Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Charlotte, NC
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Ray Castillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCAS-A
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
This include being sensitive cross-culturally and promote diversity, equality and inclusion, working with individuals/couples/families, LGBTQIA + clients, and Non-Monogamous Relationships such as the
Polyamory
community.
Everyone has a story! I am interested in yours because it matters. Regardless of how simple or deep it may be, we all deserve to be heard. I find it very rewarding working with individuals, couples and families in their recovery process. Utilizing effective techniques that will allow them the freedom to accomplish their goal of healing and recovery! I take it personal in providing my clients with an environment that is safe, where their voices are heard, empowered and without judgment.
Life Revisions Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Our areas of specialization include anxiety, pre-marital counseling, gender identification, LGBTQ, couples - including pre-marital, interracial and inter-religious,
polyamory
couples, and college-aged, high school youth.
You have just taken the first step in taking care of yourself. Now let's work together to help you meet your goals. Do you struggle with low self-esteem and anxiety? Has it been overwhelming going to work and school? Are you having problems in your marriage or relationship? Do you ever feel like you're not good enough for others or can't rely on yourself without questioning things? Need immigration evaluations so that you or a loved one can stay in the US? Let's work together to revise your life! Working on your anger and looking for anger management courses? We love helping people achieve satisfaction in their lives.
Lynn Conner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Reaching out for help can be hard. I commend you on taking the courageous first step to support your mental health. In our work together, it is my goal to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment for you to share your story and explore what may be holding you back. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with clients through life transitions, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-worth, and body image concerns.
Jerome Triplin II
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It's not too late! It can be difficult looking for a therapist while dealing with all of life's challenges. As a sex positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink & BDSM competent, and ethical non-monogamous competent therapist, my goal is to create a safe space for all of those who come into my care. Whether it’s relationship issues, trust, depression, anxiety, or any other life stressor, therapy can be a helpful tool.
Not accepting new clients
Jess Clodfelter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Jess’s ideal clients want to put in the work to make a change in their lives. The clients understand that the change will not happen overnight and understand that their work with Jess will take time and energy. The clients Jess works with are mostly part of the LGBTQIA+ community. They have anxiety & depression, struggle with trans needs & gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, self-esteem issues, & trauma histories. Jess's clients need a safe space to be themselves & to learn how to feel comfortable in their own skin. Jess's clients want to work towards growth around self acceptance & skills to manage & process their strong emotions.
Cofield Counseling and Clinical Supervision
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, LPCS, LCAS, CSI
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Welcome to the first step in your healing journey! I specialize in helping clients rediscover themselves, work through unresolved childhood issues and cope with life transitions while providing an authentic, comfortable and supportive environment. I believe the counseling relationship is crucial in the healing journey and I provide a laid back and relatable approach to therapy. Together we will work to process long standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that are impacting your life.
Waitlist for new clients
Elizabeth Ponds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that clients are the experts of their own experiences and are all capable of being empowered to reach their goals. I am able to help those struggling from religious trauma, intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, or other traumas. I can help clients deconstruct oppressive ideologies, especially forms of authoritarianism and fundamentalism. I am neurodivergent-affirming, focused primarily on aiding autistic clients in unmasking and accommodating themselves. As a queer person, I also specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, including asexual, aromantic, bisexual, and trans/nonbinary clients.
Stephanie Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist licensed in North Carolina with over 6 years of experience. She has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders: She has also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Caroline Swindell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC-A
Verified
Verified
We live in a world where we are constantly expected to grow and change without even knowing ourselves. With all my clients, I see them as the experts of their own life and aim to create a supportive space for vulnerability and radical acceptance. If they are struggling to find to their inner voice, I work with them to do this by processing their life experiences and trauma. By following a person centered and eclectic strategy, we develop tools for a deeper self-understanding of their needs and boundaries. I love working with children, individuals, parents, and couples to become comfortable with self-acceptance and emotions.
Bethany Otten
Counselor, LCMHC-A, NCC, MA, RYT-500
Verified
11 Endorsed
Verified
11 Endorsed
Eager to excel in your personal life, school, or work performance? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, or overwhelm? It's time to start your journey towards aligning with your authentic self and transition into your true potential. No matter the size, your challenges and problems are valid. You deserve to find peace of mind. Together, we will work towards achieving your goals with grace and compassion. You may utilize traditional counseling OR you can also choose innovative holistic techniques tailored to your unique needs. I am here to support you every step of the way. There is no limit in what you can achieve.
