Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic space that honors and affirms the rich diversity of human experience. I am committed to helping individuals explore identities that are important to them, whether that involves navigating LGBTQIA2S+ experiences, traversing the complexities of neurodiversity, exploring gender expression, processing relational stress and miscommunication, working through the highs and lows of parenthood, or overcoming challenges related to substance use and addiction. I belong to many of the communities that I serve, and I strive to provide a non-judgmental space, while also challenging rigid thinking patterns.
I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic space that honors and affirms the rich diversity of human experience. I am committed to helping individuals explore identities that are important to them, whether that involves navigating LGBTQIA2S+ experiences, traversing the complexities of neurodiversity, exploring gender expression, processing relational stress and miscommunication, working through the highs and lows of parenthood, or overcoming challenges related to substance use and addiction. I belong to many of the communities that I serve, and I strive to provide a non-judgmental space, while also challenging rigid thinking patterns.
I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2016, and I like helping people better manage living out their own sense of a valued life in a world that often doesn't make that easy. Trauma, anxiety, depression, and our own pasts often get in the way, and I help to better approach the internal barriers that often build up around our past, as well as with finding ways to better manage the difficulties life is constantly throwing our way.
I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2016, and I like helping people better manage living out their own sense of a valued life in a world that often doesn't make that easy. Trauma, anxiety, depression, and our own pasts often get in the way, and I help to better approach the internal barriers that often build up around our past, as well as with finding ways to better manage the difficulties life is constantly throwing our way.
We all have painful patterns in our lives that we've struggled to figure out how to shift. I believe change occurs when we are able to have experiences of ourselves, others, and the world that counteract previous experiences that have rigidified in our bodies and minds. In my therapeutic work, I help to create those experiences during session by being a deep and empathetic listener and an active and challenging guide and facilitator.
We all have painful patterns in our lives that we've struggled to figure out how to shift. I believe change occurs when we are able to have experiences of ourselves, others, and the world that counteract previous experiences that have rigidified in our bodies and minds. In my therapeutic work, I help to create those experiences during session by being a deep and empathetic listener and an active and challenging guide and facilitator.
I work with couples, families, and individuals in areas such as polyamory, boundaries, queerness, anxiety/depression, autism/neurodivergence, sex and sexuality, trauma, stress, life transitions, chronic illness, and anything else that affects our ability to be authentically and safely ourselves.
I take an integrative approach to therapy drawing on Polyvagal Theory, the Gottman Method (for relationships), Brainspotting, Bowenian theory, IFS, and somatic work. I practice from a depathologizing, anti-oppressive, systemic lens which means the main ingredient in any approach that I take with clients is… the client!
I work with couples, families, and individuals in areas such as polyamory, boundaries, queerness, anxiety/depression, autism/neurodivergence, sex and sexuality, trauma, stress, life transitions, chronic illness, and anything else that affects our ability to be authentically and safely ourselves.
I take an integrative approach to therapy drawing on Polyvagal Theory, the Gottman Method (for relationships), Brainspotting, Bowenian theory, IFS, and somatic work. I practice from a depathologizing, anti-oppressive, systemic lens which means the main ingredient in any approach that I take with clients is… the client!
I work with LGBTQ+ and polyamorous folks. Our identities are a critical component of how we see ourselves and relate to others, and I aim to provide community-focused care.
Finding a sense of who you are is never an easy process, but I know many of us have experienced trauma, relationship challenges, and discrimination that make working towards self-actualization even more challenging.
The stories we tell about ourselves, inside and outside the context of our personal identities, have power over how we understand our experiences, relationships, and emotions. What might it be like to tell your story in a new way?
I work with LGBTQ+ and polyamorous folks. Our identities are a critical component of how we see ourselves and relate to others, and I aim to provide community-focused care.
Finding a sense of who you are is never an easy process, but I know many of us have experienced trauma, relationship challenges, and discrimination that make working towards self-actualization even more challenging.
