Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Johnston County, NC
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
If you are thinking about counseling or therapy, chances are you are in distress, feeling not like yourself, or are looking for help in dealing with a difficult situation. You also probably want to find a therapist who is going to understand you and who has experience dealing with the problems and concerns that you are facing. I am available for in-person or telehealth sessions in North Carolina. I also offer telehealth appointments for patients located in New York or Florida.
If you are thinking about counseling or therapy, chances are you are in distress, feeling not like yourself, or are looking for help in dealing with a difficult situation. You also probably want to find a therapist who is going to understand you and who has experience dealing with the problems and concerns that you are facing. I am available for in-person or telehealth sessions in North Carolina. I also offer telehealth appointments for patients located in New York or Florida.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with thousands of hours of counseling and related experience. I hold a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I have experience working with men, women, and children of all ages. My professional experience includes individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, and group counseling. I practice from an eclectic style with an emphasis on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modality. I am an action-oriented clinician who believes outcomes speak for themselves. Visit www.ashaycounselingagency.com for more information.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with thousands of hours of counseling and related experience. I hold a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. I have experience working with men, women, and children of all ages. My professional experience includes individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, and group counseling. I practice from an eclectic style with an emphasis on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modality. I am an action-oriented clinician who believes outcomes speak for themselves. Visit www.ashaycounselingagency.com for more information.
Do you experience the effects of low self-esteem, past trauma, identity issues, grief, and lack of personal growth? Are you feeling down or stuck? I'm a neurodivergent therapist who works with couples, teens, parents, women empowerment, LGBTQIA+, ADHD, and kink communities. I’m passionate about helping you find peace and reach your full potential. My approach is eclectic, compassionate, and judgment-free, specializing in communication, intimacy, trauma, healing, and self-awareness.
Do you experience the effects of low self-esteem, past trauma, identity issues, grief, and lack of personal growth? Are you feeling down or stuck? I'm a neurodivergent therapist who works with couples, teens, parents, women empowerment, LGBTQIA+, ADHD, and kink communities. I’m passionate about helping you find peace and reach your full potential. My approach is eclectic, compassionate, and judgment-free, specializing in communication, intimacy, trauma, healing, and self-awareness.
I strive to provide an environment where you feel seen and heard. I believe each person is unique with strengths they can build on. I enjoy working with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, treating everyone with dignity and respect. My approach is to create an open space where you can discuss your worries and I cater your treatment to meet your own unique needs. I will help you work to discover your inherent self-worth and feel empowered to use coping skills when overwhelmed.
I strive to provide an environment where you feel seen and heard. I believe each person is unique with strengths they can build on. I enjoy working with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, treating everyone with dignity and respect. My approach is to create an open space where you can discuss your worries and I cater your treatment to meet your own unique needs. I will help you work to discover your inherent self-worth and feel empowered to use coping skills when overwhelmed.
I invite you to utilize my years of mental health/addictions education and experience, empowering you with highly effective and enduring therapy, resolving long term and recent issues that block your happiness and success. Adults, youths, couples and whole families are carefully taught needed skills and facilitated actual healing processes, step by step, to remedy thought distortions, repressed feelings and dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes that impair your relationships, socialization, work or school success. Treatment is customized in consideration of individual schedules, preferences, strengths, obstacles and goals for lasting growth and change. Christian counseling is available upon request.
I invite you to utilize my years of mental health/addictions education and experience, empowering you with highly effective and enduring therapy, resolving long term and recent issues that block your happiness and success. Adults, youths, couples and whole families are carefully taught needed skills and facilitated actual healing processes, step by step, to remedy thought distortions, repressed feelings and dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes that impair your relationships, socialization, work or school success. Treatment is customized in consideration of individual schedules, preferences, strengths, obstacles and goals for lasting growth and change. Christian counseling is available upon request.
