Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Nashville, TN
Whether you’re healing from past hurt, navigating a major transition, exploring your identity, or striving for deeper meaning, I’m here to walk beside you. My style blends curiosity, grounded presence, and challenge. I believe real growth happens when we learn to sit with discomfort, understand our patterns, and take purposeful action toward the life we want to live.
Whether you’re healing from past hurt, navigating a major transition, exploring your identity, or striving for deeper meaning, I’m here to walk beside you. My style blends curiosity, grounded presence, and challenge. I believe real growth happens when we learn to sit with discomfort, understand our patterns, and take purposeful action toward the life we want to live.
I am passionate about helping clients find their voice and embrace their autonomy. I want to help create and hold a healing space that allows my clients to take up that space authentically. As a queer and gender non-conforming individual, I am especially passionate about working with folks within these communities.
I work with relationship systems such as monogamous couples, ethically non-monogamous systems, and families, as well as with individuals. I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiversity, disordered eating, trauma, identity exploration, and sex/intimacy concerns.
I am passionate about helping clients find their voice and embrace their autonomy. I want to help create and hold a healing space that allows my clients to take up that space authentically. As a queer and gender non-conforming individual, I am especially passionate about working with folks within these communities.
I work with relationship systems such as monogamous couples, ethically non-monogamous systems, and families, as well as with individuals. I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiversity, disordered eating, trauma, identity exploration, and sex/intimacy concerns.
I work best with professionals facing life transitions, such as graduation, job changes, or personal milestones. Whether you are grappling with your identity, performance issues, or feeling disconnected from mainstream culture, you can trust that I will provide a supportive, understanding environment to explore your emotions, relationships, and goals. My mission is to provide the guidance they need to navigate these challenges and empower them to grow, heal, and create the life you desire.
I work best with professionals facing life transitions, such as graduation, job changes, or personal milestones. Whether you are grappling with your identity, performance issues, or feeling disconnected from mainstream culture, you can trust that I will provide a supportive, understanding environment to explore your emotions, relationships, and goals. My mission is to provide the guidance they need to navigate these challenges and empower them to grow, heal, and create the life you desire.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their inner world with honesty and curiosity, even if they’re not quite sure where to begin. They may be navigating the aftermath of sexual trauma, working through childhood abuse, or trying to understand how past experiences are showing up in their current relationships and sense of self. They might be struggling with shame, anxiety, relationship concerns, or challenges around intimacy and identity.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their inner world with honesty and curiosity, even if they’re not quite sure where to begin. They may be navigating the aftermath of sexual trauma, working through childhood abuse, or trying to understand how past experiences are showing up in their current relationships and sense of self. They might be struggling with shame, anxiety, relationship concerns, or challenges around intimacy and identity.
Yo! I’m Payton, I’m an openly queer + nonbinary human and my pronoun are they/she! I think that humans are the coolest. My philosophy as an Identity Doula + Healing Practitioner takes into consideration that every human and every situation is different, thus unique tools and approaches are required for unique people and things. Sessions with me will go beyond standard talk therapy, as it is my personal and professional opinion that humans often heal with art, movement, visuals, embodiment, activities, and music better than they do with standard talk therapy alone. (Try to think of this as fun and exciting, not scary or awkward!)
Yo! I’m Payton, I’m an openly queer + nonbinary human and my pronoun are they/she! I think that humans are the coolest. My philosophy as an Identity Doula + Healing Practitioner takes into consideration that every human and every situation is different, thus unique tools and approaches are required for unique people and things. Sessions with me will go beyond standard talk therapy, as it is my personal and professional opinion that humans often heal with art, movement, visuals, embodiment, activities, and music better than they do with standard talk therapy alone. (Try to think of this as fun and exciting, not scary or awkward!)
