Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON
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Sabrina Baldini
BA Hon, GCertSH
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Sex is supposed to be fun yet so often it's a source of shame, discomfort, and confusion. My goal is to empower you to reconnect with pleasure, redefine sexual positivity, and strengthen your relationship through open communication. In my private practice I help individuals and couples explore topics such as sex drive mismatch, difficulty with intimacy, sex after pregnancy, kink,
polyamory
, and BDSM.
Erin Callaghan
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I believe we are doing the best we can with the tools available. From my perspective, trauma can get locked in the body if there isn't enough safety to respond in the moment. I will support you in building on the wisdom you already have, and will creatively explore with you the places you feel stuck, shaky, or unmet. Through a relational and experiential process, I will bring attention and compassion to your suffering and untended needs. You can expect me to be warm, direct, steady, and responsive. Additionally, I am Queer & Trans affirming, kink-aware, and knowledgeable around
polyamory
/non monogamy.
Lorraine M Munro (She They)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Specific areas of experience include healing from trauma; settlement and transition; parenting; work stressors, sex work and non-traditional work; gender, gender non-conforming, gender-queer, transgender experience; sexuality and relationships, including
polyamory
, monogamy, kink and working through conflict.
As a psychotherapist, I support you in fostering authentic relationships with yourself and your communities. I offer a space for reflection that is non-judgmental, queer positive - and has wheelchair access. I draw on a variety of approaches, with a focus on what works for you, and the different parts of you.
Yasmin Kowlessar
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a queer Trini-Canadian psychotherapist, I combine my training in psychology with my intersectional feminist values and lived experience when supporting my clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ and BIPOC (racialized) clients as well as intersectional identities. In addition to expertise in culturally-sensitive therapy, I'm also well-versed in issues related to queer and trans health,
polyamory
/ non-monogamy, and kink / BDSM culture.
Irina Petrova
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, DipGIT
Verified
Verified
I have particular interest and experience in relationships, sexuality, and alternative lifestyles, such as open relationships,
polyamory
, kink, etc.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my work! Congratulations on taking your first step to a more fulfilling life. I provide warm, safe and collaborative environment for my clients' healing journey. I am here to help you to become more authentic, grounded, and happy with yourself and your relationships. In my work I use client-centered, anti-oppression and culturally-competent framework. I work with individuals, couples and families.
Andy L'Heureux
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy doesn't have to be scary! I know first-hand what it can be like to suffer in silence, longing for change, & struggling to find someone who "gets" you. If you grew up in a home where you didn't get the support that you needed, if you went through something that you feel like you have never recovered from, or if you feel like a black sheep everywhere you go, I would be happy to co-create a non-judgmental healing space where you feel seen, heard, & valued. We can work on things like learning to understand yourself, re-gaining control of your life, & appreciating the parts of you that have clawed you out of your darkest times.
Amy Soberano
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Only accepting refugee claimants for individual work. Open to all for relationship therapy. Counselling can be a powerful tool for change. I strive to co-create a therapeutic environment in which people can safely push their edges of self reflection & feel supported to deepen their awareness of themselves in relationship to self, intimate others, community and a broader sociopolitical context. My work is deeply shaped by queer-positive, anti-racist, and trauma-informed perspectives. I am experienced working with issues related to migration & belonging, sexuality & gender, trauma, relationship dynamics & identity formation in youth.
Ashley Gaboury
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients (Children, Teens, Youth and Adults. I want to know more about you. You will achieve your goals, in a non-judgemental, safe environment where you can be yourself and speak freely. I primarily work in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, sleep, stress, parenting , coping skills, women’s issues, relationships, conflict, divorce, behavioral issues, and anger management.
Kusang Burgess
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Do you suffer from overwhelming emotions, depression, or anxiety? Are you feeling adrift or disconnected in your relationships? I bring an open curiosity to your experiences – whatever those may be – and, working together, we can uncover and navigate the internal and external obstacles you face. My goal as your therapist is to create a genuine, empathetic relationship between you and I, through which healing and change can take place. I also see individuals as embedded in broader social contexts that shape how we think, feel, and behave, and which may be implicated in psychological and interpersonal problems.
Bruce Small
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I work with people who are quite conscious of their issues and have a strong drive to address them. Together we invent a unique therapeutic environment designed to take you towards permanent, satisfying change, and to equip you to stay stable and enjoy life with a minimum of ongoing therapeutic support. There is no issue too strange or too dark, because you have come by the effects of your life circumstances honestly and creatively. Longstanding patterns like anxiety, depression and fear can be substantially altered when we enable your own healing power, strengths and skills to emerge to your advantage.
