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Chris F. Fariello, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST, CSE, CSTS

Sex Therapy Track Coordinator, Couple & Family Therapy
Visiting Assistant Professor

Contact Information

fariello

Sex Therapy Track Coordinator, Couple & Family Therapy
Visiting Assistant Professor

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Education with a Specialization in Human Sexuality, University of Pennsylvania, PA - 2004
Master of Family Therapy, MCP Hahnemann University (now Drexel) - 1999
Master of Arts, Education - Professional Program in Health, Human Sexuality, Marriage & Family Life Education, New York University - 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Major/Minor combined program) Biology and Sociology (additional minors), University at Albany, SUNY - 1989

Certifications

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
    • PA # MF000278 (2002)
    • DE# FT-0010094 (2022)
    • FL# MT 4393 (2022)
    • NJ# 37Fl00213000 (2022)            
  • AAMFT Certified Marriage and Family Therapist (2002)
  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor (2009)
  • AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (2006)
  • AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator (2006)
  • AASECT Certified Supervisor (2009)
  • American Board of Sexology Certified Sex Therapist (2006)
  • Licensed Health Educator –NY (1995)

Publications

  • Fariello, C. F. (Ed), (2013). The Lovers Guide Illustrated Encyclopedia: The definitive guide to sex and you.
  • Kellogg-Spadt, S. & Fariello C. Diminished ejaculatory disorders: What your patient should know. Women’s Health Care. September (2005) Vol. 4, No. 6, 20-21.
  • Fariello, C. (2004). A Study of Self-Reported Perceived Intimacy as a Correlate to Participation in an Anger Management Course. ProQuest; UMI #3152032
  • Fariello, C. F. & Tellier, Pierre-Paul (1999). 99 Things Parents Wish They Knew Before Having THE Talk.

Clinical Interest

Dr. Fariello is the Founder and Director of the Philadelphia Institute for Individual, relational, and Sex Therapy (PhIIRST). He has over 35 years of experience as an educator, trainer, public speaker, writer, and therapist. Dr. Fariello specializes in working systemically with couples around issues of intimacy and sexuality.

Active in both practice and academia, Dr. Fariello continues to volunteer his time in professional organizations. His positions include being the Past-President of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) as well as a Board member for 9 years, a former Board member of the America Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT), and a Trustee on the Foundation for AAMFT. He has also contributed to several videos and books, including Dr. Ruth’s Sex for Dummies, and has written the books 99 Things Parents Wished They Knew Before Having THE Talk and The Lovers Guide Illustrated Encyclopedia.

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