Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Colorado Springs, CO
Heather Hembree
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NLC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Online Only)
I have extensive knowledge about nonmonogamy, polyamory, kink, BDSM, AB/DL, DDLG, age play, and power-exchange relationships.
As a sex-positive therapist, my goal is to help clients create authentic and rewarding sex lives and relationships. I am currently under supervision by an AASECT approved supervisor. I can address a wide range of sexual concerns such as mismatched sexual desire, low libido, performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, healing sexual trauma, recovering from infidelity, increasing intimacy, developing communication skills, treating out of control sexual behavior, reconciling conflicting identities, reprocessing beliefs about sexuality, and medical or age-related sexual problems. For more information, please visit AASECT.org or my website.
I have extensive knowledge about nonmonogamy, polyamory, kink, BDSM, AB/DL, DDLG, age play, and power-exchange relationships.
As a sex-positive therapist, my goal is to help clients create authentic and rewarding sex lives and relationships. I am currently under supervision by an AASECT approved supervisor. I can address a wide range of sexual concerns such as mismatched sexual desire, low libido, performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, healing sexual trauma, recovering from infidelity, increasing intimacy, developing communication skills, treating out of control sexual behavior, reconciling conflicting identities, reprocessing beliefs about sexuality, and medical or age-related sexual problems. For more information, please visit AASECT.org or my website.
Allison R Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
), addiction, kink & polyamory, suicide prevention, grief/loss, end-of-life care, interpersonal relationships, and more.
Trying to figure out who you are? What your purpose is? Looking to improve relationships? Wholehearted living is a concept that I have adopted in the name of my practice and in the way I interact with each client. "It means cultivating courage, compassion, and connection and to think... I am enough... Yes I'm imperfect, vulnerable, and sometimes afraid but that doesn't change the truth that I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging" - B. Brown. I believe any person deserves to feel whole. This is a process of returning to yourself through excavation, unlearning, and remembering who we are.
), addiction, kink & polyamory, suicide prevention, grief/loss, end-of-life care, interpersonal relationships, and more.
Trying to figure out who you are? What your purpose is? Looking to improve relationships? Wholehearted living is a concept that I have adopted in the name of my practice and in the way I interact with each client. "It means cultivating courage, compassion, and connection and to think... I am enough... Yes I'm imperfect, vulnerable, and sometimes afraid but that doesn't change the truth that I am also brave and worthy of love and belonging" - B. Brown. I believe any person deserves to feel whole. This is a process of returning to yourself through excavation, unlearning, and remembering who we are.
Somehow You Do
Clinical Social Work Candidate, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Waitlist for new clients
I conduct individual, couple, and family therapy including non-monogamy and polyamory relationships concerning all aspects: of trauma, sexual dysfunction, faith and it's role in sexual relationships, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, LGBTQ2S+, kink, infidelity, BDSM, and overall sexual health.
Life is not linear nor are the paths to healing, and healing with help is my goal. Regardless of age, walk of life, or faith my goal is to work with clients in a person-centered, non-judgmental way, creating an atmosphere of safety where intimate subjects can be freely discussed. I am a relational therapist that works through a lens of trauma-informed care and cultural humility.
I conduct individual, couple, and family therapy including non-monogamy and polyamory relationships concerning all aspects: of trauma, sexual dysfunction, faith and it's role in sexual relationships, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, LGBTQ2S+, kink, infidelity, BDSM, and overall sexual health.
Life is not linear nor are the paths to healing, and healing with help is my goal. Regardless of age, walk of life, or faith my goal is to work with clients in a person-centered, non-judgmental way, creating an atmosphere of safety where intimate subjects can be freely discussed. I am a relational therapist that works through a lens of trauma-informed care and cultural humility.
Ann-Marie Manning
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Furthermore, I find it fulfilling to work with individuals that identify as BIPOC, multiracial, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, polyamory/non-monogamy, kink friendly, women, and providing supervision for MSWs, LSWs, & LPCCs pursuing licensure.
