The Integrative Sex Therapy Institute (ISTI) is the expert in creating modern developmental programs and learning communities. On your path to certification and advanced degrees, ISTI has the resources and integrative training you need.

ISTI fully integrates techniques, theory, and practice in both sexuality and relationships as part of our unique approach to elevating the work you do.

We provide the support, experience, and complete program to change therapy to meet the modern relationship.

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What certifications are offered?

Certified Sex & Couples Therapist (CSCT) AASECT Sex Therapist Certification (CST)*Dual Certification: CSCT and CST* coursework
*Coursework toward certification through AASECT includes CSC and CSE

Each pathway to certification relies on training, supervision, and clinical hours to build your confidence and knowledge around sex therapy and couples therapy. At ISTI we provide both AASECT and ISTI paths to certification, so how are they different?

The future of this field demands that clinical professionals integrate both sex therapy and relationship counseling in order to keep up with the challenges of contemporary practice. Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy is a new field of learning for all therapists that builds on sex therapy and relationship therapy and adds a third area: alternative forms of treatment designed to meet the contemporary needs of today’s clients.

AASECT certification emphasizes sex therapy in all of its programs. Our institute is an AASECT-approved provider and coursework through our institute, along with our professional guidance, helps you reach AASECT certification easily.

ISTI training is committed to the integration of couples/relationship therapy and sex therapy throughout our certification paths. Expert instructors provide new courses synchronously and hundreds of hours of eLearn courses to change the way we approach therapy today. Our commitment to guiding and supporting you along your chosen path is always the same regardless of the training you select.


If you have your Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP) from PESI, you already have the first steps toward earning your CSCT. Continue your path with us and transfer 14 CSTIP hours. For more information, download our FAQ.


The mission of The Integrative Sex Therapy Institute (ISTI) is to provide cutting-edge courses with training by the top leaders in the field; to provide the relationship skills students need to be informed and compassionate sex and couples therapists or coaches who provide the inspiration, connection, and healing needed in the world today.


ISTI is committed to diversity and inclusion in the education of mental health professionals. Please read our response to the events that raised awareness and discussion in our professional communities during 2020.

** This program meets the educational requirements for CE’s for AASECT certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information, please contact info@aasect.org or your local certifying organization for detailed information.

** Integrative Sex Therapy Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Integrative Sex Therapy Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.