Chris Fariello, Marriage Counselor in Philadelphia, 19103

The Philadelphia Institute for Individual, Relational & Sex Therapy

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Marriage & Family Therapist - MF000278

My Approach to Helping

Philadelphia Institute for Individual Relational & Sex Therapy is a practice of highly trained and specialized therapists dedicated to helping people gain greater insight and create greater joy in their lives. We provide services for individuals, families and all types of relationships.

Our unique group practice brings together the skills of a variety of specialty trained therapist who function independently but are benefited by the strength of a group skill set. The psychotherapists at PhIIRST are a diverse group of both male and female psychotherapists specializing in individual, relational and sex therapy.

We know that life's challenges can often be complex and profoundly emotional. The therapist's at PhIIRST offer a wide range of counseling and therapy services as well as educational workshop and groups.

More Info About My Practice

Fees & Insurance

Therapy is an investment in your mental health and often a very worthwhile endeavor for those who commit to the process. Each of the therapists at PhIIRST function independently and therefore each has his or her own fee structure. Please contact the therapist directly for rates and sliding scale availability.

All fees are to be paid at time of service. Cash, checks, credit card or PayPal payments are accepted. Although none of the therapists at PhIIRST accept insurance or third party billing, statements for insurance reimbursement can be provided upon request.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

PhIIRST is a uniquely specialized practice dedicated to resolving sexual problems and enhancing sexual relationships. Sexual problems are so prevalent, that nearly two thirds of all men and women will experience them at some time during their lives. At PhIIRST, we have an integrated approach that includes modalities such as behavioral, cognitive, psychodynamic, and systemic therapy in resolving sexual problems. Though treatment can be done on an individual basis, we encourage the couple to work together. The clinicians at PhIIRST help individuals and partnered relationships with a wide range of sexual problems and issues, such as: Affairs Body image Compulsive sexual behaviors Dyspareunia Female Orgasmic Disorder Female Sexual Arousal Disorder Fetish & paraphilias Gender identity Hypersexuality Infertility Male Erectile Disorder Male Orgasmic Disorder Paraphilias Polyamory issues Premature Ejaculation Rape/Incest Sexual Aversion Sexuality & chronic illness Sexual Desire Sexual Enrichment Sexual orientation/coming out Sexual pain Sexual Trauma Sexuality & physical ability Sexuality & spirituality Vaginismus Vestibulitis/VVS And more. In addition to issues listed above, we offer sex education and sexual enrichment for couples who want to improve or enhance their sexual relationship, recapture lost sensuality, restructure sexuality a life changing event, become comfortable with one's own and/or one's partner's sexuality, or any other

How Psychotherapy Can Help

I have found that psychotherapy is most effective when it is a collaborative process. Within the first few sessions we will establish goals for your counseling/therapy. I will use these goals to develop a treatment plan that seems likely to assist you in meeting them. We will make adjustments to treatment plans, goals, and methods as needed. We will also agree that I reserve the right to refer you to another mental health or medical professional if, in my professional judgment, there is a need for medical or other interventions that I cannot provide. You can expect that I will provide compassionate, empathic, and sensitive counseling that is specific to your experience of your life problem or transition. I expect you to come to sessions on time, to complete any tasks we agree upon, and to do your best to talk about those concerns, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that are bothersome. If anything about what occurs in our sessions or about the therapy process itself troubles or disappoints you, I strongly encourage you to talk about that in our sessions so we can address your concerns. You will be asked to work both in and outside the sessions. Most likely, you will find that our sessions provide a safe place to share thoughts and feelings, act out behaviors, and plan for the future. You may find that therapy provides rapid relief, or that the work is arduous and painful. At times, you may feel that progress has been made, and then later feel that nothing has