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Sexual concerns are common in therapy, but many clinicians feel underprepared to address them, especially when trauma, shame, and body-based responses are involved.
This live training bridges the gap between EMDR therapy and sex therapy, helping clinicians move beyond symptom management to address the underlying memory networks driving sexual concerns.
Grounded in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, participants will learn how to conceptualize and treat concerns such as sexual trauma, performance anxiety, desire and arousal difficulties, and shame-based patterns.
The training provides a structured approach to:
identifying and sequencing EMDR targets
applying all 8 phases of EMDR therapy to sexual material
working with somatic activation, arousal, and dissociation
integrating EMDR with sex therapy interventions for real-world change
Designed for practical application, this training supports clinicians in developing greater confidence, clarity, and effectiveness when working with complex and often avoided presentations.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
Apply the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model to conceptualize sexual concerns
Identify and prioritize EMDR targets related to trauma, shame, and performance patterns
Utilize all 8 phases of EMDR therapy in the treatment of sexual concerns
Recognize and respond to somatic activation, dissociation, and blocking points
Integrate EMDR with adjunctive interventions and determine appropriate clinical use
Who Should Attend
EMDR-trained clinicians *required
Trauma therapists
Sex therapists
Clinicians working with intimacy, relational, or sexual concerns
Training Details
Format: Live (virtual via zoom)
Duration: 2-days/12 hours
Dates: 9/24/2026 - 9/25/2026
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Continuing Education
Aligning Intimacy Therapy is approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) to provide continuing education credits. This program meets the requirements for 6 AASECT CE credits.
Aligning Intimacy Therapy is an approved provider through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. This program is eligible for 6 CE hours.
Instructor
Dr. Emily Lacy, Ed.D., LPCC-S, CST
Owner, Aligning Intimacy Therapy & AlignED Clinical Training
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist | EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Registration & Pricing
Early Bird Rate: $349 available through 9/3/2026
Standard Registration: $425 beginning 9/4/2026
Sexual concerns are common in therapy, but many clinicians feel underprepared to address them, especially when trauma, shame, and body-based responses are involved.
This live training bridges the gap between EMDR therapy and sex therapy, helping clinicians move beyond symptom management to address the underlying memory networks driving sexual concerns.
Grounded in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, participants will learn how to conceptualize and treat concerns such as sexual trauma, performance anxiety, desire and arousal difficulties, and shame-based patterns.
The training provides a structured approach to:
identifying and sequencing EMDR targets
applying all 8 phases of EMDR therapy to sexual material
working with somatic activation, arousal, and dissociation
integrating EMDR with sex therapy interventions for real-world change
Designed for practical application, this training supports clinicians in developing greater confidence, clarity, and effectiveness when working with complex and often avoided presentations.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
Apply the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model to conceptualize sexual concerns
Identify and prioritize EMDR targets related to trauma, shame, and performance patterns
Utilize all 8 phases of EMDR therapy in the treatment of sexual concerns
Recognize and respond to somatic activation, dissociation, and blocking points
Integrate EMDR with adjunctive interventions and determine appropriate clinical use
Who Should Attend
EMDR-trained clinicians *required
Trauma therapists
Sex therapists
Clinicians working with intimacy, relational, or sexual concerns
Training Details
Format: Live (virtual via zoom)
Duration: 2-days/12 hours
Dates: 9/24/2026 - 9/25/2026
Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm EST
Continuing Education
Aligning Intimacy Therapy is approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) to provide continuing education credits. This program meets the requirements for 6 AASECT CE credits.
Aligning Intimacy Therapy is an approved provider through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. This program is eligible for 6 CE hours.
Instructor
Dr. Emily Lacy, Ed.D., LPCC-S, CST
Owner, Aligning Intimacy Therapy & AlignED Clinical Training
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist | EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Registration & Pricing
Early Bird Rate: $349 available through 9/3/2026
Standard Registration: $425 beginning 9/4/2026