Why become a CSCT?

The Certified Sex and Couples Therapist (CSCT) is a licensed clinical mental health provider with a proficient level of expertise in both sexuality and relationship therapy, as well as contemporary integrative alternative treatment interventions. A CSCT is trained to assess, diagnose, and provide in depth relational and individual psychotherapy, as well as group and family therapy and has specialized in treating clients with sexual issues including, but not limited to: sexual function and dysfunction; sexual pleasure; sexual variation; sexuality and disability; sexuality and chronic illness; sexual development across the lifespan; sexual abuse, assault, and coercion; sexual orientation; gender identity, infidelity, trauma, open relationships and polyamory, virtual reality and online treatment, alternative forms of relationships, LGBTQIA+ issues,kink, BDSM,polyamory, as well as disability, illness, stress management and special training in diversity and intercultural issues. CSCT's have had at least some training in contemporary treatment modalities including art therapy and/or psychedelic treatment. CSCT's are versed in counter transference and the self as therapist. CSCT's can provide integrative relationship therapy to couples and groups, and may with specialized additional training, offer intensive psychotherapy and retreats. CSCT's have completed a SAR and must renew their certification every two years.