Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Charlotte, NC
PERImenopause? OPEN Relationships? MIDLIFE ...awesomeness? Accepting new clients Feb 2026. Are you 35+ and AFAB? Perimenopause starts WAY earlier than you think and touches everything: body, mind, relationships, spirit. It's a midlife crucible that flares up old stuff you thought you had a handle on like PMDD, medical trauma, attachment issues, codependency. Opening your relationship? Midlife is a powerful time to explore ENM/Poly. Greater self-knowledge can spark curiosity, restlessness, and a desire for more authenticity. I'll help you navigate things in a way that supports honest, sustainable, nurturing (and hot!) relationships.
PERImenopause? OPEN Relationships? MIDLIFE ...awesomeness? Accepting new clients Feb 2026. Are you 35+ and AFAB? Perimenopause starts WAY earlier than you think and touches everything: body, mind, relationships, spirit. It's a midlife crucible that flares up old stuff you thought you had a handle on like PMDD, medical trauma, attachment issues, codependency. Opening your relationship? Midlife is a powerful time to explore ENM/Poly. Greater self-knowledge can spark curiosity, restlessness, and a desire for more authenticity. I'll help you navigate things in a way that supports honest, sustainable, nurturing (and hot!) relationships.
Finding the right therapist to feel fully seen, safe and understood can be a journey. Especially if you embody one or more marginalized and misunderstood identities! I understand if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and personal growth. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic environment where you can freely express yourself and discover your authentic self.
Finding the right therapist to feel fully seen, safe and understood can be a journey. Especially if you embody one or more marginalized and misunderstood identities! I understand if you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and personal growth. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and inclusive therapeutic environment where you can freely express yourself and discover your authentic self.
Christopher
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
Welcome to Oak & Cypress Counseling: I'm glad you're here. I support individuals and couples managing depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual functioning issues, sexuality concerns, and more. I support both straight and LGBTQ+ individuals and both monogamous and nonmonogamous relationships. I offer premarital counseling and can support partners recovering from infidelity. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, ACT, and EMDR techniques. I am a sex-positive, kink-aware therapist.
Welcome to Oak & Cypress Counseling: I'm glad you're here. I support individuals and couples managing depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual functioning issues, sexuality concerns, and more. I support both straight and LGBTQ+ individuals and both monogamous and nonmonogamous relationships. I offer premarital counseling and can support partners recovering from infidelity. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, ACT, and EMDR techniques. I am a sex-positive, kink-aware therapist.
Is it easier to talk about your complex thoughts and beliefs than your feelings? Maybe you’ve been told you “overthink” or “intellectualize.” Do you often understand why and how you are struggling with something but it doesn’t help you move through it? Have you had therapists tell you “you have so much self-awareness?” Maybe you've been described as “insightful.” Maybe you have always managed to be “successful” despite no one recognizing the struggle you know is there.
There is no magical therapy technique here; however I have a deep understanding of the nuances that show up for those who resonated with what I said above.
Is it easier to talk about your complex thoughts and beliefs than your feelings? Maybe you’ve been told you “overthink” or “intellectualize.” Do you often understand why and how you are struggling with something but it doesn’t help you move through it? Have you had therapists tell you “you have so much self-awareness?” Maybe you've been described as “insightful.” Maybe you have always managed to be “successful” despite no one recognizing the struggle you know is there.
There is no magical therapy technique here; however I have a deep understanding of the nuances that show up for those who resonated with what I said above.
You’re the person everyone leans on—the one who answers the late-night calls, shows up no matter what, and works hard to hold it all together. Caring for others comes naturally to you. But when you’re always giving, your own needs can get pushed aside by school, work, and constant expectations. Over time, you may feel drained, unseen, or unsure who you are beyond what others need. This is a space to slow down, feel supported, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with yourself.
