Teresa Neira, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW, ABS

Dr. Teresa Neira is an A.B.S. Certified Sexologist, Diplomate of The American Board of Sexology, Educator, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in the medical field providing psychotherapeutic services to patients and their families. Dr. Neira has expansive knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community, providing individual therapy through community outreach clinics. Dr. Neira has worked with patients in oncology and geriatrics in Mount Sinai Medical Center, and the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, assisting patients in adjusting to the physical and psychological difficulties associated with their cancer, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief counseling, end of life issues, relationship and intimacy/sexual issues, as well as body image issues. During her time at UM Sylvester, Dr. Neira was Program Director of Social Services and was awarded multiple grants for the mentorship programs she developed for GYO, Breast, Sarcoma and Young Adults.

Dr. Neira is nationally recognized for pioneering support and sexual health programs to help people cope with problems linked to cancer or other chronic illness. Dr. Neira is now offering telehealth private practice to continue her mission on a more one-to-one basis to treat individuals and couples.

Dr. Neira provides oncology sexual health workshops for women and providers and presents on oncology related topics at state and national conferences. In her personal life, Dr. Neira is actively involved in community outreach efforts specifically targeting women’s health and works closely with community centers offering education on sexual health, end of life issues, psycho-oncology, and LGBTQ+ issues