Sex Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
The Center for Growth/Sex Therapy in Philadelphia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Robboy earned her Master's degree in Social Work,,a Certificate in Home and School Social Work, a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Human Sexuality Education and a Post-Masters Certificate in Marriage Counseling & Sex Therapy.
Alex Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW is the founder of the Center for Growth Inc, a 30 + therapist group practice in 4 states. She has 20+ years of experience working with children and adults who are struggling to overcome sexual disorders, postpartum depression, grief, panic, chronic pain, depression, anger, anxiety, shame. trauma, tourettes and addiction. She focuses on individuals, couples and family therapy. Therapists at Alex's practice are able to see clients for as low as 50$. You cam self schedule online at her website.
Robboy earned her Master's degree in Social Work,,a Certificate in Home and School Social Work, a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Human Sexuality Education and a Post-Masters Certificate in Marriage Counseling & Sex Therapy.
Alex Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, ACSW, LCSW is the founder of the Center for Growth Inc, a 30 + therapist group practice in 4 states. She has 20+ years of experience working with children and adults who are struggling to overcome sexual disorders, postpartum depression, grief, panic, chronic pain, depression, anger, anxiety, shame. trauma, tourettes and addiction. She focuses on individuals, couples and family therapy. Therapists at Alex's practice are able to see clients for as low as 50$. You cam self schedule online at her website.
I view issues contextually and address race, culture, gender, and sexuality in my work.
I work with clients in monogamous, open, and polyamorous relationships including those in the LGBT, kink, and mixed-orientation communities. I work with clients who are cis-gendered, gender-fluid, and transgender, including supporting clients seeking gender affirming healthcare services.
I view issues contextually and address race, culture, gender, and sexuality in my work.
I work with clients in monogamous, open, and polyamorous relationships including those in the LGBT, kink, and mixed-orientation communities. I work with clients who are cis-gendered, gender-fluid, and transgender, including supporting clients seeking gender affirming healthcare services.
My therapeutic framework is rooted in systems theory, meaning I consider not just the individual, but everything that has shaped them: family, culture, trauma, politics, pleasure, race, gender, sexuality, ability, class, and so on.
My style is down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and frank. I balance care with necessary challenge. Some themes I explore with clients include relational distress, high-conflict dynamics, low self-esteem, disability justice, sex and intimacy challenges, kink/fetish exploration, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
My therapeutic framework is rooted in systems theory, meaning I consider not just the individual, but everything that has shaped them: family, culture, trauma, politics, pleasure, race, gender, sexuality, ability, class, and so on.
My style is down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and frank. I balance care with necessary challenge. Some themes I explore with clients include relational distress, high-conflict dynamics, low self-esteem, disability justice, sex and intimacy challenges, kink/fetish exploration, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I will work with you in setting attainable goals, such as finding freedom in your sexuality and desires, gaining insight, and increasing contentment in your lives.
Hi, my name is Tazilyn or Taz
I am an intern therapist with a passion for improving mental health. My therapy style is authentic, nonjudgemental, honest, and with a dash of humor when needed. My life experiences have inspired me to be mindful and sensitive to different cultures and relationship types. I am also dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health in communities of color.
I will work with you in setting attainable goals, such as finding freedom in your sexuality and desires, gaining insight, and increasing contentment in your lives.
Hi, my name is Tazilyn or Taz
I am an intern therapist with a passion for improving mental health. My therapy style is authentic, nonjudgemental, honest, and with a dash of humor when needed. My life experiences have inspired me to be mindful and sensitive to different cultures and relationship types. I am also dedicated to breaking the stigma of mental health in communities of color.
Melissa Sziga Dessereau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CST
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Sziga is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
Sziga is a perceptive and nuanced therapist with a refreshingly frank style. For over 25 years, they have been working with individuals, couples, and families to foster personal growth and satisfying relationships. They have a way of making clients feel comfortable, understood, and at ease — like no matter what you say they get it and don’t judge you. And they're funny.