You’re the person everyone leans on—the one who answers the late-night calls, shows up no matter what, and works hard to hold it all together. Caring for others comes naturally to you. But when you’re always giving, your own needs can get pushed aside by school, work, and constant expectations. Over time, you may feel drained, unseen, or unsure who you are beyond what others need. This is a space to slow down, feel supported, set healthy boundaries, and reconnect with yourself.
Kaitlin Duren
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer-identified person, I am committed to working with clients to address personal, emotional, professional, environmental, systematic, and relational stressors. My primary approach to counseling is an integration of cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, and somatic approaches. I work with adults and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), life transitions, relationship issues, gender and sexuality, and identity formation. I am currently only working with individuals 18 years and older.
As a queer-identified person, I am committed to working with clients to address personal, emotional, professional, environmental, systematic, and relational stressors. My primary approach to counseling is an integration of cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, and somatic approaches. I work with adults and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), life transitions, relationship issues, gender and sexuality, and identity formation. I am currently only working with individuals 18 years and older.
My ideal client is someone that is earnest about receiving help and making changes. They would be someone who is able to identify their needs in therapy and what they want to improve. They will be engaged in treatment and open to therapeutic techniques. They will ask questions and ask for support and assistance.
My ideal client is someone that is earnest about receiving help and making changes. They would be someone who is able to identify their needs in therapy and what they want to improve. They will be engaged in treatment and open to therapeutic techniques. They will ask questions and ask for support and assistance.
I'm a Black, neurodivergent LMFT, certified Therapeutic BDSM clinician, and human sexuality educator with over 20 years in this work. I work with people whose sexuality, relationships, identity, or pleasure don't fit the script — and who are tired of explaining the basics to a therapist before they can start the actual work.
My clients are queer, kink, poly, ENM, BIPOC, neurodivergent — usually some combination. We work on relationship ruptures, sexual shame, infidelity, gender and identity questions, anxiety and depression, and the weight of carrying all of it in a world that wasn't built for us.
I'm a Black, neurodivergent LMFT, certified Therapeutic BDSM clinician, and human sexuality educator with over 20 years in this work. I work with people whose sexuality, relationships, identity, or pleasure don't fit the script — and who are tired of explaining the basics to a therapist before they can start the actual work.
My clients are queer, kink, poly, ENM, BIPOC, neurodivergent — usually some combination. We work on relationship ruptures, sexual shame, infidelity, gender and identity questions, anxiety and depression, and the weight of carrying all of it in a world that wasn't built for us.
I address many different concerns with my clients such as trauma, self-esteem, time management, grief, relationship issues, problem solving, and depression. I currently work with adolescents starting at age 16 and adults. I help my clients to process their thoughts and feeling to overcome many obstacles. I am here to be a source of additional support when you may be feeling alone, invisible, or unheard.
I address many different concerns with my clients such as trauma, self-esteem, time management, grief, relationship issues, problem solving, and depression. I currently work with adolescents starting at age 16 and adults. I help my clients to process their thoughts and feeling to overcome many obstacles. I am here to be a source of additional support when you may be feeling alone, invisible, or unheard.
Do you have a longing to be seen and understood, but feel equally as terrified of the vulnerability it would take to have these needs met? You’re not alone. Complex trauma can affect your view of yourself, others, and the world around you. This can be especially daunting when holding identities that are marginalized. I am here to support any and all aspects of your internal world and external realities.
Do you have a longing to be seen and understood, but feel equally as terrified of the vulnerability it would take to have these needs met? You’re not alone. Complex trauma can affect your view of yourself, others, and the world around you. This can be especially daunting when holding identities that are marginalized. I am here to support any and all aspects of your internal world and external realities.
If you’ve spent most of your life being the “strong one,” taking care of others, and figuring things out on your own, then reaching out for therapy might feel unfamiliar. You may be someone who analyzes everything and understands exactly why you feel the way you do—yet you still find yourself stuck in the same patterns. Maybe you struggle to say "no", worry about disappointing people, or lose sight of what you want while trying to keep everyone else happy. Together, we can create a space where you don’t have to perform, please, or have all the answers.
