Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Ferndale, MI
Stephanie DiPonio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ferndale, MI 48220 (Online Only)
I believe that therapy is a process for self-exploration and healing. My goal is to create an inclusive safe space for you to be your authentic self and we can work on your goals together. My knowledge and specialties include gender and sexuality, intuitive eating, sexual health, non-monogamy/ polyamory, kink/BDSM, sexual and relationship violence, and attachment theory. I aim to affirm individual needs and experiences while maintaining an awareness of how structural issues, societal expectations, and community connections uniquely impact each person.
I believe that therapy is a process for self-exploration and healing. My goal is to create an inclusive safe space for you to be your authentic self and we can work on your goals together. My knowledge and specialties include gender and sexuality, intuitive eating, sexual health, non-monogamy/ polyamory, kink/BDSM, sexual and relationship violence, and attachment theory. I aim to affirm individual needs and experiences while maintaining an awareness of how structural issues, societal expectations, and community connections uniquely impact each person.
I believe that relationships that work for the individuals involved are part of the key to a happy and healthy life. I believe that relationships can be rewarding, enriching, and even healing to their members. I have experienced this personally and witnessed it professionally and am committed to share my knowledge with others who desire the same.
I believe that relationships that work for the individuals involved are part of the key to a happy and healthy life. I believe that relationships can be rewarding, enriching, and even healing to their members. I have experienced this personally and witnessed it professionally and am committed to share my knowledge with others who desire the same.
I work both individually and in groups with men/boys seeking support exploring how masculine socialization relates to their problems, and cultivating healthier masculinity to heal themselves, their interpersonal relationships, and patriarchal systems of gender-based oppression in their communities. I also work with a variety of clients of different backgrounds and experiences looking for a therapist with an anti-oppressive lens, who will regard the client as the expert on their life and experiences, and see their struggles in the integrated context of the personal, cultural, and universal levels of their human experience.
I work both individually and in groups with men/boys seeking support exploring how masculine socialization relates to their problems, and cultivating healthier masculinity to heal themselves, their interpersonal relationships, and patriarchal systems of gender-based oppression in their communities. I also work with a variety of clients of different backgrounds and experiences looking for a therapist with an anti-oppressive lens, who will regard the client as the expert on their life and experiences, and see their struggles in the integrated context of the personal, cultural, and universal levels of their human experience.
Bridie Mae Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW , MFT, LCSW, LAC, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ferndale, MI 48220
Hello I am the Indigenous therapist for you. I am a licensed clinical/macro social worker with 20 years experience in the field of adult youth and family services. I specialize in generalized anxiety, major depression, PTSD, trauma, sexualtiy and/or gender exploration. Regardless of your cultural needs and expectations I will offer you the support and safe space needed for seeking treatment. For clinicians in the field working on full clinical lisencure. I also am a Supervisor for LMSW licensure both Group and Individial hours needed and offer a study group for the exam exclusively twice a month on Sundays.
Hello I am the Indigenous therapist for you. I am a licensed clinical/macro social worker with 20 years experience in the field of adult youth and family services. I specialize in generalized anxiety, major depression, PTSD, trauma, sexualtiy and/or gender exploration. Regardless of your cultural needs and expectations I will offer you the support and safe space needed for seeking treatment. For clinicians in the field working on full clinical lisencure. I also am a Supervisor for LMSW licensure both Group and Individial hours needed and offer a study group for the exam exclusively twice a month on Sundays.
Alicia Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ferndale, MI 48220 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I'm here! As a therapist, I focus on your unique needs with empathy. You're not just a client, you're an individual with a story. I make sessions feel like supportive chats, not clinical visits. Together, we'll navigate challenges and uncover strengths. Whether it's anxiety, relationships, trauma, or personal growth, I'm here to help. Let's journey together toward positive change!
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I'm here! As a therapist, I focus on your unique needs with empathy. You're not just a client, you're an individual with a story. I make sessions feel like supportive chats, not clinical visits. Together, we'll navigate challenges and uncover strengths. Whether it's anxiety, relationships, trauma, or personal growth, I'm here to help. Let's journey together toward positive change!
