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M.A., LMFT, CST, CST-S

Jessica VerBout,

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
MN Board Approved MFT Supervisor
Certified Brainspotting Therapist
aasect Certified sex therapist
aasect Certified sex therapist supervisor

Seeking support for your sexual and relational concerns can feel daunting. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable, compassionate space where you can explore your feelings and experiences, allowing you to embrace your journey toward healing and fulfillment.

  • Sex and relationships are complicated—no shame in that. I’ve spent over 16 years helping people navigate the messy, beautiful, and sometimes painful realities of sexuality, relationships, and identity. As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, and an LMFT, I bring deep expertise, but more importantly, I bring a real, judgment-free space where you can unpack what’s going on and actually find relief.

    I specialize in women’s sexual health and functioning, problematic sexual behavior (often called “sex addiction”), and therapy for all kinds of relationship structures—monogamous, ENM, poly, and more. I also work with minor-attracted people and individuals with paraphilic attractions, offering support that’s grounded in compassion, ethics, and real therapeutic growth.

    Therapy with me isn’t about labels or pathologizing—it’s about understanding yourself, healing, and creating a sex life and relationships that work for you. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

    • Trauma & many other mental health concerns:
      Using Brainspotting

    • Sexuality Concerns & Identity Struggles:
      Women's Sexual Self-Esteem & Function
      2SLGBTQIA+ Ally
      Desire differences & struggles
      Sexual dysfunctions
      Sexual self-esteem
      Problematic sexual behavior (sex addiction)
      Minor Attracted People (MAPs)
      Paraphilic attractions
      Kinks/Fetishes

    • Relationship Therapy:
      Monogamous
      Open
      Polyamorous
      Other ENM Relationship Structures
      2SLGBTQIA+ Relationships

  • Education

    • Bachelor’s of Arts in Child Psychology & Development, Minors in English & Japanese (University of Minnesota, 2005)

    • Master’s of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy (St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 2008)

    • PhD Student in Clinical Sexology from the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (2022-current)

    Professional Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (since 2011) in Minnesota

    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (since 2022) in Vermont

    • Certified Sex Therapist from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists (AASECT; since 2015)

    Professional Services

    • Board Approved Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor in Minnesota (since 2018)

    • Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists (AASECT; since 2023)

    • PREPARE/ENRICH Certified Provider (since 2013)

    Brainspotting Trainings

    • Phase 1

    • Phase 2

    • Brainspotting with Addictions & Unwanted Behaviors (Crocodile Set up)

  • Individual or Relationship Therapy Sessions:
    Up to 60 min.: $225 per session
    Insurance Accepted: UCare

    Extended Sessions
    90 min. sessions: $340 for either individual or relationship sessions.

    2 hour sessions: $450 for either individual or relationship sessions.

    (No insurance coverage for extended sessions.)

  • Therapy intensives are not covered by insurance. Intensives are ideal for individuals wanting to tackle their healing and relationship work more aggressively.

    Minimum of 4 hours to start, up to 6 hours, total in one day at $225/hour ($900-$1,350)

  • AASECT CST Supervision

    Professional supervision for those nearly-licensed and licensed mental health professionals seeking to complete the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapist's (AASECT) requirements to becoming a Certified Sex Therapist.

    Individual Fee (Licensed Professionals): $150/session

    Individual Fee (Pre-Licensed Practitioners): $120/session

    Group Fee: $80/group/supervisee


    Minnesota MFT Licensure Supervision

    Professional supervision for those post-graduates seeking independent licensure in Marriage & Family Therapy in the State of Minnesota.

    Individual Fee : $100/session

    Group Fee: $80/group/supervisee


    AASECT & MFT Supervision
    A pre-licensed person in Minnesota is able to pursue both sex therapist certification and professional licensure at the same time and I am able to provide both of the supervision for AASECT and MN MFTs. You are able to count 1 hour of supervision for both licensure and certification requirements, provided certain requirements are met.*

    Individual Fee: $100/session

    Group Fee: $80/group/supervisee

    *The specific requirements for AASECT certification and MN independent licensure will be discussed before signing a supervision contract to ensure full understanding is there.