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Designed for medical doctors, nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other allied healthcare providers. Mental health providers who work in medical settings are also welcome!
ASHP(TM) certification offers is a unique program that blends live and recorded content.
Enrollment includes access to an exclusive Sexual Health Provider Toolbox (valued at $189)!
Your learning experience is curated by
Dr. Heather Quaile, DNP, WHNP-BC. CSC, IF is a nurse practitioner, AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, and CEO and Founder of The SHOW Center.
ASHP(TM) certification offers is a unique program that blends live and recorded content.
Enrollment includes access to an exclusive Sexual Health Provider Toolbox (valued at $189)!
Your learning experience is curated by
Dr. Stephanie Jona Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST-S, IF, Licensed psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and author of What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex, 3rd Ed. and Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy.
Dr. Heather Quaile, DNP, WHNP-BC. CSC, IF is a nurse practitioner, AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, and CEO and Founder of The SHOW Center.
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STEP ONE
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STEP TWO
Complete additional hours of self-paced learning when they become available.
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What to do for hypoactive sexual desire in women and men
What to do when couples drives don't match
Helping patients with anorgasmia
How to help women experience orgasms
Managing men's urological concerns such as ED and premature ejaculation
What kinds of therapy are best for helping men overcome performance anxiety
Providing effective sexual counseling for cancer patients
How to last longer-or what to do when sex is lasting too long!
How to guide people when their partner has a sexual issue
How to guide people through polyamory and other nonmonogamous lifestyles
Gaining competency in working with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC patients
Becoming competent in working with people who identify as LGBTQ+
Develop knowledge in sexuality and pharmacology
Develop knowledge in helping kinky clients and those who want to be
Learn trauma-informed sexual health counseling
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Meet The Co-Founders
Dr. Stephanie Buehler
Stephanie Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST-S, IF (She/Her/Hers) is a licensed psychologist, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, and Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. Dr. Buehler specializes in women’s sexual health; sexuality, chronic illness, and cancer; sexual pain disorders; and sexuality and mental health. She has worked with patients in many medical settings including oncology in a pediatric hospital; an integrated wellness center; a pelvic floor PT clinic; and a clinic for women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.
Dr. Buehler is the author of several books, including a bestselling textbook, What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex and Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy: Sexuality and Intimacy Issues.
Learn More About Dr. Buehler Here
Dr. Buehler is the author of several books, including a bestselling textbook, What Every Mental Health Professional Needs to Know about Sex and Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy: Sexuality and Intimacy Issues.
Learn More About Dr. Buehler Here
Dr. Heather Quaile
Dr. Heather Quaile DNP, WHNP-BC, AFN-C, CSC,
IF (She/Her/Hers) is a clinical and
academic leader and entrepreneur.
Dr. Quaile is also trained and certified as an AASECT sex counselor and sexual assault nurse examiner providing sexual health education, trauma-informed care, and information to patients of all ages.
Dr. Quaile recognized the lack of sexual health awareness not just in her community but in its providers as well and founded, developed, and implemented The Sexual Health Optimization and Wellness (SHOW) Center.
Learn More About Dr. Quaile Here
Dr. Quaile is also trained and certified as an AASECT sex counselor and sexual assault nurse examiner providing sexual health education, trauma-informed care, and information to patients of all ages.
Dr. Quaile recognized the lack of sexual health awareness not just in her community but in its providers as well and founded, developed, and implemented The Sexual Health Optimization and Wellness (SHOW) Center.
Learn More About Dr. Quaile Here
Thank you to Our Past Speakers!
Dr. Rachel Rubin
Dr. Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual
medicine specialist. She is an assistant clinical professor of Urology at
Georgetown University and works in a private practice in the Washington DC
region. She is one of only a handful of physicians fellowship trained in male
and female sexual medicine.
Dr. Rubin is a clinician, researcher, and vocal
educator in the field of sexual medicine. She completed her medical and
undergraduate training at Tufts University, her urology training at Georgetown
University, and her fellowship training under Dr. Irwin Goldstein in San Diego.
In addition to being education chair for the International Society for the
Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), she also serves as an Associate Editor
for the Journal Sexual Medicine Reviews.
