About
Dr. Neil Cannon
Background and Education
I first became involved in this work because I wanted to help people who had been sexually, emotionally and physically abused. That yearning to serve launched my journey to join the helping professions.
Today, my education, training, and experience make it possible for me to work with virtually any matter related to sex, intimacy, and relationships.
Being a sex therapist is more than a job for me, it is my passion. I feel like sex therapy, teaching and mentoring is my calling and my life’s work all wrapped up into one. I am beyond grateful to have what I view as the greatest career on earth. When I am not seeing clients, you will generally find me supervising (a formal mentoring process), writing, speaking, or educating.
Dr. Neil Cannon is an internationally recognized thought leader among sexuality professionals. His innovative and groundbreaking contributions have shaped the work and careers of sexologists worldwide. Here are just a couple of his recent contributions.
Colorado Section Leader for AASECT (2007–present): The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) has been the primary certification body for sex therapists since 1963. AASECT has more than 4,000 members worldwide.
Honored Guest Lecturer: Dr. Cannon has delivered lectures at graduate and postgraduate programs across Colorado, including the University of Denver, the University of Colorado, Metropolitan State University, Front Range Community College, and Regis University.
Instructor: Dr. Cannon is an instructor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work’s Sexual Health Certificate Program, one of the world’s premier sex therapy training programs.
Expert Witness: Dr. Cannon has provided expert testimony on matters related to sexuality for over a decade.
Dr. Cannon and Dr. Jenn YouTube Chats
Education
- Alumnus of the Harvard Business School, OPM, Executive Education, Class of 1987
- Doctorate degree in Human Sexuality
- Master’s degree in Public Health
- Post-graduate certification in Marriage & Family Therapy
- Post-graduate certification in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Family Systems
- EMDR Trained for treating trauma, abuse, bullying, and other disturbing memories
Publications
Cannon, N.P., Holmberg-Sasek, A. (2020). Relationship Counseling and Sex Therapy with Kinky Clients. In T. Nelson (Eds.) Integrative Sex & Couples Therapy, (P. 99 – 122). Eau Claire, WI: PESI Publishing & Media.
Cannon, N.P., Holmberg-Sasek, A. (2019). Systemic Sex Therapy Supervision. In J. Wadley and R. Siegel (Eds.) The art of sex therapy supervision, (P.151 – 174). New York, NY: Taylor & Frances.
Article ID: JCLP22511
Article DOI: 10.1002/jclp.22511
Internal Article ID: 14251255
Article: Alternative or Non-traditional Sexualities and Therapy: A Case Report
Journal: Journal of Clinical Psychology
(Accepted May 11, 2017, Publish date TBD).
Cannon, N. (2016). A Call to End Tolerance: Embracing Sexual & Gender Diversity. The Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/a-call-to-end-tolerance_us_5773ee08e4b00eaa47883931
Weiner, L., Cannon, N., & Avery-Clark, C. (2014). Reclaiming the lost art of Sensate Focus: A clinician’s guide. Family Therapy Magazine, 13(5), 46-48.
Reproductive Health: The Biology, Psychology and Sociology of Sexuality. Cairo, B, E. (2012). Author of Chapter 12: Understanding Sexual Taboos.
Professional Memberships
- Certified Sex Therapist & Supervisor, the American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) www.aasect.org
- Clinical Fellow, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) www.aamft.org
- National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) https://www.ncsfreedom.org.
- Community-Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities (CARAS) www.caras.ws
- YPO Gold www.ypo.org
- Harvard Alumni Association www.haa.harvard.edu
