Who We Are

Richard Siegel, MS, LMHC, CST, AASECT
Director of Education

 

Richard Siegel, MS, LMHC, CST, AASECT, is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor, certified sex therapist, and is dually-certified by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) as both an educator and therapist.  He has almost twenty years experience as an educator, having worked with Planned Parenthood of South Palm Beach & Broward Counties (1993-2008) and several local colleges & universities, training institutes, middle & high schools, civic & religious groups.  He has been twice honored to Who’s Who of American Teachers.  Currently the Education Director for Sage Institute, Ricky also maintains a private practice, teaches throughout South Florida, and enjoys a national reputation as a trainer in sex therapy, sexuality education & substance abuse.  Richard also travels extensively and, along with brother Lawrence, served as AASECT’s National Conference Co-Chair from 2005-2008.  Ricky has recently expanded his sex therapy practice to include consulting with physicians and medical practices, including the South Beach Clinic and Advanced Urology Associates of Florida.

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Lawrence Siegel, MA, PhD(C), CST, AASECT
President/CEO

 

Lawrence Siegel, MA, PhD(C), CST, AASECT, is a Clinical Sexologist, certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists (AASECT), the American Board of Sexology (ABS), and is a Fellow with the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists. In addition to being President of the Sage Institute, Larry serves on faculty at Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Kaplan University, and Palm Beach State College, as well as other national health and teaching institutions.  As an educator, trainer, and consultant for the past 23 years, Larry has traveled extensively - both around the US and abroad - training all levels of health and mental- health professionals and is recognized as a leading educator in the area of sexuality and sexual therapy.  
Larry has been honored three times in Who’s Who of American Teachers and has received numerous honors for teaching excellence.  As president of a non-profit organization, he has also been recognized in Who’s Who of American Executives and has consulted with other non-profit organizations on developing effective practice models. He is a regular guest on numerous radio and television shows and can be found as an expert adviser on the web at SexualHealth.com and LoveandHealth@iFriends.net.


 


Jill Morris, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT
Clinical Director


 

Jill Morris, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT, has been in private practice for more than 10 years and has received numerous honors, including being named in Who's Who of American Women and Who’s Who in Science and Engineering. In addition to serving as Clinical Director for Sage Institute for Family Development, Dr. Morris is also an experienced educator, currently serving on Faculty of Nova Southeastern University and speaking at numerous conferences across the country.