I believe it is important to find the right therapist so you feel like you can be yourself and talk about the challenges you are facing. An essential part of my practice is to build rapport with my clients, so they feel comfortable talking about their problems and the hurtful issues they’ve experienced. I have enjoyed assisting individuals from multiple cultural, educational, gender, spirituality, and socioeconomic backgrounds who have experienced challenges with trauma, grief, anxiety, social identities, life transitions, sleep disturbances, mental health, health issues, adult children of alcoholics/addicts, & DV survivors.
Furthermore, I find it fulfilling to work with individuals that identify as BIPOC, multiracial, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, polyamory/non-monogamy, kink friendly, women, and providing supervision for MSWs, LSWs, & LPCCs pursuing licensure.
I believe it is important to find the right therapist so you feel like you can be yourself and talk about the challenges you are facing. An essential part of my practice is to build rapport with my clients, so they feel comfortable talking about their problems and the hurtful issues they’ve experienced. I have enjoyed assisting individuals from multiple cultural, educational, gender, spirituality, and socioeconomic backgrounds who have experienced challenges with trauma, grief, anxiety, social identities, life transitions, sleep disturbances, mental health, health issues, adult children of alcoholics/addicts, & DV survivors.
Paul Courtland Soper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, CCTP
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80926 (Online Only)
I'm a sex therapist and psychotherapist, specializing in trauma, polyamory, consensual non monogamy and open relationships, with a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ community.
I am currently taking new telehealth clients for sex therapy, couples therapy and trauma therapy. My ideal client wants to heal. With all the trauma from the past few years, self-work has never been more necessary and normalized. Coming out of a global pandemic, with relationships and sex lives suffering, we all need to be intentional about rebuilding emotional, mental and sexual health. Whether you’re trying to heal from trauma, improve communication and intimacy in your relationship(s), explore polyamory or consensual non monogamy, or explore sexual and/or gender identity, I believe I can help you to achieve your personal goals.
I'm a sex therapist and psychotherapist, specializing in trauma, polyamory, consensual non monogamy and open relationships, with a particular focus on the LGBTQ+ community.
I am currently taking new telehealth clients for sex therapy, couples therapy and trauma therapy. My ideal client wants to heal. With all the trauma from the past few years, self-work has never been more necessary and normalized. Coming out of a global pandemic, with relationships and sex lives suffering, we all need to be intentional about rebuilding emotional, mental and sexual health. Whether you’re trying to heal from trauma, improve communication and intimacy in your relationship(s), explore polyamory or consensual non monogamy, or explore sexual and/or gender identity, I believe I can help you to achieve your personal goals.
Michelle McShane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST, NCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Monogamy, Polyamory, Monogamy Spectrum.
Sexual health is important to your overall well-being. Let's work together to identify and resolve your sex & intimacy issues. I work with clients in a person-centered, non-judgmental way, creating an atmosphere of safety where intimate subjects can be freely discussed. All gender identities and sexual orientations as well as any consensual relationship dynamics are respected in my practice. Video appointments for clients in Colorado & Connecticut. Limited in-person availability in Colorado. Insurances are accepted for Colorado clients only. Connecticut clients who self-pay MAY BE eligible for reimbursement. Let's talk.
Monogamy, Polyamory, Monogamy Spectrum.
Sexual health is important to your overall well-being. Let's work together to identify and resolve your sex & intimacy issues. I work with clients in a person-centered, non-judgmental way, creating an atmosphere of safety where intimate subjects can be freely discussed. All gender identities and sexual orientations as well as any consensual relationship dynamics are respected in my practice. Video appointments for clients in Colorado & Connecticut. Limited in-person availability in Colorado. Insurances are accepted for Colorado clients only. Connecticut clients who self-pay MAY BE eligible for reimbursement. Let's talk.
Center for Valued Living, PLLC
PsyD, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
com for more): Polyamory, Sexual Issues, Addictions/Substance Abuse, OCD, ERP, Parenting/Family, Postpartum, Chronic Illness/Pain, Disordered Eating, Sexual issues, ADHD, Dom.
