The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

AASECT provides training, community and visibility to promote the understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior.

Certified Sex Therapists are licensed mental health professionals (or the equivalent in approved countries), trained to assess, diagnose, and provide in-depth psychotherapy, who have specialized in treating clients with sexual issues and concerns. Sex therapists work with sexual concerns, 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. In addition, where appropriate, AASECT Certified Sex Therapists are prepared to provide comprehensive and intensive psychotherapy over an extended period of time in more complex cases.  

The AASECT Website contains a directory of Certified Sex Therapists across the United States.

*Descriptions derived from the AASECT website*