Polyamory and ENM Therapists in Union County, OH
If you are seeking a therapist to help you make positive changes in your life, I'm here for you. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, Military Service Members & Veterans. To assist you with the transitions you are facing in your life, I'll create a therapeutic environment where you can be your authentic self.
If you are seeking a therapist to help you make positive changes in your life, I'm here for you. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, Military Service Members & Veterans. To assist you with the transitions you are facing in your life, I'll create a therapeutic environment where you can be your authentic self.
My ideal client is the client that is willing to do the mental and emotional work that a therapeutic relationship requires, regardless of the issue they are bringing. These clients are desirous of change and growth and have some degree of motivation to achieve them. They want to understand themselves better in order to develop and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others. They commit their time and energy to themselves and the process and are respectful of my time.
My ideal client is the client that is willing to do the mental and emotional work that a therapeutic relationship requires, regardless of the issue they are bringing. These clients are desirous of change and growth and have some degree of motivation to achieve them. They want to understand themselves better in order to develop and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others. They commit their time and energy to themselves and the process and are respectful of my time.
Online Therapists
Hello, I’m Shelley. I’ve had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach is rooted in feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspectives. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our teen. We love to play outside with our pets and being with friends and family. We are often tackling home improvement projects like gardening and painting.
Hello, I’m Shelley. I’ve had the privilege of working with both adult and adolescent clients in community mental health and private practice settings. My approach is rooted in feminist, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and harm reduction perspectives. I deeply honor the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be vital to the process of change.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our teen. We love to play outside with our pets and being with friends and family. We are often tackling home improvement projects like gardening and painting.
Wildwood Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, MSW
3 Endorsed
Toledo, OH 43606
Wildwood Counseling Services is an affirming, inclusive group practice created to be a safe and welcoming space for people of all identities and backgrounds. Our work is rooted in the belief that therapy should feel human, collaborative, and empowering—not clinical or one-size-fits-all. We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, identity exploration, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. All clinicians at Wildwood are LGBTQIA+ affirming and committed to providing care that honors your lived experience.
Wildwood Counseling Services is an affirming, inclusive group practice created to be a safe and welcoming space for people of all identities and backgrounds. Our work is rooted in the belief that therapy should feel human, collaborative, and empowering—not clinical or one-size-fits-all. We support children, teens, adults, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, identity exploration, relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. All clinicians at Wildwood are LGBTQIA+ affirming and committed to providing care that honors your lived experience.
I help highly capable, sensitive humans (individuals and couples/partners) find stability and peace within their own mind and relationships during difficult seasons of depression, anxiety, stress, and conflict.
On paper, it looks like you have it all together. You have the job, the partner(s), the grades, the house, the kids—everything they said should make you happy, but you aren’t. Behind the scenes, you struggle with constant anxiety, depression, insecurity, self doubt, and cyclical conflict you can’t seem to manage. You’re the one your friends admire, but struggle to take your own advice, and you’re at your breaking point.
I help highly capable, sensitive humans (individuals and couples/partners) find stability and peace within their own mind and relationships during difficult seasons of depression, anxiety, stress, and conflict.
On paper, it looks like you have it all together. You have the job, the partner(s), the grades, the house, the kids—everything they said should make you happy, but you aren’t. Behind the scenes, you struggle with constant anxiety, depression, insecurity, self doubt, and cyclical conflict you can’t seem to manage. You’re the one your friends admire, but struggle to take your own advice, and you’re at your breaking point.
The boldest thing you can do is embrace your story. It is in the choice to embrace that you discover your strengths, weaknesses, and quirks that make you uniquely you. As a free-spirited, Southern-raised Black woman, I understand that the journey is not always the prettiest. There are some thorns and pricks, but even in those moments, there is discovery. And that, my dear, is a beautiful thing. The thorns and pricks may cause some depression, anxiety, and negative emotions which can make the journey seem unbearable. So know this: I Got You and you are HEALED.
