desire, difficulty achieving or maintaining arousal, sexual pain, penetration problems, and difficulty with orgasm
J. Sexual exploitation, including sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual assault
K. Cyber sexuality and social media
L. Substance use/abuse and sexuality
M. Pleasure enhancement skills
N. Learning theory and its application
O. Professional communication and personal reflection skills
P. History of the discipline of sex research, theory, education, counseling, and therapy
Q. Principles of sexuality research and research methods
If you are using AASECT sponsored or approved CE credits earned from courses, trainings, or AASECT volunteer work (maximum of 5 volunteer credits), please upload those certificates here. Please note: we recommend that the file names reflect the course titles, and that the CKAs and number of hours are easily identifiable on each certificate wherever possible.

For best results, upload one file at a time and ensure the upload is complete before moving on.
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Please upload the documentation (syllabi, course outlines, certificates, etc.) here for any other (non-AASECT) professional training from any relevant, recognized, professional organization (i.e., colleges, professional conferences, APA, AAMFT, NASW, NASPA, ACHA, etc.). Professional CE credit courses and/or trainings will count for one half (1/2) credit: 2 hours = 1 AASECT credit. Acceptance of coursework is at the discretion of the AASECT Certification Committee. Please note: we recommend that the file names reflect the course titles, and that the CKAs and number of hours are easily identifiable on each certificate wherever possible.

For best results, upload one file at a time and ensure the upload is complete before moving on.
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7. Sex Therapy Skills Training
If you completed any comprehensive training programs for sex therapists (all Sex Therapy Skills Training Areas), please upload the transcript, certificate of completion, and/or any other relevant documentation. If you uploaded this documentation above (in 6. Human Sexuality Education), you do not need to upload it again here.

Other relevant documentation can include syllabi, course outlines, or a breakdown of the hours and CKAs.
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If you did not attend a comprehensive training program, please list the courses in the applicable Skills Training Areas below. Of the 60 hours, 30 hours must be synchronous (in person or virtual).

Please enter one course per line and click "Save and Add Row" to ensure your information is saved.
A. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models
B. Techniques of sex-related assessment and diagnosis of the "Psychosexual Disorders" described in the current edition of the DSM
C. Theory and methods of approach to intervention in relationship systems experiencing sex and intimacy problems
D. Theory and method of approach to medical intervention in the evaluation and treatment of psychosexual disorders
E. Peer to peer professionalism including principles of consultation, collaboration, and referral
F. Ethical decision-making and best practices and provider to client professionalism
If you are using AASECT sponsored or approved CE credits earned from courses, trainings, or AASECT volunteer work (maximum of 5 volunteer credits), please upload those certificates here. Please note: we recommend that the file names reflect the course titles, and that the Training Areas and number of hours are easily identifiable on each certificate wherever possible.

For best results, upload one file at a time and ensure the upload is complete before moving on.
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Please upload the documentation (syllabi, course outlines, certificates, etc.) here for any other (non-AASECT) professional training from any relevant, recognized, professional organization (i.e., colleges, professional conferences, APA, AAMFT, NASW, NASPA, ACHA, etc.). Professional CE credit courses and/or trainings will count for one half (1/2) credit: 2 hours = 1 AASECT credit. Acceptance of coursework is at the discretion of the AASECT Certification Committee. Please note: we recommend that the file names reflect the course titles, and that the Training Areas and number of hours are easily identifiable on each certificate wherever possible.

For best results, upload one file at a time and ensure the upload is complete before moving on.
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7. Attitudes and Values Training Experience

Commonly known as Sexuality Attitude Reassessment (SAR)
Please upload your Attitudes and Values Training certificates/documentation here.*

Note: Prior to Jan. 1, 2022, the Attitudes and Values Training requirement was 10 hours. You may upload documentation for 10 hours if you began your AASECT supervision contract prior to Jan. 1, 2022.
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Please upload a one-page comprehensive statement of your professional philosophy and goals of sex therapy, which must include how this attitudes and values training experience affected this philosophy. *

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9. AASECT Supervision and Colleague Endorsements
Supervision and Endorsement Forms:

Endorsement Form - Professional Supervisor (Online fillable version)

Endorsement Form - Professional Supervisor (Downloadable PDF)

Professional Colleague Endorsement Form (Online fillable version)

Professional Colleague Endorsement Form (Downloadable PDF)
Primary Supervisor*

First NameLast Name
Primary Supervisor Email*
Please make sure this email address is accurate! Your application will be sent to your Supervisor at this email address for their review.
Please upload your Supervision Endorsement Form and letter of recommendation from your Primary Supervisor.*

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If you had any additional Supervisors, please list their names here.
The documents and endorsement forms can be uploaded below.
Please upload any other endorsement forms and letters of recommendation from additional Supervisors.

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Total number of individual supervision hours:*
Total number of group supervision hours:*
Endorsement forms and letters of recommendation must also be received from two professional colleagues who can comment on your professional responsibilities, professional ethics, and overall ability as a sex therapist.
Please list the names of the two (2) professional colleagues who have provided endorsements.*
The letters and endorsement forms will be uploaded below.
Please upload two (2) Professional Colleague Endorsement Forms and letters of recommendation.*

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Signature and Submission
In signing this application, I attest that:
1. All entries in the application and files attached are in English.
2. All endorsement forms, transcripts, and other relevant supporting documentation are attached in the appropriate areas.
3. I agree to pay the non-refundable application fee of $300 USD (payment instructions will be sent by email from the AASECT Certification Staff once this application is received).
Applicant Signature:*

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Next Steps

Clicking the "Submit" button below will send your application to your Supervisor for their review (please confirm that their email address is accurate in the field above). Your supervisor will then have the option to either approve and submit your application to the AASECT office for processing, or they will be able to return your application to you if any edits are required.
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AASECT Certified Sex Therapist® Application

About You

1. Membership in AASECT

2. Code of Conduct

3. Academic Experience

4. Professional Sex Therapy Clinical Experience

Sex Therapy Clinical Experience

Position #2

5. Clinical Certification & Licensure

6. Human Sexuality Education: Core Knowledge Areas (CKAs)

7. Sex Therapy Skills Training

7. Attitudes and Values Training Experience

9. AASECT Supervision and Colleague Endorsements

Signature and Submission

Next Steps