— become a sex therapist How I becamea sex therapist It wasn’t a deliberate choice. It was a conversation that wouldn’t let me go. Marisol G. Westberg, Ph.D., LMFT Sex therapist & educator Reflecting on my path to becoming a sex therapist, I realize it was not a deliberate choice but an organic evolution shaped […]
Taking a Sexual History Taking a sexual history is a crucial aspect of understanding a client’s sexual experiences, beliefs, and potential wounds. However, the approach to gathering this information can vary significantly depending on the therapist’s style, the client’s comfort level, and the context of the therapy session. This chapter outlines an approach to taking […]
— become a sex therapist Starting a private practice checklist Everything you need to set up and launch your private therapy practice — from the basics like an address and phone number to marketing, HIPAA compliance, and online booking. Marisol G. Westberg, Ph.D., LMFT Sex therapist & educator Use this as a launch checklist — […]
— sex therapy What is sex therapy — and how can it help you? Sex therapy goes beyond traditional counseling by addressing sexual concerns directly. I work with the emotional, relational, and physical layers that shape your intimate life. BOOK A SESSION LEARN MORE — what sex therapy is not Five things to clear up […]
— become a sex therapist What is a sexologist — and how do you become one? Sexology is a broad field that spans clinical practice, education, and research. Here is what the role actually involves, how it differs from sex therapy and sex coaching, and what it takes to enter the field. Marisol G. Westberg, […]
— become a sex therapist How to become a sex therapist — a comprehensive guide What you actually need, what you can skip, and what the certification industry does not want you to know about the real cost of entering this field. Marisol G. Westberg, Ph.D., LMFT Sex therapist & educator The Honest Answer Do […]
— become a sex therapist How to start a private practice in sex therapy Graduate programs teach therapy techniques but rarely touch on the business skills needed to run a practice. Here are the seven steps that will actually get you started — without the analysis paralysis. Marisol G. Westberg, Ph.D., LMFT Sex therapist & […]