Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in York, Bellingham, WA
I have lived experience with polyamory and therefore have a deep understanding of the complex nature of these relationships.
My work is inclusive of all identities, orientations, and lifestyles. You will experience a non-judgmental presence when working with me. I take an integrative approach to therapy where I will be collaborative, client-focused and holistic in your care.
I have lived experience with polyamory and therefore have a deep understanding of the complex nature of these relationships.
My work is inclusive of all identities, orientations, and lifestyles. You will experience a non-judgmental presence when working with me. I take an integrative approach to therapy where I will be collaborative, client-focused and holistic in your care.
You’re successful on paper, but inside, you’re exhausted. Anxiety, burnout, or old trauma patterns keep running the show, no matter how much you achieve. Maybe you’ve tried therapy, medication, or even white-knuckling your way through, but nothing sticks. You’re tired of cycling through perfectionism, addiction, or emotional avoidance just to get by. You want relief, but more than that—you want to feel alive, present, and at peace in your own skin. Our work together focuses on breaking these loops and building a sustainable, self-compassionate way forward.
You’re successful on paper, but inside, you’re exhausted. Anxiety, burnout, or old trauma patterns keep running the show, no matter how much you achieve. Maybe you’ve tried therapy, medication, or even white-knuckling your way through, but nothing sticks. You’re tired of cycling through perfectionism, addiction, or emotional avoidance just to get by. You want relief, but more than that—you want to feel alive, present, and at peace in your own skin. Our work together focuses on breaking these loops and building a sustainable, self-compassionate way forward.
Recovering From Mood Disorders And Stress Josh Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I have over 20 years experience treating severe mood and anxiety disorders including Major Depression and PTSD with a trauma informed perspective.
If you find that you are having trouble enjoying things, you aren't seeing the people you usually see or your work is suffering we should talk.
If you find that you have panic attacks or other anxiety that's getting in the way of your life please know you're not alone.
I offer strengths based psychotherapy that looks at your values and what's important to you as the basis for change. I use my experience with change principles to help you help yourself.
I have over 20 years experience treating severe mood and anxiety disorders including Major Depression and PTSD with a trauma informed perspective.
If you find that you are having trouble enjoying things, you aren't seeing the people you usually see or your work is suffering we should talk.
If you find that you have panic attacks or other anxiety that's getting in the way of your life please know you're not alone.
I offer strengths based psychotherapy that looks at your values and what's important to you as the basis for change. I use my experience with change principles to help you help yourself.
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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.