— for therapists

How to become a sex therapist

Everything you need to build a specialization in sex therapy — from understanding what the path looks like, to starting your practice, to the clinical training that makes the difference.

Dr. Marisol Westberg, PhD, LMFT

Former Professor, Lewis & Clark College Sex Therapy Track · 20+ Years in Practice

Getting Started

The path and the practice

Guide

Becoming a Sex Therapist: Step-by-Step

Education, certification, training pathways, and what the journey actually looks like in practice.

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Guide

How to Start a Private Practice in Sex Therapy

The practical steps for launching your own practice — structure, logistics, and what to prioritize first.

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Checklist

Comprehensive Marketing Checklist for Therapists

SEO, content, networking, and the strategies that actually build a referral base in sex therapy.

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Ready to specialize

The complete training in

sex therapy — start to finish

24 hours of video content, case studies, and selected readings. The clinical foundation most graduate programs never provide — built for therapists who are ready to treat sexuality with confidence.

AASECT Approved NBCC Approved 12 CE Credits Self-Paced 30-Day Guarantee

Dr. Marisol G. Westberg

LMFT · AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

One-time payment

$297

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30-day satisfaction guarantee — full refund, no questions asked

Clinical Knowledge

Essential reading and context

Overview

What Is Sex Therapy?

Benefits, techniques, and how sex therapy actually works — a foundational read for anyone entering the field.

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Reading List

Best Sex Therapy Books to Promote Healing

Reviewed and recommended titles for therapists building their clinical library in sex therapy.

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Clinical Article

How Sexual Trauma Impacts Intimacy and Sexuality

The signs, the impact on relationships, and nine pathways toward healing — for survivors and the therapists working with them.

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Clinical Article

Understanding and Addressing Pain During Sex

A psychological approach to pain during sex — anxiety, trauma, and effective therapeutic strategies for both partners.

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More Resources

Keep going

Checklist

Starting a Private Practice Checklist

Essential steps from securing an address to setting up client management systems.

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Clinical Article

17 Factors Contributing to Low Libido

Stress, aging, societal pressure, past trauma — a comprehensive look at the factors impacting sexual desire.

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Personal Story

How I Became a Sex Therapist

Dr. Westberg’s personal journey into the field — what drew her to sex therapy and what she learned along the way.

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Ready to specialize

The complete training in

sex therapy — start to finish

24 hours of video content, case studies, and selected readings. The clinical foundation most graduate programs never provide — built for therapists who are ready to treat sexuality with confidence.

AASECT Approved NBCC Approved 12 CE Credits Self-Paced 30-Day Guarantee

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Dr. Marisol G. Westberg

LMFT · AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

One-time payment

$297

Enroll now

30-day satisfaction guarantee — full refund, no questions asked