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About Rachel Needle, Psy.D

Director, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes

Dr. Needle received her M.S. and Psy.D. in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She received her B.A. in psychology from Barnard College, Columbia University. Dr. Needle completed an internship in clinical psychology at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Medical School in Piscataway, New Jersey.

 

Dr. Needle is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist in private practice at the Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida (www.cmshsf.com). She is also the founder and executive director of the Whole Health Psychological Center (www.wholehealthpsych.com) a comprehensive psychological practice with therapists with a broad range of specialty areas. She is the founder and CEO of the Advanced Mental Health Training Institute, which provides continuing education to Florida mental health professionals, as well as Psychologists and sex therapists across the world (www.advancedmentalhealthtrainings.com). She has an ongoing blog and personal website (www.drrachel.com).

 

Dr. Needle is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, in the Masters in Forensic Psychology, and in the Doctorate in Criminal Justice programs at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

 

Dr. Needle’s clinical and research interests include sexual function and dysfunction, relationship concerns, sexual compulsivity, battered women, and trauma. She has a particular interest in working with individuals both during and following cancer treatment. Dr. Needle has presented her research and clinical work at national and international conferences. She has been quoted in a number of popular magazines such as Details, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Cosmo Girl, and Shape, and has written several articles for Glamour Magazine’s online Blog: Smitten.

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  • Biography, degrees, certifications:Psy.D, M.S, B.A
  • Gender: Woman
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    Q What is Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI)?

    Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI) provides educators, counselors, therapists, physicians, clergy, healthcare professionals and other professionals with quality, comprehensive sexual health education to better meet the needs of their clients. MSTI consists of 2 entities; one, is a continuing education provider offering a variety of CE workshops, webinars, and specialty certifications in the area of sex and sexuality. The second is a Licensed school offering a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology.



    Our program meets all the educational, supervision, and SAR requirements, for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), the International Board of Sexuality Professionals (IBOSP), as well as Florida’s Sex Therapy title requirements. We offer flexible training options for busy professionals through our state-of-the-art learning management platform. Workshops can be purchased individually for those who are interested in a specific topic or need Continuing Education hours (CEs) for licensure or certification renewal.



    Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI) offers certifications in:

    Sex Therapy Certification
    Transgender Affirmative Mental Health Care Certification
    Couples and Sex Therapy Certification
    LGBTQIA Affirmative Therapy Certification
    Sexual Trauma Certification
    Medical Sexology Certification
    Alternative Relationship Certification
    Sex Counselor Certification
    Certificate in Sexual Health
    Sex Educator Certification
    Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) Certification
    Somatic Sex Therapist Certification
    Neurodiversity Sexuality Professional Certification
    Sex Informed Therapist Certification
    Sexually Competent Therapist Certification
    Kink Conscious Professional Certification
    Sexual Trauma Informed Therapist Certification
    LGBTQIA+ Informed Professional Certification
    Neurodiversity Sexuality Aware Professional Certification
    Sexual Compulsivity Informed Professional Certification

    Q What benefits are there to completing a certification or program with Modern Sex Therapy Institutes?

    As mental health professionals, we are always looking for ways and resources to elevate our practice and better serve our clients. We have also all certainly faced a case or time where we’ve felt ill-equipped to address certain presenting or secondary concerns, especially when it comes to sex and sexuality. This is why MSTI has built our certifications and program around the core goal of providing professionals with comprehensive education, increased marketability, credibility, a professional network, and enhanced client care.

    More specifically, by doing your certification or program with MSTI, you also gain access to endless professional and community resources, including:

    Your listing on our website’s “Find a Professional” directory, created and constantly optimized to increase our students’ marketability and visibility to their practice.

    Events for students and alumni for community and networking (virtual AND in-person!) ,

    Access to our email listserv AND exclusive membership to our online community group, consisting of hundreds of MSTI students, graduates, faculty and professionals all across the world. These are lively, invaluable networks and hubs to promote your practice, share and request for resources, and collaborate with others!

    Faculty/supervisor mentorship and support
    Learn from and network with THE LEADING EXPERTS in the field

    Q How do I know which program is the best fit for me?

    This is an excellent question. It is based on your educational and occupational history. In order to be a Certified Sex Therapist, you must be a Licensed Therapist. You can complete requirements pre-licensure. If you are not a mental health professional, you will likely qualify for one of our counselor, educator, or professional certifications.

    Please contact us with questions.

    Q How do I access webinars? Learning platform?

    MSTI offers courses synchronously (live via Zoom) and asynchronously (recorded on-demand). All course content is available through our state-of-the-art learning management system.



    When a recorded course is purchased, , the participant will receive an activation email to set their password to access the purchased course.



    If an upcoming live course is purchased, the participant will receive an activation email to set their password. A week prior to the live presentation, the participant will receive an email with access to the Zoom link.



    Course content available on our learning management platform used for CE workshops (www.MentalHealthTrainings.com) includes:

    Syllabus – Description, Learning Objectives, Activity Schedule & Presenter Biography
    Course Materials – Video Recording/Zoom Link, PowerPoint, & any additional handouts if applicable
    Course Evaluation, Course Post-Test & Certificate of Completion (to be used for CEs)

    To get a better idea of how courses work, check out some of our free classes, some even offer free CEs!

    Q Do CE hours expire?

    Yes, CE Hours do expire. The amount of time depends on your state or organization.

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