Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists in Royal Oak, MI
Stephanie DiPonio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067 (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.
Erica Glidden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Feeling stuck? Seeking guidance, coping tools, and goals to create change? I'm Erica, owner of North Star Psychological Services. My mission is to treat each person with compassion, kindness and respect. I know that therapy is not a “one size fits all” process, which is why my treatment style is integrative, eclectic, dynamic, and heavily goal/coaching focused. I work to meet each client where they are in their journey while helping to motivate and encourage positive change and personal growth. I specialize in women's issues, perinatal mental health, young adults (18+), anxiety, life transitions, polyamory, and couples work.
Feeling stuck? Seeking guidance, coping tools, and goals to create change? I'm Erica, owner of North Star Psychological Services. My mission is to treat each person with compassion, kindness and respect. I know that therapy is not a “one size fits all” process, which is why my treatment style is integrative, eclectic, dynamic, and heavily goal/coaching focused. I work to meet each client where they are in their journey while helping to motivate and encourage positive change and personal growth. I specialize in women's issues, perinatal mental health, young adults (18+), anxiety, life transitions, polyamory, and couples work.
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.
You’re exhausted, overwhelmed by the pace of modern life, stuck in relationships or jobs that don’t fulfill you. You want to change but you’re too bogged down by your inner critic that says you’re “too much” or “not enough”. You’re ready to feel at home with yourself, at home in your life. That’s where I come in. Together we will help you alleviate anxiety and past trauma to manifest more joy, peace, & meaningful connection. We will work to understand and heal your people-pleasing & perfectionist parts so you can learn what YOU truly want in life & how to get it on your own terms.
You’re exhausted, overwhelmed by the pace of modern life, stuck in relationships or jobs that don’t fulfill you. You want to change but you’re too bogged down by your inner critic that says you’re “too much” or “not enough”. You’re ready to feel at home with yourself, at home in your life. That’s where I come in. Together we will help you alleviate anxiety and past trauma to manifest more joy, peace, & meaningful connection. We will work to understand and heal your people-pleasing & perfectionist parts so you can learn what YOU truly want in life & how to get it on your own terms.
Elizabeth Eiten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CCTP, EMDR
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
It feels like no matter how hard you try you will never be good enough. Others see you as successful, but you feel you are hardly getting by. You wish you felt a broader sense of connection in your relationships, but it feels scary to be authentic with your friends and family. You're tired of ruminating on the past and feeling anxious about the future. You feel stuck and unsure of how to get on track. You are looking for a holistic approach bringing in mindfulness meditation and other evidence-based alternative therapies. I can teach you how to tap into the profound wisdom you already have to make changes in your life.
It feels like no matter how hard you try you will never be good enough. Others see you as successful, but you feel you are hardly getting by. You wish you felt a broader sense of connection in your relationships, but it feels scary to be authentic with your friends and family. You're tired of ruminating on the past and feeling anxious about the future. You feel stuck and unsure of how to get on track. You are looking for a holistic approach bringing in mindfulness meditation and other evidence-based alternative therapies. I can teach you how to tap into the profound wisdom you already have to make changes in your life.
Erica R. Carulli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Online Only)
You are someone who has chosen to work toward recovery and healing after trauma. Bravo. Whatever stressful or traumatic experiences you've gone though, you've chosen recovery and healing. That's why you're here. I would like to personally welcome you. This is a safe space to reimagine a life worth living. Do you desire to have the ability to rest, relax and revitalize? I invite you to imagine a life free of fear. You are worthy of healing. You deserve time and space to share your experiences, to explore feelings and thoughts in a nurturing, nonjudgmental place. It can feel scary to consider trauma therapy; you should feel proud.
You are someone who has chosen to work toward recovery and healing after trauma. Bravo. Whatever stressful or traumatic experiences you've gone though, you've chosen recovery and healing. That's why you're here. I would like to personally welcome you. This is a safe space to reimagine a life worth living. Do you desire to have the ability to rest, relax and revitalize? I invite you to imagine a life free of fear. You are worthy of healing. You deserve time and space to share your experiences, to explore feelings and thoughts in a nurturing, nonjudgmental place. It can feel scary to consider trauma therapy; you should feel proud.
Are you feeling the pressure to settle down and start a family, but you aren’t sure that is what you want for your life? Are you looking to heal from past sexual trauma while also developing the insight and skills to create lasting intimate relationships? Are you someone who appears to have it all figured out on the outside but on the inside you are dealing with nagging self-doubt, anxious thoughts, and questions about the future? This work can and will be challenging and vulnerable, but it will also be full of curiosity, courage, and growth.
