Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Toronto, ON

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Photo of Yasmin Kowlessar, Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, ON
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.
(647) 492-2640
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Toronto, ON M6G
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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.
(647) 490-2469
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Toronto, ON M5S
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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.
(647) 424-1122
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Toronto, ON M5V
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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.
(855) 980-1801
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Toronto, ON M4Y
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Marla Schreiber
Counsellor, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Marla (they/them pronouns). Exploring consensual non-monogamy ( polyamory , open relationships, etc.), gender, and sexuality are my specialties. I'm a counsellor for individuals, couples, and constellations (partnerships of more than 2). My aim is to offer accessible, wholistic, non-judgmental support services. My work is informed by anti-oppression, anti-racist, intersectional feminist, and harm-reduction philosophies. I aim to co-create respectful, safer spaces where peoples’ identities are understood within the framework of their own experiences and social context.
(647) 799-3707
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Toronto, ON M6R
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Not accepting new clients
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Elisa Gores
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a registered social worker focusing on helping people address relationship concerns, sex and sexuality, infertility and family building, as well as general mental health concerns. I strive to empower clients to forge their own path toward healing with kindness, empathy, humour, and creativity. I welcome members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, all relationship structures, including non-monogamy and polyamory , and am committed to fostering an anti-oppressive, sex/kink-positive, trauma-informed practice.
(437) 372-5569
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Toronto, ON M4K
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Jill Culver
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you seeking support for your relationships, and worried that your counsellor won't understand your unique situation? I know it can challenging to find non-judgemental and understanding support when you are exploring ethical non-monogamy, polyamory or other non-traditional arrangements. My practice is a place to feel safe, validated and heard as you move from struggling to thriving. I am committed to providing a safe, inclusive space for members of the LGTBQ+ community. Please note that I do NOT provide couples counselling.
(437) 500-6473
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Toronto, ON M4K
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Victoria Muñoz
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, BA
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task. Not only are you looking for a professional you can deeply trust, but also one you feel safe with, seen, heard, and validated by. My services are built on developing a strong therapeutic relationship within which the growth and relief you deserve can occur. Together, in a non-judgemental space, we can address topics & concerns ranging from emotional regulation, trauma & survivorship, infidelity, polyamory , attachment, ruptures of trust, grief, conflict & communication, sex & intimacy, sexuality & gender identity, racial & cultural identity, and self-criticism & blame.
(647) 424-4438
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Toronto, ON M5V
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Jill Culver
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individual clients who seek support for their relationships (including polyamory and ENM), career, family issues, setting boundaries, anxiety, imposter syndrome and perfectionism. . In my practice, I help clients heal the past so they can discover more joy, peace, clarity, and connection in the present. I am committed to providing a safe, inclusive space for members of the LGTBQ+ community. I love working with unconventional clients with unique challenges and situations. I offer clinical supervision to other therapists from a feminist, narrative perspective.
(778) 765-3849
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Toronto, ON M4K
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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.
(647) 931-3920
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Toronto, ON M4Y
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Desmond Lee
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Have you experienced a loss in your life? Any type of loss can be painful, isolating, life changing, and sometimes confusing. Or maybe you've experienced a life transition. Life transitions can include starting a new job, moving to a new country, starting a new relationship, or a loved one becoming ill. Life transitions can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, angry, or directionless. Even joyous transitions can be impactful in unexpected ways. These feelings are very normal, and a way of our bodies telling us that we’re not okay. What we often need during these times is a space to heal. Healing starts from feeling safe.
(289) 274-6709
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Toronto, ON M4Y
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Darren Elliott
Pre-Licensed Professional, BED, BBA
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Sometimes life is harder than we know how to handle. You want someone who is supportive and compassionate to explore your life with. You could be looking for support during a difficult time or recovery after a difficult ending or experience. You might have some confusion as to why things are going wrong in your relationships which you hope to strengthen or repair. Perhaps the pandemic turned life upside down and you are trying to find your balance again. Maybe you struggle with narcissism or have suffered in a relationship with someone who does and are looking for a therapist who can understand that pain.