There are many reasons people seek therapy - a little extra support, anxiety, depression, life transitions, learning to set boundaries, past or present trauma, navigating relationships, self esteem, stress, and more. While starting the process can be frightening and overwhelming, it can also be freeing. I understand this and work to build a relationship with each client that promotes trust, awareness, and understanding. If you're ready to get started, I'm here, and I'd love to help.
There are many reasons people seek therapy - a little extra support, anxiety, depression, life transitions, learning to set boundaries, past or present trauma, navigating relationships, self esteem, stress, and more. While starting the process can be frightening and overwhelming, it can also be freeing. I understand this and work to build a relationship with each client that promotes trust, awareness, and understanding. If you're ready to get started, I'm here, and I'd love to help.
Our Practice Is Accepting New Clients! You are feeling overwhelmed; with your family, with your career, with school, with daily tasks. Every day is like walking uphill through the mud. Even being on this website is a chore that you know you need to complete, but that doesn't make it any easier. Maybe you feel anxious as hell because of how stressful your situation is. Let's work with that. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative partnership in which we work together to find the balance you are searching for.
Our Practice Is Accepting New Clients! You are feeling overwhelmed; with your family, with your career, with school, with daily tasks. Every day is like walking uphill through the mud. Even being on this website is a chore that you know you need to complete, but that doesn't make it any easier. Maybe you feel anxious as hell because of how stressful your situation is. Let's work with that. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative partnership in which we work together to find the balance you are searching for.
Stressed-out? Feeling lost? Struggling to get through your day? Imagine a life without overwhelming anxiety, depression or self doubt, but instead you can feel empowered, self assured and even just relaxed despite all of life's stressors. Therapy can help you to achieve that self assurance, sense of peace and increased coping ability. I believe that everyone is unique and has their own unique journey; therefore, therapy should be person-centered and non-judgmental.
Stressed-out? Feeling lost? Struggling to get through your day? Imagine a life without overwhelming anxiety, depression or self doubt, but instead you can feel empowered, self assured and even just relaxed despite all of life's stressors. Therapy can help you to achieve that self assurance, sense of peace and increased coping ability. I believe that everyone is unique and has their own unique journey; therefore, therapy should be person-centered and non-judgmental.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past experiences that continue to haunt you, affecting your daily life and relationships? Maybe you've tried talk therapy before, but it just didn't seem to get to the heart of what you're going through, and didn’t get to the root of the problems? You're seeking relief, understanding, and a way to break free from the patterns that hold you back. You want to reclaim control over your emotions, find inner peace, and build a life filled with meaning and fulfillment. You don't want your past to dictate your future.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by past experiences that continue to haunt you, affecting your daily life and relationships? Maybe you've tried talk therapy before, but it just didn't seem to get to the heart of what you're going through, and didn’t get to the root of the problems? You're seeking relief, understanding, and a way to break free from the patterns that hold you back. You want to reclaim control over your emotions, find inner peace, and build a life filled with meaning and fulfillment. You don't want your past to dictate your future.
Life can sometimes feel heavy. One day you notice you're in your head feeling frustrated, irritated, stuck, or just plain exhausted. You've been trying to find a balance with all of your responsibilities but it doesn't feel like you can catch a break. Some relationships feel strained, parenting perhaps has you bogged down or you've lost sight of YOU. There seems to be this pressure to do and be everything to everyone. Maybe it's time for you to pause, take a step back and take stock of what all you've been carrying.
Life can sometimes feel heavy. One day you notice you're in your head feeling frustrated, irritated, stuck, or just plain exhausted. You've been trying to find a balance with all of your responsibilities but it doesn't feel like you can catch a break. Some relationships feel strained, parenting perhaps has you bogged down or you've lost sight of YOU. There seems to be this pressure to do and be everything to everyone. Maybe it's time for you to pause, take a step back and take stock of what all you've been carrying.
In-Office appts available in Chapel Hill and Cary! We are currently accepting children and teens.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Is anxiety, stress, or trouble focusing making it hard to get through your day? Has life taken a toll on your self-esteem? Maybe you’ve been relying on coping strategies that no longer work, and you’re ready to try something new. Or perhaps you’re simply feeling “meh” and want to prioritize your overall well-being.