I am a queer affirming therapist who specializes in working with neurodiverse and LGBTQ + folks on accommodating their lives in order to improve overall functioning. I am a sex therapist in training who can help all couples; queer and straight better their communication and connection in a safe trauma informed space. I am a direct and empathetic therapist who will hold space for you explore the feelings that we are never allowed to express as we collaborate together to help you identify your values, let go of what no longer serves, and re-centering you in your life.
I am a queer affirming therapist who specializes in working with neurodiverse and LGBTQ + folks on accommodating their lives in order to improve overall functioning. I am a sex therapist in training who can help all couples; queer and straight better their communication and connection in a safe trauma informed space. I am a direct and empathetic therapist who will hold space for you explore the feelings that we are never allowed to express as we collaborate together to help you identify your values, let go of what no longer serves, and re-centering you in your life.
I most enjoy working with queer, trans, poly, disabled, neurodivergent humans including Audhder's and folks with complex trauma and/or OCD. I also really love providing support around chronic people pleasing, burnout, and attachment wounds.
Therapy with me is not just about digging into the most painful experiences of your life, I also believe in creating space for laughter and joy. You deserve care and support, and I would be honored to help you to receive more of that!
I most enjoy working with queer, trans, poly, disabled, neurodivergent humans including Audhder's and folks with complex trauma and/or OCD. I also really love providing support around chronic people pleasing, burnout, and attachment wounds.
Therapy with me is not just about digging into the most painful experiences of your life, I also believe in creating space for laughter and joy. You deserve care and support, and I would be honored to help you to receive more of that!
You might be feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, or the emotional toll of depression. Maybe you’re navigating ADHD while trying to stay on top of life’s demands, or you’re part of a couple hoping to reconnect and strengthen your relationship, or to build a strong foundation before marriage. My ideal clients often feel stuck and are searching for relief, balance, and clarity. They want to feel more grounded, to better manage life’s challenges with confidence, and to experience deeper connection, whether with themselves or their partners.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, or the emotional toll of depression. Maybe you’re navigating ADHD while trying to stay on top of life’s demands, or you’re part of a couple hoping to reconnect and strengthen your relationship, or to build a strong foundation before marriage. My ideal clients often feel stuck and are searching for relief, balance, and clarity. They want to feel more grounded, to better manage life’s challenges with confidence, and to experience deeper connection, whether with themselves or their partners.
Perhaps you are feeling stuck, hopeless, or overwhelmed by your current circumstances. Are you hoping to move forward and unsure how? Maybe you are struggling with feelings of worthlessness and believing you are not enough. Do you want to find relief as well as further explore your own beliefs, feelings, and behaviors?
Perhaps you are feeling stuck, hopeless, or overwhelmed by your current circumstances. Are you hoping to move forward and unsure how? Maybe you are struggling with feelings of worthlessness and believing you are not enough. Do you want to find relief as well as further explore your own beliefs, feelings, and behaviors?
If you’re wrestling with anger, sadness, or anxiety, you are not alone. Perhaps your personal or professional life suffers as a result. Lost in our minds, we struggle with how to manage tough emotions and how to find small joys. Together, we will work to recapture your control, passion for life, and take steps towards growth - helping you to be fully present for yourself and others. Through in person or video sessions, I’m here to offer reflection and support.
If you’re wrestling with anger, sadness, or anxiety, you are not alone. Perhaps your personal or professional life suffers as a result. Lost in our minds, we struggle with how to manage tough emotions and how to find small joys. Together, we will work to recapture your control, passion for life, and take steps towards growth - helping you to be fully present for yourself and others. Through in person or video sessions, I’m here to offer reflection and support.
First and foremost, I want to acknowledge your bravery in taking the step to search for a therapist. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth is not an easy task, but the rewards can be immeasurable. It would be my privilege to meet with you and discuss what has led you to this pivotal moment in your life. Whether you're grappling with personal relationships, facing a crossroads, feeling stuck, or navigating a challenging season, or simply longing for connection and to be truly seen and heard, I am here to meet you where you are.
