Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Atlanta, GA
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Jessi Heneghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am
polyamory
and kink informed.
There’s more to life than just working and caring for others. You struggled to build this life for yourself, but now there’s little joy in it. You feel disconnected, alone. You yearn to do more than just survive. You want to explore new parts of yourself, deepen your relationships, and find new energy for life. How can you get there when right now your plate is so full you’re barely making it through the day? Things can get better. I will walk with you through this time of awakening and help you refocus on your own needs as you journey toward the life you want. A life full of authenticity and connection.
Kaia Rendón
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I also specialize in the areas of spirituality and relationships, including
polyamory
and open relationships.
Welcome, I'm Kaia. I am a queer and nonbinary therapist who offers virtual therapy for individuals and couples using a relational approach incorporating mindfulness and body-based approaches. I integrate a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist, queer and body positive lens in our work together. As a therapist, I am warm and compassionate, providing space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. I believe that our bodies hold the wisdom and power to heal ourselves; most of us just need guidance to remember how to do that.
Kathryn Strickland
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am an LGBTQAI+ affirming counselor who enjoys mixing music therapy with other evidence-based therapeutic approaches. It is my hope that we can create a safe, non judgmental place to support you in reaching your goals! I specialize in working with preteens/teens (age 12-18), adults, families and relationships (ALL relationship styles are welcome and safe with me! – Tradional monogamy, Ethical non-monogamy,
Polyamory
, LGBTQAI+, etc.).
W Myles Hassler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CST, NCC, MAC
Verified
Verified
Common issues presented to me have related to performance anxiety, consensual nonmonogamy, erectile dysfunctions, desire discrepancies,
polyamory
, BDSM, kink, fetishes, lifestyle transitions, LGBTQIA+, and relationship enhancement.
Are you struggling to navigate your sexual and emotional needs in your relationships? Are you looking for a safe and accepting space to discuss your unique challenges and explore ways to deepen your connection with your partner or partners? Hi, I'm Myles Hassler, and I'm so glad you're here! I'm a certified sex therapist, specializing in couples counseling, consensual nonmonogamy & polyamorous relationships, the LGBTQIA+ community, and heterosexual orientations alike. Sex and intimacy are important parts of any relationship, and I believe that everyone deserves to have fulfilling and satisfying sexual and relatinship experiences.
Sophia Aguirre
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, FAGPA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our practice is sex-positive, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, affirming of folks from LGBTQ+, Kink, and
Polyamory
communities.
I have a passion for helping individuals establish more satisfying, authentic relationships with others and with themselves. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment that fosters well-being, healing, and growth. I strive to establish a collaborative, empowering atmosphere that strikes the balance between support and challenge. My style is generally warm, direct, and transparent. I am an empathetic listener and actively participate in sessions by sharing my observations, fostering insight, and sharing practical feedback to help my clients find relief and to effectively address the challenges of life.
Sherwin Samuel
MS
Have you sensed that something just isn't right with how you are thinking and react to what life throws at you? Well guess what?! You are NOT the only one. What makes you different from many others? ANSWER: The fact you are here exploring and looking for solutions/clarity. In a world where change, challenges, and unpredictability can be overwhelming, there still lies opportunity. There's opportunity to grow and feel strong, most importantly be healthy. So often we try to take on so much by ourselves, making it much harder on ourselves to get to our desired destination. Together, we can go further, faster.
Cory Viehl
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Verified
Verified
My practice, You Be You Counseling (YBYC), is centered on the belief that individuals are striving to become the most authentic versions of themselves, and that they are seeking out opportunities to grow. As with any process where change and growth are the intended outcomes, taking the first step can be challenging. However, more often than not, the end result is one in which individuals experience growth toward a more authentic version of themselves.
Roshell Hanse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I believe in your innate power to heal and grow from difficult life experiences and I applaud your choice to begin the significant process of change through counseling. Whether you've experienced trauma recently or many years ago, these experiences may continue to impact you in the present in various ways. I am the clinical expert but you are the expert of self, as I can not know you better than you know yourself, therefore; collaboratively we will focus on your strengths, explore the patterns that have brought you to where you are today, as well as discuss intentional changes you can make to struggle less and increase your life.
Lorena Malave
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
If you decide to work with me, you can expect an honest, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic space where we can collaboratively work to: gain a deeper understanding of your authentic self, replace fear & shame with self-acceptance & compassion, establish healthy boundaries that honor your needs and wants, address barriers that are keeping you from establishing healthier relationships, replace feelings of inadequacy with a sense of confidence and self-worth, heal the wounds of oppression of racial trauma, clarify your values while creating a more meaningful life and improving communication and emotional regulation skills.
Dr. Thomas A. Vance
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I believe therapy can be a transformative and courageous journey of self-discovery and personal growth. I am committed to creating a warm, empathetic, and inclusive atmosphere that fosters connection, community, and culture. Everyone deserves access to mental health care tailored to their unique needs and experiences, especially those with marginalized and intersectional identities such as race/ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. I am dedicated to providing personalized and evidence-informed support to help you explore life's transitions and work towards creating the life you deserve.
