Dr. Pia

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Dr. Pia Holec is a psychologist and sex therapist at Resilience Psychological Services. Here she specializes in working with minority populations in the areas of sex therapy, relationship issues, family of origin concerns, and trauma. Dr. Pia received her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She completed her residency at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York City. Here she received extensive training at the Addiction Institute of New York and the Center for The Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders. Prior to this, Dr. Pia trained at Rush University Medical Center, Marital and Sex Therapy Department in Chicago where she gained specialized training in working with couples and treating sexual dysfunctions. Dr. Pia has worked with individuals, couples, and families presenting with a variety of clinical concerns including: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, PTSD, complex trauma, and addictions. Dr. Pia specializes in the successful treatment of Female Hyposexual Arousal Disorder, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Premature Ejaculation, Erectile Dysfunction, unconsummated marriages, and gender dysphoria.

Dr. Pia believes that her work is most effective when she is able to help her patients give a voice to the issues that they are so deeply struggling to work through. Dr. Pia is passionate about sharing education regarding mental health and sexuality. As such, in 2018 she started her Instagram page, “Sexdrpia,” which features her 60-second videos entitled “Just the Tip Tuesdays” where she delivers quick, digestible, fun facts and often taboo information. When she’s not working, Dr. Pia values quality time with her loved ones, traveling, and the necessity of incorporating gratitude into her daily life.