How to Find an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (and How ChatGPT Can Help)

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Searching for a qualified sex therapist can feel overwhelming. With so many directories, profiles, and websites out there, it’s hard to know where to begin—or how to know if someone is truly trained in sexual health. That’s where AASECT certification comes in, and why using tools like ChatGPT can actually simplify the process of finding the right fit for you.

Why Choose an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist?

AASECT stands for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. Their certification process is considered the gold standard in the field of sex therapy. To become certified, therapists must complete:

• Rigorous coursework and training in human sexuality

   

• Hundreds of supervised clinical hours focused on sexual health

   

• Ongoing continuing education to stay current with research and best practices

   

Working with an AASECT-certified sex therapist means you’re seeing someone who is not only a licensed mental health professional, but also specifically trained to address sexual concerns such as:

• Low or mismatched desire

   

• Pain during sex or vaginismus

   

• Erectile or performance anxiety

   

• Intimacy and communication challenges

   

• Navigating sexuality within relationships

   

How ChatGPT Can Help You Search

While Google searches like “sex therapist near me” may bring up a long list of results, not all providers are AASECT certified. This is where ChatGPT can be a surprisingly helpful companion.

Here’s how you can use it:

1. Ask for guidance on the AASECT directory. ChatGPT can walk you through how to search by location, specialty, or type of provider. 

2. Get help with search keywords. Instead of broad terms, ChatGPT can suggest more specific ones like “AASECT certified sex therapist Atlanta” or “intimacy counseling near me.”

3. Prepare for your consultation. ChatGPT can help you draft questions to ask potential therapists, such as: 

• What is your training and experience with sexual health?
• Do you work with individuals, couples, or both?
• How do you approach concerns like [your specific issue]?

The Benefits of Working With a Certified Sex Therapist

Sex therapy isn’t just about improving your sex life—it’s about improving your overall well-being and relationships. People who work with an AASECT-certified sex therapist often report:

• Feeling more confident in their bodies

   

• Reducing shame or guilt related to sexuality

   

• Building stronger communication with their partner

   

• Discovering practical strategies for intimacy and pleasure

   

Learning how stress, anxiety, and physical health impact desire.

Meet Rachel Dorneanu, LPC, CST, BCC

If you’re in Georgia—or looking for online therapy from a supportive and highly trained professional—you don’t have to search far. I’m Rachel Dorneanu, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST), and Board Certified Coach (BCC), and I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, desire, performance anxiety, and communication challenges.

At Sage Counseling and Wellness, my approach blends compassion, humor, and evidence-based strategies to help you feel comfortable discussing even the most sensitive topics. Whether you’re working through mismatched desire, recovering from sexual shame, or looking to reconnect with your partner, sex therapy can help you experience intimacy in a healthier, more fulfilling way.

Taking the First Step

If you’ve been considering sex therapy, start by visiting the AASECT directory to explore certified options. Or, if you’re looking for a therapist who understands the challenges of relationships, perfectionism, and intimacy—I’d love to help.

👉 Learn more about my approach at Sage Counseling and Wellness, or schedule a consultation to see if sex therapy is the right next step for you.

Working with an AASECT-certified sex therapist ensures you’re getting specialized care that is compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based. You don’t have to navigate intimacy struggles alone—support is available.