Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Midtown, New York, NY
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Zachary Darr-Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
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My areas of focus include anxiety, domestic violence, emerging adulthood, multicultural issues, parenting, and relationships (including
polyamory
and ethical non-monogamy).
Do you want to develop creative solutions for changes you wish to make? I am a cisgender, white and Latino, straight man. At the core of my philosophy is the belief that through genuine, collaborative and compassionate relationships, everyone is capable of change and growth. I will work with you to create an environment in which you feel safe to express the full spectrum of your identities. I will encourage you to reflect upon how your previous experiences impact your current thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
Juliane Maxwald
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP
Verified
Verified
I’m also experienced working with non-traditional relationships, including consensual non-monogamy,
polyamory
, as well as individuals and couples active in the kink community.
I help with a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, family of origin issues, traumatic experiences and more. One area of specialization is addiction - this includes problems with alcohol and other substances, as well as sex addictions, gambling, food and other compulsive behaviors. I also specialize in relationship problems, both for individuals and couples. This can include chronic fighting, problems with communication, issues around commitment, intimacy, infidelity and a wide variety of sexual concerns and problems.
Katie Rodriguez
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with individuals seeking support with identity, depression, anxiety, trauma and loss.
Sybil Ottenstein
LMHC, MA, RYT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you have been feeling anxious, sad or alone, I want to offer you a warm welcome. Here’s what I believe: it can be really scary to get in touch with our emotions and needs, but when we avoid them, it wreaks havoc on our lives. We numb out, run away, people please, lash out, pretend we’re “okay”, or sometimes completely shut down. There comes a point, however, when we decide we want more out of life, and know it's time for change. Perhaps you’re at that point right now. If so, I want to offer you a warm welcome. Learn more at sybilottenstein.com
Yisong Zhang
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, Intern
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
朋友您好，我在中国有丰富的面对不同人群的咨询经验，包括小孩，青年，成年人，少数群体等等，可以尝试免费与我沟通半个小时。I have experience working with different people, including children, adults, the elderly, LGBTQ + people and so on. In addition to the basic skills of psychological counseling, I also have some knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupoints and meridians. No matter who you are and what happens to you, let me go through and find solutions with you. Give me a chance to be your friend and teammate, not only counselor.
Daniel M Tehrani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Affirming queer identity is an essential part of my practice as is social justice and liberation from oppressive systems. With a focus on mental health, trauma, and substance use within the LGBTQ community, I work primarily with queer, transgender, and gender non-conforming people of color. Our work together is focused on your needs and goals. Through my background as a writer, I understand the value of a supportive space to explore feelings. In our sessions, you'll find a safe environment for self-expression and personal reflection. From this foundation, insights emerge and growth takes place.
Carter Houston
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Are you a queer, trans, non-binary, or gender expansive person exploring gender/sexuality while coping with homophobia and/or transphobia? If you are TGNC, do you find yourself experiencing gender dysphoria and also want to explore gender euphoria? In a cishet-centered world, it can be difficult to prioritize queer joy and safety. Regardless of where or how you fit into the LGBTQIA+ community, my hope is that we can start that prioritization process together while also holding space for the hard stuff. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My aim is to listen and provide warmth, patience, and tools.
Michael Dean Kaltenbach
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Oftentimes, people just need someone to listen to them, to help them work through an issue, and sort out their feelings. That's where I come in as a licensed psychotherapist as well as a medical social worker. I'm skilled at hearing what people are saying and helping them to figure out strategies for improving their situation. I work with a variety of clients ---men, women and children from all sexualities, gender identities, and races to help them with all sorts of issues. My clientele ranges in ages; however, a majority of my clients are in their early 30's.
Melanie Brewster
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
In therapy, I help clients recognize the maladaptive patterns and harmful hidden systems that may be holding them back, and we work together to co-create a happier and healthier way of being in the world. As a professor at Columbia University and the Director of Clinical Training for the counseling psychology PhD program, my research focuses on how negative life experiences impact stress and well-being, and how this may be magnified for people from historically disempowered groups. Our clinical work can cover a broad array of issues ranging from identity development and career empowerment to recovery from trauma and sexual violence.
Mica Henderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected, or like no one understands? I want you to know that you’re not alone. Whether you’re experiencing grief, working through past trauma, discovering what your role as a parent, young adult, or partner means, or another life change; I am here for you. I can support you in getting clarity and healing by working together exploring ways in which you can reclaim the control in your life you deserve. My work, based on a humanistic approach allows us to work as partners in creating the life you want. Working abroad (Tokyo & London) and as a parent to LGBTQ kids, have opened my perspective on life.
