Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in 75252
Merritt Insight Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252 (Online Only)
You've made the decision to pursue counseling and are ready to make changes in your life. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, have had past traumatic experiences, or the pressure and stress from life is becoming overwhelming, I look forward to developing a therapeutic alliance with you to help you accomplish your goals. I specialize in treating Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder. I work with both adults and adolescents (12+).
You've made the decision to pursue counseling and are ready to make changes in your life. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, have had past traumatic experiences, or the pressure and stress from life is becoming overwhelming, I look forward to developing a therapeutic alliance with you to help you accomplish your goals. I specialize in treating Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder. I work with both adults and adolescents (12+).
Cara Waters
LPC-Associate, LPC-A, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
I specialize in addiction, codependency, trauma and LGBTQ issues. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist and treat all my clients with the dignity, respect, and affirmation they deserve. I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that alleviates distress caused by traumatic memories.
I specialize in addiction, codependency, trauma and LGBTQ issues. I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist and treat all my clients with the dignity, respect, and affirmation they deserve. I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that alleviates distress caused by traumatic memories.
Jennise Urbina Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
Looking for a new therapist is not easy, you might not know where to start or who to pick. The secret is to pick someone (after making sure they treat your area of concern) who you feel comfortable opening up to, who you connect with. All therapists will be nonjudgmental, knowledgable and patient to help you through whatever brings you to therapy, it's the connection that you will build that will help you gain the most you are looking to gain from coming to therapy.
Looking for a new therapist is not easy, you might not know where to start or who to pick. The secret is to pick someone (after making sure they treat your area of concern) who you feel comfortable opening up to, who you connect with. All therapists will be nonjudgmental, knowledgable and patient to help you through whatever brings you to therapy, it's the connection that you will build that will help you gain the most you are looking to gain from coming to therapy.
Helen's Project
LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75252
Kayla has worked with unsheltered homeless and mental health population for 14 Years. Working in a mired of in-patient rehabilitation, co-occurring disorder facilities and psychiatric facilities her passion does not come without her own lived experience of homelessness, trafficking, and domestic violence. Kayla works endlessly to educate the community and create meaningful partnerships that will garnish fair and equal treatment to all persons regardless of their circumstance. The passion to create change in oak cliff was not a choice I made, this choice was purely following the path the Lord presented to me.
Kayla has worked with unsheltered homeless and mental health population for 14 Years. Working in a mired of in-patient rehabilitation, co-occurring disorder facilities and psychiatric facilities her passion does not come without her own lived experience of homelessness, trafficking, and domestic violence. Kayla works endlessly to educate the community and create meaningful partnerships that will garnish fair and equal treatment to all persons regardless of their circumstance. The passion to create change in oak cliff was not a choice I made, this choice was purely following the path the Lord presented to me.
Beautiful Balance, PLLC. - Dr. Mia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSWS
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75252 (Online Only)
Currently accepting day time appointments ONLY however, my LMSW Supervisee's are accepting clients at a cash only rate of $35 p/hr. openpathcollective.org/clinicians/tamitra-pannell and openpathcollective.org/clinicians/cherrelle-reed
Currently accepting day time appointments ONLY however, my LMSW Supervisee's are accepting clients at a cash only rate of $35 p/hr. openpathcollective.org/clinicians/tamitra-pannell and openpathcollective.org/clinicians/cherrelle-reed
Jessica Locuson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75252
Accepting new clients! Healing begins the moment you feel heard.
Accepting new clients! Healing begins the moment you feel heard.
Heidi L. Southern
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75252 (Online Only)
I specialize in teaching adults how to have a more satisfying sense of control over their own lives, and a greater sense of connection to themselves and others through individualized, supportive therapy sessions. Stress makes us anxious. When we are anxious, we become reactive and defensive. Each of us has a unique set of unconscious, habitual coping strategies that kicks-in automatically under stress. I use a unique combination of therapeutic tools to teach men and women how to respond rather than react to the big and the small and the positive and the negative stressors that life deals us.
I specialize in teaching adults how to have a more satisfying sense of control over their own lives, and a greater sense of connection to themselves and others through individualized, supportive therapy sessions. Stress makes us anxious. When we are anxious, we become reactive and defensive. Each of us has a unique set of unconscious, habitual coping strategies that kicks-in automatically under stress. I use a unique combination of therapeutic tools to teach men and women how to respond rather than react to the big and the small and the positive and the negative stressors that life deals us.