Are you feeling the pressure to settle down and start a family, but you aren’t sure that is what you want for your life? Are you looking to heal from past sexual trauma while also developing the insight and skills to create lasting intimate relationships? Are you someone who appears to have it all figured out on the outside but on the inside you are dealing with nagging self-doubt, anxious thoughts, and questions about the future? This work can and will be challenging and vulnerable, but it will also be full of curiosity, courage, and growth.
Human Kindness Trauma Psychotherapy
Masters Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48073 (Online Only)
At Human Kindness we specializes in trauma, PTSD, + C-PTSD. At this time we are completely virtual and are only seeing ages 18+. Whether the trauma is from childhood or more recent, complex or a one time event - all of our therapists on staff understand the difficulty that trauma can bring to our lives & know how to work with the lingering trauma reactions your body may be experiencing. We also work with other issues such as: anxiety, depression, anger, grief, ADHD, low self-esteem, relationship issues, divorce, work stress & burnout. Our mission is to help people be curious and self-compassionate while they heal their trauma.
At Human Kindness we specializes in trauma, PTSD, + C-PTSD. At this time we are completely virtual and are only seeing ages 18+. Whether the trauma is from childhood or more recent, complex or a one time event - all of our therapists on staff understand the difficulty that trauma can bring to our lives & know how to work with the lingering trauma reactions your body may be experiencing. We also work with other issues such as: anxiety, depression, anger, grief, ADHD, low self-esteem, relationship issues, divorce, work stress & burnout. Our mission is to help people be curious and self-compassionate while they heal their trauma.
Archer Brock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Royal Oak, MI 48073 (Online Only)
Modern life has come to mean more demands on your time, your energy, and your peace— more than we’ve ever experienced before. I’m dedicated to providing support through chaos, change, challenges, and adjustments, and hope to hear from you soon. I know how hard starting therapy can be, and I’m proud of you for making it this far.
Modern life has come to mean more demands on your time, your energy, and your peace— more than we’ve ever experienced before. I’m dedicated to providing support through chaos, change, challenges, and adjustments, and hope to hear from you soon. I know how hard starting therapy can be, and I’m proud of you for making it this far.
Are you curious about what circumstances, traumas, and relationships have set the stage for how you experience your life? Are you feeling stuck inside yourself or your relationship? Are you overwhelmed by thoughts and anxieties that seem insurmountable? Does it seem like your own queerness is too difficult to parse on your own?
Are you curious about what circumstances, traumas, and relationships have set the stage for how you experience your life? Are you feeling stuck inside yourself or your relationship? Are you overwhelmed by thoughts and anxieties that seem insurmountable? Does it seem like your own queerness is too difficult to parse on your own?
Craig Vankempen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Waitlist for new clients
I am here to support LGBTQIA youth and adults and those that love and support them. I work with all types of relationship structures and want to help people find out how to live their best life.
I am here to support LGBTQIA youth and adults and those that love and support them. I work with all types of relationship structures and want to help people find out how to live their best life.
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In the hardest moments of life, it makes sense to seek support — someone to help shoulder the pain and guide you through. If you are feeling overwhelmed by relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, or trauma, counseling is a safe space where you can be seen and heard without judgment. As your therapist, I will be a compassionate guide to walk beside you as you take steps toward healing, learn to work through conflict or trauma in healthy ways, and start to understand your own story.
In the hardest moments of life, it makes sense to seek support — someone to help shoulder the pain and guide you through. If you are feeling overwhelmed by relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, or trauma, counseling is a safe space where you can be seen and heard without judgment. As your therapist, I will be a compassionate guide to walk beside you as you take steps toward healing, learn to work through conflict or trauma in healthy ways, and start to understand your own story.
Christine Turton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
I have 11 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychological evaluations to children, teens and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD and Depression. I value mindfulness techniques and am knowledgeable of a variety of therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal and Family Systems and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT).
I have 11 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychological evaluations to children, teens and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD and Depression. I value mindfulness techniques and am knowledgeable of a variety of therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal and Family Systems and Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT).
Johanna Champagne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Let's face it: seeking out a therapist can be a daunting task. One of the most important parts of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. What I offer is non-judgmental, validating, and genuine. I offer a space for you to explore and express your emotions, ideas, and behaviors free of judgements or bias. We will work together to come up with solutions and skills to help you feel better and find balance, and hope. It is my belief that everyone can find meaning and fulfillment in their lives, no matter how difficult it may seem.
Let's face it: seeking out a therapist can be a daunting task. One of the most important parts of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. What I offer is non-judgmental, validating, and genuine. I offer a space for you to explore and express your emotions, ideas, and behaviors free of judgements or bias. We will work together to come up with solutions and skills to help you feel better and find balance, and hope. It is my belief that everyone can find meaning and fulfillment in their lives, no matter how difficult it may seem.
