Sex Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
I work specifically with adults struggling with sex-related issues.
I am the owner of Gold Pomegranate psychotherapy practicing in Pennsylvania and Maryland. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, an American Board of Sexology certified sexologist, and Sexual Health Alliance kink-informed certified. I offer a mix of solution-focused therapy with a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach.
I work specifically with adults struggling with sex-related issues.
I am the owner of Gold Pomegranate psychotherapy practicing in Pennsylvania and Maryland. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, an American Board of Sexology certified sexologist, and Sexual Health Alliance kink-informed certified. I offer a mix of solution-focused therapy with a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach.
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!
Whether you are healing after trauma, exploring gender, sexuality, or neurodivergence, looking to build intimacy and healthy attachment, or simply want to learn more about yourself and your relationships, I believe we can do great work together.
Therapy is about relationships. Whether we are creating personal healing through the therapeutic relationship, changing the way we interact in romantic partnerships, at work, or with family, or shifting our relationship with trauma and other past wounds, we are creating a new space where empathy and compassion can grow. When you make the choice to begin work in therapy, it is a radical act of love, both for the self and for others, and you can expect our work together to reflect this. I work with clients from all backgrounds, but have particular connection to the LGBTQ+, polyam/CNM, kink, artistic, & neurodiverse communities.
Whether you are healing after trauma, exploring gender, sexuality, or neurodivergence, looking to build intimacy and healthy attachment, or simply want to learn more about yourself and your relationships, I believe we can do great work together.
Therapy is about relationships. Whether we are creating personal healing through the therapeutic relationship, changing the way we interact in romantic partnerships, at work, or with family, or shifting our relationship with trauma and other past wounds, we are creating a new space where empathy and compassion can grow. When you make the choice to begin work in therapy, it is a radical act of love, both for the self and for others, and you can expect our work together to reflect this. I work with clients from all backgrounds, but have particular connection to the LGBTQ+, polyam/CNM, kink, artistic, & neurodiverse communities.
I’m a queer intern sex therapist with an approach that is down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and rooted in authenticity.
With a background in systemic therapy, I look at the bigger picture - family, relationships, culture, and community. I focus on: Gender and sexuality exploration, queerness, fetish & kink, sexual intimacy, polyamory & ethical non-monogamy, SA survivor support, religious trauma, and neurodivergence.
I’m a queer intern sex therapist with an approach that is down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and rooted in authenticity.
With a background in systemic therapy, I look at the bigger picture - family, relationships, culture, and community. I focus on: Gender and sexuality exploration, queerness, fetish & kink, sexual intimacy, polyamory & ethical non-monogamy, SA survivor support, religious trauma, and neurodivergence.
I carry this holistic approach into relationship and sex therapy work by layering in communication technique, skill building around connection, safety, security, trust, and vulnerability, exploration of individual and relational wants, needs, limits, and expectations, and a lot of practice!
Do you have trouble knowing what you want or asking for it? Do you find yourself giving in to avoid conflict or banging your emotional head against a wall? Do you find that your behavior and values don't align at times? Are you frustrated by the lack of physical and emotional connection with the people closest to you? Are you and your partner concerned by your differing levels of sexual desire? Are you facing a big decision- whether to have children, to marry, break up, or open your relationship? Do you want to develop more self insight, foster communication skills, and create change with yourself and others? If so, let's talk!
I carry this holistic approach into relationship and sex therapy work by layering in communication technique, skill building around connection, safety, security, trust, and vulnerability, exploration of individual and relational wants, needs, limits, and expectations, and a lot of practice!
Do you have trouble knowing what you want or asking for it? Do you find yourself giving in to avoid conflict or banging your emotional head against a wall? Do you find that your behavior and values don't align at times? Are you frustrated by the lack of physical and emotional connection with the people closest to you? Are you and your partner concerned by your differing levels of sexual desire? Are you facing a big decision- whether to have children, to marry, break up, or open your relationship? Do you want to develop more self insight, foster communication skills, and create change with yourself and others? If so, let's talk!
Dr. Victoria Patricia
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC, MS
Philadelphia, PA 19103
V - a doctoral-level clinical sexologist and the only practitioner in this region who specializes exclusively in sex, identity, and intimacy after weight loss surgery and GLP-1 treatment.
I close the gap between your transformed body and your unchanged identity. Through intensive, doctoral-level clinical work, we rewire the nervous system patterns keeping you stuck - phantom fat, lights-off syndrome, desire disruption, toxic dating loops, and relationship fractures nobody warned you about. One session with me does more than months elsewhere.
V - a doctoral-level clinical sexologist and the only practitioner in this region who specializes exclusively in sex, identity, and intimacy after weight loss surgery and GLP-1 treatment.
I close the gap between your transformed body and your unchanged identity. Through intensive, doctoral-level clinical work, we rewire the nervous system patterns keeping you stuck - phantom fat, lights-off syndrome, desire disruption, toxic dating loops, and relationship fractures nobody warned you about. One session with me does more than months elsewhere.
