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Welcome to the Florida Sex Therapy Institute Website!

In Florida, psychotherapists who wish to work as Sex Therapists must meet specific educational requirements as described in Florida Law.

Rule  64B4-7.004  (2005)  Use of the Title "Sex Therapist"  (2) Use of the Title Sex Therapist. Any licensed clinical social  worker,  marriage and family therapist, or mental health counselor who holds  himself  out as a sex therapist shall have completed: (a) A minimum of 120 hours of approved education. and twenty hours of  clinical case supervision.


* The Florida Sex Therapy Institute's program certifies professionals as Clinical Sex Therapists, allowing them  legally to practice sex therapy in Florida.    

This Institute
(Fl. Provider# 50-11080,
Expiration 3/11/ 2011)  accepts only people that have completed a Masters or Doctoral degree.

You need not be licensed to be eligible for this course.

Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, and Physicians are welcomed to train at the Institute.

 


There are 12 classes. 
Attendance is required for completion of the course which is a one-year program.

A $500.00 deposit is required to register 


PLEASE NOTE:
The one year program for sex therapy certification will begin 

January 28,  2010

Save your place now!   
Click here for more details on  the
2010 Program Curriculum page

LOCATION:
340 Royal Poinciana Way suite 339B
Palm Beach, Fl 33480
(561) 685-4466
(Driving directions will be provided)  

*Please see our present schedule and course descriptions here

To register: please send an email with your name , address and phone number to 
e-mail: drsusanlee@mac.com
or call
(561) 833-0066


 

New Seminar!
SEXUAL ISSUES IN INTEGRATED PRACTICE

Friday & Saturday 
February 12 & 13, 2010
9:00 am — 5:00 pm both days

Location: The Offices Of Dr. Susan Lee- 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite 339B, Palm Beach, Fl 33480

Tuition for this two-day training is $360.  Discount rate for students/interns is $300

This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for 12 CE credits each. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification (Florida Postgraduate Sex Therapy Training Institute, Provider #07-110J, valid 3/29/09 through 3/29/11). It has also been approved for 12 credits by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (Provider #50-11080, exp. 3/11)

 

This exciting and fast-paced seminar is ideal for those interested in sex therapy in order to enhance their clinical skills. 
It has been streamlined for psychotherapists (social workers, marriage & family therapists and mental health counselors), psychologists, physicians (especially urologists and gynecologists), nurse practitioners, and postgraduate students.

Three expert sex therapists offer the latest in treatment techniques and solutions for your challenging cases. 
We invite seasoned clinicians or those building a foundation for working with sexual issues.

 

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Evaluate the major bio-psycho-social factors that shape sexual response.

2. Differentiate between the organic and psychogenic causes of sexual dysfunctions.

3. Diagnose sexual dysfunctions & disorders in males.

4. Diagnose sexual dysfunctions & disorders in females.

5. Learn how to treat sexual dysfunctions & disorders in males.

6. Learn how to treat sexual dysfunctions & disorders in females.

7. Appreciate the impact of medical research & treatment on clinical practice.

8. Assess the impact of disease, medication and recreational drugs on sexual functioning and intimate relationships.

9. Diagnose and learn treatment options for patients presenting with orientation and gender issues and compulsive or problematic sexual behavior.

10. Recognize the positive effect of sex therapy treatment on marriage and intimate relationships.

11. Learn specific treatment techniques and interventions utilizing traditional sex therapy modalities.

12. Learn how sex therapists can interface with physicians, especially urologists, gynecologists, endocrinologists and psychiatrists, in an integrated practice.

For more info., or to REGISTER BY CREDIT CARD  (via PayPal), please contact Ricky Siegel at (561) 809-1080


* PAST SEMINARS *

2009 

July 10 & 11 – Denver, CO

August 7 & 8 – Atlanta, Ga.