Many of us seek out therapy for different reasons; to gain better insight about ourselves and others, to be able to see the bigger picture more clearly, or to meet specific goals. I aim to offer a space where you can share without holding back, and without judgment, and where we can collaborate in gaining insight into impactful, long-held patterns and beliefs.
Many of us seek out therapy for different reasons; to gain better insight about ourselves and others, to be able to see the bigger picture more clearly, or to meet specific goals. I aim to offer a space where you can share without holding back, and without judgment, and where we can collaborate in gaining insight into impactful, long-held patterns and beliefs.
Everyone has a story, with both highs and lows, both challenges and gifts and with infinite opportunities to grow. As in any story, the setting and other characters all influence you and what happens, including institutional systems, social constructs and family dynamics. The roles we take on and the patterns we develop to get through one chapter may not always be helpful to us in later ones. I believe there is power and healing in telling your story and that with guidance, you can own it, rewrite aspects of it, and choose what role you play. I believe we are all capable of changing our lives and that no change is insignificant.
Everyone has a story, with both highs and lows, both challenges and gifts and with infinite opportunities to grow. As in any story, the setting and other characters all influence you and what happens, including institutional systems, social constructs and family dynamics. The roles we take on and the patterns we develop to get through one chapter may not always be helpful to us in later ones. I believe there is power and healing in telling your story and that with guidance, you can own it, rewrite aspects of it, and choose what role you play. I believe we are all capable of changing our lives and that no change is insignificant.
Your current situation is not your final destination! I am here to help you overcome difficulties that may be holding you back or weighing you down. Using a combination of clinical and holistic interventions to treat the whole-person, we will work together to help you reach new heights on your healing journey.
Your current situation is not your final destination! I am here to help you overcome difficulties that may be holding you back or weighing you down. Using a combination of clinical and holistic interventions to treat the whole-person, we will work together to help you reach new heights on your healing journey.
As owner of Transcendence Behavioral Health, my personal mission is to provide a safe place for diverse people to find compassionate, caring and effective treatment for emotional challenges. My highest priority is to have each client be treated with the care I would wish to receive if I were myself a client. I strive to help people get to the root of their challenges for resolution of their pain to achieve life-long healing and recovery.
As owner of Transcendence Behavioral Health, my personal mission is to provide a safe place for diverse people to find compassionate, caring and effective treatment for emotional challenges. My highest priority is to have each client be treated with the care I would wish to receive if I were myself a client. I strive to help people get to the root of their challenges for resolution of their pain to achieve life-long healing and recovery.
Caitie Fey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, RYT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ferndale, MI 48220
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are ready for change and come to therapy for guidance, support, and coping strategies to help them on their way. I especially love to work with people who want to understand the mind-body connection and are open to integrative methods of healing. The therapeutic relationship can be magical! In the safety of this relationship, you can start to tap into your own inner wisdom and knowledge. Witnessing and learning from this transformation is my favorite part of being a therapist.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples who are ready for change and come to therapy for guidance, support, and coping strategies to help them on their way. I especially love to work with people who want to understand the mind-body connection and are open to integrative methods of healing. The therapeutic relationship can be magical! In the safety of this relationship, you can start to tap into your own inner wisdom and knowledge. Witnessing and learning from this transformation is my favorite part of being a therapist.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Whether you are moving through a transition, managing relationships, grieving, feeling anxious or sad, curious about your sexual or gender identity, and so much more... I welcome you here. If you are looking for a safe, warm, and judgement-free space to learn more about yourself and heal, then you are in the right place. Together we can embrace all the humor, weirdness, and awkwardness that come with taking steps towards growth. I am currently accepting new individual, couple, and family clients. Maternal mental healthcare is a mindset and I work with folks in all walks of life.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Whether you are moving through a transition, managing relationships, grieving, feeling anxious or sad, curious about your sexual or gender identity, and so much more... I welcome you here. If you are looking for a safe, warm, and judgement-free space to learn more about yourself and heal, then you are in the right place. Together we can embrace all the humor, weirdness, and awkwardness that come with taking steps towards growth. I am currently accepting new individual, couple, and family clients. Maternal mental healthcare is a mindset and I work with folks in all walks of life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Ferndale, MI 48220 (Online Only)
I believe that therapeutic change comes from the process of building and maintaining relationships while remaining connected to our sense of self, including within the therapy room. I work primarily from a relational and psychodynamic stance, meaning that I am interested in how your past experiences impact you in the present. My approach to therapy is also informed by attachment patterns (how we act and feel in relationships) and somatic sensations (what our body is telling us about our environment).
