Live Virtual Training via Zoom

Jared Boot-Haury, PsyD, ABPP, presents a live virtual professional training program on Culturally Responsive Care with Asexual Clients.

This training provides mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver culturally competent and affirmative care to asexual clients. Drawing on the latest psychological literature, the course explores the unique experiences, challenges, and strengths of individuals who identify as asexual, including their diverse romantic orientations and relationships. 

Participants will gain insight into common misconceptions and biases that contribute to the pathologization of asexuality, as well as strategies to avoid harm and foster trust in therapeutic relationships. 

The training covers key topics such as the minority stress model as applied to asexual individuals, the impact of intersecting identities, and the skills to provide inclusive clinical assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. Case studies, role-play demonstrations, and interactive discussions will provide real-world applications of evidence-based techniques to affirm asexual clients’ identities and address issues like stigma, relational dynamics, and mental health concerns. 

By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with practical tools to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive therapeutic environment that recognizes and validates the experiences of asexual individuals, empowering them to thrive. 

This program is designed for mental health professionals who are committed to enhancing their cultural competency and providing inclusive, affirmative care to diverse populations, particularly those who identify as asexual.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe and explain three unique psychological experiences and needs of asexual individuals, including the impact of intersecting identities and the minority stress model, as they relate to effective and affirmative therapeutic practices
  • 2 Describe two evidence-based strategies to avoid pathologizing asexuality and to foster trust and inclusivity in therapeutic relationships by recognizing and addressing common biases and misconceptions about asexuality
  • 3 Describe and explain inclusive clinical assessment, diagnostic, and intervention skills that affirm asexual clients’ identities and relationships
  • 4 Describe systemic barriers and cultural factors affecting access to mental health care for asexual clients, and develop actionable solutions to improve equity and support in clinical practice

  • Intended Audience

    This training is intended for mental health professionals who are dedicated to enhancing their cultural competence and providing inclusive, affirmative care to diverse populations, with a particular focus on individuals who identify as asexual. The audience includes clinicians who specialize in general adult mental health, LGBTQIA+ mental health, sex therapy, couples and relational therapy, multicultural and trauma-informed care, and health psychology or community mental health. These professionals are committed to affirming asexuality in clinical practice, addressing the unique psychological experiences and needs of asexual clients, and recognizing the impact of intersecting identities and systemic barriers on mental health and access to care.

    • Mental Health Professional
    • Therapist
    • Counselor
    • Psychologist
    • Clinical Social Worker

  • Experience Level

    This training is designed to be accessible and valuable for mental health professionals at all stages of experience, from graduate trainees to seasoned clinicians.
    Beginner: Participants may have limited prior knowledge of asexuality or experience working with asexual clients and are seeking foundational understanding of culturally competent, affirmative care.
    Intermediate: Participants may have some experience providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy and are looking to deepen their skills in addressing the unique needs, challenges, and strengths of asexual individuals.
    Advanced: Participants may have extensive experience in multicultural or LGBTQIA+ mental health and are seeking advanced strategies to address systemic barriers, enhance advocacy, and implement evidence-based interventions for asexual clients.

  • Practice Setting

    Professionals who participate in this training typically work in environments dedicated to providing mental health support to diverse populations. These settings prioritize inclusivity, cultural competence, and affirmative care, often serving clients with a wide range of identities and backgrounds. The work environment is client-centered, confidential, and supportive, with a focus on fostering trust and safety for individuals who may face stigma or systemic barriers, including those who identify as asexual.

    Examples of practice settings:

    • Private practice offices offering individual, couples, or group therapy
    • Community mental health centers serving diverse and underserved populations
    • University or college counseling centers supporting students and staff
    • Hospital-based behavioral health departments or integrated care teams
    • Training clinics affiliated with academic institutions
    • Nonprofit organizations focused on LGBTQIA+ mental health and advocacy

Presented By

Jared Boot-Haury, PsyD, ABPP, Goldblum-Carr Postdoctoral Fellow in LGBTQ+ Psychology Research

Jared Boot-Haury, Psy.D., M.B.A., A.B.P.P., is a board-certified and licensed clinical psychologist and the former Goldblum-Carr Postdoctoral Fellow in LGBTQ+ Psychology Research at Palo Alto University. Specializing in LGBTQ+ health, sexual identity development, and minority stress, Dr. Boot-Haury works as an LGBTQ+ specialty psychologist at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. They have received multiple awards, including the Award for Service and Social Justice from the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Sexual and Gender Minority Special Interest Group and the APA Division 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity) Transgender Research Award. Dr. Boot-Haury has authored 8 first-author publications in addition to presenting over 25 peer-reviewed conference presentations. Their clinical work focuses on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and ACT, with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ individuals and LGBTQ+ people in relationships. Dr. Boot-Haury supports professionals pursuing certification through the World Professional Association for Transgender Health as a GEI SOC8 Certified Mentor and an American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor, where they promote equitable healthcare access for LGBTQ+ populations and individuals seeking sex therapy services. They hold a Doctorate and Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in LGBT Health Policy from George Washington University.

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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • Welcome and Overview

  • Foundations of Asexuality

      • Definitions
      • Common misconceptions/biases
      • Intersectionality
      • Interactive Q&A

  • Psychological Experiences, Systemic Barriers, and Minority Stress Faced by Asexual Individuals

  • Case Study Reviewing Challenges of Asexual Client Navigating Therapy and Societal Stigma

  • Strategies for Providing Affirmative Care

      • Strategies to avoid pathologizing identity, addressing biases and fostering inclusivity in therapy, and cultural and systemic factors affecting access to care for asexual clients
      • Role-play demonstration

  • Enhancing Clinical Skills

      • Inclusive clinical assessment and intervention techniques
      • Group discussion about actionable solutions to systemic barriers in mental health care for asexual clients

  • Systemic Barriers, Equity, and Actionable Solutions

      • Healthcare access, policy gaps, and societal stigma
      • Strategies for fostering advocacy in clinical settings and beyond the therapy room
      • Breakout rooms for brainstorming initiatives/interventions to improve care for clients in their practice

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  • Cancellation Policy

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  • Event Conduct

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CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship/ provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).



Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.