Sziga is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
Sziga is a perceptive and nuanced therapist with a refreshingly frank style. For over 25 years, they have been working with individuals, couples, and families to foster personal growth and satisfying relationships. They have a way of making clients feel comfortable, understood, and at ease — like no matter what you say they get it and don’t judge you. And they're funny.
I am an individual, relationship & sex therapist primarily serving LGBTQIA+ clients.
With over a decade as a sex educator and a Masters in Human Sexuality, I take a resource-rich, holistic approach to sex therapy. I don’t believe in “normal” when it comes to bodies, genders, relationships & sexualities. I’m here to help you deconstruct what you learned you were supposed to like/want/perform & explore what brings you fulfillment & connection.
I am an individual, relationship & sex therapist primarily serving LGBTQIA+ clients.
With over a decade as a sex educator and a Masters in Human Sexuality, I take a resource-rich, holistic approach to sex therapy. I don’t believe in “normal” when it comes to bodies, genders, relationships & sexualities. I’m here to help you deconstruct what you learned you were supposed to like/want/perform & explore what brings you fulfillment & connection.
Some of my specialties include: Infidelity, Couple Therapy, Sex Therapy, Trauma, EMDR & Tapping, Communication Issues, and Conflict-Resolution.
I believe that we are all souls having a human experience. In that experience, we often discover parts of ourselves that are in need of deeper healing. I have special techniques I use with clients, such as EMDR & Tapping, that produce extremely FAST results in achieving change. I view intimate relationships as Sacred Contracts. I believe those contracts are full of opportunities for individuals to learn how to heal their personal triggers in order to emotionally & spiritually evolve. I firmly believe that therapy should be a transformational process, helping clients manifest the life & relationship their soul longs to experience!
Some of my specialties include: Infidelity, Couple Therapy, Sex Therapy, Trauma, EMDR & Tapping, Communication Issues, and Conflict-Resolution.
I believe that we are all souls having a human experience. In that experience, we often discover parts of ourselves that are in need of deeper healing. I have special techniques I use with clients, such as EMDR & Tapping, that produce extremely FAST results in achieving change. I view intimate relationships as Sacred Contracts. I believe those contracts are full of opportunities for individuals to learn how to heal their personal triggers in order to emotionally & spiritually evolve. I firmly believe that therapy should be a transformational process, helping clients manifest the life & relationship their soul longs to experience!
Jessica G Dashevsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, PMH-C, CSTIP, CLC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in perinatal mood disorders, fertility challenges, intimacy and sex issues, sexual kink, and lactation difficulties.
I utilize a mixture of evidence-based techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy, to help you overcome your challenges and achieve your goals. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and tailored to your individual needs.
As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in perinatal mood disorders, fertility challenges, intimacy and sex issues, sexual kink, and lactation difficulties.
I utilize a mixture of evidence-based techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy, to help you overcome your challenges and achieve your goals. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and tailored to your individual needs.
My training and experience is in couples and sex therapy, and I've also practiced meditation in the Zen tradition for about 25 years.
Clients have called me warm and funny. Life is undoubtedly hard for all of us sometimes, and as we stumble along trying to integrate and understand what is going on, it helps to have a sense of humor, and to love and appreciate ourselves and our friends and family for who we all truly are.
My training and experience is in couples and sex therapy, and I've also practiced meditation in the Zen tradition for about 25 years.
Clients have called me warm and funny. Life is undoubtedly hard for all of us sometimes, and as we stumble along trying to integrate and understand what is going on, it helps to have a sense of humor, and to love and appreciate ourselves and our friends and family for who we all truly are.
I have specialized training in EMDR, sex and love addiction, and cognitive behavior therapy.
I have a passion for working with those exploring gender and sexual identity, trauma, substance use, recovery, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. The therapy I provide is tailored to your individual needs and can help you facilitate personal growth and development. Therapy is most effective when you feel safe and respected. I would be honored to provide that space for you. I view my work with you as a collaborative process. I want to learn more about you and understand the problems you are facing from your perspective. I can provide letters for gender confirmation surgery.
I have specialized training in EMDR, sex and love addiction, and cognitive behavior therapy.
