Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Provincetown, MA
I'm a gender-queer polyamorous therapist.
If you and your partner(s) are wanting to start relationship therapy, communicate more effectively, resolve conflict, manage tension, increase intimacy, establish healthy boundaries, better navigate non-monogamy, polyamory, or opening up, commit to self-growth in the process, reach out. I also offer coaching services. Check it out polyamory-coach dot com.
I'm a gender-queer polyamorous therapist.
If you and your partner(s) are wanting to start relationship therapy, communicate more effectively, resolve conflict, manage tension, increase intimacy, establish healthy boundaries, better navigate non-monogamy, polyamory, or opening up, commit to self-growth in the process, reach out. I also offer coaching services. Check it out polyamory-coach dot com.
As an Anxiety Specialist, I help patients navigate today's increasing chaotic and threatening world. My primary treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most empirically-supported treatment for anxiety-related disorders and depression. I also incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In addition, I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by the EMDR Institute. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, be happier, and have agency with your life.
As an Anxiety Specialist, I help patients navigate today's increasing chaotic and threatening world. My primary treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most empirically-supported treatment for anxiety-related disorders and depression. I also incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In addition, I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by the EMDR Institute. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, be happier, and have agency with your life.
If you are feeling depressed and/or anxious due to changes or loss in your life, working on acceptance and navigating a new beginning can be daunting. I work with Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Reality approaches that help you work through challenging times. If you are struggling with substance abuse or behavioral addiction, we can work to help you identify an effective program of recovery. If you are feeling depressed, experiencing high levels of anxiety, have issues with your romantic relationship, then please contact me and let's set out on a journey of discovery and healing.
If you are feeling depressed and/or anxious due to changes or loss in your life, working on acceptance and navigating a new beginning can be daunting. I work with Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused and Reality approaches that help you work through challenging times. If you are struggling with substance abuse or behavioral addiction, we can work to help you identify an effective program of recovery. If you are feeling depressed, experiencing high levels of anxiety, have issues with your romantic relationship, then please contact me and let's set out on a journey of discovery and healing.
I have 30 years experience as a clinical social worker. I primarily work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, and PTSD
I have 30 years experience as a clinical social worker. I primarily work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, abuse, trauma, and PTSD
Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes making a change in our lives is more complicated than simply "trying our best." I work with clients to uncover their own strengths, and to regain power over the areas of life that feel overwhelming or out of control. My energy is warm and friendly, and past clients have appreciated the chance to explore difficult content in a non-judgmental environment. I treat individuals with PTSD and other anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, I work with adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
Currently accepting new clients. Sometimes making a change in our lives is more complicated than simply "trying our best." I work with clients to uncover their own strengths, and to regain power over the areas of life that feel overwhelming or out of control. My energy is warm and friendly, and past clients have appreciated the chance to explore difficult content in a non-judgmental environment. I treat individuals with PTSD and other anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, I work with adult adoptees and adoptive parents.
Do you find that you can’t stop thinking about events from the past? Do nightmares make the idea of going to sleep stressful? Or maybe you don’t remember your dreams, but you wake up sweaty with a racing heart? Do your friends and family wonder why you’re shut off; don’t want to spend time with them; or do the things you used to enjoy? Maybe you find yourself getting angry a lot more than you used to. Or find yourself thinking that, “If only I’d done such and such, then things would have been different”, or “It’s my fault that something/blank happened”. Or you’re avoiding certain situations, and it’s harder to function effectively.
Do you find that you can’t stop thinking about events from the past? Do nightmares make the idea of going to sleep stressful? Or maybe you don’t remember your dreams, but you wake up sweaty with a racing heart? Do your friends and family wonder why you’re shut off; don’t want to spend time with them; or do the things you used to enjoy? Maybe you find yourself getting angry a lot more than you used to. Or find yourself thinking that, “If only I’d done such and such, then things would have been different”, or “It’s my fault that something/blank happened”. Or you’re avoiding certain situations, and it’s harder to function effectively.
Whether you're navigating something urgent or carrying something long-term, therapy offers a unique and professional third-party perspective. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and I am a proud queer therapist with a deep commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ clients through both internal struggles and societal pressures. I have worked across a range of settings, including health promotion, Mass General Brigham, and group practice. I draw from an eclectic blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Feminist Therapy—tailoring my approach to what fits you.
Whether you're navigating something urgent or carrying something long-term, therapy offers a unique and professional third-party perspective. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and I am a proud queer therapist with a deep commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ clients through both internal struggles and societal pressures. I have worked across a range of settings, including health promotion, Mass General Brigham, and group practice. I draw from an eclectic blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Feminist Therapy—tailoring my approach to what fits you.
