Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in East End, Houston, TX
Kathy Michele Crumpler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East End, Houston, TX 77023
Life does not have to hurt. You deserve to be happy. If you are stressed, in pain or feel as if you cannot even bear another day, I can help you navigate these feelings, find solutions and offer a path forward. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. I believe in you. Let us work together to activate your agency and help you work through anything that's holding you back. Self-care is not indulgent; it is essential to our well-being.
Life does not have to hurt. You deserve to be happy. If you are stressed, in pain or feel as if you cannot even bear another day, I can help you navigate these feelings, find solutions and offer a path forward. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. I believe in you. Let us work together to activate your agency and help you work through anything that's holding you back. Self-care is not indulgent; it is essential to our well-being.
Breanna Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, NCC, LPC- A, CTP
Verified Verified
East End, Houston, TX 77004 (Online Only)
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and emotional burdens. Whether you’re dealing with relationship issues, depression, or personal growth, I offer a space just for you to heal. Imagine a life where you wake up feeling energized, manage stresses with resilience, and enjoy meaningful relationships. This isn’t just a dream; it’s what you can achieve through our work together. As a therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals heal from the inside out, I specialize in transforming personal struggles into growth and strength. My therapeutic approach is centered around understanding your unique story and
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and emotional burdens. Whether you’re dealing with relationship issues, depression, or personal growth, I offer a space just for you to heal. Imagine a life where you wake up feeling energized, manage stresses with resilience, and enjoy meaningful relationships. This isn’t just a dream; it’s what you can achieve through our work together. As a therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals heal from the inside out, I specialize in transforming personal struggles into growth and strength. My therapeutic approach is centered around understanding your unique story and
Taylor Marie Coleman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
East End, Houston, TX 77003
“A life without cause is a life without effect.” Hello, my name is Taylor! I firmly believe that everyone has a UNIQUE purpose and skill set that makes them one of a kind. Creating a SAFE and non-judgmental space for my clients to freely express themselves is of utmost importance. I will be pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology beginning in August 2023 to further my education in counseling.
“A life without cause is a life without effect.” Hello, my name is Taylor! I firmly believe that everyone has a UNIQUE purpose and skill set that makes them one of a kind. Creating a SAFE and non-judgmental space for my clients to freely express themselves is of utmost importance. I will be pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology beginning in August 2023 to further my education in counseling.
Delora Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East End, Houston, TX 77023
Hello, my name is Delora Evans LPC-S, LCDC. I have been in the therapy/counseling field for over 20 years. I believe that people may sometimes need help in many areas of their lives, therefore I treat them with a person-centered, wholistic approach, with a person-centered approach, the therapist treats the whole person and is instrumental to the changes of the client but is not directly responsible for any change. One of my biggest strengths is that I have an enthusiastic and motivating personality. I am empathetic, compassionate, and humanistic in my approach to helping.
Hello, my name is Delora Evans LPC-S, LCDC. I have been in the therapy/counseling field for over 20 years. I believe that people may sometimes need help in many areas of their lives, therefore I treat them with a person-centered, wholistic approach, with a person-centered approach, the therapist treats the whole person and is instrumental to the changes of the client but is not directly responsible for any change. One of my biggest strengths is that I have an enthusiastic and motivating personality. I am empathetic, compassionate, and humanistic in my approach to helping.
Denetria Brooks-James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East End, Houston, TX 77023
Hi there, I'm Denetria, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Who is passionate about assisting others to become as healthy mentally and emotionally as they can. I am based in San Antonio, TX. I am Trauma-Focused trained and in Prolonged Exposure. However, I use treatment modalities that fit the need of each client. I became a therapist after therapy changed my life. I have been a therapist since 2006, and I love every single interaction with each client. I enjoy helping others become the best person they can be.
Hi there, I'm Denetria, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Who is passionate about assisting others to become as healthy mentally and emotionally as they can. I am based in San Antonio, TX. I am Trauma-Focused trained and in Prolonged Exposure. However, I use treatment modalities that fit the need of each client. I became a therapist after therapy changed my life. I have been a therapist since 2006, and I love every single interaction with each client. I enjoy helping others become the best person they can be.
