For those using insurance: Please note that it will take a few days to a week (and sometimes more) to schedule a first appointment because your insurance will need to be pre-approved with Headway. I offer psychotherapy and sex therapy for individuals, couples, and multiple-partner relationships. I am an expert in alternative sexualities, and specialize in working with people in the kink, poly, trans/GNC/NB, LGBQ, and sex work communities. Many work with me because of my specialized training and experience, or because they prefer working with a therapist who has first-hand knowledge* of alternative identities and lifestyles. We'll work together on creating concrete goals, and on your achieving them with my support and guidance. I have a limited number of sliding scale openings. I look forward to meeting you! My experience includes working with individuals across the spectrum of power role identification, gender identification, and sexual orientation; those questioning their lifestyles or identifications; those in non-traditional relationship or family structures; and current or former sex workers. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist with a PhD in clinical sexology. *Beyond being kink, poly, and LGBTQ friendly, I am supportive and affirmative of alternative lifestyles. My life has intersected with all of these communities, so in addition to professional training, I have personal experience dealing with and a strong understanding of the issues, behaviors, and practices related to atypical identifications.

Education & experience

Education

New York University, Master's in Social Work

Widener University, PhD in Clinical Sexology

Widener University, Master's in Human Sexuality

The New School for Social Research, Master's in Psychology

Practice

Manhattan Alternative Wellness Collective

Professional memberships

National Association of Social Workers

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists

Awards and publications

Pitagora, D. (2019). Intimate Partner Violence: Freirean Leadership through Disclosure and Raising Voices. In J. C. Wadley (Ed.) Handbook of Sexuality Leadership: Inspiring Community Engagement, Social Empowerment, and Transformational Influence, 1st Edition. New York, NY: Routledge.

Pitagora, D. (2019). Pleasure, Power, or Both? Heteronormativity, Stigma, and the Intersections of BDSM and Anoreceptive Heterosexual Males. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 27-36.

Pitagora, D. A. (2019). The role of BDSM orientation on heteronormativity and shame in anoreceptive heterosexual males (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from Proquest. (13814421)

Wise, K., & Pitagora, D. (2019). The evolution of sexuality during gender transition. In G. Jacobson, J. C. Niemira, & K. J. Violeta (Eds.) Sex, sexuality, and trans identities: Clinical guidance for psychotherapists and counselors. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Pitagora, D. (2019). The case of the submissive heterosexual cisgender male: Internalized heterosexism and its effect on kinky sexuality. In S. Sennott, D. Chandler, & D. Constantinides (Eds.) Sex therapy with erotically marginalized clients. New York, NY: Routledge. ,Joseph, J.A., Pitagora, D., Tworecke, A., & Roberts, K.E. (2013). Peering into gaps in the DSM: Student perspectives on gender and informing education. The Society for International Education Journal: Engaging with Difference, Gender and Sexuality in Education, 7(1), 104-127.

Pitagora, D. (2017). No Pain, No Gain? Therapeutic and Relational Benefits of Subspace in BDSM Contexts. Journal of Positive Sexuality, 3(3), 44-54.

Pitagora, D. (2016). The Kink-Poly Confluence: Relationship Intersectionality in Marginalized Communities. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 31(3), 391-405.

Pitagora, D. (2015). Intimate Partner Violence in Sadomasochistic Relationships. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 31(1), 95-108.

Paul, L., Rubin, L., Pitagora, D., Tworecke, A., Brown, B. (2014). Support needs and resources of sexual minority women with breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 23(5), 578-584.

Pitagora, D. (2013). Consent vs. coercion: BDSM interactions highlight a fine but immutable line. New School Psychology Bulletin, 10(1), 27-36.

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1376944132

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