Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Tucson, AZ
Therapy, by nature, has to make room for the complexity of being human in a messy world. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer fit can make things feel even more complex and messy. And existing in the intersection of marginalized identities intensifies everything. It’s important to reach out for support when we need a little extra help navigating all that. If you’re looking for a queer therapist who offers support that helps you understand yourself more deeply, strengthen connection, and build a life that feels more aligned and sustainable, I'd love to talk with you.
Therapy, by nature, has to make room for the complexity of being human in a messy world. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer fit can make things feel even more complex and messy. And existing in the intersection of marginalized identities intensifies everything. It’s important to reach out for support when we need a little extra help navigating all that. If you’re looking for a queer therapist who offers support that helps you understand yourself more deeply, strengthen connection, and build a life that feels more aligned and sustainable, I'd love to talk with you.
I work with adults of all ages and have additional experience working with folks who are experiencing perinatal mental health symptoms, folks in nontraditional relationships including polyamory, and folks who are experiencing substance use/abuse.
My therapeutic techniques including emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness. My work is forever grounded in a trauma informed, harm reduction, and attachment oriented approach.
I work with adults of all ages and have additional experience working with folks who are experiencing perinatal mental health symptoms, folks in nontraditional relationships including polyamory, and folks who are experiencing substance use/abuse.
My therapeutic techniques including emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness. My work is forever grounded in a trauma informed, harm reduction, and attachment oriented approach.
I support adults and couples across Arizona through secure telehealth, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, men’s issues, intimacy concerns, and ethical non‑monogamy. As a retired Army veteran, I understand the unique stressors faced by service members, veterans, and their families. I welcome all faith, spiritual, and secular backgrounds. Many clients feel disconnected or unsure of their direction. My trauma‑informed approach builds clarity, resilience, and practical skills for grounded, meaningful relationships.
I support adults and couples across Arizona through secure telehealth, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, men’s issues, intimacy concerns, and ethical non‑monogamy. As a retired Army veteran, I understand the unique stressors faced by service members, veterans, and their families. I welcome all faith, spiritual, and secular backgrounds. Many clients feel disconnected or unsure of their direction. My trauma‑informed approach builds clarity, resilience, and practical skills for grounded, meaningful relationships.
Are you feeling curious about how your family’s past may be impacting your present? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community looking for a therapist who truly understands and affirms your experiences? Are you and your partners having trouble navigating the transition to a poly family from the typical nuclear family structure? Maybe you and your primary partner are exploring a shift away from monogamy and are unsure how to move forward together.
Are you feeling curious about how your family’s past may be impacting your present? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community looking for a therapist who truly understands and affirms your experiences? Are you and your partners having trouble navigating the transition to a poly family from the typical nuclear family structure? Maybe you and your primary partner are exploring a shift away from monogamy and are unsure how to move forward together.
Stress, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can impact our brains along with our nervous system. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards healing yourself.
I also offer clinical supervision for associate level therapists looking to gain hours towards their license at $125 per hour.
Stress, anxiety, and unhealed trauma impacts our relationships, our jobs, our families, and even how we feel about ourselves. Chronic stress and unresolved trauma can impact our brains along with our nervous system. When this happens, we can feel as if we are stuck in our relationships & jobs or even trapped in our own lives. Fear & anxiety does not have to control your everyday thoughts and cultivating joy is possible! Choosing to get help is the first step towards healing yourself.
I also offer clinical supervision for associate level therapists looking to gain hours towards their license at $125 per hour.
Jennifer Limmex is a licensed psychotherapist offering telehealth services in Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Using a holistic approach in practice, she acknowledges that a person is not their diagnosis nor are they defined by their addiction. Each person is a complex individual worthy of care and respect. Jennifer tailors her sessions to meet her client where they are at and works at an appropriate pace for them.
Jennifer Limmex is a licensed psychotherapist offering telehealth services in Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Using a holistic approach in practice, she acknowledges that a person is not their diagnosis nor are they defined by their addiction. Each person is a complex individual worthy of care and respect. Jennifer tailors her sessions to meet her client where they are at and works at an appropriate pace for them.
Are You Feeling Stuck?
Sometimes the strategies and coping mechanisms that once protected you from pain or hardship can become the very things that hold you back. Over time, they may interfere with your well-being, your relationships, and your ability to connect with your community.
When we’re caught in cycles of stress or trauma, it’s common to develop narratives rooted in blame—of others or of ourselves. But healing begins when we start to understand the deeper biological, psychological, and social factors at play.
By recognizing that help is necessary I am able to assist you in moving towards solutions .
Are You Feeling Stuck?
Sometimes the strategies and coping mechanisms that once protected you from pain or hardship can become the very things that hold you back. Over time, they may interfere with your well-being, your relationships, and your ability to connect with your community.
When we’re caught in cycles of stress or trauma, it’s common to develop narratives rooted in blame—of others or of ourselves. But healing begins when we start to understand the deeper biological, psychological, and social factors at play.
