Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I'm proud to support the LGBTQ+, sex-positive, polyamorous and non-monogamy communities.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Angeles, California. I strive to create an environment of compassion, authenticity and understanding, inclusive and welcoming to all clients. In working with me, you will identify the thoughts, feelings, behaviors and beliefs that are preventing you from living joyfully. I work with you to help you discover your strengths and capabilities so that you can live a life that is meaningful, rewarding and free from conflict. I believe that therapy must be engaging, non-judgmental, and supportive to facilitate growth.
I'm proud to support the LGBTQ+, sex-positive, polyamorous and non-monogamy communities.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Angeles, California. I strive to create an environment of compassion, authenticity and understanding, inclusive and welcoming to all clients. In working with me, you will identify the thoughts, feelings, behaviors and beliefs that are preventing you from living joyfully. I work with you to help you discover your strengths and capabilities so that you can live a life that is meaningful, rewarding and free from conflict. I believe that therapy must be engaging, non-judgmental, and supportive to facilitate growth.
I’m a collaborative therapist passionate about working with people navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, OCD/phobias, and non-traditional relationship structures. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship with an approach that centers warmth, compassion, humor, and authenticity. I lead with curiosity to unravel whatever may be weighing on you and guide you in reaching alignment with your favorite version of yourself.
I’m a collaborative therapist passionate about working with people navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, OCD/phobias, and non-traditional relationship structures. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship with an approach that centers warmth, compassion, humor, and authenticity. I lead with curiosity to unravel whatever may be weighing on you and guide you in reaching alignment with your favorite version of yourself.
Clients often tell me they finally feel seen and understood when we work together. I welcome individuals and couples from all paths of life. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, unhealthy relationship dynamics, or simply a lack of connection to yourself or each other. Significant life moments - leaving a demanding job, miss-matched desires, or coming off birth control - can leave you feeling disoriented and unsure of who you are, or with couples, what your relationship needs. If you don’t know where to begin, I’ve got you. Together, we’ll find the way back to wholeness and understanding.
Clients often tell me they finally feel seen and understood when we work together. I welcome individuals and couples from all paths of life. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, unhealthy relationship dynamics, or simply a lack of connection to yourself or each other. Significant life moments - leaving a demanding job, miss-matched desires, or coming off birth control - can leave you feeling disoriented and unsure of who you are, or with couples, what your relationship needs. If you don’t know where to begin, I’ve got you. Together, we’ll find the way back to wholeness and understanding.
If you identify as Poly/Non-monogamous, Kinky/fetishistic, Queer/Trans, or Anti-capitalist you already know the tyrannical way normativity polices “others” who deviate from conventional cultural scripts. Even more so when your preferred expressions of intimacy and embodiment are deemed “problematic”. I do not equate “healthy” with “normal”, nor aim to be prescriptive about how you “ought“ to experience being in this world. Living along the fringes of normativity isn’t an easy choice. But it can be a worthy choice, fulfilling and purposeful! Yet it may also be accompanied by high costs that feel compromising to dignity & self-worth.
If you identify as Poly/Non-monogamous, Kinky/fetishistic, Queer/Trans, or Anti-capitalist you already know the tyrannical way normativity polices “others” who deviate from conventional cultural scripts. Even more so when your preferred expressions of intimacy and embodiment are deemed “problematic”. I do not equate “healthy” with “normal”, nor aim to be prescriptive about how you “ought“ to experience being in this world. Living along the fringes of normativity isn’t an easy choice. But it can be a worthy choice, fulfilling and purposeful! Yet it may also be accompanied by high costs that feel compromising to dignity & self-worth.
The clients who seek me most are those searching for meaning in the adverse events that have happened to them and their courage to live wholly and fully while suffering. I believe people who are ready for this style of rich internal therapy work are willing to leave the comfort of their suffering to live a more authentic life with grace and flexibility through radical self-acceptance.
The clients who seek me most are those searching for meaning in the adverse events that have happened to them and their courage to live wholly and fully while suffering. I believe people who are ready for this style of rich internal therapy work are willing to leave the comfort of their suffering to live a more authentic life with grace and flexibility through radical self-acceptance.
