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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