What is Sex Therapy?
Sex Therapy is the application of professional and ethical skills to deal with the problems of sexual function of people. It assumes recognition of the concept that sexuality is of legitimate concern to professionals and that it is the right of individuals to expect expert knowledge when seeking remedies with sexual concerns. Sex Therapists and Clinical Sexologists focus their specialized skills to help individuals and/or couples to deal with their sexual concerns. Ask questions and learn more in our Sex Therapy Question and Answers.
What is Sex Therapy?
Sex Therapy is the application of professional and ethical skills to deal with the problems of sexual function of people. It assumes recognition of the concept that sexuality is of legitimate concern to professionals and that it is the right of individuals to expect expert knowledge when seeking remedies with sexual concerns. Sex Therapists and Clinical Sexologists focus their specialized skills to help individuals and/or couples to deal with their sexual concerns. Ask questions and learn more in our Sextherapy Forums.
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The American Board of Sexology is dedicated to taking certifications out of the area of subjectivity and payed for advertisement placement. Certified Sexologist and Diplomate certifications are based on academic achievement, dedication to the discipline as qualified by scholarship, evidence of competence and a verified background check. Those practicing clinicians in therapy and counseling with a certification from the ABS are well respected by other professionals and clients. Make the investment in your career and give your clientele the comfort that you are an expert in the profession by becoming a Certified Sexologist. — Dr. William Granzig, Ph.D.
What does it mean to be certified?
The American Board of Sexology is dedicated to taking certifications out of the area of subjectivity and payed for advertisement placement. Certified Sexologist and Diplomate certifications are based on academic achievement, dedication to the discipline as qualified by scholarship, evidence of competence and a verified background check. Those practicing clinicians in therapy and counseling with a certification from the ABS are well respected by other professionals and clients. Make the investment in your career and give your clientele the comfort that you are an expert in the profession by becoming a Certified Sexologist. — Dr. William Granzig, Ph.D.
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Thru its attention to quality assurance to the public of Certified Sexologists and Board Certified Diplomates, the American Board of Sexology has grown its members steadily over the past 35 years. In the most recent renewal period, the board experienced the highest percentage of renewals of any similar period in our history. Certified Sexologists and Board Certified Diplomates have continued to maintain their certifications yearly and you will be with a solid, growing organization.
Danielle Kramer, MS, LIMHP, ABS
Brenda A. Toney, ABS
Inez Teemer, ABS
Lucia Vasquez, ABS
Erin Alexander, LPC-S, ACS
Viola Srepsata Voltairine, ABS
Cayama (Cay) Carroll Kidd, LCPC, ABS
Chris Erickson, Ph.D.
Marilu Esplandiu, CSE, ABS
Bear Murray, Psy.D., LPC, ABS
Ziakeya Sherelle Haggerty, ABS
Danielle Harel, MSW, Ph.D., ABS
Holly Richmond, LMFT, Ph.D., ABS
Traci A. Owen, BSN, RN
Monica Bradley, ABS
Robin Wilson-Beattie, ABS
Teresa Neira, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW, ABS
Kevin Hawkins, ABS
Derrico M. Thomas, ABS
Julie Sorrels, MS, LPC, ABS
Ashley N. Brown, ACS, ABS
Andrés Cordero Jr., MBA, ACS, ABS
Kathleen Marina LaRocque, M.Ed., CCC
Casaundra Hope Baker, ABS
Erin C. Heisen, MA, ABS
India A. Simms, MS, LCMFT, ABS
Patti Britton, Ph.D., MPH, ABS
Maria C. Cruz, M.Ed., ABS
Sunny Megatron, CSE, ABS
Shekhar Benade, M.D., ABS
Samantha Heuwagen, MA, LMFT, ACS, ABS
Marla Renee Cineas, MA, ABS
Leonel Medina, ABS
Jessika Bannerman, ABS
Kevin Hawkins, ABS
Misty Rose, ABS
Ross Lynn Tabisel, Ph.D., LCSW, ABS
Taylor McConnachie, MACP, BA, ABS
Roger W. Libby, Ph.D., ABS
Hattie Wiener, ABS
Gabrielle Gourley, ABS
Valentina Riabova, ABS
Alexa Blackthorne, M.Div., ABS
Lisa Abbie Paz, LMFT, Ph.D., PA, ABS
Lucia Vasquez, ABS
Lizelle M. Arzuaga, ABS
Hattie Wiener, ABS
Linnea Drenning, BS, ABS
Linda J. Walker MA, LPCC, CST, ABS
Monica Bradley, ABS
Colleen Murphy, M.D., D-ABolHM, ABS
Alex Campbell, ABS
Kathryn Strickland, M.Ed., LPC, ABS
Brenda A. Toney, ABS
P. Ganesan Adaikan, Ph.D., ABS
Julie Sorrels, MS, LPC, ABS
Michael DeMarco, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT, ABS
Lanae E. St.John, DHS, CSC, ACS, ABS
Candice G. Cherry, ABS
Heather Cameron, ABS
Suzanne M. Gable, LCSW, ABS
Kathryn MacPhail, MBA, ABS
Certified Sexologist and Board Certified Diplomates:
Thru its attention to quality assurance to the public of Certified Sexologists and Board Certified Diplomates, the American Board of Sexology has grown its members steadily over the past 35 years. In the most recent renewal period, the board experienced the highest percentage of renewals of any similar period in our history. Certified Sexologists and Board Certified Diplomates have continued to maintain their certifications yearly and you will be with a solid, growing organization.
