Sex Therapists in State College, PA
Charles Warren
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, LAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
Nothing is taboo or off limits here, including sex-related concerns and interests.
Currently accepting new clients! As a queer, trans, non-binary human I will offer my lived experience and clinical expertise where appropriate to provide a safe and affirming space. Not only for queer people, but anyone who has ever felt alone or ‘other’. I became a therapist because I know how hard it was for me to find a queer-competent and affirming mental healthcare provider when I needed it the most. I specialize working with people who struggle with complicated thoughts and feelings surrounding sexual health & wellness, intimacy, desire, sexuality, gender identity, trauma, and non-monogamous relationships.
Nothing is taboo or off limits here, including sex-related concerns and interests.
Currently accepting new clients! As a queer, trans, non-binary human I will offer my lived experience and clinical expertise where appropriate to provide a safe and affirming space. Not only for queer people, but anyone who has ever felt alone or ‘other’. I became a therapist because I know how hard it was for me to find a queer-competent and affirming mental healthcare provider when I needed it the most. I specialize working with people who struggle with complicated thoughts and feelings surrounding sexual health & wellness, intimacy, desire, sexuality, gender identity, trauma, and non-monogamous relationships.
Kate Anders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
Waitlist for new clients
I am welcoming and affirming of diversity including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, political stance, body size, age, and ability.
Hello! And welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I am deeply committed to walking with my clients on their journeys of self-discovery as they confront their toughest avoidances and uncover their vulnerabilities. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to share their stories while helping to empower them to make changes, create meaning, and discover ways to enjoy life.
I am welcoming and affirming of diversity including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, political stance, body size, age, and ability.
Hello! And welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I am deeply committed to walking with my clients on their journeys of self-discovery as they confront their toughest avoidances and uncover their vulnerabilities. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to share their stories while helping to empower them to make changes, create meaning, and discover ways to enjoy life.
L'Oréal Porçeia McCollum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
Some people move through life feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or “out of body.” In my role, I hold space for them to process personal and/or intergenerational trauma so they can heal, connect with others, and live more freely. The people who resonate with my approach the most are soul searchers, creatives, and anyone looking to buck societal expectations. They might be exploring their sexuality, relationship with substances, or pieces of their identity they’ve been repressing. I also work with clients integrating experiences from meditation, breath work, psychedelic journeys, and other non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Some people move through life feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or “out of body.” In my role, I hold space for them to process personal and/or intergenerational trauma so they can heal, connect with others, and live more freely. The people who resonate with my approach the most are soul searchers, creatives, and anyone looking to buck societal expectations. They might be exploring their sexuality, relationship with substances, or pieces of their identity they’ve been repressing. I also work with clients integrating experiences from meditation, breath work, psychedelic journeys, and other non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Garth Jackson Gillan
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, PhD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801 (Online Only)
My practice is devoted to treating the full range of emotional and psychological problems that an individual may be experiencing from a psychoanalytic perspective. My goal is to enable clients to experience themselves in a creative way having shed the burden of maladaptive ways of relating to self and others and free of defensive emotional patterns. The way to do so, I am convinced, is to explore the past, present and future to clues to what enslaves, what is currently painful and what freedom as a gift of self promises.
My practice is devoted to treating the full range of emotional and psychological problems that an individual may be experiencing from a psychoanalytic perspective. My goal is to enable clients to experience themselves in a creative way having shed the burden of maladaptive ways of relating to self and others and free of defensive emotional patterns. The way to do so, I am convinced, is to explore the past, present and future to clues to what enslaves, what is currently painful and what freedom as a gift of self promises.
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. From this understanding and processing of your unique story, you can let go of traumas that control you, anxiety and depression road blocks, bad relationships, and overall the emotional pain that may prevent you from living a happy and fulfilling life that gets you excited to wake up to everyday. I want you to be free of that pain so that you can find meaning, excitement, and purpose in work, friendships, relationships, family, and really ALL areas of your life. You DESERVE this and I'm here to help you on this healing journey!
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. From this understanding and processing of your unique story, you can let go of traumas that control you, anxiety and depression road blocks, bad relationships, and overall the emotional pain that may prevent you from living a happy and fulfilling life that gets you excited to wake up to everyday. I want you to be free of that pain so that you can find meaning, excitement, and purpose in work, friendships, relationships, family, and really ALL areas of your life. You DESERVE this and I'm here to help you on this healing journey!
Forward Path Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
State College, PA 16801
As we journey through life, there are times our travel becomes weary. We may feel lost, plagued by doubt, or burdened by uncertainty. Yet we are strong, resilient, and determined. We simply need a guide to help us discover the path forward. That is where Forward Path Counseling can help.
As we journey through life, there are times our travel becomes weary. We may feel lost, plagued by doubt, or burdened by uncertainty. Yet we are strong, resilient, and determined. We simply need a guide to help us discover the path forward. That is where Forward Path Counseling can help.
You're slamming the alarm clock; it was another night of broken sleep. Feeling drained and wishing for a moment of peace and happiness. You are giving to others when you're running low and rarely have time for yourself. Pressures and stress are piling up and weighing on your shoulders. You want to reach out for help but are scared of being vulnerable. At night when you lay down to sleep, the thoughts are racing and the worries return. All that you want is understanding, support, and acceptance.