Brad Byrum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252 (Online Only)
Has your relationship become an angry, sad, or scary place leaving you feeling alone, hurt and discouraged? Are you and your partner feeling lost in conflict cycles you don’t understand and desperately want to change? Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling just like you. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help and to let another person get inside your relationship, especially when you are feeling so vulnerable. If you are searching for a safe place to explore what's not working in your relationship, and support in creating solutions, I can help.
Has your relationship become an angry, sad, or scary place leaving you feeling alone, hurt and discouraged? Are you and your partner feeling lost in conflict cycles you don’t understand and desperately want to change? Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling just like you. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help and to let another person get inside your relationship, especially when you are feeling so vulnerable. If you are searching for a safe place to explore what's not working in your relationship, and support in creating solutions, I can help.
Mei Thompson (Yijing Mei Thompson)
Counselor, MS, LPC-A, NCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75252
“Shame dies when stories are told in a safe environment”. I believe that building a safe and genuine relationship with clients is essential in facilitating healing. Relating to others in an empathetic and genuine way has always been my nature, and I bring these to my counseling sessions. I believe that when we help our clients recognize their own strength and resiliency, they discover a new potential within themselves. I feel a special connection working with clients who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). I am excited to use my knowledge and experience to help them work through their unique struggles.
“Shame dies when stories are told in a safe environment”. I believe that building a safe and genuine relationship with clients is essential in facilitating healing. Relating to others in an empathetic and genuine way has always been my nature, and I bring these to my counseling sessions. I believe that when we help our clients recognize their own strength and resiliency, they discover a new potential within themselves. I feel a special connection working with clients who identify as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). I am excited to use my knowledge and experience to help them work through their unique struggles.
Tamara Ljubisic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
My belief around therapy is to focus on what you want to accomplish, drawing from strengths you already possess. My style tends to be more active and interactive. Often individuals and couples face an impasse & may realize they might not have the tools to move forward. For some, it may be an ongoing concern like managing anxiety/depression, enhancing communication, healing from 'the past'. For some, there is an experience or event that is prohibiting forward movement.
My belief around therapy is to focus on what you want to accomplish, drawing from strengths you already possess. My style tends to be more active and interactive. Often individuals and couples face an impasse & may realize they might not have the tools to move forward. For some, it may be an ongoing concern like managing anxiety/depression, enhancing communication, healing from 'the past'. For some, there is an experience or event that is prohibiting forward movement.
Amie McNamara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75252
Therapy is an intensely personal process which can be both exquisitely liberating and excruciatingly difficult. To honor this, I focus on developing a strong relationship with you characterized by compassion and a suspension of judgments. No topic is off-limits in my office; nothing is "unspeakable" or "unthinkable." What I ask of my clients is to be honest and searching. I will never coerce you into divulging something before you are ready, but I may encourage you to examine the deeper meanings behind interactions that have been troubling you. Together we will uncover truths and sort through whatever may rise up.
Therapy is an intensely personal process which can be both exquisitely liberating and excruciatingly difficult. To honor this, I focus on developing a strong relationship with you characterized by compassion and a suspension of judgments. No topic is off-limits in my office; nothing is "unspeakable" or "unthinkable." What I ask of my clients is to be honest and searching. I will never coerce you into divulging something before you are ready, but I may encourage you to examine the deeper meanings behind interactions that have been troubling you. Together we will uncover truths and sort through whatever may rise up.
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Elizabeth Ledford
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75252
My experience has prepared me to work with body image issues, crises, self-harm, suicide ideation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, interpersonal issues, grief, coping skills, religious trauma, disordered eating, and LGBTQIA+ matters. I specifically have a heart for clients who are navigating and processing their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. I also love supporting individuals who are working through religious trauma or concerns. I have deep understanding and empathy for how difficult it can be to navigate personal growth through the lens of changing or leaving behind belief systems, cultures, and communities.
My experience has prepared me to work with body image issues, crises, self-harm, suicide ideation, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, interpersonal issues, grief, coping skills, religious trauma, disordered eating, and LGBTQIA+ matters. I specifically have a heart for clients who are navigating and processing their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. I also love supporting individuals who are working through religious trauma or concerns. I have deep understanding and empathy for how difficult it can be to navigate personal growth through the lens of changing or leaving behind belief systems, cultures, and communities.
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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.