The stories we tell about ourselves, inside and outside the context of our personal identities, have power over how we understand our experiences, relationships, and emotions. What might it be like to tell your story in a new way?
I support individuals, who are navigating the impact of past trauma, providing a safe, supportive space while utilizing EMDR in therapy. Exploration of identities is important in knowing who you are - whether related to gender, sexuality, relationship styles, or other aspects of self. Additionally, I support neurodivergent individuals in understanding their needs and discovering ways to engage with the world that feel authentic and sustainable. If you're struggling with anxious, depressive, or PTSD symptoms that are affecting your daily life, I'm here to help you find balance and build skills to cope.
I support individuals, who are navigating the impact of past trauma, providing a safe, supportive space while utilizing EMDR in therapy. Exploration of identities is important in knowing who you are - whether related to gender, sexuality, relationship styles, or other aspects of self. Additionally, I support neurodivergent individuals in understanding their needs and discovering ways to engage with the world that feel authentic and sustainable. If you're struggling with anxious, depressive, or PTSD symptoms that are affecting your daily life, I'm here to help you find balance and build skills to cope.
Hi! Finding a therapist who's the right fit for you can be such a rough process, right? I'll be as straightforward as possible: From me you can expect gentle honesty, flexibility, and lots of humor. I'm also super gay, super ADHD, anti capitalist, and body neutral. I've worked in mental health care for ten years focusing on the intersections of sex and trauma, as well as body size and trauma. Fat is not a bad word. I'm trained in EMDR and love it, but my goal is truly to meet you where you're at, pushing you just to your comfortable edge for growth.
Hi! Finding a therapist who's the right fit for you can be such a rough process, right? I'll be as straightforward as possible: From me you can expect gentle honesty, flexibility, and lots of humor. I'm also super gay, super ADHD, anti capitalist, and body neutral. I've worked in mental health care for ten years focusing on the intersections of sex and trauma, as well as body size and trauma. Fat is not a bad word. I'm trained in EMDR and love it, but my goal is truly to meet you where you're at, pushing you just to your comfortable edge for growth.
Another passion of mine is helping individuals and couples who are navigating alternative relationship modalities, such as non-monogamy, polyamory and BDSM/kink partnerships.
Do you struggle to know your genuine self? Does your childhood trauma impact your ability to show up in your life today? Does anxiety, depression, and worry keep you from being the person you wish you could be? I am an attachment-oriented practitioner who works with adults, couples and families who struggle with dissociative concerns, communication and everyday life. I welcome all people across the gender and sexuality spectrum!
Another passion of mine is helping individuals and couples who are navigating alternative relationship modalities, such as non-monogamy, polyamory and BDSM/kink partnerships.
Do you struggle to know your genuine self? Does your childhood trauma impact your ability to show up in your life today? Does anxiety, depression, and worry keep you from being the person you wish you could be? I am an attachment-oriented practitioner who works with adults, couples and families who struggle with dissociative concerns, communication and everyday life. I welcome all people across the gender and sexuality spectrum!
I am a bilingual psychotherapist for individuals and couples who have a range of life experiences and concerns. I work primarily face-to-face in St. Paul and offer phone or video sessions for people living in California and Minnesota. My approach to therapy emphasizes trust and awareness in the process of healing. I believe that therapy can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. I will honor your lived experiences, laugh with you, and support your growth.
I am a bilingual psychotherapist for individuals and couples who have a range of life experiences and concerns. I work primarily face-to-face in St. Paul and offer phone or video sessions for people living in California and Minnesota. My approach to therapy emphasizes trust and awareness in the process of healing. I believe that therapy can be fun, challenging, and rewarding. I will honor your lived experiences, laugh with you, and support your growth.
Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and have been providing therapy since 2015. I am also a Minnesota Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, grief ritualist, moon circle guide, matrescence educator, and the owner of The Grief Room in St. Paul, MN.
