Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Durham, NC
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Dr. Lindsay Underwood
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
Verified
There are times in everyone's lives that they need guidance, support, or just a sounding board. I strive to provide that in a safe and welcoming environment in which you can navigate whatever life has thrown your way. I aim to collaborate with clients to identify and work towards achieving their goals. I work with clients to find solutions to a variety of problems, with particular emphasis on life transitions, identity development, and interpersonal dynamics.
Dr. Sagan King
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with people who love a challenge and want to learn and grow together. Change, similar to life, can feel like it is not for the faint of heart and sometimes we learn maladaptive ways of coping that are no longer serving us. Together we navigate substance use, relationship issues, life transitions, identity development, codependency, and anything else you want to work through. I am here to gently push you while being supportive to your needs in a genuine authentic space. I will encourage you to be a person who is here to take up all the space you deserve.
Krista Nordgren
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
Healthy relationships are paramount to our health. The way we relate to ourselves, to our loved ones, and to our challenges determines the the flow of our lives. In a couple, when we struggle with communication, tension, conflict, or disconnection, it can feel hopeless. As individuals, when we are not in authentic relationship with ourselves and others, it can feel like we aren't living the lives we were meant to have.
Waitlist for new clients
Katy Murphy
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
You are the expert on what you’re going through. I believe you know best what you need, even if it feels unclear right now. I will work with you at your pace, wherever you may be at this moment, to help you feel supported, empowered, and at peace as you move toward your goals. My approach to therapy is holistic and trauma-focused: I seek to understand you as an individual (rather than a collection of symptoms) and collaborate with you to design a therapeutic experience for you and you alone. As such, I use a range of evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Polyvagal theory, and EMDR therapy.
Jane C. Hollings
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCMHC, CSOTP
Verified
Verified
I work with EDMR, Grief/Loss, Bipolar, Complex Trauma, PTSD, DID, Attachment Issues, ODD/Conduct Disorder Issues, Depression, Juvenile Sex Offending and Victims, LGBTQ Community, EAP Referrals, Long and Short Term Therapy, Christian Counseling to those with this interest. I work with age groups from 10 years of age and up. Psycho-sexual Assessments ( sexual misbehavior) for ages 10-18 and Bio-Psycho assessments (behavior) upon request.
Dr. Tiff Cagle
Doctor, Coach
Verified
Verified
I help individuals with sexual concerns and feelings of inadequacy find empowerment and create embodied, fulfilling intimacy. As a certified coach and family doctor with 10 years of experience, I offer a holistic approach that includes sex education, coaching, and medical consultations if needed. Many people struggling with sexual function feel alone and misunderstood, but I can help you get unstuck and deepen your intimate connections. I love using creative inquiry to open up insights and strengths that you didn't know you had, and I have a positive approach to problem-solving that builds your confidence and sense of self-efficacy.
Not accepting new clients
Karon F Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Seeking help as you cope with life's difficult circumstances is hard, and it is my honor and privilege to work with you as your therapist. My role in your wellness journey is to provide guidance and support as you learn healthy, effective coping mechanisms to deal with both acute and chronic stressors in your life.
Anderson Psychotherapy, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MA
Verified
Verified
Grief, trauma and systemic oppression have increasingly become visible and universal experiences affecting individuals, couples, families and communities. I began my career working with the survivors of intimate partner violence and individuals/families grappling with cancer and death. These experiences have informed my practice working with individuals, couples and families dealing with loss, grief, trauma, anxiety/depression, major life changes, chronic illness, abuse and relational distress.
Chris Toenes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS-I
Verified
Verified
You made it to the most difficult part: reaching out. Beginning to look for support can often be the hardest step toward meaning, connection, and emotional wellness. I would be honored to hold space for you. Some people seek therapy to have life to feel more fulfilling and to get closer to their authentic selves. Others may be struggling with emotions and stress, and want strategies to reduce the effects of grief or trauma or dealing with internal pain of varying kinds. I enjoy working with people seeking these fundamental needs in life, using an open, relational approach, joining with people on their journey.
Sanja Broer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome :-) I’m Sanja (like Tanya with an S). My therapeutic approach is integrative and non-pathologizing, drawing from both psychodynamic and humanistic theories to support you in your healing journey. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship plays a central role in the healing process, and I strive to create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I view our work together as a collaborative and evolving process that caters to your needs and aspirations.