John Wesley Goodwin III
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
There comes a moment in everyone's life when you just need someone to listen. Someone to take a moment to lend an emphatic ear and speak truth. Truth that is relatable to the way you think and how you process life. You need a conversation, that will help you with relationships, anxiety, depression, self -esteem, trauma and living with success. A conversation that is not only empirical base but also allow you to use your strengths to help navigate change. Changes that will be life-altering as you apply them in a positive manner throughout your life.
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Counselor, MEd, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
As individuals with lives in constant flux, it can seem strange and feel scary to ask for assistance from others. Oftentimes, we resist that urge despite all signs pointing towards it. Despite that fear, when we take that step and seek assistance in life, we open ourselves to wonderful possibilities and opportunities for growth and change. As a Counselor, I find personal growth can flow both ways during therapy. learn more about others and our respective worlds that empowers us to push past barriers that we thought were impossible to breach.
Waitlist for new clients
Meredith Stewart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Sometimes taking care of ourselves is the hardest thing because our lives don't have therapy built in our day. We become masters at believing we are dealing with our struggles, depression, anxiety, yet we never seem to get to a point where we are actually making a change. We see what we are doing isn't working yet we continue to do the same. I work with adults facing a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, mania, adjustment related issues, relationship issues, divorce and grief/loss. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals find healthy solutions.
Caroline Bundesman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
I am a strong believer in healthy relationships. When our relationships shift towards dysfunctional, they can become more stressful than comforting. I work with adults in individual, couple, and family therapy to create more balanced relationships, with themselves and others. Together we explore issues related to intergenerational trauma, dysfunctional relationship patterns, and family issues. These issues often look like disconnection, unresolvable issues, uneven work-life balance, and people pleasing. My clients often identify has Highly Sensitive People (HSP) or as therapists and healers. If this sounds like you, let's chat!
Deryle I. Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
People come to therapy for many different reasons; some want to enrich their relationships or solve a specific problem, others may be stuck in patterns of behavior that they have had difficulty changing. Seeking therapy is a healthy and courageous step in honestly examining your life. It is a collaborative process of identifying and overcoming your unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting, which may have limited you. In our work together, you will develop new skills to enhance your overall well-being, improve your relationships, and enable you to make better choices in life.
Theresa W McCormick-Dunlap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many today feel dis-empowered and overwhelmed by their own lives. Some seem to 'have it all together' while other struggle in their day-to-day existence. Some of are facing life changes while others are grappling with past issues. Either way I can help you gain insight into the factors that drive you and shape your world.
O'Neale Atkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that attention to mental health is a vital part of self-care and want to create a therapeutic space that supports and embraces people of all orientations and identities. I enjoy working with adults and older adolescent youth as they navigate life transitions and issues related to depression, anxiety, self-concept, and relationships.
Sarah Burns
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Are you a teacher unsure if you can handle another school year? Do you feel stressed beyond words? I hear you, you’re exhausted. Your school is underserved, under resourced, and understaffed. There are extra students in your classroom most days, dispersed to you because of teacher shortages. You don’t have the support you desperately need, you’re not being paid NEARLY enough for your work, and you feel like you have nothing left to give - yet here is another school year. There is part of you that is excited, and a huge part of you that dreads each day. You wish you could enjoy teaching again.
Deb H McNeill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
None of us go through life without experiencing changes or life transitions. We struggle with depression and fight off our anxiety. We go through our day on autopilot, lacking energy, and feeling hopeless. We isolate ourselves from friends and family, we feel misunderstood, or we temporarily escape reality & lessen our pain with alcohol, drugs, food, etc. Resisting change causes us pain and creates additional stress and anxiety in our lives. Acceptance and embracing change begins the healing. If we approach transitions with curiosity rather than fear, and intention rather than reluctance, we can respond to change and foster growth.
Brian Strahine
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with men who have a desire to grow into the next greatest version of themselves. My life's purpose is to serve men who choose to walk the path of embodied presence. The walk on this path is not always easy. It can include suffering and heartache. These struggles have always been a part of the human experience. And, incredible transformation can occur when a man chooses to face these challenges in order to realize his full potential. I specialize in communication and relationship-building skills and bring more than 20 years of experience working with teens and adults in these areas.
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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.