(437) 747-8654
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Toronto, ON M4X
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Anabel Khoo
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer individual therapy to adults who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of colour), including mixed-ancestry. I hold a non-judgmental and empowering space for you to see that you indeed have the wisdom and ability to heal, and together we will collaborate to help you develop the skills you need to safely honour and process your pain.
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Toronto, ON M6K
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified
Verified
At the moment, we exclusively offer online counseling services, delivered by a skilled team of counselors with various backgrounds, capable of addressing a broad spectrum of mental health concerns. Our foremost objective is to foster our clients' holistic well-being by attending to their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs through outstanding counseling services. We serve individuals, couples, and families, adapting our approach to suit each distinct client. Should a client be dissatisfied with their therapist, we commit to finding a suitable substitute.
(437) 747-8880
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Toronto, ON M5V
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Judith Dunstan
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I am a gentle and bold therapist. I will listen carefully to your experiences. I will explore with you connections between your present thoughts, feelings, actions and past events. The aim is to help you understand more about yourself. The blue print for our actions, behaviors, feelings and self-concept was put in place at a very young age. We may look for patterns that worked well in their early context, but do not work anymore. A change may be needed. The insight you gain in a committed, active therapeutic relationship can be a powerful tool.
(647) 933-5350
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Toronto, ON M5R
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Not accepting new clients
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Jenna Rose
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As a Couple & Family Therapist, I hope to offer support, insight and a safer space in which to process, heal and grow. I believe all therapeutic work engages with relationships, even if just the relationship we have with ourselves. By focusing on the meaningful connections in our lives, and on the ways we have learned to approach them, it gives us the power to see ourselves more clearly and the ability to make the changes we hope for.
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Toronto, ON M5S
Not accepting new clients
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Steph Cooper
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, BA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Do you feel like you don’t know how to ask for help, or feel like you have no one to turn to? Do you feel like there’s a part of your identity that you need to explore? Have you tried other therapists before and it felt too stuffy or like you didn’t ‘click’? Hi, I’m Steph and I see you, thank you for being here. I am here to remind you that it is okay to be feeling exactly how you feel, all of your feelings are valid. I bring my whole self to our sessions with a grounded, curious and kind demeanor and really focus on fostering a genuine therapeutic relationship with you. I believe that therapy should feel less clinical and formal.
(437) 371-2419
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Toronto, ON M6G
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Charla Jones
Registered Psychotherapist, TLI-Dip
Verified
Verified
Therapy can be a transformative process that provides one's life with a sense of fullness, meaning and personal freedom. There are many reasons to go into therapy. There may be a sense of emptiness, not fitting in, a lack of self-worth, a history of vague anxiety or depression, unsatisfying relationships, or a feeling that something’s wrong or missing but not knowing what that might be. Therapy provides an opportunity to slow down in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. By slowing down, it allows parts of ourselves that may have been shamed, ignored or hidden (parts that are often hurting the most) to be seen and cared for.
(647) 494-5074
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Toronto, ON M5S
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Michael Thunderblum
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are reading this you are likely going through a hard time in your life. Perhaps you are processing a traumatic event, are trying to get back on your feet after being knocked down for the umpteenth time, or grieving the loss of someone, or something, precious to you? No matter what it is, I would like to try and help you overcome life's obstacles by untangling the knots of thought and feeling that hold you in place.
(437) 371-5884
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Toronto, ON M4Y
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Photo of Karen Jeffrey, Registered Psychotherapist in Toronto, ON
Karen Jeffrey
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Accepting New Clients! Are you struggling with issues related to depression and anxiety or trauma and grief? Is your performance at work, home not what you'd like it to be? There comes a time when help is needed from a professional to cope with life’s ongoing challenges. We all need support sometimes and therapy is good place to start. I specialize in supporting clients around trauma, neurodiversity (at work and at home) and relationship challenges.
(647) 370-5996
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Toronto, ON M6S
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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.