Michael Sytsma
PhD, LPC, CST, CPCS
is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia, a certified sex therapist, and a certified professional counselor supervisor.
Michael has a passion for teaching. Over the last 20 years he has taught over 150 masters and doctoral level courses in human sexuality and sex therapy. Before that, he taught addictions, Marriage and Family, and a host of other topics. His work uniquely integrates clinical sex therapy with a faith-informed perspective, making him a sought-after resource for therapists who work with religious individuals and couples.
Dr. Sytsma received his MS in Community Counseling from Georgia State and a COAMFT-approved PhD from the University of Georgia. His dissertation was on Sexual Desire Discrepancy in Married Couples. He is an Ordained Minister in The Wesleyan Church, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia, a Certified Sex Therapist, and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor.
He has contributed to a number of published works, presented at numerous professional organization conferences, and presented APA, NBCC, and AASECT approved CE workshops. In addition to his ongoing teaching, presentations, and writing, Dr. Sytsma provides about 25 hours of therapy each week in marriage and sex therapy and continues his research into marital sexuality.
Michael’s Professional Memberships
- International Society for Sexual Medicine
- Society for Sex Therapy and Research
- Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
- International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
Published Works by Michael Sytsma
Dr. Sytsma has contributed to several published works on human sexuality, including:
- Secrets of Eve: Understanding the Mystery of Female Sexuality (co-authored with Archibald Hart and Debra Taylor) — a resource addressing women’s sexuality from a clinical and faith-informed perspective
- Building Intimate Marriages — a marriage enrichment resource integrating clinical and relational principles
- Professional articles and chapters on sexual desire discrepancy, marital sexuality, and sex therapy with religious populations
Courses by Dr. Michael Sytsma
Dr. Sytsma brings his 20+ years of clinical experience and doctoral-level teaching to continuing education for mental health professionals:
- Free CE: Ethical Considerations in Diagnosing Female Sexual Problems — APA, NBCC, and AASECT approved free continuing education on diagnosing female sexual dysfunction