Get Certified: 5 Easy Steps to AASECT Certification
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Janet Brito, PhD,PSY,LCSW,CST-S
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Thinking About AASECT Certification? Let’s Break It Down Together!
Are you an aspiring sex therapist or counselor exploring the path to AASECT certification? If so, this 60-minute workshop is just for you!
We’ll demystify the entire process and set you up with a clear, actionable plan for success. From understanding the educational requirements to tackling the clinical hours, I’ll guide you every step of the way. As a proud Latinx AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor,
I’m here to share best practices, insider tips, and everything you need to know about navigating the application process and meeting AASECT standards.
This is your chance to get practical advice, ask questions, and gain clarity on your path to becoming a certified professional in sex therapy or counseling. Don’t wait—secure your spot now and take your first step toward enhancing your career and making a real impact!
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Gain a clear understanding of the AASECT certification process and discover how our program provides the guidance and tools to set you up for success.
- Unlock insider knowledge and valuable insights from a seasoned AASECT-certified therapist and supervisor to accelerate your journey.
- Discover strategic steps to confidently prepare for your certification journey and achieve your goals.
- Explore the key steps to keep your certification journey moving forward after the workshop.
- Engage with fellow aspiring AASECT-certified professionals and embark on a journey that’s more than just certification—it’s about transforming lives together.
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Janet Brito, PhD, PSY,LCSW, CST-S
Latinx Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor
Dr. Janet Brito is an AASECT-certified sex therapist & supervisor who also has a license in clinical psychology and social work.
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Janet Brito, PhD, PSY, LCSW, CST-S
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Introduction to Sexual Health: Socio-Cultural-Familial Factors in Relation to Sexual Values and Behaviors
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Theory and Methods of Sex-Related Psychotherapy and Counseling
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How to Build Intimacy Skills for Healthy Sexual Relationships: A Clinician's Guide
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Sexual Response Models and Sensate Focus
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A Beginner's Guide to Kink: A Sex-Positive Approach
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Out of Control Sexual Behaviors & Techniques to Treat Out of Control Sexual Behaviors
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Methods of Sex-Related Psychotherapy and Counseling: Clinical Approaches
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How Mindfulness Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life
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She Comes First: Pleasure Products Made for Her and Pleasure Enhancement Devices for Penis Owners
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Professional Communication and Personal Reflection Skills
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Introduction to Sex Therapy
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Sex Therapy: Assessment and Evaluation
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Delayed Ejaculation (DE): Assessment, Evaluation, and Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
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Erectile Disorder (ED): Assessment, Evaluation, and Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
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Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD): Assessment, Evaluation, and Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
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Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (FSIAD): Assessment, Evaluation, and Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
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Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD): Assessment, Evaluation, and Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
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Premature (Early) Ejaculation (PE): Assessment, Evaluation, and Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies
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Foundations of Sexual Health: Empowering Ethical Decision-Making through Self-Reflection
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Enhancing Intimacy: A Sex Therapy Approach to Addressing Sexual Difficulties in Couples Therapy
Dr. Janet Brito is an AASECT-certified sex therapist & supervisor who also has a license in clinical psychology and social work. She is a graduate of Pacifica Graduate Institute and completed her postdoctoral fellowship from the University of Minnesota Medical School, one of only a few university programs in the world dedicated to sexuality training. Currently, she’s based in Honolulu, Hawaii and is the founder of the Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health, a group practice that specializes in the areas of relationship and sex therapy, out of control sexual behavior, and providing an affirming space for gender and sexually diverse individuals.
In 2021, Dr. Brito started The Sexual Health School, an online training program for pre-licensed, licensed therapists, educators, graduate students, and health care professionals who are curious to learn more about sexual health. Dr. Brito has been featured on many outlets, including The Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, Playboy, Healthline, Women’s Health Magazine,Thrive Global, and Bustle. Her dissertation A phenomenological analysis on infertility in Mexican women living in the United States was published in the Revista Interamericana de Psicologia/Interamerican Journal of Psychology.
In 2021, Dr. Brito started The Sexual Health School, an online training program for pre-licensed, licensed therapists, educators, graduate students, and health care professionals who are curious to learn more about sexual health. Dr. Brito has been featured on many outlets, including The Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, Playboy, Healthline, Women’s Health Magazine,Thrive Global, and Bustle. Her dissertation A phenomenological analysis on infertility in Mexican women living in the United States was published in the Revista Interamericana de Psicologia/Interamerican Journal of Psychology.
Jay Watts, Ph.D, M.A., M. Ed., ACS
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Sexual Health Learning Theories
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The Right to Belong: Prioritizing Justice, Equity, Diversity & Belonging in Sexuality Practices
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Ethical Non Monogamy
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Performance Anxiety During Family Planning
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Pleasure-Positive Practices: Destigmatizing Intimacy & Pleasure for Positive Communities
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Serving Muslim Clients: Understanding Islamic Practices in Intimacy & Sexuality
Dr. Jay Watts (She/They), is a Muslimah Sexologist hailing from Appalachia, has spent more than 14 years in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion and more than a decade in sexual health and wellness. Informed by her rural roots and intersectional identity, she has aided in the support of more than 28 school districts, 30 higher educational institutions, 12 corporate settings, 42 non-profits, and more than 60,000 touch points of development at local and national conferences as a keynote and esteemed facilitator/speaker.