I specialize in maternal mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety for the birthing person and partner, attachment and childhood trauma, hormones and mental health, navigating the dark night of the soul and spiritual awakenings, deconstructing religion and anchoring into universal supports, sex and sexuality, ancestral patterns, trauma, grief and loss, and more.
Hello! I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and have been providing therapy since 2015. I am also a Minnesota Board Approved Clinical Supervisor, grief ritualist, moon circle guide, matrescence educator, and the owner of The Grief Room in St. Paul, MN.
I specialize in maternal mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety for the birthing person and partner, attachment and childhood trauma, hormones and mental health, navigating the dark night of the soul and spiritual awakenings, deconstructing religion and anchoring into universal supports, sex and sexuality, ancestral patterns, trauma, grief and loss, and more.
You don’t need to be fixed. But you might be longing to be met—with presence, care, and attunement that doesn’t rush to change you, but stays long enough for you to remember how to be with yourself. That’s where I begin.
I help people come home—to their bodies, breath, and the quiet knowing already within. Not by solving, but by slowing down.
Clients have called our work “a vacation to the truth,” “a conduit of my own healing,” and “a space where I feel so seen and held… that never happens—and it’s priceless.”
You don’t need to be fixed. But you might be longing to be met—with presence, care, and attunement that doesn’t rush to change you, but stays long enough for you to remember how to be with yourself. That’s where I begin.
I help people come home—to their bodies, breath, and the quiet knowing already within. Not by solving, but by slowing down.
Clients have called our work “a vacation to the truth,” “a conduit of my own healing,” and “a space where I feel so seen and held… that never happens—and it’s priceless.”
My approach to therapy is nonjudgmental, inclusive, and deeply person-centered. I believe healing begins when we feel fully seen and understood. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years as a Christian pastor. Though I no longer identify as religious, this experience helps me connect with people from a wide range of spiritual and faith backgrounds—including those who are deconstructing, spiritually curious, or healing from religious trauma. I create a space where your story, values, and sense of meaning are respected.
My approach to therapy is nonjudgmental, inclusive, and deeply person-centered. I believe healing begins when we feel fully seen and understood. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years as a Christian pastor. Though I no longer identify as religious, this experience helps me connect with people from a wide range of spiritual and faith backgrounds—including those who are deconstructing, spiritually curious, or healing from religious trauma. I create a space where your story, values, and sense of meaning are respected.
We have Current Openings ! We are a diverse group of therapists who see individuals, couples and whole families of all ages. We value authenticity, social justice, and relationships. At Down to Earth Therapy we are committed to not only listening, but to actively partnering with you and helping you make the changes you, your partnership, and/or your family desire. We celebrate clients of all class, sexuality, ethnicity, race, gender identity, ability, size and spiritual belief. Go to our website to view our therapists unique specialties.
We have Current Openings ! We are a diverse group of therapists who see individuals, couples and whole families of all ages. We value authenticity, social justice, and relationships. At Down to Earth Therapy we are committed to not only listening, but to actively partnering with you and helping you make the changes you, your partnership, and/or your family desire. We celebrate clients of all class, sexuality, ethnicity, race, gender identity, ability, size and spiritual belief. Go to our website to view our therapists unique specialties.
I am originally from Peru but I have lived in MN since 2004. Spanish is my native language. I also speak English fluently. I identify as a cis, straight, immigrant, Latina or Latinx woman & social worker. My work focuses on offering empathy, support, promoting insight, and working collaboratively to achieve goals. I strive to understand people's experiences within their own unique context and take into account larger community and social issues, and how they impact our experience.
I am originally from Peru but I have lived in MN since 2004. Spanish is my native language. I also speak English fluently. I identify as a cis, straight, immigrant, Latina or Latinx woman & social worker. My work focuses on offering empathy, support, promoting insight, and working collaboratively to achieve goals. I strive to understand people's experiences within their own unique context and take into account larger community and social issues, and how they impact our experience.
