Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Atlanta, GA
Our practice is sex-positive, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, affirming of folks from LGBTQ+, Kink, and Polyamory communities.
I have a passion for helping individuals establish more satisfying, authentic relationships with others and with themselves. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment that fosters well-being, healing, and growth. I strive to establish a collaborative, empowering atmosphere that strikes the balance between support and challenge. My style is generally warm, direct, and transparent. I am an empathetic listener and actively participate in sessions by sharing my observations, fostering insight, and sharing practical feedback to help my clients find relief and to effectively address the challenges of life.
Our practice is sex-positive, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, affirming of folks from LGBTQ+, Kink, and Polyamory communities.
I have a passion for helping individuals establish more satisfying, authentic relationships with others and with themselves. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment that fosters well-being, healing, and growth. I strive to establish a collaborative, empowering atmosphere that strikes the balance between support and challenge. My style is generally warm, direct, and transparent. I am an empathetic listener and actively participate in sessions by sharing my observations, fostering insight, and sharing practical feedback to help my clients find relief and to effectively address the challenges of life.
I am polyamory and kink informed.
There’s more to life than just working and caring for others. You struggled to build this life for yourself, but now there’s little joy in it. You feel disconnected, alone. You yearn to do more than just survive. You want to explore new parts of yourself, deepen your relationships, and find new energy for life. How can you get there when right now your plate is so full you’re barely making it through the day? Things can get better. I will walk with you through this time of awakening and help you refocus on your own needs as you journey toward the life you want. A life full of authenticity and connection.
I am polyamory and kink informed.
There’s more to life than just working and caring for others. You struggled to build this life for yourself, but now there’s little joy in it. You feel disconnected, alone. You yearn to do more than just survive. You want to explore new parts of yourself, deepen your relationships, and find new energy for life. How can you get there when right now your plate is so full you’re barely making it through the day? Things can get better. I will walk with you through this time of awakening and help you refocus on your own needs as you journey toward the life you want. A life full of authenticity and connection.
W Myles Hassler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CST, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329
Common issues presented to me have related to performance anxiety, consensual nonmonogamy, erectile dysfunctions, desire discrepancies, polyamory, BDSM, kink, fetishes, lifestyle transitions, LGBTQIA+, and relationship enhancement.
Are you struggling to navigate your sexual and emotional needs in your relationships? Are you looking for a safe and accepting space to discuss your unique challenges and explore ways to deepen your connection with your partner or partners? Hi, I'm Myles Hassler, and I'm so glad you're here! I'm a certified sex therapist, specializing in couples counseling, consensual nonmonogamy & polyamorous relationships, the LGBTQIA+ community, and heterosexual orientations alike. Sex and intimacy are important parts of any relationship, and I believe that everyone deserves to have fulfilling and satisfying sexual and relatinship experiences.
Common issues presented to me have related to performance anxiety, consensual nonmonogamy, erectile dysfunctions, desire discrepancies, polyamory, BDSM, kink, fetishes, lifestyle transitions, LGBTQIA+, and relationship enhancement.
Are you struggling to navigate your sexual and emotional needs in your relationships? Are you looking for a safe and accepting space to discuss your unique challenges and explore ways to deepen your connection with your partner or partners? Hi, I'm Myles Hassler, and I'm so glad you're here! I'm a certified sex therapist, specializing in couples counseling, consensual nonmonogamy & polyamorous relationships, the LGBTQIA+ community, and heterosexual orientations alike. Sex and intimacy are important parts of any relationship, and I believe that everyone deserves to have fulfilling and satisfying sexual and relatinship experiences.
Dr. Émilie Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30301 (Online Only)
polyamory).
Accepting new clients! I work primarily with LGBTQ+ people who have experienced trauma and are looking to improve their lives. This might be wanting to feel less anxious or depressed, have healthier relationships, have a deeper knowledge of yourself, or something else. I also have a particular interest in working with clients living with disabilities and chronic conditions, especially those who are "in transition" from non-disabled to disabled. I am a Qualifying WPATH Member and can provide mental health services for individuals looking for support specific to gender-related topics, like social & medical transitioning.
polyamory).
Accepting new clients! I work primarily with LGBTQ+ people who have experienced trauma and are looking to improve their lives. This might be wanting to feel less anxious or depressed, have healthier relationships, have a deeper knowledge of yourself, or something else. I also have a particular interest in working with clients living with disabilities and chronic conditions, especially those who are "in transition" from non-disabled to disabled. I am a Qualifying WPATH Member and can provide mental health services for individuals looking for support specific to gender-related topics, like social & medical transitioning.
Grant D. Sparks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CGT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
Do you love video games? Comic books? Dungeons and Dragons? Do feel nervous or afraid all the time? Or sad, disconnected? Have you ever felt like an outcast, misfit, or weirdo? Have you ever asked yourself "Is any of this even real?" or "Am I an NPC?" If so, you may have just found your therapist. I work with geeks, nerds, dorks, and dweebs, LGBTQIA folx, the Kink and Polyamory/ENM communities and people of all cultures and spiritualities. So let's play Minecraft while you process, write fanfic about overcoming adversity, or if you're brave, use Dark Souls to practice coping with big emotions. Makes therapy sound kinda fun, right?
Do you love video games? Comic books? Dungeons and Dragons? Do feel nervous or afraid all the time? Or sad, disconnected? Have you ever felt like an outcast, misfit, or weirdo? Have you ever asked yourself "Is any of this even real?" or "Am I an NPC?" If so, you may have just found your therapist. I work with geeks, nerds, dorks, and dweebs, LGBTQIA folx, the Kink and Polyamory/ENM communities and people of all cultures and spiritualities. So let's play Minecraft while you process, write fanfic about overcoming adversity, or if you're brave, use Dark Souls to practice coping with big emotions. Makes therapy sound kinda fun, right?
Has your marriage become distant? Are you experiencing a struggle with reconnection, trust, boundaries, or loneliness. Do you desire to rekindle love, affection, stand up for yourself and improve your confidence? Look no further, I can help you move toward a healthy, loving and happy place by facilitating opening lines of communication, skills on being assertive and by creating a space to express vulnerability.
Has your marriage become distant? Are you experiencing a struggle with reconnection, trust, boundaries, or loneliness. Do you desire to rekindle love, affection, stand up for yourself and improve your confidence? Look no further, I can help you move toward a healthy, loving and happy place by facilitating opening lines of communication, skills on being assertive and by creating a space to express vulnerability.
Dr. Annisa Pirasteh
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
Feeling burned out? I get it. How could you not be? You're likely juggling a thousand stressors and demands on your time. You're probably feeling lost and lacking the motivation to achieve your goals. Perhaps you're struggling with your self worth, identity, or maintaining healthy relationships. You’ve heard therapy can help, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to fit this into your busy life. It can be difficult to find an inclusive & affirming therapist that aligns with your worldview and understands the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks. If this is starting to sound familiar, you just might be in the right place!
Feeling burned out? I get it. How could you not be? You're likely juggling a thousand stressors and demands on your time. You're probably feeling lost and lacking the motivation to achieve your goals. Perhaps you're struggling with your self worth, identity, or maintaining healthy relationships. You’ve heard therapy can help, but you aren’t sure where to start or how to fit this into your busy life. It can be difficult to find an inclusive & affirming therapist that aligns with your worldview and understands the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks. If this is starting to sound familiar, you just might be in the right place!
Are you a Gen Z or Millennial that is feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to maintain healthy relationships, or battling with imposter syndrome? Do you often wonder if you'll ever find peace and confidence in who you are? You don't have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can uncover and amplify your strengths, helping you build a life that is not only manageable but deeply meaningful. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ young adults and couples, particularly people of color, who are navigating the complexities of life and relationships
Are you a Gen Z or Millennial that is feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to maintain healthy relationships, or battling with imposter syndrome? Do you often wonder if you'll ever find peace and confidence in who you are? You don't have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can uncover and amplify your strengths, helping you build a life that is not only manageable but deeply meaningful. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ young adults and couples, particularly people of color, who are navigating the complexities of life and relationships
Mick D Rehrig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30316
Welcome! I believe in therapy that affirms, empowers, and supports people to recognize patterns, navigate changes, bolster personal growth and self-worth, and figure things out.Collaboration with the folks I work with is of utmost importance to me, guided by clinical theory and evidence-based therapeutic techniques that work for you.I utilize a strengths based, anti-racist, intersectional feminist approach. I work with clients navigating healthy masculinity, internalized oppression, gender dysphoria, addiction recovery, depression, sexuality, relationship stressors & boundaries, family of origin challenges, life transitions, & more.
Welcome! I believe in therapy that affirms, empowers, and supports people to recognize patterns, navigate changes, bolster personal growth and self-worth, and figure things out.Collaboration with the folks I work with is of utmost importance to me, guided by clinical theory and evidence-based therapeutic techniques that work for you.I utilize a strengths based, anti-racist, intersectional feminist approach. I work with clients navigating healthy masculinity, internalized oppression, gender dysphoria, addiction recovery, depression, sexuality, relationship stressors & boundaries, family of origin challenges, life transitions, & more.
I work with individuals ages 14+ experiencing a myriad of clinical concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, and grief. Additionally, I have a passion for working with individuals overcoming complex trauma as well as sexual abuse. Some of my other clinical experiences include working with substance use, HIV/AIDS, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation. Many of my clients are seeking out culturally sensitive care where their identities are given the space to be seen and heard. During our time together we will work on building awareness of thought patterns, beliefs, and narratives that no longer serve you.
I work with individuals ages 14+ experiencing a myriad of clinical concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions, and grief. Additionally, I have a passion for working with individuals overcoming complex trauma as well as sexual abuse. Some of my other clinical experiences include working with substance use, HIV/AIDS, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation. Many of my clients are seeking out culturally sensitive care where their identities are given the space to be seen and heard. During our time together we will work on building awareness of thought patterns, beliefs, and narratives that no longer serve you.
Nearly everyone experiences moments of great difficulty and uncertainty. At times like that, hope is harder to gather, and we can find ourselves feeling stuck, unproductive, and maybe incapable. There's a best version of you that you want the world to witness, but it seems impossible to access that person buried somewhere beneath all the stress and confusion of life. If you find yourself feeling stuck or not quite living as your best self , I hope you will call me.
Nearly everyone experiences moments of great difficulty and uncertainty. At times like that, hope is harder to gather, and we can find ourselves feeling stuck, unproductive, and maybe incapable. There's a best version of you that you want the world to witness, but it seems impossible to access that person buried somewhere beneath all the stress and confusion of life. If you find yourself feeling stuck or not quite living as your best self , I hope you will call me.
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Sarah Anne Patton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults with a variety of issues including substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. I work with clients on improving self esteem and reframing negative self-talk. I also work with relationship and codependency concerns. I am experienced in working with trauma and suicidal ideation- amongst many other presenting concerns.
I specialize in working with adults with a variety of issues including substance abuse, depression, and anxiety. I work with clients on improving self esteem and reframing negative self-talk. I also work with relationship and codependency concerns. I am experienced in working with trauma and suicidal ideation- amongst many other presenting concerns.
Cherlisa Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, MPH, LPC, CHES
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
I have served clients in psychiatric care for over 16 years, facilitated psychosexual Trauma Systems Therapy for over 9 years, led couples and family therapy for over 8 years, and have been actively working with HIV prevention and sexual health education of other sexually transmitted infections and diseases for over 8 years. I am a Doctor of Health Education and Promotion and I am exceedingly committed to sexual health, behavioral health, and mental health.
I have served clients in psychiatric care for over 16 years, facilitated psychosexual Trauma Systems Therapy for over 9 years, led couples and family therapy for over 8 years, and have been actively working with HIV prevention and sexual health education of other sexually transmitted infections and diseases for over 8 years. I am a Doctor of Health Education and Promotion and I am exceedingly committed to sexual health, behavioral health, and mental health.
Reflections Psychotherapy ATL LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR-C, CCH, RYT600, SE-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
Are you ready to journey within in order to create real & lasting change in your life? My purpose as your therapist is to help you better understand yourself in order to make the changes you desire in your life. We all have dreams, goals, desires, ideas & ambitions but sometimes getting ourselves across that finish line is challenging. These challenges can exist for a variety of reasons such as trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, family dynamics, career dissatisfaction & many more. If you're ready and open to do the deeper mind-body-spirit work, then let's connect!
Are you ready to journey within in order to create real & lasting change in your life? My purpose as your therapist is to help you better understand yourself in order to make the changes you desire in your life. We all have dreams, goals, desires, ideas & ambitions but sometimes getting ourselves across that finish line is challenging. These challenges can exist for a variety of reasons such as trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, family dynamics, career dissatisfaction & many more. If you're ready and open to do the deeper mind-body-spirit work, then let's connect!
Ellie Mental Health Atlanta (Sandy Springs)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LAPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30328
Ellie Mental Health Atlanta is accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions, with NO waitlist! Our brand new office is a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We provide services for ages 5+ and offer individual, family, and couples counseling.
Ellie Mental Health Atlanta is accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions, with NO waitlist! Our brand new office is a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We provide services for ages 5+ and offer individual, family, and couples counseling.
Brannon C Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30308
Are you in search of support? Perhaps you need help identifying and working through things that are keeping you from feeling content in your life? Maybe you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depleted, or just not yourself. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where you can safely explore yourself and the issues troubling you. It is my mission to help you navigate experiences and challenges within your life, in a way that is both meaningful and oriented with your personal goals, in order to foster healing and growth, as you see it! Feeling unsure about your personal goals? We can work on defining those, too! Let's begin!
Are you in search of support? Perhaps you need help identifying and working through things that are keeping you from feeling content in your life? Maybe you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depleted, or just not yourself. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where you can safely explore yourself and the issues troubling you. It is my mission to help you navigate experiences and challenges within your life, in a way that is both meaningful and oriented with your personal goals, in order to foster healing and growth, as you see it! Feeling unsure about your personal goals? We can work on defining those, too! Let's begin!
Ecclesia Savage
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324 (Online Only)
We will begin therapy by talking about the concerns that are troubling you the most. My intention is to provide attentive and empathetic care so that you feel comfortable during therapy. I check in regularly for feedback to make sure you are feeling good about our time together. I would love to connect with you and discuss your goals. Interventions and techniques may include mindfulness, motivational interviewing, play therapy, and solution-focused counseling. My style is warm and supportive, but I am ready to provide an extra push if you need it.
We will begin therapy by talking about the concerns that are troubling you the most. My intention is to provide attentive and empathetic care so that you feel comfortable during therapy. I check in regularly for feedback to make sure you are feeling good about our time together. I would love to connect with you and discuss your goals. Interventions and techniques may include mindfulness, motivational interviewing, play therapy, and solution-focused counseling. My style is warm and supportive, but I am ready to provide an extra push if you need it.
Do you feel like you are stuck in a vicious cycle and can't make it stop? This can happen to the best of us and lead to us feeling discouraged, hopeless, and helpless. I promise you, there is hope and help. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use, relationship issues or other problems and could use some help, I would love to help. Together, we can work to get to the root of the problem, resolve any unhealed wounds, learn healthy coping skills, and ultimately overcome the issues you've been battling. You deserve to live free of these burdens, and you absolutely can!
Do you feel like you are stuck in a vicious cycle and can't make it stop? This can happen to the best of us and lead to us feeling discouraged, hopeless, and helpless. I promise you, there is hope and help. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use, relationship issues or other problems and could use some help, I would love to help. Together, we can work to get to the root of the problem, resolve any unhealed wounds, learn healthy coping skills, and ultimately overcome the issues you've been battling. You deserve to live free of these burdens, and you absolutely can!
Accepting new clients. As a committed Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, GA, your well-being and mental strength is my number one priority. I’m happy to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve. My primary population ages are 3 and up, and older adults confronting life's changes; with extensive training in working with adults. The area of tough life challenges, and healing has always been a focus of mine; and with training in individual therapy, group therapy, and sound healing, I have been able to help a variety of individuals that I have crossed paths with, young and older.
Accepting new clients. As a committed Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, GA, your well-being and mental strength is my number one priority. I’m happy to guide you through all of life’s challenges with the attention and care you deserve. My primary population ages are 3 and up, and older adults confronting life's changes; with extensive training in working with adults. The area of tough life challenges, and healing has always been a focus of mine; and with training in individual therapy, group therapy, and sound healing, I have been able to help a variety of individuals that I have crossed paths with, young and older.
Shannon Sarkar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Trauma has an undeniable effect on people’s lives that can shape core beliefs about self, relationships, and feeling safe in the world. Seeking out therapy is truly an act of bravery and trust, and I take that trust very seriously. Whatever you have been through, I strive to cultivate a space where you can feel safe with vulnerability. My goal is to help you find the awareness, healing, and resiliency that we all need and deserve.
Trauma has an undeniable effect on people’s lives that can shape core beliefs about self, relationships, and feeling safe in the world. Seeking out therapy is truly an act of bravery and trust, and I take that trust very seriously. Whatever you have been through, I strive to cultivate a space where you can feel safe with vulnerability. My goal is to help you find the awareness, healing, and resiliency that we all need and deserve.
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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.