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Linsey Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ferndale, MI 48220
Life transitions are stressful. Take time to pause, process, and grow. I have a particular interest in supporting new and growing families facing postpartum depression and anxiety. Growing your family has its ups and downs. I'm here to support you as you think about having a baby, as you progress through your pregnancy, or as you enter into parenthood. Maybe you are grieving a loss, struggling to cope with body or relationship changes, feeling anxious or depressed, or any of the other things that life throws your way. You are not alone.
Life transitions are stressful. Take time to pause, process, and grow. I have a particular interest in supporting new and growing families facing postpartum depression and anxiety. Growing your family has its ups and downs. I'm here to support you as you think about having a baby, as you progress through your pregnancy, or as you enter into parenthood. Maybe you are grieving a loss, struggling to cope with body or relationship changes, feeling anxious or depressed, or any of the other things that life throws your way. You are not alone.
Hope Marie Doucet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ferndale, MI 48220
What dreams do you want to manifest? What does your inner child want you to know? What parts of yourself want to be awakened? The prolonged impacts of trauma can feel like looking into a distorted mirror and wondering, "Who am I?" Wherever you are in life, I meet you with guidance to empower you to reject a false self so that your true self is accepted. Accepting yourself may mean accepting your feelings, identity, perspective, values, and authentic inner nature! I believe you have the power within to manifest changes in your unique reality. I primarily work with LGBTQ+ people, trauma survivors, children, youth, and young adults.
What dreams do you want to manifest? What does your inner child want you to know? What parts of yourself want to be awakened? The prolonged impacts of trauma can feel like looking into a distorted mirror and wondering, "Who am I?" Wherever you are in life, I meet you with guidance to empower you to reject a false self so that your true self is accepted. Accepting yourself may mean accepting your feelings, identity, perspective, values, and authentic inner nature! I believe you have the power within to manifest changes in your unique reality. I primarily work with LGBTQ+ people, trauma survivors, children, youth, and young adults.
Paula Kirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C, LCSW, P-CST™, CST
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ferndale, MI 48220 (Online Only)
Are you having relationship problems or sexual difficulties? I specialize in working with women and couples seeking sex therapy and couples counseling to improve intimacy and communication and to deal with desire discrepancy and conflict. I work with women's sexual health issues: vaginismus, sexual trauma, past abuse, pelvic pain, low desire. There is help, don't suffer! Call me. I offer a client-centered approach and trauma-informed care to help you as a unique individual or couple. I am honored to work with you. Together we can also address anxiety, grief and loss, depression, PTSD, and more!
Are you having relationship problems or sexual difficulties? I specialize in working with women and couples seeking sex therapy and couples counseling to improve intimacy and communication and to deal with desire discrepancy and conflict. I work with women's sexual health issues: vaginismus, sexual trauma, past abuse, pelvic pain, low desire. There is help, don't suffer! Call me. I offer a client-centered approach and trauma-informed care to help you as a unique individual or couple. I am honored to work with you. Together we can also address anxiety, grief and loss, depression, PTSD, and more!
