Fees may be commensurate with or slightly less than MFT's. The professional association is the American Counseling Association. The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists is the governing body that certifies this expertise. The sex therapist should have a Masters Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. Insurance companies are not likely to reimburse for sex therapy.
Fees vary depending upon background and experience.
Hypnosis may be employed to treat a variety of issues including, but not limited to, stress reduction, pain management, weight loss, smoking cessation, and phobias. Some insurance companies may require a referral from a physician. These professionals have received a medical license and a three year residency training program in psychiatry. Their training fouces on the medical management of symptoms and they are not to learn psychotherapy. However, some may pursue post graduate institutes in various modalities.