Dr. Jay has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in Social Studies Education; a Master's from Eastern Kentucky University in Human Services; a Master's from Kent State University in Cultural Foundations of Education; and a PhD from Walden University in Human Services: Mental Health (Sexuality Studies). They are board certified as a clinical sexologist through the American Board of Sexology, pending certification as a Sex Counselor through AASECT, and is a current board member for the American Board of Sexology. She has worked as a clinical sexologist for the Washington Wellness Institute, Maven Clinic, The Center for Empowered Sexual Wellness, and has consulted for state and federal projects, non-profits, and corporations. She specializes in not only sex counseling/coaching but policy development, education, HIV prevention, STD/STI education, pleasure-affirming practices for those living with HIV and AIDS, and curriculum design.
Furthermore, Jay has several esteemed publications including her dissertation research "Appropriated Racial Oppression as a Moderator of Sexual Satisfaction of Black Women". She is contracted to release "Unboxed" to liberate pansexual voices around the world by 2025 with Jessica Kinsley Publishing. In addition, she has presented at international, national, state, local, medical hospitals, and university settings.
Dr. Jay has merged her previous two businesses (The Center for Empowered Sexual Wellness & DiversiFirm Group) to form a non-profit (The Jilan Center) that specializes in The "4" Cores of Healing Justice: Sexual Wellness, Racial Healing, Recovery, and Community Power-Building. This organization will also be the home of the current The Inclusive Sex Coach Program and expanded certification options for sexologists (new and seasoned).
In 2025, Dr. Jay will release a sex tech app to support sexual health and wellness that embodies her foundation in justice, dignity, and belonging. She is excited to venture into a new area within sexuality and welcomes those who want to join her in their journey. Although her focus is Islamic sexual health, she welcomes all and has a great network of providers who can provide expanded support.
Janielle Bryan, MPH CHES
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The Evolving Future of Reproductive Justice
Janielle Bryan, (she/her) is a public health practitioner and professor whose work centers on health justice. This includes work in community health, health education, and disease prevention. Her core philosophy is that a person’s socioeconomic status shouldn't be the deciding factor of their quality of life. Janielle focuses on pleasure as a means of political change and a positive force toward social equity.
Alejandra Lucatero, LCSW
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Reclaiming Sexuality
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Sexual Trauma and Self-Esteem
Alejandra Lucatero (she/her/ella) is a licensed clinical social worker, dual-licensed in California and Hawaii, and a clinical fellow at the Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health. She promotes sexual and relationship wellness and empowerment through a sex-positive therapeutic approach for individuals and couples facing sexual dysfunctions, relationship distress, gender/sexuality questioning, and sexual trauma.
Growing up in a predominantly Hispanic/Latine and Catholic community, Alejandra aims to reduce sexual stigma and break generational patterns that no longer serve people sexually. She completed her Certificate in Sexual Health at The Sexual Health School and has been featured in magazines such as Giddy, The Bump, Women’s Health, Hustlers, and Prevention.
Connect with Alejandra on Instagram for honest insights on relationships and sexual health.
Growing up in a predominantly Hispanic/Latine and Catholic community, Alejandra aims to reduce sexual stigma and break generational patterns that no longer serve people sexually. She completed her Certificate in Sexual Health at The Sexual Health School and has been featured in magazines such as Giddy, The Bump, Women’s Health, Hustlers, and Prevention.
Connect with Alejandra on Instagram for honest insights on relationships and sexual health.
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Javier Segovia, PhD, LCSW-S, BCD
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Understanding the Intersection: HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health
Dr. Segovia (he/him) holds a PhD in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University, integrates research, teaching, and clinical expertise to address LGBTQIA+ issues, adolescents, adults, HIV/AIDS, and more. As a psychotherapist and researcher, he contributes to ethical changes in social work curricula, currently employed with The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Devi Ward Erickson
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Introduction to Tantra
Devi Ward Erickson is the Founder of the world’s first and ONLY government accredited school for Tantric sexual healing in the world AND Founder of the world’s first advanced degree in lineage-based Tantric methods for holistic sexual healing (MA in Authentic Tantra).
Devi is a trauma survivor who has overcome and healed sexual and racial trauma through Tantric sexual and non-sexual practice. Devi is an internationally recognized Tantra Healing Expert, Certified Tantric Healer, and ABS Certified Clinical Sexologist. In 2015 Devi completed a 53 hour Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Counselor training. Her background includes certification in Reiki and meditation. Devi Ward has been teaching meditation and personal growth workshops since 2000.
Devi is an author and the Host of Sex is Medicine with Devi Ward Podcast on Itunes and tunein.com. She has been featured as a Tantra and Sexuality Expert in countless articles and over 30 different radio and television net-works worldwide including Cosmopolitan Magazine, Ebony Magazine, VH1 Couples Retreat, Playboy Radio, Men’s Health Magazine, CBS, NBC, Rogers TV and the movie Sexology with Gabrielle Anwar and Catherine Oxenberg.
