Sex Therapists in Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA
I’m a licensed psychotherapist, ASSECT certified sex therapist, a certified executive coach with an expertise in relationship building.
At Emerge, we can provide you with the tools necessary to work through stressors and acquire relational skills that lead you to success at home or at work. And if you're unsure of where to start, I can recommend a path that's right for you.
I’m a licensed psychotherapist, ASSECT certified sex therapist, a certified executive coach with an expertise in relationship building.
At Emerge, we can provide you with the tools necessary to work through stressors and acquire relational skills that lead you to success at home or at work. And if you're unsure of where to start, I can recommend a path that's right for you.
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.
As a couples & sex therapist, I work with a variety of concerns such as improving direct communication, rebuilding intimacy, navigating mismatched sexual desire, repair from infidelity, exploring kink & BDSM dynamics with care, opening up one's relationship to polyamory/other consensual non-monogamy configurations, and pelvic 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 a variety of concerns such as improving direct communication, rebuilding intimacy, navigating mismatched sexual desire, repair from infidelity, exploring kink & BDSM dynamics with care, opening up one's relationship to polyamory/other consensual non-monogamy configurations, and pelvic 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!
I use a flexible blend of Trauma-Focused CBT, PACT (Psychobiological approach to Couple Therapy) Somatic Therapy, Sex Therapy, ART, and the Fair Play Method to support emotional and relational healing.
You’re carrying more than you should have to—and you’re not alone. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, trauma, desire discrepancy, marital distress, anxiety, or depression, online therapy offers a safe space to begin healing from home. I support young adults, adults, and seniors through secure, virtual sessions. Many clients are coping with trauma, sexual disorders, postpartum struggles, grief, infertility, or the unseen mental load of caregiving. Whatever you’re facing, this space is for you.
I use a flexible blend of Trauma-Focused CBT, PACT (Psychobiological approach to Couple Therapy) Somatic Therapy, Sex Therapy, ART, and the Fair Play Method to support emotional and relational healing.
You’re carrying more than you should have to—and you’re not alone. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, trauma, desire discrepancy, marital distress, anxiety, or depression, online therapy offers a safe space to begin healing from home. I support young adults, adults, and seniors through secure, virtual sessions. Many clients are coping with trauma, sexual disorders, postpartum struggles, grief, infertility, or the unseen mental load of caregiving. Whatever you’re facing, this space is for you.
I am a board member of the Sex Offender Assessment Board of PA and an Approved Treatment Site.
Therapists do many things, including helping people develop awareness and insight into challenging thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I can help with stress management, relationship difficulties, the effects of living with a mental health symptoms. Knowing what therapists do can help you learn how to choose the right therapist for you. I can assist you to do many things, including helping you develop awareness and insight into bothersome thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I am a board member of the Sex Offender Assessment Board of PA and an Approved Treatment Site.
Therapists do many things, including helping people develop awareness and insight into challenging thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I can help with stress management, relationship difficulties, the effects of living with a mental health symptoms. Knowing what therapists do can help you learn how to choose the right therapist for you. I can assist you to do many things, including helping you develop awareness and insight into bothersome thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Rocker Health LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
James Wadley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CSTS, IMHF
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
As a couples and sexuality therapist as well as an addictions specialist (e.g., drugs, sex, gambling, etc) I will support you with unraveling co-dependency, self-esteem, trauma, and other relational fractures.
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and we will come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
As a couples and sexuality therapist as well as an addictions specialist (e.g., drugs, sex, gambling, etc) I will support you with unraveling co-dependency, self-esteem, trauma, and other relational fractures.
Do you have trust issues in your relationship? Are you afraid to be honest with your partner or tired of trying to be someone you're not? Neither you or your partner are really talking about your hurt or resentments over pornography and infidelity. You've tried over and over again and the current situation isn't working for you and/or your relationship. Contact me and we will talk about how you feel about your challenges and we will come up with a behavioral and emotional strategy for you to move forward! By the end of our FIRST session, you will be given therapeutic goals that you and I will work on.
I have extensive experience treating people struggling with sex addiction, love addiction, and compulsive sexual behavior.
I have successfully treated people struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss of a loved one, sexual difficulties, and relationship distress. I work with individuals, couples, and families, with the goal of helping people become more aware of and more comfortable with themselves and others. Life is complex, and I enjoy the challenges of assisting people through their unpredictable journeys. I create a supportive therapeutic environment where my clients feel safe to explore themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
I have extensive experience treating people struggling with sex addiction, love addiction, and compulsive sexual behavior.
I have successfully treated people struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma/PTSD, loss of a loved one, sexual difficulties, and relationship distress. I work with individuals, couples, and families, with the goal of helping people become more aware of and more comfortable with themselves and others. Life is complex, and I enjoy the challenges of assisting people through their unpredictable journeys. I create a supportive therapeutic environment where my clients feel safe to explore themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
Kassondra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CRC
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My style is collaborative, sex positive, and affirming of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ experiences.