First and foremost, I want to acknowledge your bravery in taking the step to search for a therapist. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth is not an easy task, but the rewards can be immeasurable. It would be my privilege to meet with you and discuss what has led you to this pivotal moment in your life. Whether you're grappling with personal relationships, facing a crossroads, feeling stuck, or navigating a challenging season, or simply longing for connection and to be truly seen and heard, I am here to meet you where you are.
Life assures us struggle, hardships, grief, and loss, but these things don't have to be the end of our story. They can be our call to action. I want to help you develop the tools you need to create a rich, full, and healthy life of your own design. One where you not only meet your goals but enjoy the process. A diagnosis, a major life change, an experience of abuse or trauma, an identity outside the social norms we find ourselves in; these are not our limitations, they're just aspects of our starting point.
Life assures us struggle, hardships, grief, and loss, but these things don't have to be the end of our story. They can be our call to action. I want to help you develop the tools you need to create a rich, full, and healthy life of your own design. One where you not only meet your goals but enjoy the process. A diagnosis, a major life change, an experience of abuse or trauma, an identity outside the social norms we find ourselves in; these are not our limitations, they're just aspects of our starting point.
I find many individuals reaching out with depression, anxiety, grief, and family of origin issues in addition to a specialized population of creative clients, those going through significant life transitions, LGBTQA clients, and individuals reconstructing their beliefs and sense of self from unhealthy family systems and harmful religious/spiritual beliefs. I work with adult individuals, couples, and groups. In addition, I offer uniquely tailored intensives and ecotherapy sessions and healing religious trauma groups for clients desiring an alternative to traditional, office based talk therapy.
I find many individuals reaching out with depression, anxiety, grief, and family of origin issues in addition to a specialized population of creative clients, those going through significant life transitions, LGBTQA clients, and individuals reconstructing their beliefs and sense of self from unhealthy family systems and harmful religious/spiritual beliefs. I work with adult individuals, couples, and groups. In addition, I offer uniquely tailored intensives and ecotherapy sessions and healing religious trauma groups for clients desiring an alternative to traditional, office based talk therapy.
I believe healing begins with understanding the narratives we carry, and in our work together we will explore patterns that may be limiting your growth, develop new perspectives, and create healthier ways to resolve challenges. My background as a professional musician and entrepreneur provide an expertise navigating complex relationship dynamics and intense stressors often experienced by music industry professionals, high-power professionals, and couples in relationships. I use a relational approach to counseling, working as a collaborator to cultivate deep authenticity, wholeness, and joy into all of my client’s lives.
I believe healing begins with understanding the narratives we carry, and in our work together we will explore patterns that may be limiting your growth, develop new perspectives, and create healthier ways to resolve challenges. My background as a professional musician and entrepreneur provide an expertise navigating complex relationship dynamics and intense stressors often experienced by music industry professionals, high-power professionals, and couples in relationships. I use a relational approach to counseling, working as a collaborator to cultivate deep authenticity, wholeness, and joy into all of my client’s lives.
If you’re struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, pregnancy, postpartum, intimacy, or a major life transition, you deserve therapy that is effective and personalized to you. Sometimes that means slowing down to explore your full story. Other times, it means focusing on practical skills to help manage what’s overwhelming you most. Whatever you need, my goal is to create a space that feels safe, genuine, and compassionate. Through collaboration and evidence-based tools, we’ll process past difficulties, find new solutions, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
If you’re struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, pregnancy, postpartum, intimacy, or a major life transition, you deserve therapy that is effective and personalized to you. Sometimes that means slowing down to explore your full story. Other times, it means focusing on practical skills to help manage what’s overwhelming you most. Whatever you need, my goal is to create a space that feels safe, genuine, and compassionate. Through collaboration and evidence-based tools, we’ll process past difficulties, find new solutions, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.