Dr. Jessica Reale
Dr. Jessica Reale is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a Board-Certified Specialist in Women’s Health (WCS), and has been working with people with pelvic health difficulties for over 12 years. She is the founder of Southern Pelvic Health in Atlanta, Georgia, a specialty clinic focused on helping all people optimize their pelvic health. Dr. Reale received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Kinesiology from Gordon College in Wenham, MA and her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Duke University in Durham, NC.She is passionate about professional education and has taught continuing education courses to thousands of physical therapists and other health care professionals nationwide. She loves pelvic health and empowering people to overcome their pelvic floor difficulties. This led her to partner with Dr. Sara Reardon to create Pelvic Floor University, building a library of accessible online classes on all pelvic health, prenatal and postpartum topics.Additionally, she is the co-founder of PelviCon, a pelvic health rehabilitation professional conference. When not treating patients, Dr. Reale enjoys an active life with her husband Andrew, and her daughters, Emma (5) and Mary (2).
Dr. Pebble Kranz
Dr. Kranz, after an
enjoyable 10 year career in professional theater, graduated from the
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed her family
medicine training with University of Rochester/Highland Hospital Family
Medicine Residency Program.
She served as chief resident and continued as
a member of the residency program’s core faculty with a focus on
the psychosocial/behavioral health curriculum. Mentored by sex therapist
Gina Ogden PhD, she decided to pursue training in sexual medicine through the
European Society of Sexual Medicine and became a Fellow of the European
Committee on Sexual Medicine (FECSM) in 2018.
Because one training program is
never enough, she also has trained with the International Society for the
Study of Womens Sexual Health, the American Association of Sexuality Counselors
Educators and Therapists, and the World Professional Association on Transgender
Health where she is pursuing certification in gender affirming medical care.
Since 2021, she has been honored to serve on the board of the Scientific Network
on Female Sexual Health and Cancer. Dr. Kranz founded the Rochester Center for
Sexual Wellness (Rochester, NY) with her husband Dan Rosen LCSW-R, CST, CSTS in
2017 which provides multidisciplinary care for sexual and relationship concerns
in people of all genders as well as serving as a training site for therapists
pursuing certification in sex therapy and sex counseling.
The University of
Rochester is her academic home, with appointments in both the department of
family medicine and the department of obstetrics and gynecology, and
she runs a sexual medicine clinic in the University's department of
gynecologic oncology. In addition to clinical work in sexual medicine, she
teaches residents and medical students about sexual issues in healthcare.
Dr. Maria Uloko
Maria Uloko, MD, is a urologist who specializes in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction, female sexual pain, low libido/desire, regenerative ED treatments, advanced erectile dysfunction, symptomatic menopause, atrophic vaginitis, urologic prosthetic surgery, Peyronie's disease, and hormone therapy. Dr. Uloko has expertise in providing gender-affirming care to transgender and nonbinary patients.
Dr. Uloko is a strong advocate of improving the quality of life of her patients by providing a comprehensive, compassionate and inclusive approach to often stigmatized subjects. She believes in empowering her patients to take ownership of their sexual health by providing a shame-free space to ask questions and share their stories. She seeks to close gaps in disparities of care and implement systems that promote diversity and inclusivity.
Dr. Jessica Reale is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a Board-Certified Specialist in Women’s Health (WCS), and has been working with people with pelvic health difficulties for over 12 years. She is the founder of Southern Pelvic Health in Atlanta, Georgia, a specialty clinic focused on helping all people optimize their pelvic health. Dr. Reale received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Kinesiology from Gordon College in Wenham, MA and her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Duke University in Durham, NC.She is passionate about professional education and has taught continuing education courses to thousands of physical therapists and other health care professionals nationwide. She loves pelvic health and empowering people to overcome their pelvic floor difficulties. This led her to partner with Dr. Sara Reardon to create Pelvic Floor University, building a library of accessible online classes on all pelvic health, prenatal and postpartum topics.Additionally, she is the co-founder of PelviCon, a pelvic health rehabilitation professional conference. When not treating patients, Dr. Reale enjoys an active life with her husband Andrew, and her daughters, Emma (5) and Mary (2).