Now imagine your life with increased focus, less anxiety or depression, improved self-confidence and emotion regulation. We got you! Whatever your goals may be.
In-Office appts available in Chapel Hill and Cary! We are currently accepting children and teens.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Is anxiety, stress, or trouble focusing making it hard to get through your day? Has life taken a toll on your self-esteem? Maybe you’ve been relying on coping strategies that no longer work, and you’re ready to try something new. Or perhaps you’re simply feeling “meh” and want to prioritize your overall well-being.
Now imagine your life with increased focus, less anxiety or depression, improved self-confidence and emotion regulation. We got you! Whatever your goals may be.
Ryan Bullard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, ACS, PMH-C, CEDS
10 Endorsed
Benson, NC 27504
Not accepting new clients
Therapy offers a profound opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, particularly in recognizing how negative beliefs and thought patterns about yourself and others can detrimentally impact the quality of your life. I have earned advanced clinical licensure and board certification (BCD) in both Florida and North Carolina. In addition to my counseling practice, I am a Qualified Clinical Supervisor for the State, mentoring and coaching aspiring Mental Health Counselors and Clinical Social Workers.
Therapy offers a profound opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, particularly in recognizing how negative beliefs and thought patterns about yourself and others can detrimentally impact the quality of your life. I have earned advanced clinical licensure and board certification (BCD) in both Florida and North Carolina. In addition to my counseling practice, I am a Qualified Clinical Supervisor for the State, mentoring and coaching aspiring Mental Health Counselors and Clinical Social Workers.
Online Therapists
I specialize in life transitions, polyamory, ethical/consensual non-monogamy, sexual dysfunction, sexual exploration, sexuality, LGBTQIA+, kink, alt sex, self-esteem, anxiety and relationship issues.
I am a queer sex therapist, providing a relaxed, open, collaborative and non-judgmental atmosphere. My intention is to support people in the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy, and kink communities (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse). I will cater my approach to your needs, but my natural style is straight-forward, so I tend to delve into the issues at hand so that you can see improvement in your emotional well-being as quickly as possible. Once immediate stressors have been calmed, we can work on a deeper level together in order to gain insight on underlying beliefs and experiences that may be contributing to your distress.
I specialize in life transitions, polyamory, ethical/consensual non-monogamy, sexual dysfunction, sexual exploration, sexuality, LGBTQIA+, kink, alt sex, self-esteem, anxiety and relationship issues.
I am a queer sex therapist, providing a relaxed, open, collaborative and non-judgmental atmosphere. My intention is to support people in the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy, and kink communities (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse). I will cater my approach to your needs, but my natural style is straight-forward, so I tend to delve into the issues at hand so that you can see improvement in your emotional well-being as quickly as possible. Once immediate stressors have been calmed, we can work on a deeper level together in order to gain insight on underlying beliefs and experiences that may be contributing to your distress.
I have expertise on sexual orientation, sex & sexual functioning, gender identity, kink, & polyamory/non-monogamy.
I take a personable, relational, & human-centric approach to therapy. My role is to build a trusting & supportive working relationship with you where we can make sense of the things that feel overwhelming, stuck, or painful in your life/relationship(s). I believe we can find joy and levity in this process too, & I view laughter as a powerful tool of healing.
I have expertise on sexual orientation, sex & sexual functioning, gender identity, kink, & polyamory/non-monogamy.
I take a personable, relational, & human-centric approach to therapy. My role is to build a trusting & supportive working relationship with you where we can make sense of the things that feel overwhelming, stuck, or painful in your life/relationship(s). I believe we can find joy and levity in this process too, & I view laughter as a powerful tool of healing.
I am affirming of all walks of life: diverse racial, spiritual, & cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, kink/ polyamory.
