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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 Pleasanton, the suburbs of Pleasanton, other nearby places such as Dublin, Fremont, 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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  • Attachment Disorders
  • Couples
  • Family Conflict
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  • LGBTQ+
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  • Racial Justice
  • Racial Trauma
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We will explore where you feel stuck, tackle problems that trouble you, discover how your past might be affecting your present, and anything else that you want to address together in a safe space.


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We will explore where you feel stuck, tackle problems that trouble you, discover how your past might be affecting your present, and anything else that you want to address together in a safe space.

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The relationship we have in therapy is all about you. You're the expert on your life, and I'm there to help guide you to your own solutions.

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  • Anxiety
  • Dementia
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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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build insight, get curious, and help you grow outside of our sessions to see real changes in your life. We'll focus on the future and help you make positive changes that impact your life in the direction you intentionally want to go.


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build insight, get curious, and help you grow outside of our sessions to see real changes in your life. We'll focus on the future and help you make positive changes that impact your life in the direction you intentionally want to go.

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I'm not a therapist who sits back and expects you to talk the entire time. Of course, if that's what you need--then I'm here to listen! But if you're looking for a collaborative and engaging therapist, then we'll be a great fit.

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walk through this journey with one another. I know it can be difficult to uncover some of the hurts you have been through, but you will not be alone in that process.


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walk through this journey with one another. I know it can be difficult to uncover some of the hurts you have been through, but you will not be alone in that process.

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My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and caring environment for you. I believe that every person has an opportunity to grow in their life, but sometimes we need to heal the root before we can grow.

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  • Adolescent Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Christian Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Cutting
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Faith and Spirituality
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  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Grief
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  • Loving Someone with Addiction
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  • Relationship Trauma
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