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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 Columbia, the suburbs of Columbia, other nearby places such as Spartanburg, Florence, or anywhere else in South Carolina, 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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I received specialized training in various evidence-based treatment modalities including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and ADHD assessment and treatment.

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...identify and overcome limiting beliefs through a process that aligns with your personality so you can feel more authentic, empowered, & self-confident.

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I believe in my clients' ability to learn, grow, and make “mind-style” changes that lead to emotional fitness, mental flexibility, and transformational healing.

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Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.

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My approach is highly relational. When working with me you can expect to feel nurtured, validated, and heard. Deeply rooted patterns of behavior may also emerge. At this time I collaborate with you to develop coping resources, and healthy boundaries.

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Feeling alone? Confused with how you got here, or even where to go from here? Frustrated with not feeling authentic? Or maybe you’re stuck in the same pattern. Together, we will work to make intentional and sustainable changes.


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Feeling alone? Confused with how you got here, or even where to go from here? Frustrated with not feeling authentic? Or maybe you’re stuck in the same pattern. Together, we will work to make intentional and sustainable changes.

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I pull from a myriad of therapeutic techniques that aim to empower and ground. I have extensive experience with college and graduate students, young adults, LGBTQ+ folx, and those who are navigating their various identities and life transitions.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
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identify underlying causes of the issues holding you back from a life worth living, and develop practical strategies for growth. My ultimate goal is to help you achieve greater self-awareness, resilience, and well-being to one day thrive without me.

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holistic, mind-body focused, and evidence-based. I provide tools and resources to replace unwanted thoughts and behaviors with constructive alternatives. I draw from various therapeutic modalities; mindfulness, CBT, DBT-informed, and person-centered.

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  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Bisexuality
  • Borderline Personality
  • Boundaries
  • Breakups
  • Cannabis
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  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
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  • Climate Change Stress
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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complex Trauma
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  • Discrimination
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Dual Diagnosis
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  • Millenials
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  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Moving and Relocation
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Sexual Orientation
  • Shame
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  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Justice
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Time Management
  • Toxic Families
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Values
  • Vicarious Trauma
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  • Womxn's Health
  • Workaholics
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Professionals
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