My name is Elaina, and as a bicultural therapist, my own lived experiences shape how I sit with others. I tend to work with people carrying complex and childhood trauma, often layered with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Many of my clients are the ones who feel deeply, think deeply, and are tired of being told they’re “too much.”
I serve both individuals and couples, especially those navigating relationship struggles, grief, affairs, and identity shifts. I also have a heart for military families, veterans, LGBTQ+ folks, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds who know that healing doesn’t look the same for everyone.
My name is Elaina, and as a bicultural therapist, my own lived experiences shape how I sit with others. I tend to work with people carrying complex and childhood trauma, often layered with autism, ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Many of my clients are the ones who feel deeply, think deeply, and are tired of being told they’re “too much.”
I serve both individuals and couples, especially those navigating relationship struggles, grief, affairs, and identity shifts. I also have a heart for military families, veterans, LGBTQ+ folks, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds who know that healing doesn’t look the same for everyone.
The best way to predict the future is to create it. That statement is at the heart of therapy. So often we are defined by what has happened to us and we get stuck living in a space filled with regret, heartache and frustration. You don't have to live in that space. Your current search for a therapist is a wonderfully bold and courageous step toward creating your future. The role of a therapist is to help you unlock your innate ability to heal, forgive, grow and prosper in the life you wish to build.
The best way to predict the future is to create it. That statement is at the heart of therapy. So often we are defined by what has happened to us and we get stuck living in a space filled with regret, heartache and frustration. You don't have to live in that space. Your current search for a therapist is a wonderfully bold and courageous step toward creating your future. The role of a therapist is to help you unlock your innate ability to heal, forgive, grow and prosper in the life you wish to build.
Hi there! I'm Kevin. Thank you for checking out my page. I am a mindfulness-based therapist for the LGBTQIA+ community, trauma survivors, and those battling the twists and turns of anxiety and depression. I think of therapy like gardening. Taming the overgrowth of ignored emotions, tending to the roots of your experiences, and pruning away what no longer serves you. It takes work and sometimes is uncomfy. Together, we'll find different ways to meet that discomfort and make room for growth.
Hi there! I'm Kevin. Thank you for checking out my page. I am a mindfulness-based therapist for the LGBTQIA+ community, trauma survivors, and those battling the twists and turns of anxiety and depression. I think of therapy like gardening. Taming the overgrowth of ignored emotions, tending to the roots of your experiences, and pruning away what no longer serves you. It takes work and sometimes is uncomfy. Together, we'll find different ways to meet that discomfort and make room for growth.
Works Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37205
At Works Counseling Center, we help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected find their way back to themselves. Our clients are individuals, couples, and families who want real change—not quick fixes. Whether you’re facing anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship challenges, or identity exploration, we meet you with authenticity, warmth, and expertise to help you move toward a life that truly works.
At Works Counseling Center, we help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected find their way back to themselves. Our clients are individuals, couples, and families who want real change—not quick fixes. Whether you’re facing anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationship challenges, or identity exploration, we meet you with authenticity, warmth, and expertise to help you move toward a life that truly works.
I am a trauma therapist and love working with queer folks, creatives, and neuro-spicy minds. I am affirming to poly/enm, kink, and all genders/sexual identities - you are seen and celebrated here! I specialize in childhood trauma and dysfunction, religious trauma and deconstruction, sexual and relational trauma. You may be experiencing shame, guilt, or believe you're too much and not enough all at once. While we can't erase the hard things that have happened to you, you're not defined by your hardest days nor do they determine what you’re capable of achieving.
I am a trauma therapist and love working with queer folks, creatives, and neuro-spicy minds. I am affirming to poly/enm, kink, and all genders/sexual identities - you are seen and celebrated here! I specialize in childhood trauma and dysfunction, religious trauma and deconstruction, sexual and relational trauma. You may be experiencing shame, guilt, or believe you're too much and not enough all at once. While we can't erase the hard things that have happened to you, you're not defined by your hardest days nor do they determine what you’re capable of achieving.
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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.