Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

I offer an affirming and non-judgmental safe space where collaboration and empowerment are central to the therapeutic process. Using integrative and holistic methods, we will work at a pace that is most comfortable for you to reflect, heal, and be heard. Although my professional and personal experience regarding LGBTQNB, poly/CNM, kink/BDSM, SW, and POC communities inform my practice, I understand the importance of recognizing and acknowledging individuality and personal experience in all its forms.

It can be hard to find a therapist who you don’t need to teach or explain portions of your existence to. As a Queer and Trans identified person, I am acutely aware of the need for more LGBTQ-affirmative mental healthcare where all of you is honored. I understand that sometimes what on the surface appears to be a mental health concern may be better explained by systemic oppression and societal influence. I use a strengths based and intersectional approach, always taking into consideration who you are.

LGBTQIA+/GNC/Kink/ Polyamory /Sex Worker affirming

Initial session is always free of charge. As a holistically-oriented mind-body psychotherapist, I provide a warm and affirming therapy experience dedicated to your healing and happiness. We will work together to help you get unstuck by addressing internal & external obstacles. This is your time to go beyond survival to thriving with a life that you love. I work with adults on issues such as procrastination, anxiety, sadness, depression, life transitions, boundary-setting, OCD, trauma, PTSD, abuse, feeling stuck - as well as managing ongoing stress stemming from work, housing, relationships, & family.

I provide therapy to individuals, couples/intimate partners, and families of all kinds, with a focus on alternative sexualities and lifestyles. I am affirming of LGBTQ/queer identities, kink and D/S lifestyle relationships, sex work, and polyamory /consensual non-monogamy. As a feminist transman, my work is informed by intersectionality and motivated by personal experience with the communities I serve. ​

I am a psychotherapist passionate about providing individualized care to adolescents, adults, and couples. I believe therapy should feel safe and be a space where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and concerns relating to race/ethnicity/intersectionality.

Hi, if you are looking for a open minded, warm, & hard working therapist then I might be a good fit for you. I'm an English & Spanish speaking clinical social worker who works with adults, teens, and sometimes children. My practice focuses primarily on healing anxiety, depression, & trauma throughout life. I'm interested in taking an integrative approach to therapy by combining clients needs with traditional Western psychology such as: talk therapy, play therapy, art therapy, internal family systems (IFS), & nature therapy with ancient Eastern traditions such as meditation & Tibetan Buddhism.

I enjoy working with clients around themes of depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship/couples therapy, LGBT concerns, polyamory , kink/bdsm concerns, transgender and non-binary concerns, substance abuse, and codependency. I am licensed in California, New York and Washington States, as well as having the Florida Telehealth registration; and I am happy to serve clients in each of these areas. I am passionate about social justice causes in both my professional and volunteer pursuits.

We believe people are doing the best they can; you are the expert in your life, not us. Patterns are learned and can be unlearned. You possess the inner wisdom you need. Our job is to help you make the changes you desire. Even dysfunctional behaviors are there for a reason and/or are a response to previous events. Our goals are to help you better understand your feelings and thoughts, find ways of coping and help you feel more like your authentic self. Your intersectional identities of race, religion, class, immigration status, gender, sexuality, and ability all influence who you are and who you are in your intimate relationships.

I am a Holistic and Integrative psychotherapist who provides a warm, caring, and nurturing relationship where it is safe to be your authentic self. I am dedicated to partnering with you as you work through what needs to be healed or learned so that you may find resolution and live your best life. As a counselor who is also a certified yoga instructor, I incorporate Eastern & Western approaches into counseling sessions to complement traditional psychotherapy modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Relationship Counseling.

Do you have issues in your relationship? Feeling stuck, unhappy,​ and unsure of what steps to take to resolve those challenges? Do you find it difficult to be intimate with your partner? Afraid to be honest about your needs and feelings or worried about the future of your relationship? Contact me and we will work together to explore your emotions, identify the problem, and develop a strategic plan for change. I am a AASECT certified sex therapist and licensed clinical social worker with a specialty and training in treating sexual health issues and on track in obtaining a PhD in Sexology.

I believe in community care, liberation, growth, joy, resilience, healing, and justice. We live within various systems and institutions that impact how we navigate our lives in relation to each other. I am here to invite and support you in exploring connections to yourself, your communities, and the world around you. I am passionate about working with intersectional identities of race, gender, sexuality, and neurodivergence and focus around issues of grief and loss, trauma, transitions, and relationships (including non-traditional ones such as polyamory , ethical non-monogamy, etc.).

Are you exploring your gender, sexuality, alternative sexual practices and/or relationship dynamics? Have you tried to heal from your past trauma and been unable to feel more embodied and liberated? Do you find yourself feeling hopeless that you will ever find a sense of belonging or connection with others because your way of engaging in the world or an identity you possess is labeled as “other”? Would you like to live life with greater authenticity, self-compassion, empathy, and self-confidence? Are you looking to dismantle internalized oppression or privilege to be a more accountable partner in creating a more just society?

My years of psychodynamic work have brought me full circle to the realization that patterns of fear and doubt are most often at the core of one's desire for seeking help. Along with this awareness is the keen understanding that there are blueprints & pathways to enable one to move beyond these challenging states of being. Applied Attachment Theory provides a lens as well as a portal to transform insecurities when it is combined with eclectic models of developmental trauma designed to concurrently address the fears embedded in one's mind and nervous system. Hence, a psycho-biological integrative approach for transformation!

I believe as unique individuals, we all have the strength and power within us to help improve our way of life. I am here to serve as an understanding, empathic, and non-judgmental support system as we navigate through the initial concerns that brought you to therapy. Understanding the significant relationship between our own thoughts, experiences, and behaviors will assist in developing a stronger sense of self and a higher form of functioning in the world.

If you are struggling to feel connected within relationships, with identifying and communicating your needs, would like to address issues regarding gender and/or sexuality, or have behaviors you want to change, I can help. I also love working with those in relationships of all kinds to improve connection with one another and self. We will begin by having a conversation about your concerns and establish goals to help you live a more authentic and worry-free life. In addition to talk therapy, I also offer Ketamine assisted therapy, and ERP for treating OCD.

Have there been things that you wish you could talk about with friends and loved ones, but just don’t feel comfortable? Are you struggling with relationships or your professional life? Has the pandemic taken a toll on you? Perhaps you are just feeling stuck in life, held back by depression or low self esteem. I understand that these issues can be overly exhausting. My job is to help you navigate healthy ways to move forward in life and assist you in achieving a life full of purpose. I offer a warm and safe space where it is okay to share your feelings, judgement free.

Psychotherapy alleviates suffering and expands your capacity to live a fulfilling life. It helps you to build stronger relationships, find satisfaction in work, be more creative, and achieve your goals - whatever they may be. Good psychotherapy works through collaboration; we work together to understand your experiences, memories and relationships in order to create openings for change. My practice is diverse across race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and age. I believe that therapists must be sensitive to social issues and must bring into treatment an understanding of the suffering and trauma caused by marginalization.

If you're viewing this profile, you're likely on the search for a therapist. I'm so glad you are taking this step in your self-care. Whether you're navigating everyday stressors, going through a transitionary period, or wading through the impact of trauma or loss, you deserve care that sees the whole you. I work from an anti-oppressive lens, acknowledging the impact of interpersonal, systemic, and intergenerational traumas. Together we'll examine the experiences, relationships, and values that have shaped your life thus far and use this to imagine and work toward a future that feels whole, well, and fulfilled.