By recognizing that help is necessary I am able to assist you in moving towards solutions .
The work often begins in a moment of transition—burnout, grief, a shift in identity or relationship to self. Many who find this space are helpers, deep feelers, or those who’ve been carrying more than their share for a long time. There’s often a longing to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what’s been quieted. Sessions hold space for meaning-making, nervous system repair, and relational healing. This isn’t about fixing—it’s about returning. To what’s true, what’s needed, and what’s been waiting.
The work often begins in a moment of transition—burnout, grief, a shift in identity or relationship to self. Many who find this space are helpers, deep feelers, or those who’ve been carrying more than their share for a long time. There’s often a longing to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what’s been quieted. Sessions hold space for meaning-making, nervous system repair, and relational healing. This isn’t about fixing—it’s about returning. To what’s true, what’s needed, and what’s been waiting.
Maybe you’ve been pushing through, but something feels off. You might feel a kind of restlessness, anxiety, or numbness that’s hard to name. You want to understand yourself better, not just cope. You’re craving clarity, direction, and a steadier relationship with your own mind. Rather than quick fixes, you want real insight and a place to slow down enough to hear yourself think.
Maybe you’ve been pushing through, but something feels off. You might feel a kind of restlessness, anxiety, or numbness that’s hard to name. You want to understand yourself better, not just cope. You’re craving clarity, direction, and a steadier relationship with your own mind. Rather than quick fixes, you want real insight and a place to slow down enough to hear yourself think.
I work with couples and throuples, juggling relationships and big emotions which can be a challenge for either monogamy or polyamory.
Common concerns I address:
• Anxiety, depression, and stress from work, school, or life transitions
• Communication conflict, infidelity, and non‑monogamy challenges
• Neurodivergents, executive function and burnout
• Performance anxiety, injury recovery, and identity after sport
• Grief, loss, and major life changes
• Body and weight‑related shame
I work with couples and throuples, juggling relationships and big emotions which can be a challenge for either monogamy or polyamory.
Common concerns I address:
• Anxiety, depression, and stress from work, school, or life transitions
• Communication conflict, infidelity, and non‑monogamy challenges
• Neurodivergents, executive function and burnout
• Performance anxiety, injury recovery, and identity after sport
• Grief, loss, and major life changes
• Body and weight‑related shame
Throughout our clinical experience at Better Lives Building Tribes (BLBT), we have learned that people are learning the most about themselves through their interactions with other people. But interactions with other people are complicated and people often need help navigating conflict, conflict resolution, and setting boundaries amidst already struggling self-esteem and self-worth. How we feel about ourselves has everything to do with our ability to defend ourselves, verbalize our own needs, and come up with creative solutions to our interpersonal hurdles. If you find yourself having difficulties with others, we are here to help.
Throughout our clinical experience at Better Lives Building Tribes (BLBT), we have learned that people are learning the most about themselves through their interactions with other people. But interactions with other people are complicated and people often need help navigating conflict, conflict resolution, and setting boundaries amidst already struggling self-esteem and self-worth. How we feel about ourselves has everything to do with our ability to defend ourselves, verbalize our own needs, and come up with creative solutions to our interpersonal hurdles. If you find yourself having difficulties with others, we are here to help.
At Sunshine Psychotherapy, LLC, I serve as both Owner and Lead Clinician, bringing over 20 years of expertise in addiction counseling to every client interaction. I am independently licensed in Arizona and nationally recognized as a Master Addiction Counselor by NCC AP. My work centers on supporting individuals and their families facing addiction related issues. I am equally dedicated to trauma and while my focus is on adult clients, I also extend my expertise to adolescents when addiction is a key concern. I am passionate about personalized, integrative care that honors every facet of the individual’s journey toward recovery.
At Sunshine Psychotherapy, LLC, I serve as both Owner and Lead Clinician, bringing over 20 years of expertise in addiction counseling to every client interaction. I am independently licensed in Arizona and nationally recognized as a Master Addiction Counselor by NCC AP. My work centers on supporting individuals and their families facing addiction related issues. I am equally dedicated to trauma and while my focus is on adult clients, I also extend my expertise to adolescents when addiction is a key concern. I am passionate about personalized, integrative care that honors every facet of the individual’s journey toward recovery.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by or disconnected to the world and people around you? Do you feel restricted by negative thought cycles, patterns of behavior, or habits that no longer serve you? Are you ready to examine past trauma and how it affects who you have become? Are you looking for skills to process big emotions? Are you ready to sit down and have tea with your inner critics and maybe make friends? If any of these questions strike a chord in your soul and you are ready to address them, I am here to help!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by or disconnected to the world and people around you? Do you feel restricted by negative thought cycles, patterns of behavior, or habits that no longer serve you? Are you ready to examine past trauma and how it affects who you have become? Are you looking for skills to process big emotions? Are you ready to sit down and have tea with your inner critics and maybe make friends? If any of these questions strike a chord in your soul and you are ready to address them, I am here to help!