Elizabeth Rummel
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
In-Person Appointments Available! My goals are your goals. With me you can expect 'You-Centered Care' no matter what concerns you bring with you. I am a guide; together we will create a plan and start your journey. After 20 years in the mental health field, I have helped equip others to think, feel, and work their way through their struggles to find better living. You will use the strengths you have always had and discover new ones.
In-Person Appointments Available! My goals are your goals. With me you can expect 'You-Centered Care' no matter what concerns you bring with you. I am a guide; together we will create a plan and start your journey. After 20 years in the mental health field, I have helped equip others to think, feel, and work their way through their struggles to find better living. You will use the strengths you have always had and discover new ones.
Carly Cykiert
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
You're looking for support, to feel understood, and cared for. You need someone that will be on your side. You're ready to take the first step in your journey of recovery, self-discovery, and self-care. You're ready to replace shame with kindness for yourself. Keeping in mind that you are an expert in your own life, I am here to support you as you make the change you will see for yourself through counseling. I offer a brave, safe, and accepting space for individuals and couples to feel empowered.
You're looking for support, to feel understood, and cared for. You need someone that will be on your side. You're ready to take the first step in your journey of recovery, self-discovery, and self-care. You're ready to replace shame with kindness for yourself. Keeping in mind that you are an expert in your own life, I am here to support you as you make the change you will see for yourself through counseling. I offer a brave, safe, and accepting space for individuals and couples to feel empowered.
Imagine the perfect day, blue skies and the warmth of the sun, cascading across your shoulders. You breathe in the fresh air and feel a weight has been released as you exhale. This is the day you have been waiting for, a day worthy of smiling, a day dedicated just to you. You have identified your triggers and are learning to cope with your: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns or physical pain getting in the way of you leading your best, authentic life. Time seems slower and you feel more present and are mindful of the importance of the present moment.
Imagine the perfect day, blue skies and the warmth of the sun, cascading across your shoulders. You breathe in the fresh air and feel a weight has been released as you exhale. This is the day you have been waiting for, a day worthy of smiling, a day dedicated just to you. You have identified your triggers and are learning to cope with your: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns or physical pain getting in the way of you leading your best, authentic life. Time seems slower and you feel more present and are mindful of the importance of the present moment.
Savannah Bennefield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067 (Online Only)
“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong.” (Mandy Hale) Sometimes the path in life looks different from what was imagined or planned. This can cause anxiety, depression, loss of direction, overwhelming sensations, trauma/PTSD, compulsions, and various forms of grief. You do not have to navigate growth and change alone. Together we can create a safe and comfortable place where you can heal from pain and discover a bright path ahead.
“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong.” (Mandy Hale) Sometimes the path in life looks different from what was imagined or planned. This can cause anxiety, depression, loss of direction, overwhelming sensations, trauma/PTSD, compulsions, and various forms of grief. You do not have to navigate growth and change alone. Together we can create a safe and comfortable place where you can heal from pain and discover a bright path ahead.
Dr. Michael Washburn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAT, CS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Royal Oak, MI 48067
In life we all at times find ourselves, or our loved ones, feeling stuck, confused, or even more disheartened - without hope! Counseling is about unraveling the story and learning to write a new narrative and ending that is both healthy and fulfilling especially around the issues of intimacy and sexuality. With over 30 years of counseling experience, Michael is a Therapist and Clinical Sexologist holding dual Master's Degrees and a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, a Diplomate with the American Board of Sexology, and author, focusing on all aspects of intimacy and sexuality both for an individual and in relationship with other.
In life we all at times find ourselves, or our loved ones, feeling stuck, confused, or even more disheartened - without hope! Counseling is about unraveling the story and learning to write a new narrative and ending that is both healthy and fulfilling especially around the issues of intimacy and sexuality. With over 30 years of counseling experience, Michael is a Therapist and Clinical Sexologist holding dual Master's Degrees and a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, a Diplomate with the American Board of Sexology, and author, focusing on all aspects of intimacy and sexuality both for an individual and in relationship with other.
There is only one relationship we are guaranteed to have for our entire lives — and that is our relationship to ourselves. I aim to help you make it compassionate and giving, self expressing, and with appropriate boundaries as needed for you to protect your most authentic Self. I believe that all of our behaviors are adaptive; some we’ve just outgrown and they are no longer serving the best interests of our well-being. But they come from an honest place of having to adapt to circumstances which we did not create.
There is only one relationship we are guaranteed to have for our entire lives — and that is our relationship to ourselves. I aim to help you make it compassionate and giving, self expressing, and with appropriate boundaries as needed for you to protect your most authentic Self. I believe that all of our behaviors are adaptive; some we’ve just outgrown and they are no longer serving the best interests of our well-being. But they come from an honest place of having to adapt to circumstances which we did not create.
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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.