I value humor, authenticity, and a strong belief in our natural capacity to heal (because humans are surprisingly resilient, even when it doesn’t feel like it). My approach is relational and client centered. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, behaviors, and thoughts that are no longer serving you well. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, stress management, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about identity exploration, coming out later in life, supporting college students, working with fellow helping professionals,
I value humor, authenticity, and a strong belief in our natural capacity to heal (because humans are surprisingly resilient, even when it doesn’t feel like it). My approach is relational and client centered. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, behaviors, and thoughts that are no longer serving you well. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, stress management, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about identity exploration, coming out later in life, supporting college students, working with fellow helping professionals,
Have you been struggling with depression, anxiety or PTSD? Do you find it hard to heal with so many things going on in the world? Maybe you're not even sure what you need, but you know you haven't been feeling yourself lately. You're not alone. It's hard to focus on your own needs with so much going on around you. I believe that healing from trauma is more than just a therapy modality. It takes time and it's scary. I want you to walk into my office, feel safe and learn culturally specific rooted coping skills. I want you to learn to love yourself, accept your body, and learn to nurture your needs in order to fully bloom.
Have you been struggling with depression, anxiety or PTSD? Do you find it hard to heal with so many things going on in the world? Maybe you're not even sure what you need, but you know you haven't been feeling yourself lately. You're not alone. It's hard to focus on your own needs with so much going on around you. I believe that healing from trauma is more than just a therapy modality. It takes time and it's scary. I want you to walk into my office, feel safe and learn culturally specific rooted coping skills. I want you to learn to love yourself, accept your body, and learn to nurture your needs in order to fully bloom.
Welcome - I'm glad you're here. Sometimes the reason for seeking therapy is clear: you are undoing a life transition, loss, or recent trauma. Perhaps you've been feeling stuck for a while, unable to escape from ingrained patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or substance use. Like many in this changing world, you may feel overwhelmed by the realities of climate change, economic stress, or global unrest. Wherever you are, there is hope for lasting, meaningful change. My goal is to provide warm, nonjudgmental support as we “get under the hood” and address the issues that are holding you back.
Welcome - I'm glad you're here. Sometimes the reason for seeking therapy is clear: you are undoing a life transition, loss, or recent trauma. Perhaps you've been feeling stuck for a while, unable to escape from ingrained patterns of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or substance use. Like many in this changing world, you may feel overwhelmed by the realities of climate change, economic stress, or global unrest. Wherever you are, there is hope for lasting, meaningful change. My goal is to provide warm, nonjudgmental support as we “get under the hood” and address the issues that are holding you back.
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
Are you seeking healing, deeper connection, and emotional growth in your relationship or within yourself? Are you struggling with issues like Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, Trauma, Grief, Depression, Self-Esteem, or Life Transitions? I offer a safe space to release old wounds and embrace emotional healing.
Tonio Gonzales Ogas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MA
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I've worked with a myriad of clients and patients over the 28-year course of my social work career. I went back to grad school in 2015 to pursue my MSW and completed that in 2018 and my journey to become a therapist continues. I love working in a small private practice setting and the environment has nurtured my creativity and curiosity as a therapist which has allowed me to bring my own flare to the scope of my practice. I have an affinity for BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma throughout their lifetime. I'm poly-and-other-relationship-types friendly.
I've worked with a myriad of clients and patients over the 28-year course of my social work career. I went back to grad school in 2015 to pursue my MSW and completed that in 2018 and my journey to become a therapist continues. I love working in a small private practice setting and the environment has nurtured my creativity and curiosity as a therapist which has allowed me to bring my own flare to the scope of my practice. I have an affinity for BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma throughout their lifetime. I'm poly-and-other-relationship-types friendly.
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
I work with teens and adults, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My specialties include working with the challenges of chemical dependency issues and other addictive behaviors such as shopping, eating disorders, and gambling. I help facilitate healing for people suffering from PTSD and trauma as the result of physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect. I provide an empathic and relational experience to assist with the challenging and sometimes debilitating effects of anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm behaviors, and chronic pain.
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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.