September 4 & 5 – Chicago, IL

October 9 & 10 – Palm Beach, Fl

November 13 & 14 – Tampa, Florida

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

~ Have fun learning with the great team of 
Lee, Siegel & Siegel ~

 


Los Angeles, California Seminar  
*The Practice of Sex Therapy* 
December 5 & 6, 2008

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

 

 

Our Mission

To provide a continuing education program that focuses on the significance of human sexuality as it plays out in the treatment of situations from childhood throughout the life span.

 


Atlanta, Georgia Seminar   
*The Practice of Sex Therapy*   
September 26-27, 2008

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Seattle, Washington Seminar  
* The Practice of Sex Therapy  *  
 July 25 & 26, 2008
CLICK HERE FOR  PHOTOS

 

 

Course Faculty  

Dr. Susan Lee, Ed.D., LCSW, CST, AASECT  -Susan is the founder and Director of the Florida Postgraduate Sex Therapy Training Institute, providing continuing education and clinical supervision towards sex therapist certification. Susan maintains a private practice, and is a clinical and research therapist who trained extensively with the late Helen Singer Kaplan, MD, PhD, at Cornell Medical College. 

Lawrence Siegel, MA, CST, AASECT -Larry is a Clinical Sexologist and serves as President/CEO of Sage Institute for Family Development, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the State of Florida. An AASECT-certified sexuality educator, Larry sits on the faculties of several colleges, universities and training institutions, and is nationally recognized as an expert in sexuality & pharmacology.

Richard Siegel, MS, LMHC, CST, AASECT  -Ricky is a FL-licensed mental health counselor and Board-certified sex therapist, and is dually- certified by AASECT as both an educator and therapist. Currently the Education Director for Sage Institute, Ricky also maintains a private sex therapy practice, including an integrated medical model in a urology practice. He teaches throughout South Florida and enjoys a national reputation as a trainer in sex therapy, sexuality education & substance abuse.


 

*Upon  completion of 
Florida Postgraduate Sex Therapy Training Institute's
 
course work, participants will be able to:

1.    Recognize the major bio-psycho-social forces that share sexual functioning.

2.    Specify counseling techniques and interventions in normal and abusive
        sexual relationships.

3.    Specify ways to encourage loving relationships between partners.

4.    Learn basic sexual rights and ethics.

5.    Differentiate physical and psychological causes of sexual dysfunction.

6.    Assess the impact of disease, medications and drugs on sexual functioning
        and relationships.                

7.    Be aware of the latest research in clinical sexology.

8.    Understand sexual health issues.

9.    Present a full sex therapy case study.

10.  Be recognized as Certified by the State of Florida.

11.  Earn Domestic Violence Continuing Education Credits (3.0)

12.  Earn HIV / AIDS Continuing Education Credits (3.0)

13.  Be able to treat Sexual Offenders, Juvenile and Adult Victims of Sexual
        Assault.

 


 

Contact Information

Telephone
561-833-0066
FAX
561-833-7450
Postal address
340 Royal Poinciana Way 
   Suite 339
      Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Electronic mail
General Information: drsusanlee@mac.com

 

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Director / Instructor

Director / Instructor DR. SUSAN LEE Ed.D., CST, LCSW 
Florida Board Certified Sex Therapist, State of Florida Provider of Continuing Education, Executive Director, “The Florida Postgraduate Sex Therapy Training Institute”, Couples counseling, Marital Counselor, Sex Therapist, Psychotherapist, 
Florida License: SW0003302 
AASECT Certified Diplomate Sex Therapist
AASECT Provider of Sex Therapy Education

AASECT Supervisor of Sex Therapists

Dr. Lee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Clinical Sex Therapist with over twenty years experience. She is a Psychotherapist in private practice, and trains Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers (Provider#  50-11080, Expiration 3/11/2010 ). 

Dr. Lee is a member of The Palm Beach County Mental Health Association, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, National Association of Social Workers. and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health  and is state certified as a Continuing Education Instructor. She is the director, educator and clinical supervisor of the Florida Postgraduate Sex Therapy Training Institute, a 120 hour Florida Sex Therapy Certification Program

 

 

  

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