Dr. Dulcinea Alex Pitagora

I offer affirming psychotherapy and sex therapy for individuals, couples, multiple-partner relationships, and poly and leather families, both in-person and remotely. I am an expert in alternative sexualities, and I specialize in working with adults in the kink/BDSM, polyamorous/non-monogamous, trans/gender-nonconforming/non-binary, LGBQIA+, and sex work communities. I work with those who live openly and out; and those who have more conservative and private lifestyles. My approach is holistic, person-centered, and collaborative. I welcome people of every ability, age, gender, national origin, race/ethnicity, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation. As a white anti-racist therapist, I create space for conversations that de/reconstruct whiteness, and cultivate positive racial and intersectional identities. I have been a member of and mentor in New York City’s BDSM and LGBTQ communities for about two decades. I hold a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology, a Master of Social Work (MSW), a Master of Education (MEd) in Human Sexuality, and a Doctoral degree (PhD) in clinical sexology. I’m licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York State (LCSW license # 086704), Washington DC (LICSW license # LC200002083), and Colorado (CSW license # 09928901), and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and CST Supervisor. I’ve completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training through the Parnell Institute, which specializes in Attachment-Focused EMDR, and I have a certificate in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy training.