Dori Brail
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome and thank you for considering me for your therapist. I've been a working therapist for 10 years who sees individuals, couples, and families providing compassionate, individualized and informed support. My clients are working through issues ranging from grief & loss, attachment and other trauma, identity development, social/emotional stress, interpersonal or familial conflict, anxiety, family planning, marital counseling, systemic oppression and even just the impact of day-to-day stressors. Some clients come in with defined goals and many enter therapy just wanting to feel better.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
Verified
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a queer therapist, I believe that therapy is different for every individual. My passion for understanding people and relationships has always been driven by curiosity. I primarily work with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples and have experience working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. As a career changer, my previous career in advertising and fashion informs my extensive experience working with clients in the performing arts and other creative fields.
Keri Pinelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that every individual has the potential to be the best version of themselves. Life can bring a lot of overwhelming and sometimes, unexpected changes that can be difficult to navigate. Often it is those circumstances that keep us from living a full life. My goal is to provide an environment where positive and healthy changes are made from building a therapeutic connection.
Joseph Stephen Ruggiero
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist who has been practicing for about 25 years. I am very invested in the work I do and I believe my clients feel that from me. I work with people in a compassionate, nonjudgmental way. I am currently a candidate at the NYU Postdoctoral Program for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. My practice is on the Upper West Side and I am treating people in person and via telehealth. I see people for assessments, in individual therapy as well as couples therapy. I also am beginning some groups (see below).
Shani Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You often wonder what tomorrow will bring but instead of excitement and hopefulness, you feel nervous or a sense of dread. You imagine all the things that could go wrong which then makes you feel sad and scared. It’s been hard for you to enjoy your life. You’re not sure why you always think of the negatives. Perhaps it's because of your past pain. You’ve learned that anticipating the worst would protect you from getting hurt, taken advantage of or disappointed. And this thought process has kept you safe, but now is ruining your mood and your ability to be happy.
Norma Montenegro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I know change is possible, I've seen this with countless clients and can guide you in reaching your goals. I have over 10 years experience helping individuals reach their mental health goals and improve their relationships. If you're struggling with your partner or struggling yourself, there is hope. In resolving anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma or difficult family dynamics you can get to a healthy and happy place once again. My commitment to our work is that it may be challenging, but you won't have to face it alone.
Phoenix Thriving Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Have you left a toxic relationship and feel emotionally demolished? Do you struggle to leave a toxic relationship that feels chaotic? Are you terrified of entering a new relationship because all you seem to attract are toxic partners? Your partner gaslights you, leaving you feeling emotionally terrorized. You want to find tools to help you get past feeling stuck from all of this. You're ready to set boundaries without guilt and recognize the red flags You might not even recall a time things did not feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you are ready for some relief. You are ready to end toxic patterns that left you wounded.
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Maria Narimanidze
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified
Verified
Welcome! Finding a therapist can be a daunting process, and it all begins with a conversation. What are you looking for? Perhaps you need help navigating life after loss or trauma, or are feeling stuck in certain self-defeating patterns, or feel unhappy in relationships. Or maybe you are curious to learn more about how you see the world. Therapy is an active and collaborative process aimed at uncovering aspects of your psychology that stand in the way of a richer, more gratifying life. Together, we can work towards helping you create and maintain satisfying relationships, and decrease emotional distress.
Rachel Remes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
It is a common human experience to feel that you fall short of your full potential or that other people seem to find enjoyment more often than you do. Perhaps you find yourself spending precious moments of your life feeling anxious or depressed, overshadowing your connections with those around you leaving you feeling lonely and lost. You would like to have a new start in your romantic and professional life, but you don’t know how. I am part of the team at Rose Hill Psychological Services and I devote myself to helping you help yourself to discover the true investment in your personal life, work and relationships, and more.
Expansive Therapy (Gay Affirming)
Counselor, LMHC, MHC-LP, LCSW, Interns
Verified
Verified
Finding the right therapist is difficult, we make the process easy. To start, we will check on your mental health benefits (PPO/POS plans only), lay out a payment plan for you, and set you up with the therapist who meets your needs and availability. Our mission at Expansive Therapy is to create a safe and affirming space to heal, to expand the things that are working, and to encourage personal freedom and empowerment. We are a trauma informed practice and all of our therapists have been in direct clinical supervision with world famous trauma expert Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk (The Body Keeps The Score).
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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.