Level 4
Certification

Engage options for 12-hours of practice, group supervision, and independent study.

Credentials

DSTP

DSTT

DSTE

No CE

21 Hours Total

$250 USD

Faculty

Dr. Omar Minwalla
Psy. D.
Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Sexologist

Dr. Omar Minwalla is a Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Sexologist trained at … Read More

Trish Haight, LMFT
Licensed Psychologist

Trish Haight, LMFT is a certified Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Therapist (DSTT), …Read More

Trish Haight, LMFT
Licensed Psychologist

Trish Haight, LMFT is a certified Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Therapist (DSTT), …
Read More

Certification Overview

Professionals earn a Certificate of Completion for each Level Completed

Each Level of Education and Training completed, meaning all the Modules or requirements for that Level have been completed, then the professional will earn a Certificate of Completion for that Level offered by The Institute for Sexual Health (ISH).

Candidates who successfully complete all curriculum and professional hours for credentialing must complete the final credentialing form in order to receive their final Certification and Designation of DSTT, Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Therapist.

DSTT
Deceptive Sexuality and
Trauma Therapist

Indicates that the professional is a licensed mental health provider and has completed all 3 levels of professional education including supervision.

DSTP
Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Professional

Discontinued: Only Level 1 is being offered in 2024.

This is the designation for non-licensed mental health professionals who have completed all 3 levels of professional education including supervision.

DSTE
Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Educated

Indicates that the professional has completed all 3 levels of professional education.

Professionals who want to be credentialed, must complete the final step of accruing 12 supervision and practice hours, and will have various options for attaining hours. Options may change and evolve over time, however, professionals will have the opportunity to form and engage with their specific cohort.

DSTT Certification:
12 Hours of Practice and Supervision

The certification process offers professionals at least 12-hours total of professional practice, group supervision, peer support, and independent study options. This is the final step, to help professionals consolidate practice skills, gain additional learning, and benefit from peer support and building community.

Certification Hours

Group Supervision and Practice Skills

REQUIRED:

  1. Certification Requirement:
    Participants must complete 6 hours of structured practice to be eligible for certification. Detailed guidance will be provided in Level 3, Module 6.
  2. Virtual Practice Sessions:
    Participants will have the opportunity to:
    • Practice specific skills through role play
    • Build professional competence in a supportive environment
  3. Dr. Minwalla will host these virtually, scheduled on at least three separate dates following the completion of Level 3.
  4. Structure of Each Session (2 hours):
    • Hour 1: Group practice of key skills
    • Hour 2: Group supervision, including discussion, case presentations, and/or Q&A
Individual Supervision
  1. Dr. Minwalla requests at least a one hour meeting with each professional, as part of certification. Any and all meeting hours are included in the Level 4 registration fee, will be counted toward the 12 hours required.
  2. Individual supervision with a DSTT professional or faculty member will also count towards certification. Any fees charged by these professionals must be covered independently and are not included in registration.
Peer-Group Study

Any professionals who form any type of study dyad, or group, for relevant learning discussion, or other ways that engage this material and promote your learning and development can be used towards certification hours. The practice skills that will be learned in MODULE 6, and then in the Level 4 DSTT Professional Practice Group, can then be practiced with each other, for example.

Independent Study
  1. 6 hours are available for independent study, but not required.
  2. Students have the options of viewing pre-recorded lectures on advanced topics and completing the post-test as independent study.
  3. Dr. Minwalla and ISH encourage unique approaches to learning, particularly as professionals, and accept proposals for alternative ways to engage independent study.

Credentials

DSTP

DSTT

No CE

12 Hours Total

$250 USD

Faculty

Dr. Omar Minwalla
Psy. D.
Licensed Psychologist &
Clinical Sexologist

Dr. Omar Minwalla is a Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Sexologist trained at … Read More

Trish Haight, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist

Trish Haight, LMFT is a certified Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Therapist (DSTT), …Read More

The Institute for Sexual Health (ISH) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for Sexual Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Be a Better Man 1: Sabbath Schedule

Different Schedule for Sabbath Observant Men, the exact same course and content with Dr. Minwalla, but simply scheduling change, and anyone who has been accepted to take Be a Better Man 1 is welcome.

4-Days:

7am-3pm PST (Los Angeles Time Zone)

You can apply, which includes scheduling a free 20-minute phone consultation with Dr. Minwalla to discuss the course further and answer any questions you may have and suitability.