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Anthony C. Teasdale
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
First, I want to say hello and acknowledge the strength, courage and determination it takes to seek help. Therapy can be an enriching, powerful journey. People come to therapy because they want something to change and want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. Therapy can also be uncomfortable and hard work. Experience has taught me that human beings possess the most amazing resilience, strength, and capacity to heal, whatever challenges they have faced in life. I work to build on these strengths to help people achieve the changes that they want in life, and challenge what doesn't work.
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Casey Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Accepting new clients as of 06/01/23. As a psychotherapist, I work with adults who want to live a better, more meaningful life that isn’t dominated by suffering. In my work, my role is to help individuals tap into their inner wisdom and vitality during sessions to live better lives outside of session. I work with individuals to address issues including mood and anxiety, relationship struggles, substance use, life transitions, gender and sexuality, complex trauma, and identity exploration. I believe that we all struggle to deal with various types of pain, but with help, it is possible to live a liberated life.
Not accepting new clients
Cameron Garrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Welcome to my page and beginning your personal journey! I understand how tough life can get, and I'm so glad you're here. I imagine you may be dealing with feelings of overwhelming anxiety, stress within your personal relationships, LGBTQ+ concerns, over indulgence in alcohol, feeling "stuck" or unsatisfied, or possibly wanting to work through a history of trauma or mistreatment. In therapy, you can begin to heal from your past, or learn ways to better manage/decrease any negative feelings holding you back from really living the life you want.
Beaullah Chanakira
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Are you tired of being a human doing and not a human BEING? Are you newly single? Happy couple but the passion has fizzled? Do you desire a deeper connection with yourself and others? Do you desire a more fulfilling sex life? Are you lacking joy or pleasure in life? Do you desire to Be/Feel more confident, in your body, in life & in bed? Do you struggle with sharing your emotions without it causing an argument or feeling unheard? If you answered YES to any of these questions then definitely consider working with me! Discussing sex can be difficult, I will create a brave space for you to begin exploring your own story.
Ian Esmay
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
Suffering is inevitable, and that really sucks. Sometimes you feel like nothing will ever get better, everything is your fault, and if you ever show your true self to the world, everyone will reject you. We wake up feeling like we can’t do this again, we’re completely unlovable, and everyone is always judging us. Deep down, you just want to be accepted for who you are. You are worthy of being seen and heard! Through therapy, you can stop numbing yourself and accept your true self.
Lori Ebert
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
So many of us feel stuck-tangled in painful memories, uncomfortable emotions or self-criticism. I offer mindfulness-based psychotherapy that can help you live with awareness, vitality and purpose. I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, loss and relationship difficulties who are ready to try a different approach. Rather than just feeling better, my focus is on helping you live better and meet life's challenges with greater ease. It is a joy and privilege to work with others as they let go of the struggle, clarify what is truly important and bring forth this vision into reality.
Sheila Broderick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have been a clinical social worker/therapist for almost 30 years. My overall philosophy is to empower a client with tools to make personal changes that will ultimately make seeing me for therapy unnecessary. I specialize in clients who are going through personal transitions such as divorce, grief or other uncertainties that cause anxiety and I have a lot of experiencing working with clients who experience gender/relationship violence or trauma.
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Jonora Jones
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
My name is Jonora K. Jones (she/her) and my trauma- and mindfulness-informed approach to counseling is primarily based upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) theories. I work with adults with diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder and with trauma backgrounds, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, among others. I work with clients from a host of backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community.
Michelle Roach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
One of the biggest challenges people face is answering the overwhelming question: What comes next? Whether it’s trying to navigate a loss, career or life change, or the fear, anxiety and uncertainty of a changing and complex world, I feel called to walk along side people as they forge a path ahead. I love to collaborate with people and help them uncover their own inner wisdom. By helping individuals to learn new skills, they are better able to quiet the storm of emotions inside them and make better choices that bring them greater peace.
Tatyana Kholodkov
Psychologist, PhD, DYRT
Verified
17 Endorsed
Verified
17 Endorsed
Suffering presents itself in a number of ways- behaviors and relationships we desire to change, uncomfortable emotions, chronic health problems, and feeling out of touch with meaning in our lives. I aim to help clients not only feel better, but live a life according to their values. I work with adults across the lifespan to heal trauma, anxiety, and depression. Beyond feeling better, we work together on insight and growth. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I offer customized intensives, ketamine assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic preparation/integration. My group practice affirms diversity, sex and body positivity.
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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.