I have a passion for working with those exploring gender and sexual identity, trauma, substance use, recovery, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. The therapy I provide is tailored to your individual needs and can help you facilitate personal growth and development. Therapy is most effective when you feel safe and respected. I would be honored to provide that space for you. I view my work with you as a collaborative process. I want to learn more about you and understand the problems you are facing from your perspective. I can provide letters for gender confirmation surgery.
I’m a therapist & sex therapist working with individuals and couples.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where all parts of you are welcome. I believe that healing starts with your relationship with yourself and extends to the relationships you build with others. If you feel afraid or struggle to make sense of your story, I’m here for you so you don’t have to face your struggles alone.
I’m a therapist & sex therapist working with individuals and couples.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where all parts of you are welcome. I believe that healing starts with your relationship with yourself and extends to the relationships you build with others. If you feel afraid or struggle to make sense of your story, I’m here for you so you don’t have to face your struggles alone.
You’re exhausted and feel lost with sex because you’re never in the mood but feel SO guilty about this and worry there's something wrong with you.
I help women who are stressed about low sex drive discover new ways to slow down, focus on themselves, and increase confidence so they can boost desire and connection. In our sessions we don’t just process, you get a whole new perspective and direct feedback to help you understand exactly what’s happening in your body and what you need to do to get results.
You’re exhausted and feel lost with sex because you’re never in the mood but feel SO guilty about this and worry there's something wrong with you.
I help women who are stressed about low sex drive discover new ways to slow down, focus on themselves, and increase confidence so they can boost desire and connection. In our sessions we don’t just process, you get a whole new perspective and direct feedback to help you understand exactly what’s happening in your body and what you need to do to get results.
As a queer and sex-positive therapist, I provide a non-judgmental space to help you build a deeper relationship with yourself and your partner(s).
I work with individuals and couples who may feel like their relationships or experiences don't align with societal norms. Whether you’re exploring your identity, navigating complex dynamics, or rethinking what love and connection mean to you, I’m here to help create a space where you can feel safe and supported. Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences and find ways to nurture relationships that align with your true self, bringing more fulfillment and authenticity into your life.
As a queer and sex-positive therapist, I provide a non-judgmental space to help you build a deeper relationship with yourself and your partner(s).
I work with individuals and couples who may feel like their relationships or experiences don't align with societal norms. Whether you’re exploring your identity, navigating complex dynamics, or rethinking what love and connection mean to you, I’m here to help create a space where you can feel safe and supported. Together, we’ll explore your unique experiences and find ways to nurture relationships that align with your true self, bringing more fulfillment and authenticity into your life.
I'm a couples & sex therapist working with individuals and multi-person systems.
Whether you're experiencing a rough patch, prolonged pain, or want support enhancing your relationship, therapy offers the guidance and structure necessary to move through hard things.
I'm a couples & sex therapist working with individuals and multi-person systems.
Whether you're experiencing a rough patch, prolonged pain, or want support enhancing your relationship, therapy offers the guidance and structure necessary to move through hard things.
In addition to helping folks manage anxiety, stress, and life transitions, I enjoy supporting clients in navigating issues related to dating and relationships, identity, and sexuality.
My style is warm and collaborative, with an approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and relational therapy, with a strong emphasis on developing and enhancing coping strategies. As a sex therapist, I focus on supporting clients with issues related to sexual functioning and wellness, as well as navigating relationship dynamics.
In addition to helping folks manage anxiety, stress, and life transitions, I enjoy supporting clients in navigating issues related to dating and relationships, identity, and sexuality.
My style is warm and collaborative, with an approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and relational therapy, with a strong emphasis on developing and enhancing coping strategies. As a sex therapist, I focus on supporting clients with issues related to sexual functioning and wellness, as well as navigating relationship dynamics.
Is your relationship seriously lacking in the sex department?
Imagine a relationship where you both are feeling connected emotionally and physically. You are having the sex you desire and deserve. Imagine you no longer struggle with desire or performance anxiety but lead with confidence, control and focus. You are more rested and feel alive again. You are feeling adequate, sexy and eager to engage in intimacy.
Is your relationship seriously lacking in the sex department?
