Jericho Syosset News Journal
JHS alumna appointed assistant professor
Rosara Torrisi '13 '17 is featured for having joined Widener as an assistant professor in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies.
Rosara R. Torrisi, LCSW, MEd, CST, PhD
- Assistant Professor
- Founder of the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy
Media Expertise:
- Gender & Sexuality
Affiliated Programs
- Human Sexuality Studies (PhD)
- Human Sexuality Studies (MEd)
- Human Sexuality Studies & Social Work (MEd or PhD & MSW Dual Degree)
- Human Sexuality Studies & Public Administration (MEd & MPA Dual Degree)
- Clinical Psychology & Human Sexuality Studies (PsyD & MEd Dual Degree)
Education
- PhD, Human Sexuality (2017)
Widener University (PA)
About Me
I am a licensed clinical social worker and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science in Social Work and earned a Master of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University where I also earned my PhD in Human Sexuality.
I have been an Adjunct Professor for SUNY Farmingdale and Widener University, teaching courses about sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation. I also often conduct workshops for mental health professionals at Long Island University-Post. I volunteer weekly at my local Unitarian Universalist Congregation teaching 9th grade Our Whole Lives comprehensive sexuality education.
I graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science in Social Work and earned a Master of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University where I also earned my PhD in Human Sexuality. I am an Adjunct Professor for SUNY Farmingdale, teaching courses about sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation.
I am a member in good standing of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS), the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR), and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). I am both a member and presenter on behalf of the Sexuality and Aging Consortium. I am recognized as a welcoming and kink aware therapist by the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) and am also a recommended therapist by the Long Island LGBT Network.
Media Expertise
- Sexual functioning
- Desire
- Arousal
- Pelvic pain
- Older adult sexuality
- Sexuality aids
- Sex toys
- Accessibility and sex
- Clinical sexuality
In the Media
Noteworthy
- College of Health and Human Services
Human Sexuality Faculty Member Recognized
Rosara Torrisi, assistant professor of human sexuality studies, has been recognized as the 2025 Best Sex Therapist on Long Island for her work and dedication to advancing the field of clinical sexology. Torrisi’s research and teaching focuses on accessibility and sex, as well as clinical recommendations for sex therapists. She strives to create innovative, experiential programs that train the next generation of sex therapists.
In addition to her work at Widener, Torrisi leads the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy which provides specialized patient care and training for clinicians. She also serves as co-host of the “Our Better Half” podcast.
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