If you’ve spent most of your life being the “strong one,” taking care of others, and figuring things out on your own, then reaching out for therapy might feel unfamiliar. You may be someone who analyzes everything and understands exactly why you feel the way you do—yet you still find yourself stuck in the same patterns. Maybe you struggle to say "no", worry about disappointing people, or lose sight of what you want while trying to keep everyone else happy. Together, we can create a space where you don’t have to perform, please, or have all the answers.
As a neurodivergent therapist myself, I believe wholeheartedly in the power of prioritizing my clients’ lived experiences throughout our time together. I work through a lens of intersectionality and feel strongly that each client is the expert of their own experience in life. My goal is always to create a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where clients can feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings without filters. I love working with clients of all backgrounds who are coping with challenges due to neurodiversity, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and more.
As a neurodivergent therapist myself, I believe wholeheartedly in the power of prioritizing my clients’ lived experiences throughout our time together. I work through a lens of intersectionality and feel strongly that each client is the expert of their own experience in life. My goal is always to create a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where clients can feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings without filters. I love working with clients of all backgrounds who are coping with challenges due to neurodiversity, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and more.
You may feel stuck, anxious, or unsure where to begin. Maybe something painful or confusing has happened, and even though you’ve tried to move on, it still shows up in your emotions, relationships, or body. You might be tired of feeling on edge, numb, or disconnected from yourself or others. You want to feel calm, confident, and more in control of your life. At Caladrius Therapy, we help you make sense of what happened, understand your nervous system, and build tools to manage emotions so you can move forward with balance, clarity, and hope.
You may feel stuck, anxious, or unsure where to begin. Maybe something painful or confusing has happened, and even though you’ve tried to move on, it still shows up in your emotions, relationships, or body. You might be tired of feeling on edge, numb, or disconnected from yourself or others. You want to feel calm, confident, and more in control of your life. At Caladrius Therapy, we help you make sense of what happened, understand your nervous system, and build tools to manage emotions so you can move forward with balance, clarity, and hope.
I love working with people who are tired of holding it all together. Many are high-achieving women of color or individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, or conditions like epilepsy, FND, and PNES, who feel misunderstood or disconnected from their bodies. If surface-level coping hasn’t worked, you’re in the right place. We focus on real healing through understanding your patterns, regulating your nervous system, reconnecting spiritually, and rebuilding trust with yourself.
I love working with people who are tired of holding it all together. Many are high-achieving women of color or individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, or conditions like epilepsy, FND, and PNES, who feel misunderstood or disconnected from their bodies. If surface-level coping hasn’t worked, you’re in the right place. We focus on real healing through understanding your patterns, regulating your nervous system, reconnecting spiritually, and rebuilding trust with yourself.
Welcome, I am Joseph R. Carlton, Owner and Therapist of Life Adjustment Solution. I specialize in therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families. Families are the cornerstone for preserving the stability of mental health in today's high intensity society. Individuals, couples, and families are the foundation of building close emotional relationships across generations, ethnicity, racial and religious backgrounds. Each factor is greatly considered in Life Adjustment Solution mission statement. I am dedicated to changing our society one case at a time. Each case will be considered as important as the next. My clients will receive the therapeutic care that best fits their needs.
Welcome, I am Joseph R. Carlton, Owner and Therapist of Life Adjustment Solution. I specialize in therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families. Families are the cornerstone for preserving the stability of mental health in today's high intensity society. Individuals, couples, and families are the foundation of building close emotional relationships across generations, ethnicity, racial and religious backgrounds. Each factor is greatly considered in Life Adjustment Solution mission statement. I am dedicated to changing our society one case at a time. Each case will be considered as important as the next. My clients will receive the therapeutic care that best fits their needs.
