Melissa Portan

LMSW, MEd

Licensed Sexologist

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About Me

My name is Melissa (she/her). I write and research on the topic of human sexuality in connection to spirituality, religion, and mental health. As a licensed therapist in NYC, I provide sex and relationship therapy to individuals and couples. 

I come from 5 generations of spiritual guides (or what some might call Shamans or brujos/brujas, depending on where you stand on the matter of individual gnosis) and healers. Despite my family history being fractured by colonization, migration, and loss, I continue my ancestors’ work of helping people through my work as a modern-day healer, a.k.a., a therapist and the occasional spiritual consult.

Early on my spiritual path (adolescence – teens) I found my soul’s home and reawakened my cosmic memory in the house of the Hellenic Gods. I primarily practice what some call Hellenismos. Still, I continue to learn from Hinduism, Buddhism, and from my earthly, biological heritage I’ve been able to connect to Mayan and Native American spirituality.

I have been writing/blogging about spirituality and sacred sex since 2013. At the time, these topics were rather occult. Since then, I’ve completed graduate school and launched my career as a sexologist.

The information you find here is meant to guide you regardless of your path; whether you’re a Hellenic polytheist like me, Buddhist, or anything else. You’ll also find some of my creative works like poetry, fiction, and erotica. Welcome and I hope you find what you’re looking for.

Services

Sex Therapy

Sex therapy focuses on issues of sexuality, relationships, and sex. Some areas of focus include, sexual performance issues, sexual trauma, domestic violence recovery, narcissistic abuse recovery, relationship issues, sexual exploration (gender identity, Kink, BDSM, polyamory/ethical non-monogamy).

Couple’s Therapy

Couple’s therapy focuses on navigating relationship conflicts, stressors, and shared trauma. Some areas of focus include communication difficulties, conflict resolution, intimacy/sex issues, and parenting stressors.

Individual Therapy

Individual therapy allows for deep exploration and healing of the self. Some areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, religious/spiritual trauma., sex and sexuality issues.

Workshops

Gain valuable information and skills on issues like sex, sexual performance, relationships, and neurodivergence.

Tarot Readings

Tarot readings provide immediate and direct guidance to life’s struggles and choices. A tool for self-reflection and cosmic communication, tarot readings are a powerful and efficient way for change.

Contact Me

Have a topic request? Interested in therapy with me (NYS only)? Want a tarot reading? Let me know here!

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