The boldest thing you can do is embrace your story. It is in the choice to embrace that you discover your strengths, weaknesses, and quirks that make you uniquely you. As a free-spirited, Southern-raised Black woman, I understand that the journey is not always the prettiest. There are some thorns and pricks, but even in those moments, there is discovery. And that, my dear, is a beautiful thing. The thorns and pricks may cause some depression, anxiety, and negative emotions which can make the journey seem unbearable. So know this: I Got You and you are HEALED.
My ideal client faces anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation, feeling stuck despite wanting positive change. They need a safe space to explore their feelings, practical tools for managing stress, and skills for emotional regulation and communication. Their goals are to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships, and build self-esteem. They want to feel understood and empowered, seeking clarity and progress in their mental health to lead a balanced, fulfilling life. They strive for resilience and control over their emotions and relationships for a happier, healthier future.
My ideal client faces anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation, feeling stuck despite wanting positive change. They need a safe space to explore their feelings, practical tools for managing stress, and skills for emotional regulation and communication. Their goals are to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships, and build self-esteem. They want to feel understood and empowered, seeking clarity and progress in their mental health to lead a balanced, fulfilling life. They strive for resilience and control over their emotions and relationships for a happier, healthier future.
Hi - I work with adults aged 18 to 65+ and have a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced violence, childhood abuse and neglect, religious trauma, or practice nontraditional relationship styles. I am sex-positive and kink-informed. My specialties include trauma, depression, and anxiety-related disorders. One of my goals is to become certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Hi - I work with adults aged 18 to 65+ and have a particular interest in working with individuals who have experienced violence, childhood abuse and neglect, religious trauma, or practice nontraditional relationship styles. I am sex-positive and kink-informed. My specialties include trauma, depression, and anxiety-related disorders. One of my goals is to become certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
I’m a good fit if you’re unpacking sexual shame, navigating pelvic pain or chronic illness and sex, exploring your desire or orientation, or trying to make polyamory feel less chaotic and more secure.
I offer trauma‑informed, sex‑positive therapy tailored to your identities and goals. My style is warm, collaborative, and direct; we decide together what healing looks like for you. I draw from DBT, relational and attachment‑based work, and LGBTQIA+‑affirming care to help you build skills, insight, and more freedom in how you relate to yourself and others.
I’m a good fit if you’re unpacking sexual shame, navigating pelvic pain or chronic illness and sex, exploring your desire or orientation, or trying to make polyamory feel less chaotic and more secure.
I offer trauma‑informed, sex‑positive therapy tailored to your identities and goals. My style is warm, collaborative, and direct; we decide together what healing looks like for you. I draw from DBT, relational and attachment‑based work, and LGBTQIA+‑affirming care to help you build skills, insight, and more freedom in how you relate to yourself and others.
It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, unsure of yourself and your ability to maintain relationships and afraid of failure. These fears can lead to deep doubts, a sense of disconnection, distress and loneliness. Isn't it ironic that, young and old, the #1 most consistent fact of life--change, is also the #1 challenge with which we struggle? Figuring out how to be a person, in relation to yourself and other people, with expectations, in a world that keeps changing sometimes seems to ask more of us than we feel like we have.
It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, unsure of yourself and your ability to maintain relationships and afraid of failure. These fears can lead to deep doubts, a sense of disconnection, distress and loneliness. Isn't it ironic that, young and old, the #1 most consistent fact of life--change, is also the #1 challenge with which we struggle? Figuring out how to be a person, in relation to yourself and other people, with expectations, in a world that keeps changing sometimes seems to ask more of us than we feel like we have.
