CSAT Testimonials

This workshop was an amazing experience. I looked forward to the professional development, and could have never imagined the personal impact!

Pasadena CA
Bill  B.,
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About CSAT Certification & Training

Founded by renowned therapist Dr. Patrick Carnes, the CSAT® (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) program was developed after years of extensive experience in the field of addiction therapy and is quickly becoming an industry standard for addiction professionals. IITAP's CSAT certification, training and continued education programs offer a cutting-edge advantage for practitioners wanting to grow their practice and gain new insights about addictive and compulsive behaviors.

Join IITAP's network of CSAT-certified addiction specialists, recognized as experts in the field of addiction therapy. As a certified practitioner, you also have access to valuable tools and marketing support features for your practice.

CSAT Prerequisites

To become a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a practitioner must have a Masters-level degree, be fully licensed or certified (depending on country/state) and have at least 5 years of experience in the counseling field. Note: These requirements must be met at the time of application for FINAL certification rather than at the commencement of training.

ASAT Prerequisites

An Associate Sex Addiction Therapist (ASAT) must have at least a Bachelors-level degree but does not need to fully meet the CSAT criteria. To begin the training process, prospective candidates must have counseling experience OR be at a point in their education where they are close to working with clients.

Continued education

IITAP is recognized as a continuing education provider by the APA, NAADAC, NASW, NBCC, The Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals and the California Department of Consumer Affairs. With the completion of each training module (1-4), you earn 30 hours of credit hours of continued education. You can also attend the IITAP Annual Symposium to earn 5 hours of continuing education credit.

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