Level 4
Certification
Engage options for 24-hours of practice, group supervision, and independent study.
Faculty
Dr. Omar Minwalla
Psy. D.
Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Sexologist
Dr. Omar Minwalla is a Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Sexologist trained at … 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).
Professionals who successfully completed all three Levels of Education and Training, will receive a designation of DSTE, Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Educated.
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 24 supervision and professional practice hours, and will have various options for attaining these hours.
DSTT Certification:
24 Hours of Practice and Supervision
The certification process offers professionals at least 24-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
- 6 Hours of structured practice required for certification.
- Professionals will have the opportunity to practice specific skills and/or role play and gain hours for professional skill building and practice.
- 12 Hours of group supervision required, up to 18 hours for certification.
- Each cohort of students have the option of engaging peer group supervision.
- Peer supervision hours can be accrued at the beginning of Level 2 or any time after.
- 6 hours are available for independent study, but not required.
- Students have the options of viewing pre-recorded lectures on advanced topics and completing the post-test as independent study.
- Dr. Minwalla and ISH encourage unique approaches to learning, particularly as professionals, and accept proposals for alternative ways to engage independent study.
- Any hour(s) in Individual supervision or consultation count towards certification, but is not required.
- Individual supervision with a DSTT professional or faculty, including Dr. Minwalla is available, (any costs are to be arranged independently).
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.