I work with teens, adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I value each person’s story and tailor treatment to support healing, growth, and empowerment at your pace.
I work with teens, adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I value each person’s story and tailor treatment to support healing, growth, and empowerment at your pace.
Nicole Surran @ Relationship Renovation Counseling
Counselor, LAC, R-DMT
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85719
Hello, I'm Nicole! As a relationship expert and dance/movement therapist, I specialize in working with adolescents, couples, and families to build emotional awareness, improve communication, and strengthen connections. I incorporate evidence-based theories of creative arts therapy to enhance our process. With over a decade of experience working in mental health in the Tucson community, I look forward to helping people of all identities to feel welcome in therapy.
Hello, I'm Nicole! As a relationship expert and dance/movement therapist, I specialize in working with adolescents, couples, and families to build emotional awareness, improve communication, and strengthen connections. I incorporate evidence-based theories of creative arts therapy to enhance our process. With over a decade of experience working in mental health in the Tucson community, I look forward to helping people of all identities to feel welcome in therapy.
August/September - I presently have Attachment Based EMDR and WPATH sessions available.
I am a Level 2 EMDR Certified psychotherapist and certified trauma therapist specializing in helping my clients change, heal, and evolve in the ways they want. If you find yourself repeating patterns in your life or relationships which do not feel like thriving, we can work on healing the experiences where these patterns originate. Thriving is possible.
I value your personal identity and have done my own extensive personal work which allows me to show up as an emotionally recovered person. If you are unique or in recovery.
August/September - I presently have Attachment Based EMDR and WPATH sessions available.
I am a Level 2 EMDR Certified psychotherapist and certified trauma therapist specializing in helping my clients change, heal, and evolve in the ways they want. If you find yourself repeating patterns in your life or relationships which do not feel like thriving, we can work on healing the experiences where these patterns originate. Thriving is possible.
I value your personal identity and have done my own extensive personal work which allows me to show up as an emotionally recovered person. If you are unique or in recovery.
Accepting new clients. Spanish speaking. Hi! My name is Elsa. I’ve been in the field for approximately 12+ years. I am dedicated in helping you navigate the obstacles you face in life by helping you steer your path. I utilize an eclectic, non-judgmental, and safe approach to help you work through barriers. In session, we work together to identify the problem, come up with interventions and solutions that best suit your needs and abilities. I am Bilingual Spanish Speaking, am EMDR trained, and have an extensive background working with substance dependence and general mental health concerns.
Accepting new clients. Spanish speaking. Hi! My name is Elsa. I’ve been in the field for approximately 12+ years. I am dedicated in helping you navigate the obstacles you face in life by helping you steer your path. I utilize an eclectic, non-judgmental, and safe approach to help you work through barriers. In session, we work together to identify the problem, come up with interventions and solutions that best suit your needs and abilities. I am Bilingual Spanish Speaking, am EMDR trained, and have an extensive background working with substance dependence and general mental health concerns.
I know that therapy can often be a daunting process and finding the right therapist is not always easy. I bring nearly 14 years of therapeutic experience to help you achieve your goals in therapy.
I know that therapy can often be a daunting process and finding the right therapist is not always easy. I bring nearly 14 years of therapeutic experience to help you achieve your goals in therapy.
I work to create a nonjudgmental, explorative, and insightful space where you can feel empowered, supported, and safely challenged. I believe in your autonomy and that you know yourself best, so we’ll work together to identify your strengths, areas of distress, and opportunities for growth. My approach is humanistic and trauma-informed, drawing from ACT, somatic practices, and parts-work. I also bring a social justice and intersectional-feminist lens, and am sex-positive and affirming of kink, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
I work to create a nonjudgmental, explorative, and insightful space where you can feel empowered, supported, and safely challenged. I believe in your autonomy and that you know yourself best, so we’ll work together to identify your strengths, areas of distress, and opportunities for growth. My approach is humanistic and trauma-informed, drawing from ACT, somatic practices, and parts-work. I also bring a social justice and intersectional-feminist lens, and am sex-positive and affirming of kink, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions and work collaboratively toward a better future?
In my practice, I believe that, besides expertise, the most important thing a counselor can bring to the table is their authentic self. I approach treatment with curiosity and compassion, and often from a socio-cultural perspective. If you identify as BIPOC or LGBTQIA+, then this practice may be a great fit for you!
Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions and work collaboratively toward a better future?
In my practice, I believe that, besides expertise, the most important thing a counselor can bring to the table is their authentic self. I approach treatment with curiosity and compassion, and often from a socio-cultural perspective. If you identify as BIPOC or LGBTQIA+, then this practice may be a great fit for you!
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Why might an individual want to see a therapist specializing 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 specialize in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counseling?
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 counseling 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.