Karishma Sarfani
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCDC, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East End, Houston, TX 77003 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with chronic relapse, binges, sex/love/porn addiction, excess substance use, dissociative disorder, or attachment issues? Do you want to decrease your urge to vape, smoke marijuana/nicotine, or drink? Have you experienced social phobia, one or more addictions, sexual abuse, or trauma? Are you suffering from grief and loss or complex PTSD?
Are you struggling with chronic relapse, binges, sex/love/porn addiction, excess substance use, dissociative disorder, or attachment issues? Do you want to decrease your urge to vape, smoke marijuana/nicotine, or drink? Have you experienced social phobia, one or more addictions, sexual abuse, or trauma? Are you suffering from grief and loss or complex PTSD?
Amy Venn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East End, Houston, TX 77003
I believe that every person has inherent value, and was uniquely made for this Earth. Most people saw the best in themselves and others, when at some point they were overcome with disappointment, hurt, or other of life's challenges. When this happens they may find themselves asking, "Who is there to listen without judgement?, or "Who can I tell what happened when I think nobody will understand?" These people want to have a life worth living, but feel like it's too much to navigate on their own.
I believe that every person has inherent value, and was uniquely made for this Earth. Most people saw the best in themselves and others, when at some point they were overcome with disappointment, hurt, or other of life's challenges. When this happens they may find themselves asking, "Who is there to listen without judgement?, or "Who can I tell what happened when I think nobody will understand?" These people want to have a life worth living, but feel like it's too much to navigate on their own.
Melica Wiley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East End, Houston, TX 77003
Are silent treatments, passive-aggressive comments, or nights spent on opposite sides of the bed becoming all too common? Or maybe you feel as though shouting into a void in your relationship, with every word falling on deaf ears? I’m Melica Wiley, your dedicated couples therapist. I specialize in turning around relationships that feel "almost over" but aren't quite there yet. If you've found yourself Googling "how to fix our communication", “how to heal from infidelity” or "how to reignite the spark." then I may be the provider for you.
Are silent treatments, passive-aggressive comments, or nights spent on opposite sides of the bed becoming all too common? Or maybe you feel as though shouting into a void in your relationship, with every word falling on deaf ears? I’m Melica Wiley, your dedicated couples therapist. I specialize in turning around relationships that feel "almost over" but aren't quite there yet. If you've found yourself Googling "how to fix our communication", “how to heal from infidelity” or "how to reignite the spark." then I may be the provider for you.
Tamara Denise Peña
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCDC, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
East End, Houston, TX 77003
I am certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors to treat anxiety and depression. Together, we will work on symptom relief to achieve positive outcomes. We will design a unique and individualized plan (new tools for your toolbox!) to assist in relapse prevention.
I am certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors to treat anxiety and depression. Together, we will work on symptom relief to achieve positive outcomes. We will design a unique and individualized plan (new tools for your toolbox!) to assist in relapse prevention.
Hollie Pool
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
East End, Houston, TX 77003 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in frustrating patterns or struggling to find joy in the monotony of life? Do you struggle with overthinking, worrying, and obsessing over little things, big things, and everything in between? Life is too short to be controlled by anxiety, depression, past traumas, or unsatisfying relationships. Let's get you moving in the right direction and help you find peace, control, and clarity. I can help you build a life that you feel excited to wake up to each morning. Together, we will create a plan to move you toward your goals, help you break free from the burdens that you carry, and cultivate a life of purpose.
Are you feeling stuck in frustrating patterns or struggling to find joy in the monotony of life? Do you struggle with overthinking, worrying, and obsessing over little things, big things, and everything in between? Life is too short to be controlled by anxiety, depression, past traumas, or unsatisfying relationships. Let's get you moving in the right direction and help you find peace, control, and clarity. I can help you build a life that you feel excited to wake up to each morning. Together, we will create a plan to move you toward your goals, help you break free from the burdens that you carry, and cultivate a life of purpose.
