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What is an AASECT Sex Therapist

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I’m honored to share that I am now certified as a Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) is a professional organization that sets standards for education, training, ethics, and certification in the fields of sex therapy, sexuality counseling, and sexuality education in the United States.  AASECT certification is often considered one of the leading credentials in the field of sex therapy and signals that a clinician has pursued advanced, specialized training beyond general psychotherapy education.

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AASECT certifies professionals who have completed specialized training and supervised clinical experience related to sexuality and relationships.   For therapists, becoming an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist typically involves:

• An active mental health license
• Graduate level clinical education
• Extensive coursework in human sexuality
• Specialized sex therapy training
• Supervised clinical experience and consultation
• Adherence to AASECT’s code of ethics

 

AASECT certification represents advanced clinical training, supervision, and experience in supporting individuals and couples with concerns related to sexuality, intimacy, desire, communication, identity, relational dynamics, and emotional connection. It also reflects a commitment to ethical, inclusive, and evidence based care.​

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Sex therapy can support people wanting to explore:

  • Desire discrepancies or changes in intimacy

  • Sexual shame, anxiety, or disconnection

  • Relationship and communication challenges

  • Questions related to identity, orientation, or sexual expression

  • Difficulties with arousal, pleasure, or sexual functioning

  • Healing from relational or sexual trauma

  • Navigating transitions in relationships

  • Gender and sexual orientation exploration

  • Anything else related to sex, sexuality, and intimacy​

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Sarah Wagner,LMFT #139438

sarahwagnermft@gmail.com

(510) 269-7460

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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Please request this estimate verbally or in writing.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

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