Imagine a relationship where you both are feeling connected emotionally and physically. You are having the sex you desire and deserve. Imagine you no longer struggle with desire or performance anxiety but lead with confidence, control and focus. You are more rested and feel alive again. You are feeling adequate, sexy and eager to engage in intimacy.
Anjé McLish - Non-Monogamy Sex Couples
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, KIC, CNM
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a certified kink-informed and consensual non-monogamy informed therapist who works with the complexities of relationship issues, sex, and sexuality.
Feeling overwhelmed or self-conscious in your relationships? Being an adult child of emotionally absent parents, it’s natural to feel unsteady in your connections. If you're struggling to feel confident around your people, now might be the time to connect with a therapist well-versed in relationship issues, including non-monogamy. Let's work together to develop ways to remind you that you are deserving of the close bonds you seek.
I am a certified kink-informed and consensual non-monogamy informed therapist who works with the complexities of relationship issues, sex, and sexuality.
Feeling overwhelmed or self-conscious in your relationships? Being an adult child of emotionally absent parents, it’s natural to feel unsteady in your connections. If you're struggling to feel confident around your people, now might be the time to connect with a therapist well-versed in relationship issues, including non-monogamy. Let's work together to develop ways to remind you that you are deserving of the close bonds you seek.
With a background in mindfulness and human sexuality, I bring humor and compassion to challenging topics.
Are you seeking more connection, understanding, and intimacy in your relationships? Are you longing to feel secure and balanced in partnership, parenting, or work? My therapeutic approach will help you become the confident and caring person you strive to be, offering relief as you shed negative thought patterns and establish healthy boundaries.
With a background in mindfulness and human sexuality, I bring humor and compassion to challenging topics.
Are you seeking more connection, understanding, and intimacy in your relationships? Are you longing to feel secure and balanced in partnership, parenting, or work? My therapeutic approach will help you become the confident and caring person you strive to be, offering relief as you shed negative thought patterns and establish healthy boundaries.
Areas of interest & specialty include: Generalized anxiety & depression, spiritual & existential concerns, somatic & body-centered work, women’s issues, couples, creatives, helping professionals, HSPs, life transitions, grief & loss, relationships & sexuality, LGBTQ+ issues
Three beliefs I hold that influence how I practice are 1) human beings are not problems to be solved 2) therapy is ultimately about relationship 3) the process itself is the solution. We humans are infinitely complex; we're full of opposition and paradox. Our culture pushes quick fixes and immediate answers, but lasting change rarely comes about when we work in this way. I'm interested in helping you come into fuller, richer, more conscious relationship with all of your moving and sometimes disparate parts. Together we will work from the inside out through a deep, relational process.
Areas of interest & specialty include: Generalized anxiety & depression, spiritual & existential concerns, somatic & body-centered work, women’s issues, couples, creatives, helping professionals, HSPs, life transitions, grief & loss, relationships & sexuality, LGBTQ+ issues
Three beliefs I hold that influence how I practice are 1) human beings are not problems to be solved 2) therapy is ultimately about relationship 3) the process itself is the solution. We humans are infinitely complex; we're full of opposition and paradox. Our culture pushes quick fixes and immediate answers, but lasting change rarely comes about when we work in this way. I'm interested in helping you come into fuller, richer, more conscious relationship with all of your moving and sometimes disparate parts. Together we will work from the inside out through a deep, relational process.
Sexuality is deeply connected to other parts of who you are, and together we’ll also explore those dimensions– supporting the development of a more positive, integrated sense of self.
Therapy is a collaborative process of exploration, reflection, and growth. We’ll make space to connect the dots between your past and present, while developing practical tools that feel grounded and useful.
My goal is to offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, empowered, and more connected—to yourself and to others.
Sexuality is deeply connected to other parts of who you are, and together we’ll also explore those dimensions– supporting the development of a more positive, integrated sense of self.
Therapy is a collaborative process of exploration, reflection, and growth. We’ll make space to connect the dots between your past and present, while developing practical tools that feel grounded and useful.
My goal is to offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, empowered, and more connected—to yourself and to others.
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Sex Therapy
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.