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Curriculum Vitae

Wendy Haggerty

LMFT · AASECT Certified Sex Therapist · AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor

Sarasota, Florida · wendyhaggerty@sexandlovetherapist.com

Professional Profile

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, clinical sexologist, educator, supervisor, and creator with 20+ years of experience supporting individuals and couples in navigating intimacy, desire, relationships, and mental health. Combines clinical expertise with curriculum consultation, professional leadership, and the development of accessible, therapist-informed digital reflection experiences. Experienced in sexuality education, inclusive care, program development, and supervision toward AASECT certification.

Professional Work

Sorela

Founder & Creator

Therapist-backed digital reflection experience · mysorela.com

  • Created a private, self-paced reflection experience designed to help people understand emotions, recognize relationship patterns, and put difficult-to-articulate experiences into words.
  • Applied therapeutic insight to shape an accessible, nonjudgmental experience focused on emotional clarity, self-understanding, and personal reflection.
  • Designed a brief guided journey that helps users explore what may be happening beneath the surface and consider next steps at their own pace.

MindMood

Co-Creator & Content Strategist

Remote · Spring 2023–Present

  • Develop and evaluate inclusive mental health programs aligned with the mission of providing affirming care.
  • Conduct research on accessibility and efficacy of virtual therapy platforms for sexual health interventions.

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)

Curriculum Consultant

San Francisco, CA · Fall 2024–Present

  • Advise on refinement of the Master of Science in Critical Sexuality Studies, with an emphasis in Sexuality Counseling, including essential readings, knowledge areas, and alignment with real-world employment needs.
  • Provide input on the skills and experience needed for faculty to teach within the program.
  • Contribute diverse industry and academic perspectives to the course-design phase without developing detailed syllabi.

Sex and Love Therapist

Therapist & Founder

Sarasota, FL · June 2019–Present

  • Provide individual, couples, and group sex therapy, contributing to clinical data collection for therapeutic outcomes.
  • Supervise therapists pursuing AASECT certification, developing training protocols and evaluating supervision efficacy.

Sex and Love Therapy

Therapist & Founder

West Hartford, CT · September 2012–December 2019

  • Established a group practice specializing in sexuality and relational issues, integrating research-informed practices.
  • Supervised staff toward licensure and supported professional development.

Academic Experience

University of Saint Joseph

Adjunct Professor

West Hartford, CT · May 2013–December 2017

  • Designed and taught graduate-level courses emphasizing critical inquiry and practical application of research in human sexuality and therapy.
  • Courses: COUN 592, Special Topics: Human Sexuality & Counseling Interventions; MFTH 583, Human Sexuality & Sex Therapy; COUN 579, Counseling Families.
  • Integrated current empirical findings, evidence-based therapeutic techniques, case analyses, peer discussion, and reflective exercises into student-centered instruction.
  • Mentored students in developing research proposals and clinical interventions grounded in inclusivity and cultural competence.

Professional Service & Leadership

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT)

  • Board of Directors, 2022–2024
  • Sex Therapy Certification Committee, 2019–2024
  • AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor, 2019–Present
  • AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, 2015–Present

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) / Connecticut Chapter (CTAMFT)

  • CTAMFT Board of Directors, 2016–2018
  • CTAMFT Association Manager, 2011–2016 — oversaw committee operations including Membership, Legislative, and Professional Development; managed digital platforms to enhance outreach and engagement.
  • CTAMFT Membership Coordinator / Webmaster, 2010–2011

Research Interests

  • Sexual health and well-being in diverse populations
  • Efficacy of integrative therapeutic approaches in sex and relationship therapy
  • Impact of inclusive mental health interventions on marginalized communities
  • Supervision and training models for AASECT certification

Education

International Institute of Clinical Sexology

Miami, FL

Doctoral program in Clinical Sexology, PhD Candidate · 2016–2019

Central Connecticut State University (COAMFTE)

New Britain, CT

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy · 2008–2012

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Bachelor of Science in Communications, minor in Psychology · 1989–1993

Licensure & Certifications

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), March 2012–Present
  • AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST), January 2015–Present
  • AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor (CST-S), September 2019–Present
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