My practice is sex-positive, trauma-informed, and affirming of nontraditional relationships, LGBTQ+ clients, and sex worker communities. I specialize in relationship issues, non-monogamy, kink, sexuality, and trauma, and I offer a warm, engaged, nonjudgmental space where clients can heal old wounds, strengthen self-trust, and create more honest, connected, and fulfilling lives and relationships. I help adults and couples who feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, trauma, shame, or disconnection from themselves. I also help clients reconnect with their creativity, sexuality, spirituality, and most authentic selves.
My practice is sex-positive, trauma-informed, and affirming of nontraditional relationships, LGBTQ+ clients, and sex worker communities. I specialize in relationship issues, non-monogamy, kink, sexuality, and trauma, and I offer a warm, engaged, nonjudgmental space where clients can heal old wounds, strengthen self-trust, and create more honest, connected, and fulfilling lives and relationships. I help adults and couples who feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, trauma, shame, or disconnection from themselves. I also help clients reconnect with their creativity, sexuality, spirituality, and most authentic selves.
My work aims to help you to dismantle the sex-negativity or social bias that prevents you from moving forward. I am psychodynamic and trauma-informed therapist with experience working with diverse populations. I create a safe and supportive space that acknowledges your unique background and life experience, building your health and strength to allow you to explore and develop paradigms and beliefs to support your goals and aspirations.
My work aims to help you to dismantle the sex-negativity or social bias that prevents you from moving forward. I am psychodynamic and trauma-informed therapist with experience working with diverse populations. I create a safe and supportive space that acknowledges your unique background and life experience, building your health and strength to allow you to explore and develop paradigms and beliefs to support your goals and aspirations.
Hi hi! I’m Sarah (she/they). Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others?
Do you struggle with intimacy, gender identity, or navigating non-traditional relationships? Are you experiencing anxiety around your relationships or sense of self? Many people feel overwhelmed, unsure, or stuck when it comes to relational and identity challenges, but you don’t have to navigate these feelings alone. Therapy can help you find clarity, confidence, and connection. I specialize in relational and intimacy issues, gender & sexuality exploration, attachment issues, and anxiety. My work is affirming, trauma-informed, and social justice-oriented.
Hi hi! I’m Sarah (she/they). Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others?
Do you struggle with intimacy, gender identity, or navigating non-traditional relationships? Are you experiencing anxiety around your relationships or sense of self? Many people feel overwhelmed, unsure, or stuck when it comes to relational and identity challenges, but you don’t have to navigate these feelings alone. Therapy can help you find clarity, confidence, and connection. I specialize in relational and intimacy issues, gender & sexuality exploration, attachment issues, and anxiety. My work is affirming, trauma-informed, and social justice-oriented.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, I earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a Minor Focus on Gender Studies at CSUN which led me to appreciate the overlap of mental health and personal lived experience through a sociological lens. I then decided to pursue my Masters Degree in Social Work there as well. I’m passionate at supporting disenfranchised populations, specifically queer identifying people and BIPOC folx and have found working with and for my community to be a liberating, affirming, and empowering experience as a clinician and social worker.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, I earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a Minor Focus on Gender Studies at CSUN which led me to appreciate the overlap of mental health and personal lived experience through a sociological lens. I then decided to pursue my Masters Degree in Social Work there as well. I’m passionate at supporting disenfranchised populations, specifically queer identifying people and BIPOC folx and have found working with and for my community to be a liberating, affirming, and empowering experience as a clinician and social worker.
Whether you're struggling with sexual well-being, relationship dynamics, or nontraditional partnerships like kink and polyamory, I provide expert, compassionate support.
I offer a sex-positive, inclusive, and expert approach to sex and intimacy therapy, helping you cultivate deeper connection, pleasure, and authenticity in your relationships. Whether you're exploring desires, overcoming challenges, or reigniting passion, I provide a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and personal fulfillment.
Whether you're struggling with sexual well-being, relationship dynamics, or nontraditional partnerships like kink and polyamory, I provide expert, compassionate support.
I offer a sex-positive, inclusive, and expert approach to sex and intimacy therapy, helping you cultivate deeper connection, pleasure, and authenticity in your relationships. Whether you're exploring desires, overcoming challenges, or reigniting passion, I provide a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and personal fulfillment.
