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Certificate in Sex Therapy

This webinar has multiple parts:

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$3500.00

This webinar has multiple parts:

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A Global Pathway to Professional Competence in Psychosexual Therapy

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:

165 Hours of Comprehensive Training
Structured across 33 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.

What You’ll Learn

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, August 4, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Foundations of Sex Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
From Antiquity to Modernity: A History of Psychosexual Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Anatomy of Sex
(Dr. Kris Christiansen)

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Contraception & STIs
(Dr. Kris Christiansen)

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:00 PM EST
The Neurology of Sex: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Desire, Arousal, Orgasm, Love, Lust, and Attachment
(Rivka Sidorsky)

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Psychology of Sex
(Dr. Michael Sytsma)

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Sexuality through the Lifespan
(Dr. Laurie Betito)

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Sexual & Gender Diversity
(Dr. Mark Yarhouse)

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Relationship Diversity
(Shai Spitzen)

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Establishing Your Clinical Identity
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Building Clinical Infrastructure in Psychosexual Therapy
(Chris Wilhoite)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Ethical Theory for Psychosexual Therapy
(Dr. Daniel Watter)

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Applied Clinical Ethics in Sex Therapy Practice
(Dr. Daniel Watter)

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Clinical Intake & The PLISSIT Model
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Sexual History Intake
(Dr. Michael Sytsma)

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Treatment Modalities in Psychosexual Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Existential Sex Therapy
(Dr. Daniel Watter)

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: Unlocking Pleasure, Safety, and Connection Part I
(Paula Leech)

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 12:00 PM EST
Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: Unlocking Pleasure, Safety, and Connection Part II
(Paula Leech)

Tuesday, January 5, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Pharmacology and Psychosexual Therapy
(Chris Wilhoite)

Tuesday, January 12, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Issues in Individual Sex Therapy
(Dr. Stephen W. Simpson, PhD)

Tuesday, January 19, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Diagnosis Criteria for Male Sexual Issues
(Dr. Michael Sytsma)

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Clinical Treatment of Male Sexual Issues
(Dr. Robert Hudson)

Tuesday, February 2, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Diagnosis Criteria for Female Sexual Issues
(Dr. Wafaa Eltantawy)

Tuesday, February 9, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Clinical Treatment for Female Sexual Issues
(Rivka Sidorsky)

Tuesday, February 16, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Issues in Couples’ Sex Therapy
(Dr. Shoshanna Bulow)

Tuesday, March 2, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Addressing Sexual Trauma and Abuse
(Talli Rosenbaum)

Tuesday, March 9, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Pelvic Floor
(Diana Melnick, MA, RP, CST, C-PST and Sara Klein, MSC, RPT)

Tuesday, March 16, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Rare Sexual Issues
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)

Tuesday, March 23, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Working with Sexual Compulsions, Addictions, and Out of Control Sexual Behavior
(Dr. Robert Hudson)

Tuesday, March 30, 2027 12:00 PM EST
BDSM & Kink
(Shai Spitzen)

Tuesday, April 6, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Introduction to Working with MAPs
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)

Tuesday, April 13, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Expanding Practice to Marginalized Communities
(LaTanya Jones)

Tuesday, April 20, 2027 12:00 PM EST
Using Sexual Health Aids in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)

Tuesday, April 27, 2027 12:00 PM EST
The Future of Sex Therapy
(Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD.)

Number of CEs in this bundle: 140

Workshops included in this bundle:

Foundations of Sex Therapy

Foundations of Sex Therapy - Part 2

From Antiquity to Modernity: A History of Psychosexual Therapy

From Antiquity to Modernity: A History of Psychosexual Therapy - Part 2

Anatomy of Sex

Contraception & STIs

Anatomy of Sex - Part 2

Contraception & STIs - Part 2

The Neurology of Sex: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Desire, Arousal, Orgasm, Love, Lust, and Attachment

The Neurology of Sex: Understanding the Brain’s Role in Desire, Arousal, Orgasm, Love, Lust, and Attachment - Part 2

Psychology of Sex

Psychology of Sex - Part 2

Sexuality through the Lifespan

Sexuality through the Lifespan - Part 2

Sexual & Gender Diversity

Sexual & Gender Diversity - Part 2

Relationship Diversity

Relationship Diversity - Part 2

Establishing Your Clinical Identity

Establishing Your Clinical Identity - Part 2

Building Clinical Infrastructure in Psychosexual Therapy

Building Clinical Infrastructure in Psychosexual Therapy - Part 2

Ethical Theory for Psychosexual Therapy

Ethical Theory for Psychosexual Therapy - Part 2

Applied Clinical Ethics in Sex Therapy Practice

Applied Clinical Ethics in Sex Therapy Practice - Part 2

Clinical Intake & The PLISSIT Model in Sex Therapy

Clinical Intake & The PLISSIT Model - Part 2

Sexual History Intake

Sexual History Intake - Part 2

Treatment Modalities in Psychosexual Therapy

Treatment Modalities in Psychosexual Therapy - Part 2

Issues in Individual Sex Therapy

Issues in Individual Sex Therapy - Part 2

Pharmacology and Psychosexual Therapy

Pharmacology and Psychosexual Therapy - Part 2

Diagnosis Criteria for Male Sexual Issues

Diagnosis Criteria for Male Sexual Issues - Part 2

Clinical Treatment of Male Sexual Issues

Clinical Treatment of Male Sexual Issues - Part 2

Diagnosis Criteria for Female Sexual Issues

Diagnosis Criteria for Female Sexual Issues - Part 2

Clinical Treatment for Female Sexual Issues

Clinical Treatment for Female Sexual Issues - Part 2

Issues in Couples’ Sex Therapy

Issues in Couples’ Sex Therapy - Part 2

Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: Unlocking Pleasure, Safety, and Connection

Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: Unlocking Pleasure, Safety, and Connection - Part 2

Addressing Sexual Trauma and Abuse

Addressing Sexual Trauma and Abuse - Part 2

Pelvic Floor

Pelvic Floor - Part 2

Rare Sexual Issues

Rare Sexual Issues - Part 2

Working with Sexual Compulsions, Addictions, and Out of Control Sexual Behavior

Working with Sexual Compulsions, Addictions, and Out of Control Sexual Behavior - Part 2

BDSM & Kink

Introduction to Working with MAPs

Introduction to Working with MAPs- Part 2

Using Sexual Health Aids in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy

Using Sexual Health Aids in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy - Part 2

The Future of Sex Therapy

The Future of Sex Therapy - Part 2

These workshops offer 140 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

This presentation is open to:

Social Workers
Professional Counselors
Therapists
Psychologists
Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services

Course Level: introductory

Level of Clinician: beginner

New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.

There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.

Refund Policy:

Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.

48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.

*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.