LaTia Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC, CCTP, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East End, Houston, TX 77003 (Online Only)
I approach therapy with the mindset that every client has internal skills that give them the ability to reach personal goals. With an integrative client-centered approach, the client takes the lead as the expert to their life and patterns of behaviors, and I help guide the client to uncover causes of core beliefs systems that fuel areas of concern. My role in this process is to support clients with encouragement while also maintaining accountability for positive change.
I approach therapy with the mindset that every client has internal skills that give them the ability to reach personal goals. With an integrative client-centered approach, the client takes the lead as the expert to their life and patterns of behaviors, and I help guide the client to uncover causes of core beliefs systems that fuel areas of concern. My role in this process is to support clients with encouragement while also maintaining accountability for positive change.
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LPC Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East End, Houston, TX 77003 (Online Only)
Our healing journey is exactly that - a journey. I know personally how difficult that journey can be, I've been there. At its core, my primary goal has always been to find personal peace, a goal that remains steadfast even today. Can you identify with this quest for inner harmony? Are you also on a journey to unlock the best version of yourself? Understanding that desire intimately, I have chosen a purposeful path that enables me to utilize my passion and talents to help others unearth and embrace their true selves. My aim is to guide them towards finding peace with the authentic version of who they are - their Real U.
Our healing journey is exactly that - a journey. I know personally how difficult that journey can be, I've been there. At its core, my primary goal has always been to find personal peace, a goal that remains steadfast even today. Can you identify with this quest for inner harmony? Are you also on a journey to unlock the best version of yourself? Understanding that desire intimately, I have chosen a purposeful path that enables me to utilize my passion and talents to help others unearth and embrace their true selves. My aim is to guide them towards finding peace with the authentic version of who they are - their Real U.
Debra Ellis - Ellis Counseling Agency
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LBSW, ACBSW
Verified Verified
East End, Houston, TX 77012
Welcome to Ellis Counseling Agency! As a skilled behavioral specialist, I am here to provide comprehensive support for a wide range of challenges that you and your family may encounter. My expertise lies in fostering personal well-being, both at an individual level and within the family unit. With the aim of guiding, you towards fulfilling your true potential, I am proud to hold dual licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Social Worker. Throughout my extensive 25-year career in behavioral health, substance abuse, case management, and medical social work, I have acquired invaluable experience.
Welcome to Ellis Counseling Agency! As a skilled behavioral specialist, I am here to provide comprehensive support for a wide range of challenges that you and your family may encounter. My expertise lies in fostering personal well-being, both at an individual level and within the family unit. With the aim of guiding, you towards fulfilling your true potential, I am proud to hold dual licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Social Worker. Throughout my extensive 25-year career in behavioral health, substance abuse, case management, and medical social work, I have acquired invaluable experience.
Candace L. Hargett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
East End, Houston, TX 77003
Your struggles are real. I honor your experience. I see your pain, and I'm here to listen without doubt or blame. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, understood, and ultimately accepted for everything you are. I will meet you without judgment, preconceptions, or assumptions. We will work together to understand how past traumas impact your daily life, relationships with others, and self identity and develop an individualized treatment. I feel honored to be able to help people achieve the life they deserve rather than just existing. I specialize in complex traumas and CPTSD.
Your struggles are real. I honor your experience. I see your pain, and I'm here to listen without doubt or blame. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, understood, and ultimately accepted for everything you are. I will meet you without judgment, preconceptions, or assumptions. We will work together to understand how past traumas impact your daily life, relationships with others, and self identity and develop an individualized treatment. I feel honored to be able to help people achieve the life they deserve rather than just existing. I specialize in complex traumas and CPTSD.
Shaun Telepak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
East End, Houston, TX 77011
In-person sessions are available! Aren’t you tired of reading profiles? Hi, I'm Shaun, a certified Sex Therapist with a Masters degree in Sexual Health. Finding a therapist can be challenging; it took me almost a year to find the person I felt comfortable with enough to be my therapist. I looked through profile after profile, and they all gave me the same basic information: what type of therapy they practiced, where they went to school, and how long they practiced. They had great resumes, but all I wanted to know was who they were as a person. Am I able to trust this person with my deepest secrets? Do we vibe? Do we connect?
