Sex Therapy & LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
We are a diverse, queer-affirming group of Sex & Relationship Therapists — certified, compassionate, and here for you.
What we specialize in
We support individuals, couples, polyamorous relationships, and families in navigating change, stress, and emotional complexity
How can the Philatherapy network help you?
The PhilaTherapy Network is a collection of sex and relationship therapists providing thoughtful, integrative psychotherapy for individuals and relationships navigating some of life’s most vulnerable and complex experiences.
Our clinicians specialize in helping people heal from sexual trauma, work through sexual challenges, and build relationships — of all configurations — that can withstand stress, rupture, and change. Whether you are seeking support around intimacy, desire, communication, identity, or recovery after harm, our therapists meet you with compassion, skill, and respect for your lived experience.
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Our therapists are trained in evidence-based, pleasure-focused frameworks including EMDR, the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic approaches — and many hold or are pursuing AASECT certification (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists). We bring advanced training in trauma-informed care, queer-affirming modalities including the minority stress model and gender-affirming care, and specialized expertise in out-of-control sexual behavior, sexual pain, and relationship dynamics across the spectrum — from monogamous to polyamorous and consensually non-monogamous partnerships.
With licensed clinicians (LPC, LCSW, and more) offering both in-person therapy in Philadelphia and telehealth across Pennsylvania, The PhilaTherapy Network makes expert sex therapy and LGBTQ+ affirming care accessible to clients throughout Center City, West Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, the Main Line, and beyond.
We are here for you!
Therapists at The PhilaTherapy Network offer virtual and in-person care. We create accessible, affirming spaces for healing, growth, and meaningful connection at our offices in Philadelphia, PA — serving clients throughout Center City, West Philly, South Philly, the Main Line, and the greater Philadelphia area, as well as anywhere in Pennsylvania via telehealth.
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Why Choose The PhilaTherapy Network
Certified Sex Therapists
Our clinicians hold or are pursuing AASECT certification — the gold standard in sex therapy training — ensuring you receive expert, specialized care for sexual health concerns.
Queer-Led & Queer-Affirming
As an LGBTQIA+-affirming practice in Philadelphia, our therapists bring lived experience and advanced training in minority stress, gender-affirming care, and the unique needs of queer and trans communities.
Polyamory & CNM Affirming
We celebrate all relationship structures. Our therapists are specifically trained to support polyamorous, open, and consensually non-monogamous relationships without judgment or pathologizing.
In-Person + Telehealth Across PA
Visit us at our Philadelphia offices or connect from anywhere in Pennsylvania via secure telehealth — making affirming sex therapy and trauma-informed care accessible wherever you are.
Who we are
As a collaborative network in Philadelphia, we support one another to ensure thoughtful, ethical, and deeply attuned care in individual, relationship, and sex therapy.
From Personal Growth to Professional Development
The PhilaTherapy Network offers more than information — we create learning experiences that translate directly into real life and real practice. Whether you are deepening your personal understanding or advancing your clinical work, our education is designed to be practical, applicable, and immediately meaningful.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex Therapy in Philadelphia
Find answers to common questions about sex therapy, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, and working with The PhilaTherapy Network.
Sex therapy is a specialized form of talk therapy focused on sexual health, intimacy, desire, functioning, and identity. Unlike general therapy, sex therapists receive advanced training — often AASECT certification (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) — specifically in human sexuality. Sessions are fully verbal; sex therapy never involves any physical contact or sexual activity. At The PhilaTherapy Network in Philadelphia, our sex therapists bring this specialized expertise to help you navigate concerns with compassion and clinical skill.
Sex therapy can help with a wide range of concerns, including erectile dysfunction, low libido, painful sex (vaginismus, dyspareunia), sexual shame, porn use concerns and out-of-control sexual behavior, mismatched desire in relationships, difficulty with arousal or orgasm, recovery from sexual trauma, and navigating sexual identity or coming out. Our Philadelphia-based sex therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches to address these challenges.
A queer-affirming therapist actively works from a framework that celebrates and affirms LGBTQIA+ identities rather than treating them as problems to be solved. This means understanding minority stress, the impact of heteronormativity and cisheteronormativity, using correct pronouns and terminology, and having specific clinical training in LGBTQIA+ experiences. At The PhilaTherapy Network, our clinicians are extensively trained in queer-affirming care, and many identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community themselves — making us one of Philadelphia’s leading LGBTQ therapy practices.
No — individuals at any relationship status are welcome. Many clients come to sex therapy alone to work on personal concerns around sexuality, identity, body image, or past experiences. Whether you are single, partnered, or navigating multiple relationships, our therapists are here to support you.
Yes. We are explicitly polyamory-affirming and CNM (consensual non-monogamy) affirming. Our therapists understand the unique joys and challenges of multi-partner relationships without pathologizing non-monogamy. We provide expert support for communication, boundary-setting, jealousy, and relationship design across all configurations.
Out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB) refers to patterns of sexual behavior that feel compulsive or difficult to manage, often causing distress or impacting relationships. While some frameworks use the term “sex addiction,” our therapists take a sex-positive, evidence-based approach that avoids shaming sexuality itself. We help clients in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania understand the underlying factors driving their behavior — including trauma, attachment patterns, and co-occurring mental health concerns — and develop healthier, more intentional sexual lives.
We offer both in-person therapy at our offices in Philadelphia, PA and telehealth sessions available throughout Pennsylvania. Our Philadelphia location makes us accessible to clients throughout the greater Philadelphia area, including Center City, West Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, the Main Line, and the surrounding suburbs. We also serve clients in South Jersey and Delaware who are able to visit our office in person.
Getting started is simple. Complete our New Client Inquiry Form and a member of our intake team will respond within 24–48 hours to find the right therapist for your needs. We’ll match you with a clinician whose specialties, approach, and availability align with what you’re looking for.
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Serving Center City, West Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, the Main Line, and all of Pennsylvania via telehealth.
