Dr. Rossana Sida

Dr. Rossana Sida, PsyD, LMFT is a skilled and experienced sex and relationship therapist. She works with individuals and couples that are struggling to obtain, or maintain, a loving, sexually healthy relationship.

Rossana offers creative, practical solutions to life challenges, tailored to each clients’ needs, personality, and goals. Clients who work with her report feeling motivated and empowered to change their lives. They gain a new awareness of themselves and are able to overcome psychological trauma and obstacles that allow for happier relationships. Rossana integrates Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, and Existential-Humanistic Therapy to help couples and individuals reach their goals.

As an AASECT Sex Therapy Supervisor and Clinical Director of Togetherness Therapy, Dr. Rossana Sida is responsible for the clinical training and professional development of the Associate Marriage and Family Therapists on staff. Each staff member was carefully chosen by Rossana because they are highly skilled clinicians who are passionate about furthering their knowledge of sex and relationship therapy and have a sex positive mindset.

Areas Of Focus

Couples TherapyDesire DifferencesErectile & Ejaculation Issues
InfidelityLife TransitionsLGBTQIA2S+
Low DesireMen’s IssuesOrgasm Difficulties
Pain with SexPerformance AnxietyPremarital Counseling
Sexual AssaultTraumaWomen’s Issues

Credentials & Experience

– Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)

– Adjunct Faculty at the University of Massachusetts Global, teaching Post Modern Theories, Systems Theories, and Couples Therapy courses

Doctoral Degree (Psy.D) in Marriage & Family Therapy at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

– Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy at California State University, Northridge

– Bachelor’s Degree at San Francisco State University

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of California (LMFT116114)

Certified Sex Therapist by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)

California State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor

– Member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

– CAMFT Continuing Education Provider

– Member of Pro-Choice Therapists

– Member of HER Global Network, Los Angeles

– Doctoral Student Commencement Speaker at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2019

– Former Adjunct Faculty at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology teaching Couples & Domestic Violence

– Former Sexual Assault Counselor at Strength United

– Former Adoption Promotion Counselor at Strength United

– Former Group Therapy Facilitator at DeliLu, working with foster and commercially sexually exploited teenage girls

– Trained in human trafficking issues, specifically with Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) clients

Publications & Features: Elite Daily, Women’s Health, Men’s Journal, Giddy, Senior Outlook, Marriage.com, Consumer Health Digest, & More

Ready to see if working with Sida is right for you?

Available virtually throughout California