Working with polyamorous and non-monogamous groupings.
Through 40 plus years of experience in the martial arts: Chinese, Japanese, and Afro-Brazilian, we have found deep relevance in the lifestyle of the warrior. The Warrior Class is the culmination of decades of training and teaching experience in the martial arts, movement, music, and dance combined with study and clinical experience in counseling psychology, group work, gestalt, imaginal psychology, and somatic work.
Working with polyamorous and non-monogamous groupings.
Through 40 plus years of experience in the martial arts: Chinese, Japanese, and Afro-Brazilian, we have found deep relevance in the lifestyle of the warrior. The Warrior Class is the culmination of decades of training and teaching experience in the martial arts, movement, music, and dance combined with study and clinical experience in counseling psychology, group work, gestalt, imaginal psychology, and somatic work.
Relationships can be hard, especially when most people didn't have an ideal one modeled for them as a child. I really admire people who want to improve their relational skills and mental health, who strive to be a better partner, friend, or parent. Therapy is the perfect place to grow these skills, and it's an honor to witness that growth.
Relationships can be hard, especially when most people didn't have an ideal one modeled for them as a child. I really admire people who want to improve their relational skills and mental health, who strive to be a better partner, friend, or parent. Therapy is the perfect place to grow these skills, and it's an honor to witness that growth.
I work with individuals and couples navigating identity, belonging, and relationships (especially within LGBTQIA+, kink/leather, and consensual non-monogamy communities), and those who've felt like outsiders due to race, queerness, or trauma. My interventions focus on shame, attachment, relational conflict, emotional regulation, and building a more authentic sense of self. I became a therapist out of a deep curiosity about people and a belief in the power of being truly seen, understood, and supported in creating meaningful change.
I work with individuals and couples navigating identity, belonging, and relationships (especially within LGBTQIA+, kink/leather, and consensual non-monogamy communities), and those who've felt like outsiders due to race, queerness, or trauma. My interventions focus on shame, attachment, relational conflict, emotional regulation, and building a more authentic sense of self. I became a therapist out of a deep curiosity about people and a belief in the power of being truly seen, understood, and supported in creating meaningful change.
Christian Bracamonte, proud Chicano therapist and owner of California Love Counseling, a boutique private practice where I specialize in relationship therapy (couples, pre-marital, marital, polyamory) and LGBTQ-affirmative therapy.
I have 15 years of experience providing mental health and clinical social work services across a wide range of public service and private practice settings. My Master’s Degree, Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Degree, and clinical license (LMFT) are all in the field of relationship/marital and family therapy (MFT), and I consider this my area of expertise.
Christian Bracamonte, proud Chicano therapist and owner of California Love Counseling, a boutique private practice where I specialize in relationship therapy (couples, pre-marital, marital, polyamory) and LGBTQ-affirmative therapy.
I have 15 years of experience providing mental health and clinical social work services across a wide range of public service and private practice settings. My Master’s Degree, Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Degree, and clinical license (LMFT) are all in the field of relationship/marital and family therapy (MFT), and I consider this my area of expertise.
Hi! My name is Dani, and I work with individuals and couples who are repairing, growing, or perhaps thoughtfully ending a relationship—whether with a partner or within themselves. My approach is based in exploring what first connected you to someone or to a version of yourself: what clicked, what sustained you, and what you aim to see happen now. Starting with these origins often helps clarify both strengths and challenges.
Hi! My name is Dani, and I work with individuals and couples who are repairing, growing, or perhaps thoughtfully ending a relationship—whether with a partner or within themselves. My approach is based in exploring what first connected you to someone or to a version of yourself: what clicked, what sustained you, and what you aim to see happen now. Starting with these origins often helps clarify both strengths and challenges.
Many clients come to me stuck between the person they have been and the person they want to become. They have learned to push themselves through pain, disconnection, and uncertainty, but it doesn’t bring lasting relief. Something deeper and more subtle is needed. Healing is not something to be obtained out in the world. It is already inside us, waiting to receive the right kind of support. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you, but about supporting the capacity for growth you already have within you. I have witnessed this capacity come alive many times, even when it didn’t feel possible for a client.
