Mapping Sex Therapy Across the United States: Who, What, & Where Sex Therapy is Happening
Presented by Frances McClain, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC & Dylan Amlin, MA, LPC
This program was recorded on March 18th, 2022
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This webinar will be discussing the study done by the presenters. The primary purpose of the study was to determine what someone who was interested in obtaining a provider for sex therapy would find if they simply searched for sex therapy using the Google search engine. The goal was to ascertain how someone might access providers in each state, what types of information someone seeking treatment for sexuality issues might find on provider websites, who is providing the services, what types of services are being provided, and whose services might appeal to given the content of the website. The researchers engaged in an online search for all 50 states and a target of a maximum of 10 providers were compiled from each state. The information gathered provided information related to sex therapy providers across the U.S, types of services offered, as well as potential issues related to provider competency and utilization of websites. The results of this study indicate that access to sex therapy for persons seeking a provider by searching through an online web browser yields mixed results depending on where the person lives in the United States and what their particular needs may be for treatment. The presenters will review the study results which includes information related the content of websites, who is providing the sex therapy services based on the region, and implications for competence and ethical practice.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, or 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs.
This webinar will be discussing the study done by the presenters. The primary purpose of the study was to determine what someone who was interested in obtaining a provider for sex therapy would find if they simply searched for sex therapy using the Google search engine. The goal was to ascertain how someone might access providers in each state, what types of information someone seeking treatment for sexuality issues might find on provider websites, who is providing the services, what types of services are being provided, and whose services might appeal to given the content of the website. The researchers engaged in an online search for all 50 states and a target of a maximum of 10 providers were compiled from each state. The information gathered provided information related to sex therapy providers across the U.S, types of services offered, as well as potential issues related to provider competency and utilization of websites. The results of this study indicate that access to sex therapy for persons seeking a provider by searching through an online web browser yields mixed results depending on where the person lives in the United States and what their particular needs may be for treatment. The presenters will review the study results which includes information related the content of websites, who is providing the sex therapy services based on the region, and implications for competence and ethical practice.
After attending this introductory-level program, participants will be able to:
- Familiar with AASECT’s position on Sexual Addiction as well as other issues related to pathologizing sexual behavior.
- Able to recognize the importance of promoting inclusive and affirming websites which clearly acknowledge LBTQ+ relationships and those outside of the normative populations.
- Able to better analyze ethical practices regarding promoting areas of expertise without adequate competence or training, especially as it relates to sexuality related issues in clinical work.
This program meets APA’s continuing education Standard 1.3: Program content focuses on topics related to psychological practice, education, or research other than application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that are supported by contemporary scholarship grounded in established research procedures.
This program meets APA’s continuing education Goal 1: Program is relevant to psychological practice, eduation, and/or science.
General Admission: $50.00
The Chicago School Staff/Faculty/Students/Alumni: $25.00
Community Partners/Site Supervisors: $25.00
Non-TCSPP Students: $25.00
ACSSW Members: Free
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Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.
Frances McClain, PhD, LCPC, NCC; Director of Clinical Training, Office of Placement & Training, Counseling Psychology Department
Frances McClain, PhD, LCPC, NCC is a licensed clinical professional counselor and received her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and her Master’s in Counseling from Governors State University. She is the Director of Clinical Training in the Office of Placement & Training for the Counseling Psychology department at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL. She is the lead instructor for the Practicum/Internship Seminars and Human Sexuality courses in her department. She was the Director of Clinical Services at The Josselyn Center, a community mental health center on the North Shore, for 10 years prior to joining academia. Throughout her career she has worked in a number of different capacities that includes individual, family, and group clinical work, clinical and administrative supervision, grant writing, program development and implementation, case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, community liaison work with both private and state psychiatric hospitals, and consultation with mental health centers around program development and accreditation preparation. Her career journey has taken her from the far south suburbs, to DuPage County to Chicago and the North Shore. She has a limited private practice working with clients on a pro bono basis. She specializes in working with individuals with co-occurring illnesses, trauma, crisis and disaster response, and sexually related issues, LGBTQ+ and other sexual minoritized communities. She has spoken at both state and national conferences and workshops on a variety of topics including multiculturalism, professional ethics, working with the LGBTQ+ community, and sexuality. Dr. McClain is the President-Elect and one of the co-founders of the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness (ACSSW), editor of the ACCSW newsletter, and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness: Research, Practice, & Education. Her areas of interest for research include social justice, abolitionist work, human sexuality, participatory action research, counseling sexology and sexual wellness, LBTQIA+ and kink communities, and pleasure advocacy.
Dylan Amlin, MA, LPC; Psychotherapist, Private Practice
Dylan Amlin, MA, is a Staff Therapist at Transcend Counseling Chicago, where he conducts individual and couples therapy. Dylan works primarily with men navigating challenges related to marital conflict, career dissatisfaction, anxiety, ADHD, and sexual difficulties. Dylan received a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2021. Prior to pursuing a career in counseling, Dylan worked as a facilitator and leadership development coach in nonprofit advocacy organizations focused on economic, racial, and environmental justice. Dylan has developed training curricula and conducted trainings for a variety of nonprofit organizations on topics related to diversity, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ competency. Dylan’s areas of research interest include counselor education and human sexuality.
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Target Audience: Healthcare and Mental healthcare professionals, hypnosis practitioners, University faculty and students.
Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods.
Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159
Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 2.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036
MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 2.0 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.
Non-Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.
*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to [email protected]. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.