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving all over CO via telehealth and in-person (offices in Aurora). Our licensed therapists and supervised LPCC/SWC/intern providers take most insurances including Medicaid. See c4vl.com or photo gallery for details on our clinicians, & specialties, insurances. We are committed to anti-racist, neurodivergent-affirming, and GLBTQIA+ allied practice. We have providers who speak Spanish, French, and Russian. Hablamos Espanol tambien! Email us with this info: In-person or telehealth, Insurance, Age, describe needs to be addressed.
com for more): Polyamory, Sexual Issues, Addictions/Substance Abuse, OCD, ERP, Parenting/Family, Postpartum, Chronic Illness/Pain, Disordered Eating, Sexual issues, ADHD, Dom.
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving all over CO via telehealth and in-person (offices in Aurora). Our licensed therapists and supervised LPCC/SWC/intern providers take most insurances including Medicaid. See c4vl.com or photo gallery for details on our clinicians, & specialties, insurances. We are committed to anti-racist, neurodivergent-affirming, and GLBTQIA+ allied practice. We have providers who speak Spanish, French, and Russian. Hablamos Espanol tambien! Email us with this info: In-person or telehealth, Insurance, Age, describe needs to be addressed.
Jacob Gotwals
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (Online Only)
I can help with relationship challenges like navigating dating, love, commitment, conflict, monogamy, polyamory, and breakups.
I specialize in relationship, sexual, and gender issues, trauma and attachment issues, and mindfulness. In our therapy relationship, you’ll experience connection, acceptance, safety, and trust; this can be healing in itself. We'll start by exploring and making sense of your challenges, compassionately and collaboratively. We can also use EMDR, guided imagery, and mindfulness to activate your mind’s natural ability to heal, going deeper than words, into realms of feeling, imagination, and focused attention. I believe you’ll find that I bring exceptional clarity, integrity, and creativity to our therapy work.
I can help with relationship challenges like navigating dating, love, commitment, conflict, monogamy, polyamory, and breakups.
I specialize in relationship, sexual, and gender issues, trauma and attachment issues, and mindfulness. In our therapy relationship, you’ll experience connection, acceptance, safety, and trust; this can be healing in itself. We'll start by exploring and making sense of your challenges, compassionately and collaboratively. We can also use EMDR, guided imagery, and mindfulness to activate your mind’s natural ability to heal, going deeper than words, into realms of feeling, imagination, and focused attention. I believe you’ll find that I bring exceptional clarity, integrity, and creativity to our therapy work.
Patsy Agpalza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80901 (Online Only)
Well educated: Queer identities, polyamory/ENM, ND.
Hey There! I believe that every thought, emotion, and behavior that a person entertains is actively shaping their current reality. I view our therapeutic relationship as a partnership. You & I will define your intentions for therapy and create active goals to shift patterns. I have always had a strong calling to support others. I believe that people can learn to accept, love, and claim authenticity by moving away from patterns that are no longer serving the individual, by actively exploring their unique interests & evolving needs. I respect and acknowledge all relationship styles & sexual identities. My goal is to hold space.
Well educated: Queer identities, polyamory/ENM, ND.
Hey There! I believe that every thought, emotion, and behavior that a person entertains is actively shaping their current reality. I view our therapeutic relationship as a partnership. You & I will define your intentions for therapy and create active goals to shift patterns. I have always had a strong calling to support others. I believe that people can learn to accept, love, and claim authenticity by moving away from patterns that are no longer serving the individual, by actively exploring their unique interests & evolving needs. I respect and acknowledge all relationship styles & sexual identities. My goal is to hold space.
Amanda Earle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (Online Only)
What if I can't handle Polyamory or Non-Monogamy? Am I Queer enough? Where do I even begin to explore my Kinks or Power-exchange dynamics? Am I really Addicted?... I offer a safe and supportive space for my clients to address these questions, as well as explore other concerns regarding their identity, relationships, needs, and behaviors. As a Narrative therapist, I consider myself an active and collaborative clinician. My approach is creative and engaging, and will often incorporate metaphor, storytelling, experiential exercises, skill-building, and an emphasis on Harm Reduction. I also offer EMDR for healing trauma.