I’m honored to support you on your mental health journey. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and strengths-based, with a focus on helping you access insight, healing, and meaningful growth. I am formally trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and tailor it to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we will explore and heal the different parts of yourself that may be experiencing or contributing to challenges in your life. We do this by accessing your inner wisdom, peace, and self-compassion so you can move toward lasting, positive change.
I’m honored to support you on your mental health journey. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and strengths-based, with a focus on helping you access insight, healing, and meaningful growth. I am formally trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and tailor it to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we will explore and heal the different parts of yourself that may be experiencing or contributing to challenges in your life. We do this by accessing your inner wisdom, peace, and self-compassion so you can move toward lasting, positive change.
With over twenty years of experience in primary care, acute medical settings, hospice, and palliative care, I help clients navigate life’s toughest moments with clarity and compassion. As a gay, LGBTQ+-affirming therapist, I offer a safe, inclusive space for exploring identity, relationships, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
With over twenty years of experience in primary care, acute medical settings, hospice, and palliative care, I help clients navigate life’s toughest moments with clarity and compassion. As a gay, LGBTQ+-affirming therapist, I offer a safe, inclusive space for exploring identity, relationships, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
Clients I’ve worked with longest include those in addiction recovery, couples facing relationship challenges, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals carrying past experiences that still take up space in their minds and lives. We all rely on what we know to find freedom, connection, and well‑being—but sometimes those strategies stop working. I help people discover new ways to connect—with each other and with themselves. Many adults now turn to AI for mental health support, but nothing replaces human connection, experience, and guidance for true healing.
Clients I’ve worked with longest include those in addiction recovery, couples facing relationship challenges, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals carrying past experiences that still take up space in their minds and lives. We all rely on what we know to find freedom, connection, and well‑being—but sometimes those strategies stop working. I help people discover new ways to connect—with each other and with themselves. Many adults now turn to AI for mental health support, but nothing replaces human connection, experience, and guidance for true healing.
Life doesn't always fit neatly into a box, and neither do the people I work with. I welcome adults from all walks of life who may be navigating major life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, complex mental health concerns, or challenges involving the legal system or family services. I also enjoy working with individuals exploring non-traditional relationships, alternative spiritual paths, and identities that may not always feel understood or accepted by those around them.
Life doesn't always fit neatly into a box, and neither do the people I work with. I welcome adults from all walks of life who may be navigating major life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, complex mental health concerns, or challenges involving the legal system or family services. I also enjoy working with individuals exploring non-traditional relationships, alternative spiritual paths, and identities that may not always feel understood or accepted by those around them.
My focus is in working with clients who live in some way that is outside of a typical societal expectation or norm. My style is rooted in the idea of collective liberation, and my clients are most often fellow queer people, conscientious parents and caregivers, those living with chronic illness, survivors of relational and systemic trauma; those with body types, cultural identities, family or relationship structures that are non-normative.
My focus is in working with clients who live in some way that is outside of a typical societal expectation or norm. My style is rooted in the idea of collective liberation, and my clients are most often fellow queer people, conscientious parents and caregivers, those living with chronic illness, survivors of relational and systemic trauma; those with body types, cultural identities, family or relationship structures that are non-normative.
Here, you will find sanctuary—a space where you will be seen and gently understood. You will be offered a place to rest, and unload your inner burden, as you journey at your own pace, into the parts of yourself yearning to be explored and healed. In a world that often rushes by, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or sad, especially for those who view life through a deeply creative and introspective lens. If you’re seeking a space where your thoughts and feelings are not only heard but deeply valued, you've found a welcoming place.
Here, you will find sanctuary—a space where you will be seen and gently understood. You will be offered a place to rest, and unload your inner burden, as you journey at your own pace, into the parts of yourself yearning to be explored and healed. In a world that often rushes by, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, lost, or sad, especially for those who view life through a deeply creative and introspective lens. If you’re seeking a space where your thoughts and feelings are not only heard but deeply valued, you've found a welcoming place.
Brian Renard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Provincetown, MA 02657
Not accepting new clients
If you have low self -esteem, social anxiety or feel held back or unable to shake negative beliefs you have about yourself, this is very likely due to abuse, neglect, or humiliations you endured, often over the course of years. If you are tired of this interfering with your life and would like to build self-confidence, if you would like to feel comfortable in your own skin and work toward reaching your potential, I believe I can help. I can't make promises, but because I have seen many clients succeed, I believe, wholeheartedly, we could make this happen for you.