Despite best efforts, the clients I work with find themselves frustrated, overwhelmed, or disheartened when trying to achieve goals, grieving a loss or navigating life’s unique challenges. They want to heal; disrupt patterns within themselves; or in relationships. Typically, they are open to the idea of “awakening” & want to feel more grounded within themselves & explore how they interact with the world. Through the lens of authentic compassion, they’re awakening or questioning our cultural conditioning that reinforces the idea that we are not enough. I create a genuine space for you to come as you are.
I am affirming of all walks of life: diverse racial, spiritual, & cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, kink/ polyamory.
Despite best efforts, the clients I work with find themselves frustrated, overwhelmed, or disheartened when trying to achieve goals, grieving a loss or navigating life’s unique challenges. They want to heal; disrupt patterns within themselves; or in relationships. Typically, they are open to the idea of “awakening” & want to feel more grounded within themselves & explore how they interact with the world. Through the lens of authentic compassion, they’re awakening or questioning our cultural conditioning that reinforces the idea that we are not enough. I create a genuine space for you to come as you are.
Jonah Woodsong Leslie
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, MS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I also support individuals and relationship partners in traditional and non-traditional relationships, and specialize in helping people navigating polyamory.
My style is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which involves learning skills and new perspectives to help you pursue a satisfying life while accepting the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. I'm also a member of the polyamorous community and love working with others on relationship issues, such as boundaries, jealousy, and communication.
I also support individuals and relationship partners in traditional and non-traditional relationships, and specialize in helping people navigating polyamory.
My style is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which involves learning skills and new perspectives to help you pursue a satisfying life while accepting the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. I'm also a member of the polyamorous community and love working with others on relationship issues, such as boundaries, jealousy, and communication.
I am LGBTQI affirming, and experienced with supporting couples with non-monogamy and polyamory.
My practice focuses on supporting clients improve the quality of their relationships, and therefore, their lives. I am a seasoned psychologist with advanced certifications in sex and couples therapy. Clients describe me as authentic, humorous, creative, non-judgmental and effective. Couples come to my practice seeking to improve communication, manage conflict resolution, parenting challenges, sexual issues, and recovery from ruptures and betrayal.
I am LGBTQI affirming, and experienced with supporting couples with non-monogamy and polyamory.
My practice focuses on supporting clients improve the quality of their relationships, and therefore, their lives. I am a seasoned psychologist with advanced certifications in sex and couples therapy. Clients describe me as authentic, humorous, creative, non-judgmental and effective. Couples come to my practice seeking to improve communication, manage conflict resolution, parenting challenges, sexual issues, and recovery from ruptures and betrayal.
Issues include including gender diversity and transgender care, sexual health, sex addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and issues of specific concern to the LGBTQIA+, kink, and polyamory communities.
You're safe to bring your whole self to this experience. My role is to help you trust yourself. We'll work with your brain to heal your traumas. We'll look at the parts of you that developed in your earliest days and how their patterns continue to impact you today. We'll work with your values and build on your strengths. This is a place to connect and grow.
Issues include including gender diversity and transgender care, sexual health, sex addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and issues of specific concern to the LGBTQIA+, kink, and polyamory communities.
You're safe to bring your whole self to this experience. My role is to help you trust yourself. We'll work with your brain to heal your traumas. We'll look at the parts of you that developed in your earliest days and how their patterns continue to impact you today. We'll work with your values and build on your strengths. This is a place to connect and grow.
My focus includes women in unhealthy relationship patterns, nontraditional relationships such as polyamory, late autism diagnoses in women, and the role of spirituality in recovery.
I love playing with manifestation, and during several personal and clients' life situations I noticed that negative core beliefs formed due to trauma holds us back from manifesting the life we desire. I use different trauma processing methodologies such as EMDR, IFS, SE to name a few to heal from past wounds.
My focus includes women in unhealthy relationship patterns, nontraditional relationships such as polyamory, late autism diagnoses in women, and the role of spirituality in recovery.
I love playing with manifestation, and during several personal and clients' life situations I noticed that negative core beliefs formed due to trauma holds us back from manifesting the life we desire. I use different trauma processing methodologies such as EMDR, IFS, SE to name a few to heal from past wounds.
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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.