Annie Phannick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Have a repeating pattern of difficulty maintaining satisfying relationships? Struggling to gain freedom from memories of a painful past? Feeling stuck in a cycle of stress and overwhelm? Regardless of what your stressors are, you are capable of reaching your emotional potential, and living a fulfilled life through obtaining balance, wellness, and peace. I work with a range of issues, including attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, racial identity issues, and other mental health stressors, with training in mindfulness-based therapy, EMDR, trauma-informed practices, and internal family systems.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Most people come to therapy for one primary reason: to be heard. I believe that sharing your experience in a safe place and having someone listen - to really hear you - is the most healing thing about the therapeutic process. In the safe space we create together, I will hear you. I will allow you to say out loud anything and everything you’ve been afraid to say before. I will allow you to feel the emotions that you might have felt hesitant to express in the past. I will not judge you or tell you that you are wrong for feeling any of them.
Ebony Nicole Derrickson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, DDP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The world is a harsh place, do you agree? Societal, financial, relationships, and other pressures in our lives overwhelms and sometimes consumes us. Finding a positive outlet to discuss the many obstacles that stops us dead in our tracks is important, but some do not know where to start. I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey. I would assist and support you as you navigate the murky waters of depression, anxiety, oppression, loss of esteem, and guide you to a ray of acceptance, stability, and happiness. We all want happiness, understanding, and acceptance. Let's work together and make it a reality.
Stephen Rock Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I enjoy working with a wide range of adolescents and adults, in particular those in the LGBTQIA community who are seeking to understand and accept themselves. This process involves self-discovery, understanding and self-acceptance. We can work together through issues such as shame, guilt, low self - esteem, school bullying, verbal/physical abuse, discrimination and the lack of family and societal support. We can also navigate possible conflicts of spirituality and personal values with sexual orientation/gender identity.
Jesmond Akeem Fair
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In my work, I center the voices of those with minoritized/oppressed identities (e.g., Black people, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, trans, gender-expansive people, and people in nontraditional relationship configurations). I have extensive experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, identity exploration (ethnic, racial, gender, and/or sexual identity), intersectionality, PTSD & Trauma, racial & oppression-based traumatic stress, and relationship concerns. I am also comfortable integrating religion/spirituality into our therapeutic work. My therapeutic sweet-spot is working with Q+BIPOC individuals and couples.
Michael D. McAllister
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am a counselor specializing in working with the LGBT community. Are you living in the present moment or always worried about the future or dwelling in the past? Are you a harsh self critic? I choose to see myself as a work in progress that I try not to judge, but to treat with compassionate acceptance. Accepting oneself for who one is...in this present moment, is they key to emotional balance and a fulfilling life. Still, we can strive for our greatest potential by recognizing negative patterns in our lives and seeking change and healthy balance. For more details: www.NowTherapy.com
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Jennifer A Riapos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Jennifer earned her Master's degree in Social Work at Kennesaw State University graduating cum laude. She is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. A New Jersey native, Jennifer relocated to Cobb County in 2005 as a single parent raising two children. She is active in the community and her church. Jennifer has extensive experience working with varied populations: working with a pregnancy resource center; inpatient adolescents; individuals/families in the community; as well as substance abuse/mental health IOP/PHP treatment settings.
Jenna Gould
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Accepting new clients. Welcome! I believe therapy can be a transformative experience, and it requires a lot of courage to take that first step toward healing. I empower clients to live a meaningful and purposeful life, feel a sense of safety in their bodies, and understand their own behavioral and attachment patterns. I am trained in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a values-driven, behavioral therapy that helps us feel more aligned with ourselves in the choices we make. I also draw from attachment theory, internal family systems (IFS), and somatic approaches.
Orion Crook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Orion Psychotherapy’s mission is to support expressive experiences of adolescents, adults, couples, and families that facilitate meaningful discovery and intentional change. I work with a range of issues focusing on a person centered approach to the work. That means I met you where you are with techniques that match with your struggle. I am trained and believe in an approach that helps treat mental illness and develop mental health as it is its own arena of skills and understandings. I encourage my clients to spend as much effort on working with their negative and dissociative emotions as they do with their positive ones.
Sally Hildreth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
You're feeling disconnected, like life as you're living it has lost purpose and meaning. It's even hard to name the exact discomfort and pain. Life might look successful on the surface, but you know something feels off. Depressed, anxious, or going through normal turmoil during unprecedented collective change? You just know the way you move through the world isn't working anymore. You're ready to reconnect with who you know yourself to be. Together, we'll listen deeply to what eludes you. Making space for life—as it is in the here and now—opens a door toward a future full of vibrant possibilities, gently waiting for you to arrive.
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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.