About Dr. Neil Cannon
Overview
Dr. Neil Cannon is one of only three sex therapists in Denver who is certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). Neil is also Board Certified as a Sexologist by the American Board of Sexology and the American College of Sexologists (Sexology is the scientific study of sexual attitudes and behaviors). Neil is a couples counselor and instructor of marriage and family therapy at the post-graduate level. Additionally, Neil is a frequent lecturer on college and university campuses, including the University of Denver.
In addition to his work as a therapist, Neil is also a sexuality educator. Last year alone, Neil spoke professionally in more than a dozen cities spanning three countries. Additionally, Neil serves as an expert witness and has conducted diversity training for the United States government.
Education
Dr. Neil Cannon holds a master’s degree in public health and a doctorate degree in human sexuality from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco. Neil also holds certification in couples counseling from Denver Family Institute. Neil has post-graduate certification from the Colorado School of Family Therapy in Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Queer Family Systems. Neil is also an alumnus of the Harvard Business School.
Specialties
Sex, intimacy, communication and relationships.
Memberships in Professional Associations
Neil is a member in good standing with the following organizations:
- American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) www.aasect.org
- Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) www.sexscience.org
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) http://www.aamft.org
- American Counseling Association (ACA) www.counseling.org
- National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) www.ncsfreedom
- Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities (CARAS) www.caras.ws
- The World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Inc. (Formerly known as The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Inc.). http://www.wpath.org/
- Young Presidents Organization (YPO) www.ypo.org
- World Presidents Organization (WPO) www.wpo.org
- Harvard Alumni Association www.haa.harvard.edu
Philosophy
I am open and affirming to all forms of sexual expression and all sexual orientations. I am strength based, positive, practical and focused on helping people solve problems. No matter how difficult things may feel, I believe there is always hope, possibility and potential.
Therapy can be fun. Therapy is an amazing gift to yourself. It is like having a personal coach. Therapy is a tremendous opportunity to get to discover things in new deeper ways that you might not have known were possible.
Curriculum Vitae
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