You may be carrying a lot on your shoulders and doing everything you can to keep it together. On the outside, you look like you have it handled. On the inside, stress, anger, or grief may be building up, leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected. Many of the people I work with are high functioning but exhausted from carrying silent pressure and responsibility alone. You may want to feel more in control of your emotions, improve your relationships, communicate with confidence, and reconnect with yourself without feeling like you have to do it all alone.
You may be carrying a lot on your shoulders and doing everything you can to keep it together. On the outside, you look like you have it handled. On the inside, stress, anger, or grief may be building up, leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected. Many of the people I work with are high functioning but exhausted from carrying silent pressure and responsibility alone. You may want to feel more in control of your emotions, improve your relationships, communicate with confidence, and reconnect with yourself without feeling like you have to do it all alone.
Dr. Sophia Caudle
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, CSAT-S, CST, CTCT
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, sex addiction, betrayal trauma, relationship issues, codependency, as well as deep grief and trauma healing. I also specialize in therapeutic coaching to elite athletes and executives, so they can perform at their highest optimal level on the course, in the boardroom, and in the bedroom. I am a highly skilled therapist who is expert at partnering with clients to feel better and improve quickly. I also specialize in High Speed Intensives, which is a much faster therapy, and it helps us feel better and get better quicker.
I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, sex addiction, betrayal trauma, relationship issues, codependency, as well as deep grief and trauma healing. I also specialize in therapeutic coaching to elite athletes and executives, so they can perform at their highest optimal level on the course, in the boardroom, and in the bedroom. I am a highly skilled therapist who is expert at partnering with clients to feel better and improve quickly. I also specialize in High Speed Intensives, which is a much faster therapy, and it helps us feel better and get better quicker.
Have you been feeling stuck, like it’s time for a change? Let me help you regain comfort in navigating life’s struggles.
I am a trauma-informed licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSWA) providing therapy in North Carolina, supporting individuals, couples, and children across a wide range of life experiences.
My clinical work is grounded in
treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, with additional training in EMDR therapy to help clients process and heal from distressing or overwhelming life events.
I also support clients who are navigating relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
Have you been feeling stuck, like it’s time for a change? Let me help you regain comfort in navigating life’s struggles.
I am a trauma-informed licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSWA) providing therapy in North Carolina, supporting individuals, couples, and children across a wide range of life experiences.
My clinical work is grounded in
treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, with additional training in EMDR therapy to help clients process and heal from distressing or overwhelming life events.
I also support clients who are navigating relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying stress or trauma that feels difficult to release?
At Ashakti Wellness & Yoga PLLC, I am the owner and a practicing therapist leading a team of integrative clinicians and wellness practitioners. We provide trauma-sensitive therapy that blends traditional psychotherapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness, chakra-informed work, and energy-based practices to support emotional and holistic wellness. We help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, chronic stress, and life transitions while reconnecting with balance, resilience, and their own healing energy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying stress or trauma that feels difficult to release?
At Ashakti Wellness & Yoga PLLC, I am the owner and a practicing therapist leading a team of integrative clinicians and wellness practitioners. We provide trauma-sensitive therapy that blends traditional psychotherapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness, chakra-informed work, and energy-based practices to support emotional and holistic wellness. We help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, chronic stress, and life transitions while reconnecting with balance, resilience, and their own healing energy.
Brandie Terifaj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP, CCATP
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28205
Waitlist for new clients
You will find that I enjoy connecting to people through their interests, passions and experiences. I like to bring a sense of humor into sessions when appropriate and treat everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. We will not just talk about your problems, but I will get to know you as a person so we can utilize those strengths to manage the less desirable parts of self, thus moving toward acceptance rather than judgement.
You will find that I enjoy connecting to people through their interests, passions and experiences. I like to bring a sense of humor into sessions when appropriate and treat everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. We will not just talk about your problems, but I will get to know you as a person so we can utilize those strengths to manage the less desirable parts of self, thus moving toward acceptance rather than judgement.
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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.