Skip to content Embodied Relationships Training Center is committed to advancing the field of somatic and relationship therapy through innovative, trauma-informed training. Our Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy Certification Program offers licensed professionals a comprehensive and embodied pathway to specialization in somatic sex and relationship therapy.
This 12-month, 70-hour certification program integrates sex therapy, somatic psychotherapy, dance/movement therapy, attachment theory, and contemplative practice into the Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy (S-CST) model. Designed for clinicians seeking advanced training, this certification strengthens clinical confidence, ethical practice, and embodied therapeutic skill.
Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy (S-CST) is an integrative, trauma-informed approach that places the body at the center of sexual healing and relational growth.
The Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy Certification Program trains clinicians to work with the concentric layers of human experience, physical, emotional, cognitive, relational, and sociocultural, as they relate to sexuality and intimacy. Rather than focusing solely on dysfunction, this model supports embodied awareness, attachment repair, empowerment, and inclusive sexual expression.
Grounded in relational neurobiology, developmental movement, and social justice frameworks, this certification emphasizes:
Participants learn to responsibly apply the S-CST model within their professional scope of practice while maintaining compliance with Colorado DORA guidelines.
The Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy Certification Program in Lafayette, CO, is a rigorous and immersive professional training designed for licensed clinicians seeking specialization in somatic sex therapy.
This certification includes:
The program may count toward continuing education requirements for LPCs, LCSWs, and other mental health professionals and offers AASECT continuing education credits.
Participants complete coursework, consultation sessions, and a final case presentation demonstrating integration of at least three core components of the model in a trauma-informed and inclusive manner.
Somatic Awareness and Integration
Develop the capacity to tune into body sensations, movement patterns, and somatic markers as clinical tools in sexual and relational therapy.
Trauma-Informed Sexual Healing
Understand how trauma impacts embodiment, attachment, and sexual expression while learning safe and ethical interventions for integration.
Relational Dynamics and Intimacy
Apply S-CST principles to individuals and couples, emphasizing embodied consent, shared values, secure attachment rhythms, and collaborative language.
Erotic Mapping and Embodied Consent
Use structured assessment and intervention tools to help clients identify resources, challenges, and pathways toward regulated pleasure and connection.
Somatic Creative Process
Learn movement observation and body-based assessment methods to support relational repair and embodied expression.
Ethics and Scope of Practice
Reflect on biases, transference, countertransference, disclosure statements, and legal considerations in somatic sex therapy practice.
The Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy Certification Program is ideal for:
Licensed Professionals
Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and other mental health professionals seeking advanced specialization in somatic sex therapy.
AASECT Professionals
Sex therapists, educators, and counselors are pursuing continuing education and deeper embodied integration.
Experienced Clinicians Seeking Expansion
Therapists who want to incorporate body-centered, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approaches into their work with sexuality and relationships.
This certification does not replace state licensure for practicing psychotherapy in Colorado, but enhances professional competency and continuing education credentials.
Located in the serene and welcoming city of Lafayette, CO, Embodied Relationships Training Center provides a structured, supportive space for professional growth.
The Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy Certification Program equips clinicians with practical tools, ethical clarity, and embodied understanding that can be immediately applied in clinical settings. Participants also become part of a professional community committed to advancing inclusive and trauma-informed sexual healing.
Whether you are deepening an established sex therapy practice or expanding into somatic relationship work, this certification offers a clear and grounded path forward.
Join us and be part of a movement redefining somatic sex therapy through embodied awareness and relational integrity.