You're slamming the alarm clock; it was another night of broken sleep. Feeling drained and wishing for a moment of peace and happiness. You are giving to others when you're running low and rarely have time for yourself. Pressures and stress are piling up and weighing on your shoulders. You want to reach out for help but are scared of being vulnerable. At night when you lay down to sleep, the thoughts are racing and the worries return. All that you want is understanding, support, and acceptance.
I see psychotherapy as a psycho-educational experience where you learn about yourself. This counseling process of self-exploration leads to understanding self-defeating thinking and behaviors that may keep you from actualizing potential for successful relationships, success in business and career and from having a really happy life. During the years since I have been a licensed psychologist, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals and couples to achieve a happier, emotionally healthier, and financially successful life. My patients describe me as being a no nonsense person, while at the same time being warm and comfortable.
I see psychotherapy as a psycho-educational experience where you learn about yourself. This counseling process of self-exploration leads to understanding self-defeating thinking and behaviors that may keep you from actualizing potential for successful relationships, success in business and career and from having a really happy life. During the years since I have been a licensed psychologist, I have had the privilege of helping many individuals and couples to achieve a happier, emotionally healthier, and financially successful life. My patients describe me as being a no nonsense person, while at the same time being warm and comfortable.
Jeff Johnston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
State College, PA 16803 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm looking for clients to encourage and support in becoming their best selves! I want to help YOU invest in YOU! No issues are too big or too small. Clients from all walks of life are welcome to reach out! I'm excited to work with you to find the answer to your questions such as: "How can I be happy?" How do I stop suffering?" "Where do I go from here?"
Hello! I'm looking for clients to encourage and support in becoming their best selves! I want to help YOU invest in YOU! No issues are too big or too small. Clients from all walks of life are welcome to reach out! I'm excited to work with you to find the answer to your questions such as: "How can I be happy?" How do I stop suffering?" "Where do I go from here?"
Hi, my name is Casey (they/he). I support individuals, couples, poly-systems, and friends. My sessions are collaborative, celebratory, and imaginative. Navigating fluctuations in desire, exploring your identity, or finding the tools to enhance your relationships can feel intimidating. While recognizing you as the expert in your life, together we can find what is attainable to you, even if it feels unclear right now.
Hi, my name is Casey (they/he). I support individuals, couples, poly-systems, and friends. My sessions are collaborative, celebratory, and imaginative. Navigating fluctuations in desire, exploring your identity, or finding the tools to enhance your relationships can feel intimidating. While recognizing you as the expert in your life, together we can find what is attainable to you, even if it feels unclear right now.
Our skilled doctoral-level therapists offer personalized and comprehensive psychological care. Together, we help with most mood, behavioral, relational, and life transition issues. You will receive an assessment of your psychological health and a personalized plan to fit your unique needs, goals, and life situation. Most importantly, you will develop insights and strategies to take therapy “on the go.”
Our skilled doctoral-level therapists offer personalized and comprehensive psychological care. Together, we help with most mood, behavioral, relational, and life transition issues. You will receive an assessment of your psychological health and a personalized plan to fit your unique needs, goals, and life situation. Most importantly, you will develop insights and strategies to take therapy “on the go.”
Sensory and Sensibility
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16802
We are a trauma-focused group, working in somatic, narrative, family systems, and cognitive approaches. Whether you need practical skills and empathetic listening, exploring your past and how it affects your present, or processing specific or developmental traumas, we are here to walk with you on your journey. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming.
We are a trauma-focused group, working in somatic, narrative, family systems, and cognitive approaches. Whether you need practical skills and empathetic listening, exploring your past and how it affects your present, or processing specific or developmental traumas, we are here to walk with you on your journey. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Joseph Marsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
State College, PA 16802 (Online Only)
“It’s always best to believe in one’s self, but a little help from others can be a great blessing!” I view each person as the main character in their book of life. Each book contains stories of joy, sadness, exploration, struggle, and most importantly: HOPE! My goal to assist in exploring these stories, whether you encounter depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, intersectional struggles, or self-esteem issues. I am especially sensitive to those impacted by LGBTQ issues, religious minorities, activists, uniformed public servants, and those experiencing depression.
“It’s always best to believe in one’s self, but a little help from others can be a great blessing!” I view each person as the main character in their book of life. Each book contains stories of joy, sadness, exploration, struggle, and most importantly: HOPE! My goal to assist in exploring these stories, whether you encounter depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, intersectional struggles, or self-esteem issues. I am especially sensitive to those impacted by LGBTQ issues, religious minorities, activists, uniformed public servants, and those experiencing depression.
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I have always had a strong drive to help people. My experience as a teacher, paired with life experience has led me to becoming a therapist. I truly enjoy watching people create a better understanding of themselves and ways that they can utilize their strengths in their everyday relationships and interactions. I strive to provide a calm, validating, yet challenging environment that helps to facilitate positive relationships in my client's lives.
