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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS (he, him)

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Available both in-person and online
255 S 17th Street Suite 2200 Philadelphia, PA 19103
I am an active therapist. I design treatment plans and utilize strategies that are appropriate for both the issues and the personalities of my clients. I work with individuals in the context of their life and couples seeking to repair, improve or strengthen their relationship. My areas of specialty include intimacy, conflict, anger issues and the breadth of sexuality concerns.
I am the Founder and Director of the Philadelphia Institute for Individual, Relational & Sex Therapy (PhIIRST). I have over 30 years of experience as an educator, public speaker, writer, and therapist with a specialization in sexuality issues. Currently, I am the President of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists (AASECT).
My practice assesses and treats the complexity of the clients issues. We partner with medical practices and other health care providers to treat mind and body.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

PhIIRST

255 S 17th Street

Suite 2200

Philadelphia, PA 19103 map

(267) 217-3987

The Office Court at Pennell Place

1215 W Baltimore Pike

Suite 1

Media, PA 19063 map

My website
We are now seeing clients both in person and virtually
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Anger Management 
$300 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (267) 217-3987
Photo of Chris Fariello, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

PhIIRST

255 S 17th Street

Suite 2200

Philadelphia, PA 19103 map

(267) 217-3987

The Office Court at Pennell Place

1215 W Baltimore Pike

Suite 1

Media, PA 19063 map

My website
We are now seeing clients both in person and virtually
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Anger Management 
$300 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $300
  • Couple Sessions $300

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (267) 217-3987
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Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (267) 217-3987

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / MF000278 Chris Fariello
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 29 years
  • Attended University of Pennsylvania, Graduated 2004
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from AASECT Sexuality Educator / 2006
  • Certificate from AASECT Sex Therapist / 2006
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Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (267) 217-3987
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Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (267) 217-3987

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anger Management

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (267) 217-3987
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Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (267) 217-3987

8 Endorsements

Harmony Holistic
Harmony Holistic
PsychologistPsyDMEd
Chris is a wonderful therapist and supervisor. He is thoughtful, insightful and highly skilled at working with individuals, couples and on issues around sexuality.
Chris Wilson
Chris Wilson
Marriage & Family TherapistPhDLMFTCSTSCSTCHES
Dr. Fariello has decades of experience as a therapist, supervisor, and mentor. He works hard to cultivate a caring and insightful process. He challenges people to be the best versions of themselves.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Narrative
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (267) 217-3987
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Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (267) 217-3987

Location

Primary Location

PhIIRST

255 S 17th Street

Suite 2200

Philadelphia, PA 19103

(267) 217-3987

Additional Location

The Office Court at Pennell Place

1215 W Baltimore Pike

Suite 1

Media, PA 19063

(267) 217-3987
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We are now seeing clients both in person and virtually
Photo of Chris Fariello, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Call for a free consultation now - (267) 217-3987
"
We are now seeing clients both in person and virtually
Photo of Chris Fariello, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
Call for a free consultation now - (267) 217-3987