Meet Ari

Ari Lewis

specializes in positive sexuality, compulsive sexual behavior, kink, polyam/open relationships, and other sexual and relational issues. In addition to his work as a psychotherapist, Ari is also the Senior Research Specialist for the University of Pennsylvania's Sexuality and Well-Being Project at the Positive Psychology Center and he has taught at Touro University's Graduate School of Social Work.

Education

Master of Education (Ed.M.) in Mental Health Counseling

Columbia University, New York, NY

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychological Counseling

Columbia University, New York, NY

Master of Applied Positive Psychology (M.A.P.P.),

Focused in Positive Sexuality

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Child & Adolescent Development

Magna cum laude

San José State University, San José, CA

Training

Five years’ training in addressing: sexual issues, compulsive sexual behavior (sex addiction), and individual and couples therapy technique

The Sexuality, Attachment, & Trauma Project, New York, NY

Advanced Certificate in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)

Albert Ellis Institute, New York, NY

Advanced Certificate in Sexuality, Women, & Gender (SWG), Focused in LGBTQ+ and Consensually Non-Monogamous Clients in Therapy

Columbia University, New York, NY

 

In person & virtual availability:

The Positive Mind Center

119 West 57th Street

Suite 1100

New York, New York 10019

Phone
(929) 299-6681

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