What if I can't handle Polyamory or Non-Monogamy? Am I Queer enough? Where do I even begin to explore my Kinks or Power-exchange dynamics? Am I really Addicted?... I offer a safe and supportive space for my clients to address these questions, as well as explore other concerns regarding their identity, relationships, needs, and behaviors. As a Narrative therapist, I consider myself an active and collaborative clinician. My approach is creative and engaging, and will often incorporate metaphor, storytelling, experiential exercises, skill-building, and an emphasis on Harm Reduction. I also offer EMDR for healing trauma.
Aspen Breeze Therapy & Life Coaching
Clinical Social Work Candidate, LCSWc
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Are you struggling with adjusting to challenges in your life? This could be anything to include a marital issue, divorce, custody battle, returning from deployment, finding your purpose in life, anxiety, depression, isolation, or fear of the unknown. I teach people how to assert and advocate for themselves in every avenue of their lives. I believe learning to love yourself is the first step before you can attack what has been holding you back. As you confront the issues that are holding you back, I will support you and teach you important skills to enable you to love yourself, take back your life, and advocate for yourself.
Are you struggling with adjusting to challenges in your life? This could be anything to include a marital issue, divorce, custody battle, returning from deployment, finding your purpose in life, anxiety, depression, isolation, or fear of the unknown. I teach people how to assert and advocate for themselves in every avenue of their lives. I believe learning to love yourself is the first step before you can attack what has been holding you back. As you confront the issues that are holding you back, I will support you and teach you important skills to enable you to love yourself, take back your life, and advocate for yourself.
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Verified Verified
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Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (Online Only)
Hello! I provide virtual EMDR Therapy for residents of Colorado and have been a therapist for over twenty years. I have created a successful, comprehensive wellness program that incorporates all aspects of health. I specialize in complex trauma, disordered eating and body image concerns, attachment & family systems, religious-based & generational trauma, and dissociative disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder. I enjoy working with adults & teens using EMDR Therapy, and I incorporate other therapy models like "Parts Work" and IFS as well. For more information on my practice, please visit www.emdrcenterofthepikespeakregion.com.
Hello! I provide virtual EMDR Therapy for residents of Colorado and have been a therapist for over twenty years. I have created a successful, comprehensive wellness program that incorporates all aspects of health. I specialize in complex trauma, disordered eating and body image concerns, attachment & family systems, religious-based & generational trauma, and dissociative disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder. I enjoy working with adults & teens using EMDR Therapy, and I incorporate other therapy models like "Parts Work" and IFS as well. For more information on my practice, please visit www.emdrcenterofthepikespeakregion.com.
Summer Gerdis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SWC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with the curveballs life is throwing your way. My goal is to empower you to find balance in your life, joy in your relationships and compassion for yourself. I use a cognitive behavioral/strengths based/mindfulness approach to help you develop new ways of coping with stress and negative self-talk.
I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with the curveballs life is throwing your way. My goal is to empower you to find balance in your life, joy in your relationships and compassion for yourself. I use a cognitive behavioral/strengths based/mindfulness approach to help you develop new ways of coping with stress and negative self-talk.
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Pre-Licensed Professional, CMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. Many perceive therapy as missing the opportunity to truly connect with the therapist as real people. It often feels like a professional exchange rather than a personal interaction. I’m here to guide you toward solutions and personal transformation. Let’s make this process both effective and enriching. Reaching out to a therapist might feel daunting, but I encourage you to pause, take a deep breath, and make that call. I’m here to assist. My greatest passion is cultivating healing and hope for individuals who have been or are undergoing traumatic/stressful experiences.
Let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. Many perceive therapy as missing the opportunity to truly connect with the therapist as real people. It often feels like a professional exchange rather than a personal interaction. I’m here to guide you toward solutions and personal transformation. Let’s make this process both effective and enriching. Reaching out to a therapist might feel daunting, but I encourage you to pause, take a deep breath, and make that call. I’m here to assist. My greatest passion is cultivating healing and hope for individuals who have been or are undergoing traumatic/stressful experiences.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
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Are you struggling with a loss of abilities due to Chronic Illness or Medical Crisis? Do you feel Isolated, Anxious and/or Depressed? I'm confident that together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges. Whether you're struggling with life transitions, Grief or Loss of independence, of abilities, depression, Stress or caregiver burnout, it is important that you know you are not alone in this journey.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (Online Only)
No one has a perfect life. No matter how perfect it might appear on social media....everyone goes through hard times. At Assessing Alternatives Counseling, we help clients through their hard times, whether those are due to past trauma, abuse, PTSD, sexual orientation/gender identity, relationship issues or anger management.
