How does a person become a professional sex therapist?

Question

What are the requirements and such?

ya...I want answers from poeple who really know. Obviously I need to go to college and study sexology. but idk which colleges offer sexology. Most don't. and if i'm not mistaken you'd have to major in psychology and minor in sexology. Right or wrong? Does any one have any real info.?

Answer 1

"Hello thrashthemic!

.Sexologist: A professional who engages in research, therapy, or educational programs in the field of human sexuality.

You'll need a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D to be at the apex of discovery is this subject.

Sexology is the systematic study of human sexuality. It encompasses all aspects of sexuality (except Involuntary celibacy), including attempting to characterise "normal sexuality" and its variants, including paraphilias.

Modern sexology is a multidisciplinary field which uses the techniques of fields including biology, medicine, psychology, statistics, epidemiology, sociology, anthropology, and sometimes criminology to bear on its subject. It studies human sexual development and the development of sexual relationships as well as the mechanics of sexual intercourse and sexual malfunction. It also documents the sexuality of special groups, such as handicapped, children, and elderly, and studies sexual pathologies such as sex addiction and child sexual abuse.

Note that sexology is considered descriptive, not prescriptive: it attempts to document reality, not to prescribe what behavior is suitable, ethical, or moral. Sexology has often been the subject of controversy between supporters of sexology, those who believe that sexology pries into matters held sacrosanct, and those who philisophically object to its claims of objectivity and empiricism.

Answer 2

Sorry for my rather vague answer, but I figured it was probably better than anything so far (and I was hoping that someone who knew something more than me would answer this)...

There is a school in Florida and one in CA that offer Sexology degrees. As far as sex therapy, you can get a general counseling degree or marriage counseling degree and emphasize on it, and then go and get specialized training at the Masters and Johnson Institute in St Louis.

It is my impression that most sex therapy is conducted by people who were originally marriage/relationship counselors and got extra training and courses in issues of sexuality.

There is also an individualized masters degree program offered thru NY state...

In looking into that (a few years ago), there does not seem to be a cohesive standard "sex therapist" degree. I could be wrong, though (but would be surprised).

I think that a BS in psychology or sociology or social work is usually required before entering any masters in counseling program.

You could also probably call yourself a sex therapist if you got a masters in rehab. counseling but focused and trained in issues of sexuality...

Answer 3

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Answer 4

6 years of college

Answer 5

study sexology

Answer 6

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Answer 7

They get a college degree.

Answer 8

Eh... how about having a title called the-rapist as a prerequisite? >:)

Answer 9

Get really good at sex I guess.

Answer 10

practice...a lot of sex