With everything going on in your world, ADHD may feel like the last thing you want to be dealing with right now. Between work, family, and trying to meet your personal goals, it can feel like ADHD is just throwing a wrench in everything. Maybe you’ve tried to get a handle on it before, or maybe this is your first time seeking help. Whatever brought you here, I’m really glad you made it. It’s not easy admitting that things could be smoother, and let’s face it, everyone could use a little help sometimes. You deserve to feel more in control, more balanced, and like you’re finally able to follow through on the things that matter to you.
With everything going on in your world, ADHD may feel like the last thing you want to be dealing with right now. Between work, family, and trying to meet your personal goals, it can feel like ADHD is just throwing a wrench in everything. Maybe you’ve tried to get a handle on it before, or maybe this is your first time seeking help. Whatever brought you here, I’m really glad you made it. It’s not easy admitting that things could be smoother, and let’s face it, everyone could use a little help sometimes. You deserve to feel more in control, more balanced, and like you’re finally able to follow through on the things that matter to you.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, systemic thinker, and Certified Sex Therapist with 20+ years of experience, I work with clients who are curious and open to meaningful change, even if they feel stuck or uncertain.
I am licensed in New York and Pennsylvania and offer telehealth services. I have integrated different approaches to help clients better understand themselves. This includes emotionally focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS), and narrative therapy. I help you holistically understand issues and create strategies.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, systemic thinker, and Certified Sex Therapist with 20+ years of experience, I work with clients who are curious and open to meaningful change, even if they feel stuck or uncertain.
I am licensed in New York and Pennsylvania and offer telehealth services. I have integrated different approaches to help clients better understand themselves. This includes emotionally focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS), and narrative therapy. I help you holistically understand issues and create strategies.
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.
Nicole is a Sex and Relationship Therapist.
Some of Nicole’s areas of interest include: Anxiety, Body Image Issues, Grief, Infidelity, Kink and BDSM, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+ Experiences, Non-Monogamy, Racial Identity, Self-Esteem/Confidence/Worth, Sexual Dissatisfaction, and Trauma
Nicole is a Sex and Relationship Therapist.
Some of Nicole’s areas of interest include: Anxiety, Body Image Issues, Grief, Infidelity, Kink and BDSM, Life Transitions, LGBTQ+ Experiences, Non-Monogamy, Racial Identity, Self-Esteem/Confidence/Worth, Sexual Dissatisfaction, and Trauma
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and sex therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and relationships.
You may be feeling stuck—trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, weighed down by anxiety, or struggling to find a sense of connection and peace. Maybe difficult experiences from the past still linger, or relationships feel difficult to navigate. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Healing is possible, and it starts with a space where you can be fully seen, heard, and supported.
Whether you're working through general anxiety and depression, struggling with low self-worth, or untangling challenges around intimacy, infidelity, or sexual identity, I bring a compassionate, affirming, and relational approach.
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and sex therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and relationships.
You may be feeling stuck—trapped in patterns that no longer serve you, weighed down by anxiety, or struggling to find a sense of connection and peace. Maybe difficult experiences from the past still linger, or relationships feel difficult to navigate. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Healing is possible, and it starts with a space where you can be fully seen, heard, and supported.
Whether you're working through general anxiety and depression, struggling with low self-worth, or untangling challenges around intimacy, infidelity, or sexual identity, I bring a compassionate, affirming, and relational approach.
I've been a psychologist and sex therapist for over 30 years, my approach begins with a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause(s) contributing to your difficulties.
While the therapy hour is important, a major component of change occurs during the other 167 hours of the week. So I work with you to tailor homework and homeplay that will augment the therapy hour and help you make progress on your own.
I've been a psychologist and sex therapist for over 30 years, my approach begins with a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause(s) contributing to your difficulties.
While the therapy hour is important, a major component of change occurs during the other 167 hours of the week. So I work with you to tailor homework and homeplay that will augment the therapy hour and help you make progress on your own.
I work with clients on conflict resolution, communication skills, sex therapy, and gender-affirming care.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in practice since 2004, providing psychotherapy and forensic consultation to individuals, couples, and families. I work with professionals, executives, and high-functioning clients navigating complex relational and life transitions, including infidelity, separation, divorce, and career stress. My work is insight-driven, strategic, and culturally informed. I maintain a private-pay practice to ensure discretion, depth, and highly individualized care.
I work with clients on conflict resolution, communication skills, sex therapy, and gender-affirming care.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in practice since 2004, providing psychotherapy and forensic consultation to individuals, couples, and families. I work with professionals, executives, and high-functioning clients navigating complex relational and life transitions, including infidelity, separation, divorce, and career stress. My work is insight-driven, strategic, and culturally informed. I maintain a private-pay practice to ensure discretion, depth, and highly individualized care.
I offer sex therapy for individuals & couples who are looking to explore and improve their relationship with all things intimate.
As a therapist, my my main goal is to create a space where it feels safe to explore and grow. I specialize in therapy for survivors of relational trauma (including childhood abuse, intimate partner violence and sexual assault) who would like to focus on healing the self and strengthening relationships. From years of working in survivor services throughout PA I have a strong understanding of CPTSD, narcissistic abuse and codependency. I am passionate about cycle breaking and strive to help clients reacquaint themselves with pleasure in a way feels safe, joyful and empowering.
