While the mental health field has come a long way in recent decades, psychotherapy training, services, and modalities are still heavily focused on monogamy. Polyamorous and Consensually Non-Monogamous (CNM) individuals and couples can come up against unique challenges. A non-monogamy knowledgeable therapist can hold an affirming and non-judgemental space where you can work through those challenges – without having to educate your therapist about non-monogamy.
I provide affirming and aware mental health services to individuals who are polyamorous, solo polyamorous, in open relationships, or who are otherwise non-monogamous. Additionally, I provide therapy to couples, throuples, and other relationships who are polyamorous and who practice consensual non-monogamy (CNM).
Some common themes emerge for people people and couples who are polyamorous and CNM:
- Understanding your needs, wants, and boundaries
- Exploring possibilities unlocked through non-monogamy
- Understanding what style of non-monogamy works best for you
- Addressing jealousy and insecurities
- Working through insecure or less-secure attachment dynamics
- Developing relationship agreements
- Identifying and navigating power dynamics
- Fostering compersion
- Challenging internalized shame
Whether you are actively non-monogamous or just questioning monogamy, a non-monogamy knowledgeable therapist might be a great fit for you.
Mars Vallon, LCSW 