Most recently, Devi was awarded the 2021 AASECT Live Web Series Award and was featured in VH1 “Couples Retreat” (Episode 5,May 24th, 2021), Ebony Magazine , an article on Well + Good and most recently the Cosmo Bridgerton Article!
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Rebecca Hartman
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Reviving Connection: How Reducing Burnout Boosts Sexual Health and Strengthens Relationships – Insights from Emily Nagoski
Rebecca Hartman (she/her) is a kink-aware therapist who has extensive background working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan. She is a clinical fellow at Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health and promotes sex-positivity and radical self-care for clients and providers alike.
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Kaitlynn Felipe, LMT, LSW
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ʻIke Kupuna: Indigenous Knowledge in Sexual Health
Kaitlynn Felipe (formerly known as Kaitlynn Holt) is a licensed social worker of Native Hawaiian descent, born on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. Her work is dedicated to creating healing spaces that integrate Indigenous wisdom with the realities of Western society. She blends culturally grounded practices—including traditional lomi lomi massage and health coaching—with community-based research, education, and advocacy.
Kaitlynn holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and is currently advancing her expertise through The Sexual Health School, where she's pursuing certification through AASECT in human sexuality education. Her research focuses on Indigenous health frameworks, ʻāina (land) connectedness, and the intersections of sexuality, identity, and cultural reclamation.
With experience across academic and community settings, Kaitlynn supports others in their journeys toward holistic wellness. Her relational approach emphasizes connection, cultural humility, and restoration, centering the importance of returning to ancestral knowledge found in bodies, stories, and land as pathways to healing, empowerment, and belonging.
Caitlin Minniear, LMFT, CST, MedFT
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Supporting Sexual Intimacy Through Cancer Treatment and Recovery
Caitlin Minniear ,M. S., LMFT, CST is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She specializes in medical family therapy and works with individuals, couples, and larger relationship systems to live well with chronic illness, chronic pain, disability, and other health issues. She is passionate about helping people make meaning out of their unique experience and find authenticity in their sexual and relational experiences.
Caitlin grew up in Maui, Hawai’i and finds work with Native Hawaiian and indigenous populations vital to her identity as a multicultural and systemic therapist. As a queer therapist, she also finds much value in supporting queer relationships as clients navigate change around sexual desire, long term sexual intimacy, and sexual expression.
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Renelle Nelson
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Rebuilding Intimacy After Infidelity: Interventions for Sex Therapists
Renelle Nelson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialization in Infidelity, Recovery, she is also an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with an experience of more than 11 years. Renelle hails from the state of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and got indulged in the profession of Sex Therapy and Education in the graduate School. While working for a Sexuality Resource Centre, Renelle was able to attain the first-hand knowledge of woman suffering in silence about
Sexual health and education. These experiences led him to transition her passion of working for the betterment of women into a profession and a professional career.
Over the years, Renelle has worked exclusively with a large number of men and women who are in need of assistance, guidance, and counseling. Renelle has been able to work in tandem with a great number of her clients and has been able to successfully find the plausible solutions of their problems related family and sex life. Renelle is a self-proclaimed self-pleasuring advocate who is
always on the lookout for opportunities to spread the knowledge regarding the many benefits and advantages of self-pleasuring with the world. Renelle has spoken at a numerous renowned speaking events on topics regarding self-pleasuring and depression concerned to oppressed sexual life and problems.
Renelle is also an owner of Kaleidoscope Services LLC which is a platform specifically made for the purpose of enhancing common individual knowledge regarding these sexual aspects of life and their connection with the issues related to anxiety and depression. Renelle primary objective is to
use her remarkable skills and natural talents to enhance, educate, and excite the people life in and out of the bedroom.
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Emerald Aueyong, APCC, AMFT, CRC
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Utilizing Cognitive Processing Therapy for Sexual Trauma Survivors
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Interracial Relationships: Understanding Nuance and Applying
Culturally Conscious Approaches
Sexuality is probably one of the most complex challenges of the human experience. We each have our unique journey and are expected to navigate flirting, dating, “first times”, sex, partnership, and love with little to no guidance. In society, sexual curiosities and mental health are still seen as shameful or embarrassing, despite its trending popularity in the media. Even then, younger generations, especially in BIPOC communities, find themselves trying to convince their peers and partners that conversations about sex and intimacy are a strong part of building relationships. In my work as a couples and sex therapist, I find great passion in helping people decode their complicated emotions around their existence as a sexual being.
I also have experience working with individuals navigating the dating scene, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD. I have worked extensively with women and men in their 20s and 30s - a time where life changes significantly. From career changes and isolation to break-ups and family turmoil, individual therapy can provide support, offer individualized tools to cope with unexpected changes, and empower you to be confident in every step you take.
Specialties include working with BIPOC communities, interracial relationships, incompatibility, desire discrepancy, communication challenges, and sexual trauma.
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