Jessica Torres Kreidt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC, CCTP
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? I’m here to help. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth, specializing in trauma, ADHD, OCD, and child/adolescent concerns. My clients want clarity, practical coping tools, and a sense of empowerment. Together, we turn challenges into opportunities for resilience and meaningful change. Ready to feel supported? I’m licensed in CA, OH, MI, NV, FL, and SC.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? I’m here to help. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for healing and growth, specializing in trauma, ADHD, OCD, and child/adolescent concerns. My clients want clarity, practical coping tools, and a sense of empowerment. Together, we turn challenges into opportunities for resilience and meaningful change. Ready to feel supported? I’m licensed in CA, OH, MI, NV, FL, and SC.
If you, your adolescent or you and your partner are ready for a change, I can help. I work best with people who value honesty, self-reflection and a solution-focused approach.
My style is active, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Therapy is not just about talking. it is about creating meaningful change. I combine support with direct, thoughtful feedback and perspective to help you to gain clarity, shift patterns, and move forward more effectively. Clients often experience me as both grounding and hopeful.
If you, your adolescent or you and your partner are ready for a change, I can help. I work best with people who value honesty, self-reflection and a solution-focused approach.
My style is active, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Therapy is not just about talking. it is about creating meaningful change. I combine support with direct, thoughtful feedback and perspective to help you to gain clarity, shift patterns, and move forward more effectively. Clients often experience me as both grounding and hopeful.
I'm passionate about offering an affirming, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and explore new perspectives at your own pace. I work with individuals and couples navigating emotional stress, life transitions, and diverse relationship styles- including monogamy, ethical non-monogamy, and kink. Our work is collaborative, strengths-based, and focused on your whole well-being. Together, we can improve communication, deepen intimacy, and build relationships that feel authentic, connected, and fulfilling.
I'm passionate about offering an affirming, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and explore new perspectives at your own pace. I work with individuals and couples navigating emotional stress, life transitions, and diverse relationship styles- including monogamy, ethical non-monogamy, and kink. Our work is collaborative, strengths-based, and focused on your whole well-being. Together, we can improve communication, deepen intimacy, and build relationships that feel authentic, connected, and fulfilling.
We learn how to see, value and trust ourselves and others based on how our caregivers saw, valued and were honest with us. When that relationship has been broken in any way, we develop an attachment wound. This break could have come in many forms, neglect, abuse, emotional and physical absence or inconsistent nurturing. As adults we act out our wounds in our daily lives. This leads to an inability to form healthy, connected and valuable relationships with ourselves and others. The impact of this is depression, anxiety, personality issues, trauma responses and a myriad of other issues.
We learn how to see, value and trust ourselves and others based on how our caregivers saw, valued and were honest with us. When that relationship has been broken in any way, we develop an attachment wound. This break could have come in many forms, neglect, abuse, emotional and physical absence or inconsistent nurturing. As adults we act out our wounds in our daily lives. This leads to an inability to form healthy, connected and valuable relationships with ourselves and others. The impact of this is depression, anxiety, personality issues, trauma responses and a myriad of other issues.
I am conscious how vulnerable it may feel making the decision to seek help. My main focus is to provide a neutral environment of safety, support, and creativity to promote a strong therapeutic alliance. Understanding oneself and the difficulties life provide are keys to unlocking a greater sense of self and perspective of the traits that make us who we are. As we work together as a team, I can help shed light on the interworking of oneself to help you move through life with resilience, peace, and well-being.
I am conscious how vulnerable it may feel making the decision to seek help. My main focus is to provide a neutral environment of safety, support, and creativity to promote a strong therapeutic alliance. Understanding oneself and the difficulties life provide are keys to unlocking a greater sense of self and perspective of the traits that make us who we are. As we work together as a team, I can help shed light on the interworking of oneself to help you move through life with resilience, peace, and well-being.
You don't have to navigate this alone.
If you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or stress, you've already taken the first step by searching for help. I'm here to make the next step easy.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience helping adults break free from patterns that no longer serve them. My primary modality is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) an evidence based therapy proven to help the brain process and heal from traumatic experiences, even when traditional talk therapy hasn't worked.
