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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 Palo Alto, the suburbs of Palo Alto, other nearby places such as Sunnyvale, Mountain View, 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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Explore the negative messages you've received in life that are holding you back. We will release what no longer serves you and develop new narratives to help you live a more grounded and authentic life.


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Explore the negative messages you've received in life that are holding you back. We will release what no longer serves you and develop new narratives to help you live a more grounded and authentic life.

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that it is culturally informed and social justice oriented. Through therapy, we will acknowledge how oppression and intergenerational trauma has impacted you. We will incorporate cultural and ancestral practice as desired.

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  • Anxiety
  • Consensual Non-Monogamy
  • Grief
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Perfectionism
  • Political Anxiety
  • Polyamory
  • QTBIPOC
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
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Build skills to manage stress, anxiety, and trauma triggers. We will develop a unique plan to achieve your goals or resolve unprocessed trauma. I can also support you in developing gender surgery preparation plans or letters of support.


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Build skills to manage stress, anxiety, and trauma triggers. We will develop a unique plan to achieve your goals or resolve unprocessed trauma. I can also support you in developing gender surgery preparation plans or letters of support.

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My approach to therapy is relational, tailored to each individual, and grounded in psychodynamic theory. I also provide trauma therapy such as EMDR and yoga therapy, which is more structured and guided.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Developmental Trauma
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Collaborate to 1) uncover root causes for present feelings and behaviors and 2) develop strategies and tools to reduce unwanted feelings or behaviors and 3) build confidence, a sense of agency, and greater understanding of self and others.


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Collaborate to 1) uncover root causes for present feelings and behaviors and 2) develop strategies and tools to reduce unwanted feelings or behaviors and 3) build confidence, a sense of agency, and greater understanding of self and others.

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I draw on multiple theories (attachment, person centered, CBT, motivational interviewing, family systems, narrative) to reflect how past experiences shape current feelings and behaviors. I help remove shame/guilt through education and reframing.

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Share a safe space as you learn ways to help yourself begin healing. This can mean processing difficult events. Or tracking negative thoughts. Or exploring your authentic identity. Each healing journey is unique. I’m here to help you find your path.


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Share a safe space as you learn ways to help yourself begin healing. This can mean processing difficult events. Or tracking negative thoughts. Or exploring your authentic identity. Each healing journey is unique. I’m here to help you find your path.

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We all deserve to feel seen, included, and understood. When coming from marginalized experiences, however, achieving these can often feel impossible. Our work can explore ways to meet your authentic needs and the effects of oppressions in your life.

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Lindsey Cooper
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Often individuals I work with seek therapy to address: depression, anxiety, ADHD (executive functioning), LGBTQ identity, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and communication skills.


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Often individuals I work with seek therapy to address: depression, anxiety, ADHD (executive functioning), LGBTQ identity, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

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I am a relational therapist. I utilize an attachment and development based framework and adapt to the individualized needs of each individual. I take a collaborative approach and emphasis client autonomy.

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  • Depressive Disorders
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
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