Sex therapists in Harrisburg, PA
Browse Sex therapists in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. Alishia Kalos
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Dr. Kalos provides sex therapy for individuals and couples experiencing concerns related to sexuality, intimacy, and sexual functioning. Treatment may address desire, arousal, orgasm, erection, sexual pain, communication about sex, differences in sexual interests, and other concerns that can affect sexual well-being and relationships. Her approach is collaborative, affirming, and nonjudgmental.
Dr. Kalos specializes in working with individuals experiencing distress, confusion, or concerns related to atypical or unusual sexual interests, including individuals who experience minor attraction (MAPs). Therapy provides a confidential, nonjudgmental setting to explore sexual thoughts and interests, understand their meaning and function, develop healthy strategies for managing unwanted or concerning thoughts and behaviors, and support choices that prioritize personal well-being and the safety of others.
10 Years Experience
Online in Harrisburg, PA (Online Only)
Dr. Heidi Anderson Sauder
Psychologist, PhD, CGT, CST
Sex therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore concerns related to sexuality, intimacy, relationships, and just being a sexual person. Therapy may address challenges such as desire discrepancies, communication around intimacy, sexual anxiety, body image concerns, pain during sex, life transitions, identity exploration, or the impact of stress and past experiences on intimacy. Grounded in education, emotional awareness, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, sessions are tailored to each couple’s unique values, goals, and experiences. Sex therapy affirms that sexuality is a meaningful part of overall well-being and supports clients in developing greater confidence, connection, communication, and comfort within themselves and their relationships.
25 Years Experience
Online in Harrisburg, PA
Brian Swope
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Sex therapy is talk therapy, but with a different focus and skill set: understanding how the body works and how pleasure and sex are experienced, often separate from the cultural, societal and religious norms and different than mass media portrayal. Sex and sexuality conversations in the therapy room are rooted in this understanding. The work at times is helping you to be vulnerable with yourself to understand better what your needs and wants are and to be able to express these things to your partner.
Sex therapy can go beyond this to include sexual abuse and assault and what is commonly referred to as "sex addiction" but at PHL Therapy Collective is treated more as "out of control behavior" that focuses on the triggers that lead to sex seeking.
16 Years Experience
Online in Harrisburg, PA
Dr. Kelsey George
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LPC
Client and therapist will work together to explore issues related to sex and intimacy.
6 Years Experience
Online in Harrisburg, PA
Peter D. Ruffini, Sex & Porn Addiction Expert
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MA, LPC, LPCMH, ACS, EMDRPT-II, CSAT-C
Sex therapy at Proven Path Counseling focuses on restoring emotional and physical intimacy after disruption—whether from performance anxiety, excessive pornography use, compulsive sexual behavior, infidelity, or a breach of trust. Many men want connection again but feel blocked by anxiety, shame, avoidance, or disconnection from their partner.
This work addresses the underlying drivers—nervous system dysregulation, conditioned arousal, distorted expectations, and fear of closeness—so intimacy becomes safe, responsive, and mutual again. The goal is not just sexual functioning, but rebuilding trust, presence, and confidence within a committed relationship.
15 Years Experience
Online in Harrisburg, PA
Sex Therapy therapists in Harrisburg, PA Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Harrisburg, PA average 14 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
28%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Integrative Therapy |
| 31% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 33% | Senior |
| 19% | Teen |
| 6% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 25% | Black / African American |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |