Polyamorous and Open Relationships

I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating polyamory, open relationships, and other forms of consensual non-monogamy. With extensive experience and deep knowledge of alternative relationship dynamics, I help clients address challenges like communication, boundary-setting, and jealousy. My affirming, non-judgmental approach ensures a safe space to explore and strengthen these unique relationships.

Thinking about entering a polyamorous or non-monogamous relationship? Together we can work on building the communication skills to discuss with your partner(s) the ins and outs of being poly or ethically non-monogamous. With that, comes feelings of jealousy, distrust, insecurities, etc. We can work towards finding ways to be open and honest, genuine, and compassionate towards your partner(s).

Navigating the field of polyamory and open relationships can be difficult and frustrating for a couple that is excited to try this unconventional way of life. Although it may not be the norm, it can lead to relationship satisfaction and personal happiness that some people cannot achieve in a monogamous relationship. However, sometimes the couple needs the expertise of therapist to help them address issues that may arise in the relationship.

I help individuals and couples navigate the complexities and joys of non-monogamous, open, and polyamorous relationships. Clear goals, boundaries, trust, respect, consent, and communication are vital but not sufficient aspects to success in these partnerships. Whether you are newly considering opening up your relationship or have been a part of the community for some time, I’d be happy to help you explore, create, and thrive in the relationship structure that best suits your needs.

Times are changing, and compulsory monogamy is on the way out. So many couples are “opening up” without support or education about what that may consist of. Modern healthy relationships are consensual, communicative, and respectful, no matter what the “rules” are. How do we know what we want in our relationships when we have been taught to feel ashamed of our desires? How do we navigate jealousy or fear in a way that is beneficial to our relationships? Let's explore boundaries and preferences!

Polyamory, open relationships, and swinging are becoming more accepted ways of creating and maintaining relationships in lieu of traditional monogamy. If you're non-monogamous, you may prefer to create and maintain connections with multiple partners. I specialize in working with individuals and poly families who need help with improving communication, sorting out hierarchies of relationships, addressing jealousy with metamours, healing infidelity/ broken agreements, and rebuilding trust.

Amy and has been attending teaching Ethical/consensual non-monogamy conferences and events for the last 10 years. She has experience working with clients (10-85) in the community and those interested in exploring non-monogamy, learning terminology, transitioning relationship dynamics, opening yourself up to dating, and how to break up or transition with out destroying a friendship.

I work with individuals, couples, triads, and polycules of all configurations to achieve healthy communication, reduce jealousy, negotiate boundaries, and resolve common conflicts experienced in non-traditional relationship styles. I work extensively to provide education to (and on) the polyam, ENM, CNM community and see these relationship styles as valid and healthy, not psychopathological.

Being polyamorous can be difficult in a society that shames nonmonogamy. Many people incorrectly judge polyamory to mean someone is promiscuous, attention-seeking or lacking commitment. On the contrary, polyamory simply involves the belief that you can love more than one person at a time. The way that people chose to incorporate this belief into their relationships varies highly. Some people choose to have open relationships while others do not. Interested in learning more? Give me a call!

As someone who has explored ENM personally, my clients regularly express a tremendous sense of relief not having to educate me on the lingo or having to fear that I'll think their relationship structure is the cause of their issues. I also assist clients in deciding if ethical non-monogamy is for them and supporting them in beginning their explorations of opening up.

I work extensively with consensual non monogamy and help to identify boundaries, engage in emotional healing, and move towards connection.

Whether you’re new to ethical non-monogamy or have years of experience, I offer an affirming space to explore jealousy, boundaries, and how past experiences shape your relationships. As a kink-affirming clinician experienced in ENM, I support open, honest communication and emotional balance. Together we’ll explore your values, identify limiting beliefs, address insecurities, and help you to create the relationship structures that fulfill and empower you.

Many therapists have a difficult time understanding polyamorous and open relationships and the specific opportunities and challenges that the lifestyle brings. There are innumerable ways to have relationships and I am open to exploring all the ways that you can have healthy and happy relationships. I generally see individuals, not couples.

I have been involved in the swinger lifestyle ("The LIfestyle") for several years now. I have helped numerous people understand and navigate the

I've worked with many clients who've engaged in various forms of ethical non-monogamy in individual and couples sessions. I've had friends who engaged in ethical non-monogamy since I was in undergrad. I tried it myself, but didn't find it was a good fit for me. I educate clients about ethical non-monogamy as an option if they have historically been monogamous. I educate clients about how to do it well cause it involves a lot of communication and negotiation of needs as well as clear boundaries.

I welcome polyamorous couples and polycules in my practice. For eight years I have been on the board of Bay Area Open Minds, a therapist collective focusing on alternative relationship models.

If you're exploring various forms of ethical non-monogamy, kink, or other alternative lifestyles, I can support you in creating healthy relationships with yourself and partner(s). My specialization lies in working with individuals and relationship(s) who seek assistance in navigating issues around trust, communication, intimacy, hierarchy, veto power, jealousy, and sexual health. Mutual trust, consent and collaboration are at the heart of these lifestyles.

I have been involved in the alternative lifestyles myself for several years now. I have helped numerous people understand and navigate the emotional waters of getting involved in open relationships. Conquering issues of jealousy and knowing how to, not just battle these fears, but how to use better marital communication to grow the relationship to a deeper and more fulfilling relationship than ever before, is a primary goal for me as a therapist.

I work with individuals navigating consensual non-monogamy. Some of the common issues I work with include: deciding whether or not to open a relationship, working through jealousy, dealing with "new relationship energy", structuring your open relationship, time management, communication issues, etc.

I've worked with many clients who have engaged in various forms of ethical non-monogamy in individual and couples sessions. I've had friends who engaged in ethical non-monogamy since I was in undergrad. I tried it myself, but didn't find it was a good fit for me I educate clients about ethical non-monogamy as an option if they have historically been monogamous. I educate clients about how to do it well cause it involves a lot of communication and negotiation of needs as well as clear boundaries.