6 CEs (APA, NBCC, AASECT, CA BRN)

Sexuality and OCD

LIVE  two part Webinar series*

Part 1: Sexual Functioning, Sexual Themes, and OCD in Adults on April 10, 2026, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST

 Part 2: Diagnostic Features and Treatment Implications for Adults with S-OCD on  April 24, 2026 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST

*This content will be recorded. Thank you for you patience while we process the recording. Processing typically takes 7-10 business days.

Course Description
Sexuality-themed obsessions are common in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) yet are often misunderstood and under-discussed in clinical training. Clients may experience intrusive sexual thoughts, urges, or body sensations that generate significant shame, doubt, and avoidance, impacting both identity and sexual functioning.

This two-part, six-hour course introduces clinicians to the foundations of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and its application to sexual-themed OCD. Participants will explore assessment and treatment considerations for harm-related intrusive thoughts, body-focused obsessions, and sexual response monitoring, as well as unique considerations in perinatal and postpartum OCD. Through clinical examples, participants will learn how to conceptualize these presentations and develop effective ERP hierarchies while maintaining a sex-positive and culturally responsive approach.
Course Objectives

  1. Describe the theoretical foundations and core principles of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  2. Identify common presentations of sexuality-themed obsessions and compulsions in OCD, including intrusive thoughts, urges, and body-focused sensations.
  3. Differentiate sexual-themed OCD symptoms from sexual interests, sexual orientation concerns, or sexual functioning difficulties.
  4. Explain clinical considerations for conducting safety and risk assessments when clients present with harm-related intrusive thoughts.
  5. Recognize unique assessment and treatment considerations associated with perinatal and postpartum OCD presentations.
  6. Develop exposure hierarchies appropriate for clients experiencing sexually themed or body-focused obsessions within an ERP framework.
  7. Apply strategies for addressing the impact of OCD symptoms on sexual functioning, body awareness, and relational intimacy during treatment.
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Intended Audience:
This course is designed for providers who have completed graduate education in mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment. It is appropriate for mental health professionals (i.e., Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCs/LMHCs) and medical professionals (i.e., MDs, NPs, PTs, OTs).
CE Hours Summary:
Credit for this course fulfills 6 CEs.
The Buehler Institute is approved CE provider by the APA, NBCC, AASECT, and CA Board of Nursing.

Download the syllabus below to view full CE information.
Topics to be explored...

ERP theory and treatment, including exposure hierarchies
Body-focused obsessions and sexual response
Harm-based themes and safety assessment
Perinatal and postpartum OCD

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I am unable to attend the live webinar?

This webinar will be recorded for later viewing. We typically post the recorded version 7-10 business days after the webinar. For those who are unable to join us live, we will provide a short quiz to verify attendance.
We'll send out an email letting you know when it's available, and the recording will remain on our website for the foreseeable future.

Help! I need tech support! How do I get in touch?

Please understand that we are able to provide minimal support during the live webinar. Our administrative staff member has her hands full admitting guests, moderating the chat, and supporting our wonderful guest speaker.
The fastest way to reach us is via email at info@learnsextherapy.com (but feel free to include a phone number if you would like to chat). 

What if I'm having trouble navigating the course or accessing my certificate?

Navigating a new portal can be tough. To make the process as simple as possible, I asked our Program Administrator (and resident millennial), Anneka Buehler, to record a video for you. The video includes information about navigating our website, completing your course evaluation, and downloading your course certificate.

What is your refund policy?

All requests for a refund must be made in writing via email to info@learnsextherapy.com. We typically do not provide a refund due to an inability to attend the live session, as we will be recording the session for later viewing. If the certificate of completion has been claimed, we are unable to provide a refund.

Where can I access the link for the live presentation?

We will send out a link to the live presentation 24 hours in advance, as well as an additional reminder 1 hour before the presentation. Those who have enrolled in the course can also open the course player and navigate to the activity, or click on the activity in the index below associated with the video camera icon:  .

Where's my certificate?

Live attendees will be provided two "secret words" that they will enter into a form. A link to this form will become available at the close of the live presentation. Live attendees can access this form within the course player, and a link to the form will also be distributed via email at the end of the presentation. Attendees will be able to download a PDF of their certificate after they have successfully entered the "secret words."

Learners who watch the recording will need to click "next" once they are done viewing the content so that they can complete a course evaluation and a short quiz to affirm that they understood the content before they can access the certificate of completion.  Once they have passed the quiz, they will be able to download a PDF of their certificate.



Most other common questions are answered on our main FAQ page.

Psychologists

TBI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. TBI maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Counselors

The Buehler Institute has been approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. The Buehler Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

AASECT Members

TBI is approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists to provide continuing education units toward certification as a Sex Therapist or Counselor, Provider #12-13-Q.

Nurses

TBI is an approved provider of continuing education by the Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 16394.

**We love our social worker colleagues! While we are not an approved NASW or ASWB CE provider, many state licensing will accept CEs from APA approved providers. Please check with your state licensing board for the most accurate information.

Course Lessons

Meet the instructor

Jordan Soper, PsyD, ABPP, CST

Jordan Soper, PsyD, ABPP, CST, is a licensed psychologist, board-certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Her clinical work focuses on the intersection of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, and sexual health. Dr. Soper specializes in helping individuals navigate intrusive thoughts, sexual concerns, and relationship difficulties using evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). She has trained and worked in community mental health, private practice, and the Veterans Affairs healthcare system, and provides consultation and professional training on OCD, anxiety, and sexual well-being.
Patrick Jones - Course author