Dr. Tara Thompson
Tara Thompson is a pharmacist and patient advocate in the field of sexual health. She recognized the lack of pharmacist education, as the drug experts, in the field of sexual medicine and knew she could make a difference. She created her website, The Sexual Health Pharmacist, as well as her Facebook and Instagram pages with the same name, in order to bring education to the public surrounding sexual medicine and the drugs involved in a patient's pathway of care.
Her passion is treating, counseling, and educating patients and providers alike about men's and women's sexual health conditions ranging from vulvodynia and interstitial cystitis to erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.
Tara has been a practicing compounding pharmacist for 10 years at Innovation Compounding in the field of sexual medicine, developing and designing pharmaceutical drug combinations for various sexual health conditions. She collaborates with providers nationwide who practice sexual medicine.
She is working toward her sex educator certification through AASECT, which she hopes to complete by 2021. She also co-developed an advocacy panel called "justASK!" which hosts different sexual health experts on a monthly basis to encourage patients to ask any questions surrounding sexual health. She is a supporter of the LGBTQ community and also an advocate of mental health and the fight against sexual trauma and trafficking.
Tara is currently researching and gathering evidence for drug treatment protocols in the field of transgender medicine. As a pharmacist, Tara feels like she brings another element of care to the healthcare team, in terms of drug decisions, strengths, and dosing. In her spare time, she love to cheer on the Atlanta Braves, kayak the Etowah River, and build forts with her kids.
Her passion is treating, counseling, and educating patients and providers alike about men's and women's sexual health conditions ranging from vulvodynia and interstitial cystitis to erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease.
Tara has been a practicing compounding pharmacist for 10 years at Innovation Compounding in the field of sexual medicine, developing and designing pharmaceutical drug combinations for various sexual health conditions. She collaborates with providers nationwide who practice sexual medicine.
She is working toward her sex educator certification through AASECT, which she hopes to complete by 2021. She also co-developed an advocacy panel called "justASK!" which hosts different sexual health experts on a monthly basis to encourage patients to ask any questions surrounding sexual health. She is a supporter of the LGBTQ community and also an advocate of mental health and the fight against sexual trauma and trafficking.
Tara is currently researching and gathering evidence for drug treatment protocols in the field of transgender medicine. As a pharmacist, Tara feels like she brings another element of care to the healthcare team, in terms of drug decisions, strengths, and dosing. In her spare time, she love to cheer on the Atlanta Braves, kayak the Etowah River, and build forts with her kids.
Natasha Helfer, LMFT, CSTS
Natasha Helfer is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, speaker, writer, podcaster and supervisor in training with 20 years of experience treating individuals, couples and family systems. Ms. Helfer has developed a practice where her clients report there being an "approachable and safe space often injected with humor" to discuss sensitive and personal subjects. She has developed a special interest in helping clients work through issues regarding their interpersonal relationships, sexual development, and faith or spiritual journeys. She particularly enjoys helping those wanting to navigate their religious cultures in healthy ways - whether they desire to stay within their faith communities or leave all together. She honors all religious paradigms and choices.
Dr. Maureen Ryan
Maureen Ryan, DNP, NP-C, a nurse practitioner who
specializes in sexual health. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and is
dual licensed as an Adult Health and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Maureen
received training as a sex therapist from the Florida Sex Institute in West
Palm Beach, Florida, is an ASSECT Certified Sexuality Counselor and a National
Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She is a member of the American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the New York State Nurse Practitioner Association.
She is the founder of the Mind-Body Connection for Adult Health. Since its inception in 2011, she has been supporting individuals and couples to move beyond perceived barriers to intimacy and live more meaningful and satisfying lives.
Dr. Ryan facilitates a Cancer Survivorship Sexual Health Program, offering a series of bimonthly small group sessions that focus on different aspects of intimacy, self-image, and sexual health.
Ellen Barnard, MSW, CSE
Ellen Barnard MSW, CSE is a sexuality educator and the owner of A Woman's Touch Sexuality Resource Center, a feminist sex shop and sex education center.
She has been working with people around sex and sexuality for 40 years, specializing in problem solving for people with physical disabilities, chronic illness, cancer survivors and people experiencing sexual changes and challenges with aging.
She has been working with people around sex and sexuality for 40 years, specializing in problem solving for people with physical disabilities, chronic illness, cancer survivors and people experiencing sexual changes and challenges with aging.
