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Open relationships are relationships in which partners have agreed to be non-monogamous and have sexual or romantic relationships with other people. Open (or polyamorous) relationships can be rewarding, but they can also be sources of jealousy, self-doubt, anger, and miscommunication.

If you’re having trouble in an open relationship or are considering one, guidance from licensed therapists or counselors can go a long way. Relationship therapists are well-equipped to help you navigate the intricacies of open relationships, so you can feel more fulfilled in your relationships and be supportive and trusting with your partners.

Whether you are located in downtown Merced, the suburbs of Merced, other nearby places such as Modesto, Ceres, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Open Relationship Issues

Just like monogamous relationships, open relationships can be turbulent. Polyamorous relationships can create a variety of negative issues for you and your partner, including:

  • Jealousy
  • Self-doubt or low self-esteem
  • Pressure or coercion to enter into a non-monogamous relationship
  • Fear over sexual health and disease
  • Arguments or conflicts stemming from a lack of efficient communication
  • Lack of clear boundaries and limits on outside relationships
  • Honesty and trust issues
  • Uncertainty about the reasons for an open relationship

If you are feeling any of these issues that may happen with open relationships, check out licensed therapist Nicole O’Hare’s 10 tips to improve communication in your relationship.

A Better Open Relationship is Within Reach with Therapy

Relationship therapy can help you tremendously, enabling you to enjoy your relationships even more. Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced relationship therapist or counselor in your area. Start by browsing open relationship experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Therapy will focus on setting boundaries, assertiveness, conflict resolution and recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns. We will also examine intergenerational trauma and messages internalized about skin color/shade, hair texture and body type.


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Therapy will focus on setting boundaries, assertiveness, conflict resolution and recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns. We will also examine intergenerational trauma and messages internalized about skin color/shade, hair texture and body type.

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Individual therapy techniques include DBT, CBT and healthy relationship skill building. Skill building includes assertiveness training, conflict-resolution, overcoming chronic people pleasing and setting healthy boundaries with others.

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We will explore your unique experience that got you to where you are today. We'll learn how experiences and environments changed you. Through ideas and experiences we will collaborate to create new habits and instill new behaviors.


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We will explore your unique experience that got you to where you are today. We'll learn how experiences and environments changed you. Through ideas and experiences we will collaborate to create new habits and instill new behaviors.

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I take a structured adaptive approach to therapy, ensuring we're moving in a direction that's productive and tailored to your unique needs. I don't start with a one-size-fits all approach — I will bring methods and modalities that match your needs.

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  • Anxiety
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Kristin Marguerite Doidge
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Discuss/explore creative blocks/barriers to creativity/productivity, burnout prevention, relationship conflict/distress, boundary-setting, symptom management, anxiety, depression, ADHD, communication skills, assertiveness skills, overcoming trauma.


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Discuss/explore creative blocks/barriers to creativity/productivity, burnout prevention, relationship conflict/distress, boundary-setting, symptom management, anxiety, depression, ADHD, communication skills, assertiveness skills, overcoming trauma.

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I'm passionate about helping you build on your own unique set of strengths to find purpose and fulfillment. We'll use evidence-based treatment interventions to help you reach your goals through mindfulness, exploration, and supportive reflection.

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learn to understand and embrace the depth and complexity of your emotions, needs, and what will help you feel most fulfilled. We will build a foundation upon which you can experiment with creating a life that embodies the fullness of who you are.


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learn to understand and embrace the depth and complexity of your emotions, needs, and what will help you feel most fulfilled. We will build a foundation upon which you can experiment with creating a life that embodies the fullness of who you are.

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embodied, life-long change comes from a longer-term relational approach to healing. You are looking for someone who can walk beside you in life, a consistent and accepting presence that can anchor you throughout the ebbs and flows of life's phases.

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  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
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  • Anxiety Disorders
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  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Empowering Women
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
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  • People Pleasing
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Alexander Ly
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Embark on a journey towards self-discovery and deeper emotional connectivity. Through therapy, you'll reconnect with your feelings, understand yourself better, and foster more fulfilling relationships, leading to a happier, more aligned life.


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Embark on a journey towards self-discovery and deeper emotional connectivity. Through therapy, you'll reconnect with your feelings, understand yourself better, and foster more fulfilling relationships, leading to a happier, more aligned life.

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In therapy, my focus is on exploring trauma's impact and guiding clients to rediscover their feelings and selves. Through brainspotting, I aim to facilitate deep healing enabling individuals to shed trauma's burden and embrace their true selves.

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  • East Asian Cultural Issues
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