You don't have to navigate this alone.
If you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, or stress, you've already taken the first step by searching for help. I'm here to make the next step easy.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience helping adults break free from patterns that no longer serve them. My primary modality is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) an evidence based therapy proven to help the brain process and heal from traumatic experiences, even when traditional talk therapy hasn't worked.
I am a passionate therapist dedicated to building strong bonds with clients based on trust, communication, and collaboration. My goal is to help clients embrace their authentic selves by confronting negative self-talk & channeling their inherent strengths. I find joy in helping clients find practical solutions for life's challenges, witnessing their personal growth, and supporting their journey of self-discovery. I earned my bachelor's & master's degrees in social work from The Ohio State University and gained invaluable experience including in a long-term residential treatment center for those struggling with substance abuse.
I am a passionate therapist dedicated to building strong bonds with clients based on trust, communication, and collaboration. My goal is to help clients embrace their authentic selves by confronting negative self-talk & channeling their inherent strengths. I find joy in helping clients find practical solutions for life's challenges, witnessing their personal growth, and supporting their journey of self-discovery. I earned my bachelor's & master's degrees in social work from The Ohio State University and gained invaluable experience including in a long-term residential treatment center for those struggling with substance abuse.
I work with adolescents and adults with a range of mental health concerns (including anxiety, mood instability, and trauma). Whether you are experiencing gender dysphoria or have questions about sexuality, I engage in a gender affirming, sex and kink positive philosophy. I support those who have been formerly incarcerated or are supporting someone currently incarcerated, have experienced miscarriage, require post-abortion counseling, as well as people living with chronic illness, disability and/or neurodivergence. Click 'My Website' to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
I work with adolescents and adults with a range of mental health concerns (including anxiety, mood instability, and trauma). Whether you are experiencing gender dysphoria or have questions about sexuality, I engage in a gender affirming, sex and kink positive philosophy. I support those who have been formerly incarcerated or are supporting someone currently incarcerated, have experienced miscarriage, require post-abortion counseling, as well as people living with chronic illness, disability and/or neurodivergence. Click 'My Website' to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation.
No matter how hard you try, the pattern between you keeps repeating. You’ve done books, podcasts, and courses. It helps, until it doesn’t. Then suddenly you’re back in the same argument, the same distance, the same “how are we here again?” feeling. That cycle can leave you stressed, anxious, and emotionally drained.
I specialize in relationship work, including couples therapy, sex therapy, and therapy for open, non-monogamous, and queer relationships. Rather than focusing on one partner as “the problem,” I help couples understand why conflict keeps happening and how to create lasting change together.
No matter how hard you try, the pattern between you keeps repeating. You’ve done books, podcasts, and courses. It helps, until it doesn’t. Then suddenly you’re back in the same argument, the same distance, the same “how are we here again?” feeling. That cycle can leave you stressed, anxious, and emotionally drained.
I specialize in relationship work, including couples therapy, sex therapy, and therapy for open, non-monogamous, and queer relationships. Rather than focusing on one partner as “the problem,” I help couples understand why conflict keeps happening and how to create lasting change together.
Bowling Green State University's Psychological Services Center (PSC) offers a broad range of mental health services to the NW Ohio community. Our staff of approximately 40 doctoral students in Clinical Psychology work under the close supervision of licensed psychologists who are BGSU faculty or adjunct faculty. Services are offered to individuals, couples, and families. The PSC embraces diversity and welcomes clients of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and/or disability status. All services are confidential.
Bowling Green State University's Psychological Services Center (PSC) offers a broad range of mental health services to the NW Ohio community. Our staff of approximately 40 doctoral students in Clinical Psychology work under the close supervision of licensed psychologists who are BGSU faculty or adjunct faculty. Services are offered to individuals, couples, and families. The PSC embraces diversity and welcomes clients of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and/or disability status. All services are confidential.
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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.