Josh Curie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Ferndale, MI 48220
While I am full, we have other therapists within the practice who have some availability. Sometimes life throws challenges at us and it is hard to know how to keep moving forward. I see myself as a collaborator in the messiness of life, coming alongside you to help maneuver through challenges and obstacles. I meet you exactly where you are, serving as a supportive person that helps you identify and accomplish your goals. I treat each client as a unique person and do not employ a one size fits all approach. I am direct and non-judgmental and see an equal amount of individuals and couples/groups.
While I am full, we have other therapists within the practice who have some availability. Sometimes life throws challenges at us and it is hard to know how to keep moving forward. I see myself as a collaborator in the messiness of life, coming alongside you to help maneuver through challenges and obstacles. I meet you exactly where you are, serving as a supportive person that helps you identify and accomplish your goals. I treat each client as a unique person and do not employ a one size fits all approach. I am direct and non-judgmental and see an equal amount of individuals and couples/groups.
Specializing in poly & ENM, kink & BDSM, and LGBTQIA+ folx. Relationships can be tricky. Navigating interpersonal dynamics on a good day can be challenging. Sometimes, we need some support. I'm here for that. I'm a relationship therapist, and as such, my client is your relationship. The beautiful thing about relationships is that no two are alike. If you're reading this, something has affected the unique nuances of your connection. Together, we can explore blockages to growth and learn new skills to move forward again.
Specializing in poly & ENM, kink & BDSM, and LGBTQIA+ folx. Relationships can be tricky. Navigating interpersonal dynamics on a good day can be challenging. Sometimes, we need some support. I'm here for that. I'm a relationship therapist, and as such, my client is your relationship. The beautiful thing about relationships is that no two are alike. If you're reading this, something has affected the unique nuances of your connection. Together, we can explore blockages to growth and learn new skills to move forward again.
Christina Gallardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ferndale, MI 48220 (Online Only)
Do you wake up every morning promising yourself that today will be the day you figure out what you need to feel better, only to lay your head down at night exhausted from repeating the same patterns? Are you stuck in a cycle of anxiety or depression and feel like you are just trying to get through each day? You don’t have to be alone in your pain any longer. Healing and happiness are possible with the help of therapy. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you and together we will examine the roadblocks in your life, identify the skills and tools you need to make changes, and use them to create a happier, fuller life.
Do you wake up every morning promising yourself that today will be the day you figure out what you need to feel better, only to lay your head down at night exhausted from repeating the same patterns? Are you stuck in a cycle of anxiety or depression and feel like you are just trying to get through each day? You don’t have to be alone in your pain any longer. Healing and happiness are possible with the help of therapy. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you and together we will examine the roadblocks in your life, identify the skills and tools you need to make changes, and use them to create a happier, fuller life.
Hello! I'm Eva, and I am a licensed counselor in Michigan. I love working with people who seek out therapy to help themselves and improve their overall wellbeing. I operate from the perspective that we all have some agency or power over ourselves, and I like working with clients who are open to identifying and understanding their own agency. My areas of focus include the following: attachment, relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, self-esteem, women's issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Hello! I'm Eva, and I am a licensed counselor in Michigan. I love working with people who seek out therapy to help themselves and improve their overall wellbeing. I operate from the perspective that we all have some agency or power over ourselves, and I like working with clients who are open to identifying and understanding their own agency. My areas of focus include the following: attachment, relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, self-esteem, women's issues, and LGBTQ+ issues.
I specialize in neurodivergent, queer and other marginalized individuals. People with different neurotypes, including plurality/DID and especially ADHD and autism, trying to better adapt to an inaccessible world are a good fit. Queer clients are a good fit whether trying to address issues like anxiety, depression and trauma or if they're trying to figure out their identity. Polyamorous clients are also well-suited.
I specialize in neurodivergent, queer and other marginalized individuals. People with different neurotypes, including plurality/DID and especially ADHD and autism, trying to better adapt to an inaccessible world are a good fit. Queer clients are a good fit whether trying to address issues like anxiety, depression and trauma or if they're trying to figure out their identity. Polyamorous clients are also well-suited.
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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.