Anneka Buehler
Anneka Buehler is the Program Administrator at LST. She is thrilled to serve as Dr. Buehler and Dr. Quaile's simulated patient. She is currently enrolled in the Master's in Counseling program at George Mason University.
In her professional life, she is passionate about serving neurodiverse people and their loved ones. Her previous career was dedicated to early intervention services for little ones with significant developmental delays. She believes in inclusive, developmentally-appropriate sex education for all.
In her professional life, she is passionate about serving neurodiverse people and their loved ones. Her previous career was dedicated to early intervention services for little ones with significant developmental delays. She believes in inclusive, developmentally-appropriate sex education for all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program for?
This program is ideal for healthcare providers who want to know how to help their patients navigate sexual concerns due to gynecological and urological conditions, cancer, and sexual problems especially associated with pelvic and genital pain. Learning materials will include information about pharmacological interventions. In this program, you'll learn effective counseling techniques for patients and their partners.
Mental health providers are welcome to join us, and all coursework is AASECT, APA, NBCC, and CA BSN approved for CE credit and/or license renewal (in addition to our AMEDCO approval for CME credit for medical providers).
What is a sexuality counselor?
Sexuality counselors assist the patient to realistically resolve concerns through the introduction of problem solving techniques of communication as well as providing accurate information and relevant suggestions of specific exercises and techniques in sexual expression. Sexuality counseling is generally short term and client centered, focusing on the immediate concern or problem. Sexuality counseling can be individual or couple counseling. Sexuality counselors are trained to identify situations that require intensive therapy and to make appropriate referrals to a licensed sex therapist when needed.
Can I call myself a certified sex counselor or sex therapist after I finish this program?
A certificate and certification are different. At the end of this program you will receive a certificate of completion. You can call yourself an accredited sexual health provider, but you cannot use the Certified Sexuality Counselor credential as that is the AASECT certification. AASECT certification entails quite a bit more coursework, supervised clinical hours, and a unique 14-hour experiential workshop called a Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR). If you are interested in AASECT certification, then this course may still be the right option for you! If you are interested in AASECT certification, there will be an option to continue your studies and meet the AASECT educational requirements after completion of the ASHP Certificate if you so desire. See the next question for more details!
What is AASECT? And, what is needed for AASECT certification?
AASECT is the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. AASECT certification requirements include that you are licensed, take a workshop called a SAR (Sexual Attitude Reassessment), have 300 hours of clinical work over a minimum of 18 months, and 50 hours of supervision for sex therapists. Sexuality counselors have similar requirements but less hours of clinical work and supervision. To assist you in better understanding AASECT certification, we have recorded a FREE webinar about AASECT certification, which can be viewed by clicking here. Please go to the AASECT site for details or contact us for more information.
What if I am already enrolled in one of the other programs at LearnSexTherapy.com?
We can offer a discount to those enrolled in the Foundations of Sexology or Comprehensive Sexology Programs. Reach out to us at info@learnsextherapy.com and we can walk you through your options.
Will the live conference be recorded?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide recordings of the live conference. The continuing education provider agreement we have with AMEDCO stipulates that attendees must attend the virtual conference LIVE in order to receive CME credit.
Why do I have to wait to get started on the self-paced coursework? And why does the self-paced coursework need to be finished before I can get my certificate of completion?
These are both due to the guidelines provided by AMEDCO, and it allows us to offer CMEs for those coursework. Our contract with AMEDCO stipulates that all attendees must start the coursework at the same time. We thought it would be best to start with the live conference. Our contract also states that we must have a firm end date for the self-paced coursework.
Who is this program for?
This program is ideal for healthcare providers who want to know how to help their patients navigate sexual concerns due to gynecological and urological conditions, cancer, and sexual problems especially associated with pelvic and genital pain. Learning materials will include information about pharmacological interventions. In this program, you'll learn effective counseling techniques for patients and their partners.
Mental health providers are welcome to join us, and all coursework is AASECT, APA, NBCC, and CA BSN approved for CE credit and/or license renewal (in addition to our AMEDCO approval for CME credit for medical providers).
What is the refund policy?
We have a "no questions asked" refund policy. Please contact us in writing for a refund less $50 for processing and to recover our credit card fees. No refunds within seven calendar days prior to the event. Our email address is info@learnsextherapy.com.
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