I am pursuing certification Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, helping people heal within their relationships and form secure attachments with their partner(s). For individual therapy, I am attachment-focused, Rogerian, and ACT-based (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). I also have training in gender-affirming care.
My style is collaborative, sex positive, and affirming of neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ experiences.
I am pursuing certification Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, helping people heal within their relationships and form secure attachments with their partner(s). For individual therapy, I am attachment-focused, Rogerian, and ACT-based (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). I also have training in gender-affirming care.
We’re accepting new clients and can help schedule your first session within a few business days at Makin Wellness. If you struggle with constant worry, negative thoughts, trauma, or depression that impact your life, relationships, and health, we're here to help. Let us support you in overcoming these challenges and finding peace.
We’re accepting new clients and can help schedule your first session within a few business days at Makin Wellness. If you struggle with constant worry, negative thoughts, trauma, or depression that impact your life, relationships, and health, we're here to help. Let us support you in overcoming these challenges and finding peace.
Sara Makin | Makin Wellness Online Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
We’re now accepting new clients and can schedule your first session within 24 hours or less. If constant worry, negative thoughts, trauma, or depression are affecting your work, relationships, and health, we’re here to help you find peace and healing.
We’re now accepting new clients and can schedule your first session within 24 hours or less. If constant worry, negative thoughts, trauma, or depression are affecting your work, relationships, and health, we’re here to help you find peace and healing.
Tori Romberger | Makin Wellness Online Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CCTP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
If you’ve been feeling stuck in patterns shaped by the past, struggling with overwhelming emotions, or burdened by memories that feel too heavy to carry alone — you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
I work with adults 18+ who are facing challenges like PTSD, childhood trauma, attachment wounds, low self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties. I also support clients always from a place of compassion and non-judgment.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in patterns shaped by the past, struggling with overwhelming emotions, or burdened by memories that feel too heavy to carry alone — you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
I work with adults 18+ who are facing challenges like PTSD, childhood trauma, attachment wounds, low self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties. I also support clients always from a place of compassion and non-judgment.
Looking for a neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist? I specialize in therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship distress, and life transitions. I offer dedicated support for adult ADHD, autism, and chronic illness, frequently working with late-diagnosed individuals, burnt-out former gifted kids, eldest daughters, and queer folks navigating gender transition. Healing begins with self-compassion. As an integrative, trauma-informed counselor, my approach is rooted in an anti-oppressive, systemic, and feminist framework.
Looking for a neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist? I specialize in therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship distress, and life transitions. I offer dedicated support for adult ADHD, autism, and chronic illness, frequently working with late-diagnosed individuals, burnt-out former gifted kids, eldest daughters, and queer folks navigating gender transition. Healing begins with self-compassion. As an integrative, trauma-informed counselor, my approach is rooted in an anti-oppressive, systemic, and feminist framework.
Nobody gets through life without difficult experiences. Some experiences, like living through childhood neglect, abuse, or family dysfunction, make everyday stressors even more difficult. Difficult childhood experiences don’t just “go away” once we become adults. They can impact every aspect of adult life.
Nobody gets through life without difficult experiences. Some experiences, like living through childhood neglect, abuse, or family dysfunction, make everyday stressors even more difficult. Difficult childhood experiences don’t just “go away” once we become adults. They can impact every aspect of adult life.
I believe all people are deserving of thoughtful attention and respect. There is something so powerful about being known and accepted by another. I’ve learned to be honest and vulnerable in my work to help others experience this feeling of understanding.
I’ve come to see that emotions are tools that tell us what is important to us. We are able to grow and heal when we tune into our emotions and utilize our inner worlds with compassion and resourcefulness.
I believe all people are deserving of thoughtful attention and respect. There is something so powerful about being known and accepted by another. I’ve learned to be honest and vulnerable in my work to help others experience this feeling of understanding.
I’ve come to see that emotions are tools that tell us what is important to us. We are able to grow and heal when we tune into our emotions and utilize our inner worlds with compassion and resourcefulness.
My practice uniquely focuses on sexuality and reproduction: relationships/ sex therapy, sexual dysfunctions, pelvic pain conditions, infertility and ARTs/third party parenting (& evaluations), adoption, reproductive traumas, peri/postpartum issues, transition to parenthood and gender identity.
Each of us is a complex product of our past and present environments and experiences. Generally, we act or cope in ways that are adaptive or necessary under given circumstances. When our default methods of coping are no longer effective or our circumstances change, we begin experiencing distress in specific realms of our lives. This distress might manifest as anxiety, depression, anger, pain, relationship or sexual difficulties, social isolation, declining performance and/or impairment in daily functioning. As there is an undeniable connection between our psychological and physical wellbeing, I approach treatment in an integrative, collaborative and personality-based manner.
