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AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervision

For Therapists working towards becoming certified sex therapists

Sex therapy work is deeply relational. It brings up attachment, trauma, vulnerability, desire, and repair. Many clinicians feel confident in general therapy but want more support when sexual concerns enter the room, especially with couples.

I offer sex therapy supervision for clinicians who want to feel grounded, skilled, and confident working with intimacy and desire in real relationships.

Who This Supervision Is For

This supervision is a good fit if you primarily work with couples and regularly see clients struggling with:

❊ Desire discrepancy or mismatched libidos

❊ Infidelity and rebuilding trust

❊ Emotional disconnection impacting sex

❊ Shame or anxiety around intimacy

❊ Trauma showing up in sexual relationships

If your clients are coming in with relationship based sexual concerns and you want deeper clinical support in this area, you’re in the right place.

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How I Support Sex Therapists

Supervision is practical, collaborative, and grounded in real client work. We focus on helping you feel more confident navigating complex sexual dynamics within relationships.

Our work together may include:

❊ Case consultation for couples and sex therapy

❊ Understanding desire differences through an attachment lens

❊ Supporting repair after betrayal

❊ Working with shame, avoidance, and anxiety around sex

❊ Strengthening your clinical presence with couples

❊ Integrating trauma informed care into intimacy work

You will have space to ask questions, reflect on your own reactions, and deepen your clinical skills.

Integrating EMDR Into Sex Therapy

I integrate EMDR into sex therapy when trauma, negative beliefs, or past experiences are impacting desire, connection, or safety.

I am also an EMDR consultant in training and support clinicians who want to thoughtfully incorporate EMDR into relational and sex therapy work. This can be especially helpful when sexual concerns are connected to trauma, attachment wounds, or deeply held narratives about self and relationships.

My Supervision Style

I am a supervisor in training and currently provide supervision through the Modern Sex Therapy Institute as well as in my private practice.

I am especially well suited for sex therapy certification supervisees whose primary client population is couples and who want support with relational sexual concerns rather than individual focused sex therapy alone.

My approach is warm, relational, and reflective. I believe supervision should feel supportive while also helping you grow into your clinical voice.

You can expect thoughtful feedback, curiosity about your process, and space to explore both your strengths and your stuck places. My goal is to help you become a more confident, grounded, and effective sex therapist.

Lisa Delaplace, LCSW-S
Let’s Connect

Sex therapy work is meaningful and complex. You do not have to navigate it alone.

If you are looking for supervision focused on couples, desire discrepancy, infidelity recovery, and trauma informed sex therapy, I would love to connect.

Contact Attuned Relationship Counseling to learn more about sex therapy supervision and schedule an initial conversation.

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FAQ's About Becoming an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

What are the requirements to become an AASECT-certified sex therapist?

To become a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) through AASECT, you must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a licensed mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PhD, PsyD).
  • Complete 150 hours of AASECT-approved sex therapy education covering key topics such as human sexuality, sexual dysfunctions, ethics, and medical factors affecting sexuality.
  • Obtain 50 hours of sex therapy supervision from an AASECT-certified sex therapy supervisor (CST-S).
  • Gain 300 hours of direct sex therapy clinical experience with clients.
  • Submit an application to AASECT for review and approval.

AASECT maintains a directory of Certified Sex Therapy Supervisors (CST-S) on their website. You can also search for supervisors who specialize in your areas of interest (e.g., trauma-informed sex therapy, couples therapy, EMDR). As a sex therapy supervisor-in-training, I offer AASECT supervision to clinicians working toward certification.

The timeline varies depending on your current experience and education. On average, it takes 1.5 to 3 years to complete the required coursework, clinical hours, and supervision.

Yes! Many supervisors, including myself, offer virtual AASECT sex therapy supervision, making it more accessible for clinicians nationwide.

Costs vary based on supervision fees, coursework, and application fees. Here’s an estimated breakdown:

  • Supervision fees: $100–$250 per session (50 hours required).
  • Sex therapy courses: $2,000–$5,000 (varies by provider).
  • Application fee: $300 for AASECT certification.

I offer affordable supervision packages and CEU courses to help clinicians meet these requirements.

You need 50 hours of AASECT-approved sex therapy supervision. These hours must be completed with a Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor (CST-S) or a supervisor-in-training under a CST-S (like myself).

Yes. You must hold a valid mental health license (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, PsyD). If you’re not yet licensed, you may complete coursework in advance but must obtain your license before applying for certification.

AASECT only counts clinical hours that are supervised by an AASECT-approved supervisor. If you have prior experience working with sexual health concerns, you may still need to complete additional supervised hours.

What coursework is required for AASECT certification?

The 150 hours of AASECT-approved sex therapy education  including topics like:

  • Human Sexuality & Anatomy
  • Sexual Orientation & Gender Diversity
  • Sexual Dysfunctions & Disorders
  • Ethical Issues in Sex Therapy
  • Couples & Relationship Therapy

I offer AASECT-approved CEU courses to help meet these educational requirements.

Yes! Becoming an AASECT-certified sex therapist can lead to higher client demand, increased credibility, and expanded professional opportunities. Certified sex therapists are sought after for private practice, teaching, consulting, and professional speaking engagements.

Yes. Many clients seeking sex therapy have experienced trauma. Integrating EMDR and trauma-informed approaches into sex therapy can enhance treatment outcomes. I offer consultation for EMDR certification in addition to sex therapy supervision.

Once you’ve completed the education, supervision, and clinical requirements, you must:

  1. Submit your application to AASECT along with documentation of your training and supervision hours.
  2. Pay the application fee
  3. Undergo a review process 
  4. Receive approval and certification as a sex therapist.

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