In-person sessions are available! Aren’t you tired of reading profiles? Hi, I'm Shaun, a certified Sex Therapist with a Masters degree in Sexual Health. Finding a therapist can be challenging; it took me almost a year to find the person I felt comfortable with enough to be my therapist. I looked through profile after profile, and they all gave me the same basic information: what type of therapy they practiced, where they went to school, and how long they practiced. They had great resumes, but all I wanted to know was who they were as a person. Am I able to trust this person with my deepest secrets? Do we vibe? Do we connect?
Jessica Eiseman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
East End, Houston, TX 77003 (Online Only)
Starting to look for a therapist is the first major step, and you should be so proud that you have gotten this far. Life isn’t easy, especially now. Pandemic world sucked, 2020-2022 was a rough period in time. I'm right here with you in the shit-show that is the world right now, and I’ve been there before. Are you having difficulty adjusting back into life? Are you noticing you aren't yourself anymore? Are you a mom trying to balance it all? I run a small, growing private practice in Houston that is inclusive, affirming and welcoming of all!
Starting to look for a therapist is the first major step, and you should be so proud that you have gotten this far. Life isn’t easy, especially now. Pandemic world sucked, 2020-2022 was a rough period in time. I'm right here with you in the shit-show that is the world right now, and I’ve been there before. Are you having difficulty adjusting back into life? Are you noticing you aren't yourself anymore? Are you a mom trying to balance it all? I run a small, growing private practice in Houston that is inclusive, affirming and welcoming of all!
Alexis Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East End, Houston, TX 77011 (Online Only)
Whatever you're facing, you don't have to face it alone. If you find yourself struggling to be understood, therapy with me can provide a safe and private space for you to talk through your thoughts with a supportive, confidential partner. All my work is LGBTQ+ affirming.
Whatever you're facing, you don't have to face it alone. If you find yourself struggling to be understood, therapy with me can provide a safe and private space for you to talk through your thoughts with a supportive, confidential partner. All my work is LGBTQ+ affirming.
Online Therapists
Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77063
Accepting clients Apr 2024. I help gay men - from the newly gay to the seasoned queen - navigate and understand topics related to dating monogamously, polyamory, sexual anxiety, fetishes, understanding Grindr, Sniffies, and bathhouses, drugs/alcohol/food/sex as coping, body insecurities, masculinity, developing self esteem, hobbies, and the most importantly - the friends we made along the way.
Accepting clients Apr 2024. I help gay men - from the newly gay to the seasoned queen - navigate and understand topics related to dating monogamously, polyamory, sexual anxiety, fetishes, understanding Grindr, Sniffies, and bathhouses, drugs/alcohol/food/sex as coping, body insecurities, masculinity, developing self esteem, hobbies, and the most importantly - the friends we made along the way.
Paul Courtland Soper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, CCTP
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77008 (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.
Connor McInerney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77006
Do you struggle with your inner critic? Have you felt lonely or rejected? Maybe you've tried to avoid anxiety, depression, or traumatic memories, seeking a way out of a rollercoaster of emotions. Have you experienced difficulty with life transitions; career/school stress; relationship issues including polyamory and CNM; bigotry; grief; addiction; sex/drug linked behavior; sexual assault/abuse; self-harm, or suicidal thoughts? Are you somewhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and feel like no one in your life understands you? If you answered yes to any of these issues, when was the last time you had a space to talk that was just for you?
Do you struggle with your inner critic? Have you felt lonely or rejected? Maybe you've tried to avoid anxiety, depression, or traumatic memories, seeking a way out of a rollercoaster of emotions. Have you experienced difficulty with life transitions; career/school stress; relationship issues including polyamory and CNM; bigotry; grief; addiction; sex/drug linked behavior; sexual assault/abuse; self-harm, or suicidal thoughts? Are you somewhere on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and feel like no one in your life understands you? If you answered yes to any of these issues, when was the last time you had a space to talk that was just for you?
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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.