My practice uniquely focuses on sexuality and reproduction: relationships/ sex therapy, sexual dysfunctions, pelvic pain conditions, infertility and ARTs/third party parenting (& evaluations), adoption, reproductive traumas, peri/postpartum issues, transition to parenthood and gender identity.
Each of us is a complex product of our past and present environments and experiences. Generally, we act or cope in ways that are adaptive or necessary under given circumstances. When our default methods of coping are no longer effective or our circumstances change, we begin experiencing distress in specific realms of our lives. This distress might manifest as anxiety, depression, anger, pain, relationship or sexual difficulties, social isolation, declining performance and/or impairment in daily functioning. As there is an undeniable connection between our psychological and physical wellbeing, I approach treatment in an integrative, collaborative and personality-based manner.
Online Therapists
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, stress, or significant life transitions. On the outside, people may appear to have everything together, but internally, they say they feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and out of resources. I specialize in supporting individuals as they process complex issues related to trauma, gender and racial identity, disability, chronic pain, and body image, providing a safe, inclusive space where your full, intersectional self is seen, empowered, and honored.
My practice is centered on healing trauma and empowering you to reclaim your sense.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, stress, or significant life transitions. On the outside, people may appear to have everything together, but internally, they say they feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them and out of resources. I specialize in supporting individuals as they process complex issues related to trauma, gender and racial identity, disability, chronic pain, and body image, providing a safe, inclusive space where your full, intersectional self is seen, empowered, and honored.
My practice is centered on healing trauma and empowering you to reclaim your sense.
Thrive Counseling Center LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Thrive specializes in LGBTQIA-affirming, sex-positive, body-neutral, and neurodiverse mental health care, with the practice comprised of therapists who share these values in nurturing, safe, and affirming mental health care for clients of all ages.
During this time of uncertainty and ongoing change, it is natural to feel unsettled, lost, and afraid. While we may adapt to changes in roles and responsibilities with little or no difficulty, there are times in our lives when change can cause distraction, negative feelings, and overall dissatisfaction with our lives. This is when we discover our true authentic life, within ourselves and our relationships, by engaging in therapy. Let our talented clinicians assist you with regulating emotions, finding peace within yourself during times of strife, and determining the best course of action to maintain safety in authenticity.
Thrive specializes in LGBTQIA-affirming, sex-positive, body-neutral, and neurodiverse mental health care, with the practice comprised of therapists who share these values in nurturing, safe, and affirming mental health care for clients of all ages.
During this time of uncertainty and ongoing change, it is natural to feel unsettled, lost, and afraid. While we may adapt to changes in roles and responsibilities with little or no difficulty, there are times in our lives when change can cause distraction, negative feelings, and overall dissatisfaction with our lives. This is when we discover our true authentic life, within ourselves and our relationships, by engaging in therapy. Let our talented clinicians assist you with regulating emotions, finding peace within yourself during times of strife, and determining the best course of action to maintain safety in authenticity.
I specialize in working with people who've experienced trauma, are going through life transitions, are struggling in their relationships with themselves or others and navigating concerns related to sex and intimacy.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming; so can reaching out for therapy. I’m here to create a welcoming and safe space, where you can heal, grow and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Through greater awareness, we increase our choices in the world and find more joy and fulfillment. As a therapist, I help clients explore and process emotions, find their voice and improve their relationships.
I specialize in working with people who've experienced trauma, are going through life transitions, are struggling in their relationships with themselves or others and navigating concerns related to sex and intimacy.
Life can be stressful and overwhelming; so can reaching out for therapy. I’m here to create a welcoming and safe space, where you can heal, grow and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Through greater awareness, we increase our choices in the world and find more joy and fulfillment. As a therapist, I help clients explore and process emotions, find their voice and improve their relationships.
Go Glo Therapy is a supportive, affirming space for queer individuals and those navigating traumatic grief and loss. As an art therapist working from a Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT) framework, I believe healing happens through authentic connection, creativity, and relationships where all parts of you are welcome. Grief and trauma can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming — especially when your loss feels invisible, complicated, or misunderstood. In our work together, we may use both conversation and creative expression to gently explore your experience, honor what you’ve lost, and support you in reconnecting with yourself.
Go Glo Therapy is a supportive, affirming space for queer individuals and those navigating traumatic grief and loss. As an art therapist working from a Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT) framework, I believe healing happens through authentic connection, creativity, and relationships where all parts of you are welcome. Grief and trauma can feel isolating, confusing, and overwhelming — especially when your loss feels invisible, complicated, or misunderstood. In our work together, we may use both conversation and creative expression to gently explore your experience, honor what you’ve lost, and support you in reconnecting with yourself.
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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.