Many clients come to me stuck between the person they have been and the person they want to become. They have learned to push themselves through pain, disconnection, and uncertainty, but it doesn’t bring lasting relief. Something deeper and more subtle is needed. Healing is not something to be obtained out in the world. It is already inside us, waiting to receive the right kind of support. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you, but about supporting the capacity for growth you already have within you. I have witnessed this capacity come alive many times, even when it didn’t feel possible for a client.
I welcome and affirm all relationship structures and configurations including both hierarchical and non-hierarchical non-monogamy, relationship anarchy, & polyamory.
In a culture that equates your productivity to your self-worth, it can be a challenge to fully feel the pleasure in taking care of yourself. I reject the cultural beliefs that shame us and try to force us to endure, rather than enjoy. Seeking support is a show of strength, there is no shame in it, and you shouldn’t have to “tough it out” on your own or “just get by”. Whatever it is about your relationships, connections, or experiences with intimacy that brought you here deserves attention. I’m interested in helping you feel more like yourself, more alive, & more at ease in the world.
I welcome and affirm all relationship structures and configurations including both hierarchical and non-hierarchical non-monogamy, relationship anarchy, & polyamory.
In a culture that equates your productivity to your self-worth, it can be a challenge to fully feel the pleasure in taking care of yourself. I reject the cultural beliefs that shame us and try to force us to endure, rather than enjoy. Seeking support is a show of strength, there is no shame in it, and you shouldn’t have to “tough it out” on your own or “just get by”. Whatever it is about your relationships, connections, or experiences with intimacy that brought you here deserves attention. I’m interested in helping you feel more like yourself, more alive, & more at ease in the world.
You might have found yourself lost in your own life, and are ready to come back home to yourself. Good for you! With both clinical and lived experience, I can help guide you on that road from a sex positive, trauma informed perspective. You might want to become more comfortable identifying what you want and asking for it, including your sexual desires. You and your partner might want to explore consensual non monogamy, responsibly and with care. You might want to learn how to attune with your partner, even during conflict. Or, you might want to change the way you respond to triggers, especially longstanding ones.
You might have found yourself lost in your own life, and are ready to come back home to yourself. Good for you! With both clinical and lived experience, I can help guide you on that road from a sex positive, trauma informed perspective. You might want to become more comfortable identifying what you want and asking for it, including your sexual desires. You and your partner might want to explore consensual non monogamy, responsibly and with care. You might want to learn how to attune with your partner, even during conflict. Or, you might want to change the way you respond to triggers, especially longstanding ones.
Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained? I work with individuals, couples, and teens who feel misunderstood or stuck in patterns that once helped them cope but now create distress. Many clients are navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, identity exploration, relationship challenges, or major life transitions such as postpartum adjustment, divorce, faith shifts, or chronic stress. Together, we focus on building trust, developing healthier ways to cope, strengthening relationships, and creating a greater sense of emotional balance and clarity in everyday life.
Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained? I work with individuals, couples, and teens who feel misunderstood or stuck in patterns that once helped them cope but now create distress. Many clients are navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, identity exploration, relationship challenges, or major life transitions such as postpartum adjustment, divorce, faith shifts, or chronic stress. Together, we focus on building trust, developing healthier ways to cope, strengthening relationships, and creating a greater sense of emotional balance and clarity in everyday life.
We all desire belonging and connection, but relationships can be hard! Many of us grow up without role models for the type of intimacy we desire. We are stuck in roles we’ve been assigned and in stories that we’ve long outgrown. My clients want their relationships to work, but find themselves repeating the same cycles. Therapy is a collaborative space where we can rebuild relationship dynamics from the ground up. Whether working individually or with relationships, I work as a guide and collaborator, assisting you in building stronger connections with yourself and those around you.
We all desire belonging and connection, but relationships can be hard! Many of us grow up without role models for the type of intimacy we desire. We are stuck in roles we’ve been assigned and in stories that we’ve long outgrown. My clients want their relationships to work, but find themselves repeating the same cycles. Therapy is a collaborative space where we can rebuild relationship dynamics from the ground up. Whether working individually or with relationships, I work as a guide and collaborator, assisting you in building stronger connections with yourself and those around you.
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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists
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.