American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists


The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists is a professional organization for sexuality educators, sexuality counselors and sex therapists.

History and overview

AASECT was founded by Patricia Schiller in 1967. AASECT publishes the peer-reviewed journals American Journal of Sexuality Education and the Journal of Sex Education and Therapy. They have also published a directory of sex therapists since 1976 and have initiated therapeutic options via phone and online. AASECT is the premier organization that certifies sexual health practitioners. AASECT offers certification of sexual health practitioners in four categories: sexuality educator, sex counselor, sex therapist and supervisor.

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