Natasha Sandy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
You are energy. Energy is power. YOU are power. Owning it is the path to liberation. I am passionate about helping folks own their value, step into their power and seize their liberation. I call what we do in therapy a collaborative spiritual workout where we put our heads and hearts together to figure out what is going on for you and how to get through it in an empowered way that makes sense and feels right for you. We work at a frequency, depth and pace that works for you, which we figure out together, one conversation at a time.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I offer years of experience as a trusted partner for my clients in order to help them achieve healthy and balanced personal lives and relationships. As a registered social worker, I am deeply committed to supporting your healing and wellness—helping you explore, heal, and move forward into a healthy mindset. As a hospital social worker, I provide support to families and children navigating life-changing health and mental-health challenges. I also have expertise in supporting trauma exposed professionals including military, first responders, corrections officers and their families
Sanaria Hussain
Registered Social Worker, LMSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I use an integrative, nervous system approach to treating PTSD/trauma, attachment and relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. I believe that every individual already possesses the internal resources needed to heal and cope; my role is to help you identify and strengthen these resources.
Adam Busch
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CSFT
Verified
Verified
Therapy, although sometimes challenging, doesn't have to be scary or hard. Some forms of therapy are effective at helping more quickly than others. I have specialized training and skill in these approaches and my focus is on making every session impactful and helpful. My clients leave with something useful in the very first session. Although the length of time needed is different with every client, I will work hard to help get you out of therapy and into the life you want to be living as quickly possible.
Brent Mulrooney
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Deciding to seek help is a powerful step toward better mental health. Through my experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I understand that difficulties may arise regardless of one's age or phase of life. From life challenges to transition periods (e.g., changing careers, schools, relationships), to traumatic experiences, it can be difficult to make sense of our selves or our directions. I am proud to support clients from all walks of life (inclusive of all gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, races, cultures, and relationship types) in achieving their own unique vision of success.
Marc Colbourne
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all face difficult times in our lives. I believe, however, that we have the strength to meet these challenges head on, overcome our blocks, and ultimately benefit from these opportunities for growth. Of course, we may not always be able to see our way through these times on our own. A collaborative therapeutic relationship established in a safe and supportive environment can allow us to unlock the strength and resiliency we all carry within us.
Hajnalka Fiszter
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Med, RP, CCC-S
Verified
Verified
I work from an anti-oppressive, trauma informed, client centered perspective. In other words I respect the perspectives, goals and needs of my clients who are seeking support to understand themselves and others. As a therapist I become your ally in search of your truth and understanding of yourself, the world and others around you. I believe that working with a therapist can be helpful in sorting out your feeling and thoughts to face your challenges in life and become the best version of yourself. I aim to offer a non-judgmental and open conversation so you can find the way to build awareness and making changes in your life.
Jonathan Philip Morgan
Registered Psychotherapist, Dip Hon, BA Hon, MPS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is a continual process of change, there are times we feel stuck and have trouble knowing what we are becoming. While it can be challenging to step into our potential, therapy can assist us. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and transform themselves, thereby cultivating compassion and understanding. Achieving your goals is how I can assist. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, currently offering in-person and virtual sessions at Redbird Therapy. I am a queer man who is interested in working with a diverse range of people.
Whitney Reinhart
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
A collaborative, non-judgemental, and compassionate therapeutic relationship is important for you to comfortably share what has been most distressing for you. I provide psychotherapy to individuals experiencing issues relating primarily to anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and trauma, and to couples seeking better communication, trust, and security. My practice is inclusive, as I work with diverse problems, histories and identities, and ensure my approaches are catered to fit your needs. I hope to guide you through your journey towards a healthier life and empower you to become your most authentic self.
Prof. Sheila L Cavanagh
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MA, BEd
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and candidate Psychoanalyst at the Lacan School of Psychoanalysis in San Francisco. I offer psychotherapy to those interested in weekly or bi-weekly sessions and psychoanalysis to those interested in doing deep analytic work (two or more times per week). My sessions are by phone or video. Your insurance plan may cover my services as a Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW). I offer psychodynamic therapy/psychoanalysis to anyone interested in working through difficult life-experiences, including relationship dynamics, negative feelings, affects such as depression, anxiety, phobias, etc.
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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specialising in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialise in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counselling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counselling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.