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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Work to help you let go of old fears or conditioning that hold you back from feeling truly comfortable with yourself. We'll identify subtle sources of self-judgment that create suffering for you, and work to heal these on a deep level.


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Work to help you let go of old fears or conditioning that hold you back from feeling truly comfortable with yourself. We'll identify subtle sources of self-judgment that create suffering for you, and work to heal these on a deep level.

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I'll create an experience and space that is safe for you. I'll help you let go of old fears or conditioning from the culture that hold you back from feeling worthy. I do NOT focus on, 'What is wrong with you?' I ask, 'What has happened to you?'

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  • Abusive Relationships
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Ancestral Trauma
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  • Family Trauma
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  • Intergenerational Trauma
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  • Men
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Image
  • Self-Understanding
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Shame
  • Spirituality
  • Spiritually Transformative Experiences
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Women
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I aim to help each client develop a “toolbox” of strategies/skills that can be used to decrease stress, improve communication in relationships, process emotions, combat intrusive thoughts, or target a variety of other common obstacles in their life.


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I aim to help each client develop a “toolbox” of strategies/skills that can be used to decrease stress, improve communication in relationships, process emotions, combat intrusive thoughts, or target a variety of other common obstacles in their life.

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I believe that therapy is a way for us to get to know who we are, and work towards living with authenticity as our favorite versions of ourselves. I work to empower my clients by establishing trust and challenging them to work towards their goals.

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Communication Skills
  • Couples
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  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Polyamory
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Angela Lai I Loi (Angela Loi)
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develop a good understanding why we would not let the “old wounds heal”. We would learn our own “fears” to allow changes in our lives. We would take it step by step to trust and empower ourselves to utilize fear feeling to turn it into inner power.


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develop a good understanding why we would not let the “old wounds heal”. We would learn our own “fears” to allow changes in our lives. We would take it step by step to trust and empower ourselves to utilize fear feeling to turn it into inner power.

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I use both evidence and strengths-based approaches and a variety of modalities, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing. I frequently utilize my own life experiences as a therapeutic tool to guide clients through their problems in lives.

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  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
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  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Skills
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Retirement
  • Second Generation
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stepfamilies
  • Toxic Families
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Work Stress
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Katrina Knizek
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Talk about sexuality, gender, anxiety, trauma... all the things that contribute to your day-to-day quality of life. We collaborate to unlearn old patterns and explore new ways to support and appreciate your strengths, so you can be your most vibrant.


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Talk about sexuality, gender, anxiety, trauma... all the things that contribute to your day-to-day quality of life. We collaborate to unlearn old patterns and explore new ways to support and appreciate your strengths, so you can be your most vibrant.

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I utilize somatic, expressive arts, and parts-work approaches -- we explore your therapy goals together, as equals. You get to express yourself fully - and heal in ways that talk therapy alone can't always achieve.

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  • Anxiety
  • Gender Identity
  • Kink
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  • Sexual Health
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I offer support and guidance to help individuals navigate challenges. Using evidence-based techniques, I create a safe space for exploration, providing coping strategies, and fostering resilience for a more empowered and balanced life.


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I offer support and guidance to help individuals navigate challenges. Using evidence-based techniques, I create a safe space for exploration, providing coping strategies, and fostering resilience for a more empowered and balanced life.

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I prioritize direct, compassionate interactions, creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard and understood. My practice is built on flexibility, tailoring therapeutic strategies to diverse circumstances. and clinical presentations.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Communication Skills
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Lauren Rothstein remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, N...