I have always had a strong drive to help people. My experience as a teacher, paired with life experience has led me to becoming a therapist. I truly enjoy watching people create a better understanding of themselves and ways that they can utilize their strengths in their everyday relationships and interactions. I strive to provide a calm, validating, yet challenging environment that helps to facilitate positive relationships in my client's lives.
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I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; a Certified Sex Therapist; LGBTQIA+ friendly; and a registered kink and poly aware professional.
I strive to relate to each person where they are, without judgment and with kindness. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced things in their life they are trying to make sense of. I work from a trauma-informed standpoint and maintain a strengths-based perspective. I am also a sex positive therapist and enjoy helping people with concerns related to sex and sexuality. I take pride in my ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; a Certified Sex Therapist; LGBTQIA+ friendly; and a registered kink and poly aware professional.
I strive to relate to each person where they are, without judgment and with kindness. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced things in their life they are trying to make sense of. I work from a trauma-informed standpoint and maintain a strengths-based perspective. I am also a sex positive therapist and enjoy helping people with concerns related to sex and sexuality. I take pride in my ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Some people struggle with life transitions such as developmental changes in a family, divorce, or job challenges. Others have issues with depression, anxiety, trauma, mental illness, substance abuse, sex and intimacy or relationship issues. I believe that counseling offers healing, growth, and clarification for clients of all kinds as they courageously decide to work with me in a safe and confidential environment. I strive to create a warm, safe, trusting and positive therapeutic relationship and environment free from judgment. I believe that each individual has the ability for growth and change.
Some people struggle with life transitions such as developmental changes in a family, divorce, or job challenges. Others have issues with depression, anxiety, trauma, mental illness, substance abuse, sex and intimacy or relationship issues. I believe that counseling offers healing, growth, and clarification for clients of all kinds as they courageously decide to work with me in a safe and confidential environment. I strive to create a warm, safe, trusting and positive therapeutic relationship and environment free from judgment. I believe that each individual has the ability for growth and change.
Are your sexual behaviors out of control? Do your sexual behaviors hurt people you care about? Have you been hurt by the sexual or emotional betrayal of someone close to you? Our practice has extensive experience treating both offending partners as well as wounded partners in a relationship. Other treatment issues are anxiety and depression, trauma and Covid related issues. I am an experienced sex therapist and can treat a wide variety of male and female sexual problems.
Are your sexual behaviors out of control? Do your sexual behaviors hurt people you care about? Have you been hurt by the sexual or emotional betrayal of someone close to you? Our practice has extensive experience treating both offending partners as well as wounded partners in a relationship. Other treatment issues are anxiety and depression, trauma and Covid related issues. I am an experienced sex therapist and can treat a wide variety of male and female sexual problems.
I am a PA Certified Marriage and Family Counselor, a PA Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, a PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Aasect Certified Sex Therapist. I work with people, including older people, who are experiencing depression, anxiety, marital problems, and/or sexual difficulties. I will work with you to manage and improve the things that you want to change in your life. I believe in love, and in you.
I am a PA Certified Marriage and Family Counselor, a PA Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, a PA Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Aasect Certified Sex Therapist. I work with people, including older people, who are experiencing depression, anxiety, marital problems, and/or sexual difficulties. I will work with you to manage and improve the things that you want to change in your life. I believe in love, and in you.
Ashley Ruhl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here, taking the steps to find what you need- whether that be to learn more about yourself, develop skills to cope with being a human in this difficult world, or to just be heard in a loving space. LGBTQIA+ affirming, intersectional feminist, sex-positive. I specialize in working with female and non-binary folks ages pre-adolescence into adulthood from all backgrounds and lifestyles. I am currently not accepting men or young children. I specialize in working through issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal relationship struggles, and adjusting through life's hardships.
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here, taking the steps to find what you need- whether that be to learn more about yourself, develop skills to cope with being a human in this difficult world, or to just be heard in a loving space. LGBTQIA+ affirming, intersectional feminist, sex-positive. I specialize in working with female and non-binary folks ages pre-adolescence into adulthood from all backgrounds and lifestyles. I am currently not accepting men or young children. I specialize in working through issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal relationship struggles, and adjusting through life's hardships.
Kayla D. Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lancaster, PA 17603
I utilize trainings with Tammy Nelson, CST and The Gottman Method to work with couples on communication and sex related issues.
The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards healing and growth. Whether you struggle with intimacy and connection, are overwhelmed by events that are out of your control or just want to get in touch with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life, therapy can help. I focus on creating a judgment free, safe and comfortable environment. I am here to assist clients reach their full potential whether that be individually or with a significant other. My area of focus includes sex and relationship therapy, mental wellbeing, EMDR, communication skill building and reaching personal and professional goals.
I utilize trainings with Tammy Nelson, CST and The Gottman Method to work with couples on communication and sex related issues.
The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards healing and growth. Whether you struggle with intimacy and connection, are overwhelmed by events that are out of your control or just want to get in touch with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life, therapy can help. I focus on creating a judgment free, safe and comfortable environment. I am here to assist clients reach their full potential whether that be individually or with a significant other. My area of focus includes sex and relationship therapy, mental wellbeing, EMDR, communication skill building and reaching personal and professional goals.
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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.