If you have low self -esteem, social anxiety or feel held back or unable to shake negative beliefs you have about yourself, this is very likely due to abuse, neglect, or humiliations you endured, often over the course of years. If you are tired of this interfering with your life and would like to build self-confidence, if you would like to feel comfortable in your own skin and work toward reaching your potential, I believe I can help. I can't make promises, but because I have seen many clients succeed, I believe, wholeheartedly, we could make this happen for you.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Or simply know it’s time for change? Therapy can be a meaningful place to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the life you want to be living. I work with adults and couples ready to explore their emotional worlds more deeply and heal from the patterns, wounds, and experiences holding them back from fully living and vulnerably loving. In individual therapy, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy and EMDR to help you process emotional pain, access your resilience, usefully integrate your past into your present, and cultivate a more secure sense of self. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Or simply know it’s time for change? Therapy can be a meaningful place to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the life you want to be living. I work with adults and couples ready to explore their emotional worlds more deeply and heal from the patterns, wounds, and experiences holding them back from fully living and vulnerably loving. In individual therapy, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy and EMDR to help you process emotional pain, access your resilience, usefully integrate your past into your present, and cultivate a more secure sense of self. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist.
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Do you feel like you're the one always holding the line for everyone else? Whether you're a nurse, teacher, first responder, or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, the pressure to stay "on" can be exhausting. I'm dedicated to supporting "the helpers" and individuals navigating trauma, burnout, and life transitions. I offer a grounded, conversational space where your identity is celebrated, not just tolerated. If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the weight of your role, I’m here to help you find a practical emotional balance. You’ve cared for others long enough; let’s prioritize your healing.
Do you feel like you're the one always holding the line for everyone else? Whether you're a nurse, teacher, first responder, or a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, the pressure to stay "on" can be exhausting. I'm dedicated to supporting "the helpers" and individuals navigating trauma, burnout, and life transitions. I offer a grounded, conversational space where your identity is celebrated, not just tolerated. If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by the weight of your role, I’m here to help you find a practical emotional balance. You’ve cared for others long enough; let’s prioritize your healing.
Life and relationships are messy. Especially today. There is so much uncertainty, and each day, you face more and more challenges as you try to navigate through the world. Anxiety, stress, and loneliness are the guests that won't leave. Relationships with partners, family, friends, and coworkers feel broken, disconnected, and stagnant, and it feels so lonely. You long for the days when you felt alive and things were in sync. You just want to be heard, valued, and cared for. You want to be accepted, rather than shamed, for your lifestyle and your choices. And you wonder, where do I even begin.
Life and relationships are messy. Especially today. There is so much uncertainty, and each day, you face more and more challenges as you try to navigate through the world. Anxiety, stress, and loneliness are the guests that won't leave. Relationships with partners, family, friends, and coworkers feel broken, disconnected, and stagnant, and it feels so lonely. You long for the days when you felt alive and things were in sync. You just want to be heard, valued, and cared for. You want to be accepted, rather than shamed, for your lifestyle and your choices. And you wonder, where do I even begin.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost? I specialize in helping adults navigate life’s challenges with a fresh perspective. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, seasonal affective disorder, health concerns, work, relationship or intimacy issues, grief, sexual identity or OCD, we’ll work together to identify what’s keeping you stuck and discover new ways forward. I am empathic and believe you will feel truly heard and listened to in our sessions. We’ll work together to find real solutions and tools beyond just talking, ensuring you have the support and actionable strategies to move forward.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost? I specialize in helping adults navigate life’s challenges with a fresh perspective. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, seasonal affective disorder, health concerns, work, relationship or intimacy issues, grief, sexual identity or OCD, we’ll work together to identify what’s keeping you stuck and discover new ways forward. I am empathic and believe you will feel truly heard and listened to in our sessions. We’ll work together to find real solutions and tools beyond just talking, ensuring you have the support and actionable strategies to move forward.
Are you searching for a therapist who can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself or organize your life and work habits? As a licensed psychotherapist (Virginia and Massachusetts) providing telehealth services to adults, my warm and pragmatic approach to therapy involves breaking down problems to help you gain clarity and insight into your situation. Together, we build a model of what's currently happening, and run experiments to find what works for your goals.
Are you searching for a therapist who can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself or organize your life and work habits? As a licensed psychotherapist (Virginia and Massachusetts) providing telehealth services to adults, my warm and pragmatic approach to therapy involves breaking down problems to help you gain clarity and insight into your situation. Together, we build a model of what's currently happening, and run experiments to find what works for your goals.
At Cedarville Counseling in South Plymouth, MA, we provide a supportive space for individuals to navigate life’s many challenges. Our practice features two Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), each bringing over a decade of professional experience to their work.
We specialize in supporting children, young adults, and adults through all stages of life. By utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help our clients build practical tools for lasting change. For those who find clarity in movement, we also offer unique outdoor walking sessions during favorable weather.
At Cedarville Counseling in South Plymouth, MA, we provide a supportive space for individuals to navigate life’s many challenges. Our practice features two Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSWs), each bringing over a decade of professional experience to their work.
We specialize in supporting children, young adults, and adults through all stages of life. By utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help our clients build practical tools for lasting change. For those who find clarity in movement, we also offer unique outdoor walking sessions during favorable weather.
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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.