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Are Digital Interventions the Next Frontier in Sex Therapy? A Facilitated Group Discussion

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026   12:00 PM EST -1:00 PM EST
Dr. Caleb Jacobson, PsyD, PhD
$24.99

Digital technologies are rapidly transforming the landscape of psychological and sexual health interventions. In their 2023 study, Vowels and Sever explored public attitudes toward digital sex therapy—examining both enthusiasm for accessibility, privacy, and reduced stigma, and skepticism regarding effectiveness, personalization, and trust. Using a mixed-methods approach, the researchers found that while digital interventions may address long-standing barriers to sexual health care, they also introduce new challenges related to user engagement, data security, and the perceived loss of human connection.

This Facilitated Group Discussion invites participants to reflect on the study’s findings and their
implications for the future of clinical practice. We will explore questions such as:
● What role can digital interventions play in expanding access to sex therapy?
● How might clinicians maintain therapeutic depth and ethical standards in digital
formats?
● What barriers must be addressed to make these tools viable and trustworthy for
patients?

Attendees are encouraged to read the article in advance and come prepared to share insights, experiences, and critiques related to integrating digital platforms into psychosexual therapy practice.

About the Presenter

Caleb Jacobson is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and Bible scholar. He holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in clinical psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hebrew Bible, biblical archaeology, and psychological exegesis. In his clinical practice, Dr. Jacobson specializes in working with religious and conservative patients, treating male sexual dysfunction, and addressing rare and problematic sexual issues. A pioneer in the integration of sex therapy and religion, he is the author of the award-winning Sex Therapy with Religious Patients: Working with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Communities (2024) and the editor ofThe Routledge International Handbook of Sex Therapy and Religion (2025). Dr. Jacobson currently serves as president of both the School of Sex Therapy and the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists, where he leads initiatives in education, research, and clinical advancement within the field.

Learning Objectives:

  1. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to summarize at least three key public attitudes toward digital sex therapy identified in Vowels & Sever (2023).
  2. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to identify and describe a minimum of two clinical or ethical challenges associated with the use of digital psychosexual interventions.
  3. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to develop at least two evidence-informed strategies for ethically and effectively integrating digital technologies into psychosexual therapy practice.

Agenda:
00:00–00:05 | Introduction
● Welcome and overview of objectives
● Brief summary of Vowels & Sever (2023) findings
00:05–00:55 | Facilitated Discussion
● Exploring key findings: benefits and limitations of digital sex therapy
● Ethical, clinical, and practical implications for psychosexual therapists
● Participant reflections: potential applications, challenges, and innovations
● Open exchange: experiences with teletherapy, apps, and digital interventions
00:55–01:00 | Closing Remarks
● Summary of key takeaways

This workshop offers 1 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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