No one has a perfect life. No matter how perfect it might appear on social media....everyone goes through hard times. At Assessing Alternatives Counseling, we help clients through their hard times, whether those are due to past trauma, abuse, PTSD, sexual orientation/gender identity, relationship issues or anger management.
Taylor Arnett
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC, ITSCO, LLC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Waitlist for new clients
The decision to come to therapy is courageous, vulnerable, and a huge step towards change. Taylor (she/her) tailors her work with clients to the individual because she believes that no one knows you or your story better than yourself. Taylor prioritizes establishing a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative relationship with her clients, as she believes that genuine relationships and connections can cultivate growth and healing. She approaches all her clients with cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and systemic awareness. She aims to work in collaboration, so clients can identify what goals you would like to work toward.
The decision to come to therapy is courageous, vulnerable, and a huge step towards change. Taylor (she/her) tailors her work with clients to the individual because she believes that no one knows you or your story better than yourself. Taylor prioritizes establishing a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative relationship with her clients, as she believes that genuine relationships and connections can cultivate growth and healing. She approaches all her clients with cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and systemic awareness. She aims to work in collaboration, so clients can identify what goals you would like to work toward.
Sydney Coen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SWC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
I specialize in working with teens, adolescents, and adults (age 10+) in healing from past trauma and/or coping with daily life stressors. I enjoy supporting clients in processing their trauma, self-esteem growth, social skills training, implementation of boundaries, and psycho-education. I am proud to stand as an ally and supporter to all who come through my doors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, ability, sexual orientation, or military status.
I specialize in working with teens, adolescents, and adults (age 10+) in healing from past trauma and/or coping with daily life stressors. I enjoy supporting clients in processing their trauma, self-esteem growth, social skills training, implementation of boundaries, and psycho-education. I am proud to stand as an ally and supporter to all who come through my doors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, ability, sexual orientation, or military status.
Paula Powell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Feeling like you just can’t do it anymore? You and your partner are caught in the cycle of chasing or backing away. We all get caught in our cycles within our relationships. And sometimes we are so caught in the havoc that we just don’t know what to do anymore to make things better. We begin to feel hopeless and don’t seem to find the right words without getting into another fight. The round and round never seems to stop. We all need our partners to be accessible to us, responsive to our needs, and engaged with us. We all need to know the answer to ‘Are you there for me?’ The answer may confirm our worst fears.
Feeling like you just can’t do it anymore? You and your partner are caught in the cycle of chasing or backing away. We all get caught in our cycles within our relationships. And sometimes we are so caught in the havoc that we just don’t know what to do anymore to make things better. We begin to feel hopeless and don’t seem to find the right words without getting into another fight. The round and round never seems to stop. We all need our partners to be accessible to us, responsive to our needs, and engaged with us. We all need to know the answer to ‘Are you there for me?’ The answer may confirm our worst fears.
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Pre-Licensed Professional, MFA, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.” – bell hooks The healing journey can be an intimidating path, and you don’t have to travel it alone. I believe that the role of a therapist is to walk beside you on your healing path. My top priority is to create a safe, accepting space where you can explore your inner landscape and develop skills to navigate your outer world. I am a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist who cares deeply about helping clients reclaim their power and reconnect to their voice.
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.” – bell hooks The healing journey can be an intimidating path, and you don’t have to travel it alone. I believe that the role of a therapist is to walk beside you on your healing path. My top priority is to create a safe, accepting space where you can explore your inner landscape and develop skills to navigate your outer world. I am a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist who cares deeply about helping clients reclaim their power and reconnect to their voice.
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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.