If interested, Submit an application here.

Professional Education and Training 2025

This education and training helps professionals become more aware, ethically informed, and able to treat the psychological abuse and trauma associated with infidelity and compulsive sexual behavior disorder.

Waiting List

Dates for the next Level 3 Education and Training Cohort are yet to be decided. However, you may submit an application for Level 1 now and be on our waiting list.

Waiting List

Dates for the next Level 2 Education and Training Cohort are yet to be decided. However, you may submit an application for Level 1 now and be on our waiting list.

Waiting List

Dates for the next Level 1 Education and Training Cohort are yet to be decided. However, you may submit an application now and be on our waiting list.

Be a Better Man 2: The Ten steps curriculum

A new curriculum that educates on the Ten Steps to Deceptive Sexuality, and also integrates education on what to start doing, actions and how to consider developing a plan, after the Illumination, with a focus on three types of work: Integrity-Abuse Behavioral work, Attending work (how to help those harmed), and Ego work (your Self). The program will likely be starting mid-April 2025, be once per week for about 2 hours, and will run for 12 consecutive weeks.

Student Discount

If you are a clinical grad student or currently unlicensed but under the supervision of a licensed professional, you are considered a candidate to receive a 50% discount for the entire Levels 1-4.

Group Discount

If you have a group of 4 or more clinicians/professionals who practice in a treatment center or healthcare facility, you may qualify for a group discount.

Level 4 Applications Open May 5, 2024?

Only professionals who have successfully completed Level 1 and Level 2 can apply for Level 3.??

Level 1 Application and Registration Open Now

  • Level 1 Application and Registration Ends: April 7, 2024.
  • To Avail Early Bird Discount for Level 1, Please register before: February 28, 2024.

Level 3 Applications Open Oct 6, 2024

Only professionals who have successfully completed Level 1 and Level 2 can apply for Level 3.

Level 1 Application and Registration Open Now

  • Level 1 Application and Registration Ends: April 7, 2024.
  • To Avail Early Bird Discount for Level 1, Please register before: February 28, 2024.

Level 2 Applications Open May 5, 2024

Only professionals who have successfully completed level 1 can apply for Level 2.

Level 1 Application and Registration Open Now

  • Level 1 Application and Registration Ends: April 7, 2024.
  • To Avail Early Bird Discount for Level 1, Please register before: February 28, 2024.

Trish Haight, LMFT

Licensed Psychotherapist

Trish Haight, LMFT is a certified Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Therapist (DSTT), a specialization in deceptive sexuality and trauma (DST), offered by The Institute for Sexual Health (ISH).Trish is a leading professional voice in Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment (DSTT) and is an Adjunct Professor and Faculty Member of The Institute for Sexual Health (ISH), and currently teaches Level 2 and 3 of the DSTT Professional Training along with Dr. Omar Minwalla, Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Sexologist. Trish formally trained directly under Dr. Omar Minwalla and was an instrumental part of Dr. Minwalla’s original core clinical treatment team at The Institute for Sexual Health from 2009 – 2015, which is referred to as Dr. Minwalla’s, Sacred Clinical Incubator, giving birth to both DSTT and IVTT, Intentional Vibe Trauma Treatment. IVTT is a treatment for systemic abuse, injustice, and complex trauma, and relevant in particular to survivor-based communities.

Dr. Omar Minwalla, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Sexologist

Dr. Omar Minwalla is a Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Sexologist trained at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Minwalla has spent 20 years as a first responder on the front lines of treating infidelity and compulsive sexual behavior. His grounded theory of Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment (DSTT) not only establishes a new standard of care for the treatment of infidelity, compulsive sexual behavior disorders, and sex addiction, but shines a light on a unique method for the treatment of systemic abuse, injustice and complex trauma, called Intentional Vibe Trauma Treatment (IVTT). Dr. Minwalla is the founder of The Institute for Sexual Health (ISH) which was one of the first and only U.S. treatment centers to challenge the “co-sex addict” model and articulate the systemic abuse associated with infidelity and compulsive sexual behavior disorder.

Professional Education and Training

While we are in the process of putting together a comprehensive program that meets your expectations, we understand that you may be eager to secure your spot and we appreciate your patience.

Please subscribe to the waiting list to ensure that you receive updates and notifications once we have finalized the program.