I offer sex therapy for individuals & couples who are looking to explore and improve their relationship with all things intimate.
As a therapist, my my main goal is to create a space where it feels safe to explore and grow. I specialize in therapy for survivors of relational trauma (including childhood abuse, intimate partner violence and sexual assault) who would like to focus on healing the self and strengthening relationships. From years of working in survivor services throughout PA I have a strong understanding of CPTSD, narcissistic abuse and codependency. I am passionate about cycle breaking and strive to help clients reacquaint themselves with pleasure in a way feels safe, joyful and empowering.
Chris Fariello
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSTS
11 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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 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).
I am especially effective at working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and ASD, alongside life transitions and gender and sexuality explorations.
I hold a doctorate from Widener University in Clinical Psychology, and also a Masters in Education in Human Sexuality. Throughout my training and career I have developed a speciality in working with the queer and trans community, individuals, couples, poly-relationship styles, and families.
I am especially effective at working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and ASD, alongside life transitions and gender and sexuality explorations.
I hold a doctorate from Widener University in Clinical Psychology, and also a Masters in Education in Human Sexuality. Throughout my training and career I have developed a speciality in working with the queer and trans community, individuals, couples, poly-relationship styles, and families.
I look froward to helping you plan for your partnership or marriage instead of your wedding day! I specialize in working with couples who are pondering the idea of a life time partnership and marriage that want to plan for their life that includes skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and parenting.
I look froward to helping you plan for your partnership or marriage instead of your wedding day! I specialize in working with couples who are pondering the idea of a life time partnership and marriage that want to plan for their life that includes skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, and parenting.
Serving PA & NJ, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist; also holding a PhD in Clinical Sexology.
My approach is more holistic & eclectic, mainly infusing elements of narrative therapy, mindfulness & somatics. Areas of treatment encompass a broad spectrum of intimacy, self-esteem, gender, communication, attachment, sexual trauma/ identity/ dysfunction/ addiction, libido, infidelity, performance anxiety, ethical non-monogamy, co-parenting, etc.
Serving PA & NJ, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist; also holding a PhD in Clinical Sexology.
My approach is more holistic & eclectic, mainly infusing elements of narrative therapy, mindfulness & somatics. Areas of treatment encompass a broad spectrum of intimacy, self-esteem, gender, communication, attachment, sexual trauma/ identity/ dysfunction/ addiction, libido, infidelity, performance anxiety, ethical non-monogamy, co-parenting, etc.
As a couples & sex therapist, I work with folks on a variety of topics such as improving direct communication, rebuilding intimacy, mismatched sexual desire, repairing from infidelity, exploring kink & BDSM dynamics with care, opening up one's relationship to polyamory/other consensual non-monogamy configurations, and sexual pain.
I believe we show up best when we have strong, empowered relationships with ourselves and with others. I lean towards a casual, relational and assertive style. I will challenge you while holding a warm and encouraging space for you to explore and process. I truly enjoy working with folks from all walks of life, but especially with couples, groups, and families who may be seen as "non traditional.” I work with folks grappling with newfound ADHD or Autism, those processing family of origin, roommates who want to work through conflict better, trans folks navigating complex family dynamics, and so much more!
As a couples & sex therapist, I work with folks on a variety of topics such as improving direct communication, rebuilding intimacy, mismatched sexual desire, repairing from infidelity, exploring kink & BDSM dynamics with care, opening up one's relationship to polyamory/other consensual non-monogamy configurations, and sexual pain.
I believe we show up best when we have strong, empowered relationships with ourselves and with others. I lean towards a casual, relational and assertive style. I will challenge you while holding a warm and encouraging space for you to explore and process. I truly enjoy working with folks from all walks of life, but especially with couples, groups, and families who may be seen as "non traditional.” I work with folks grappling with newfound ADHD or Autism, those processing family of origin, roommates who want to work through conflict better, trans folks navigating complex family dynamics, and so much more!
Katherine Wendler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd
8 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Waitlist for new clients
I welcome anyone who is seeking therapy, and I have experience working with substance use, disordered eating, body image, depression, anxiety, and sexuality, including gender identity, sexual orientation, trauma, and pain with sexual activities.
As a clinician, my hopes are to create a safe, honest, collaborative space for folks to feel empowered to face the complex obstacles that may have them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I regularly encourage activities outside of session as means to continue growth, practice learned knowledge, and to further establish empowerment within oneself and the systems you live in. I welcome anyone who is seeking therapy.
I welcome anyone who is seeking therapy, and I have experience working with substance use, disordered eating, body image, depression, anxiety, and sexuality, including gender identity, sexual orientation, trauma, and pain with sexual activities.
As a clinician, my hopes are to create a safe, honest, collaborative space for folks to feel empowered to face the complex obstacles that may have them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I regularly encourage activities outside of session as means to continue growth, practice learned knowledge, and to further establish empowerment within oneself and the systems you live in. I welcome anyone who is seeking therapy.
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