Alternative Relationships

More and more, people are turning to alternative relationship structures and realizing they are not alone, and that there is nothing wrong with them! Relationships fall along a wide spectrum across many dimensions, and people use a lot of different terminology. Ethical or consensual on-monogamy can be broadly defined as being in partnership and consensually engaging in multiple romantic and/or sexual relationships. 

 

It can be challenging to find a therapist who is able to understand your alternative relationship style and they different dynamics and issues that come up within them. Too often, therapists hold biases or their own judgements, and while they may be open-minded, they might tend to focus on things that aren't at the core of the issue. There are still so many societal messages people have internalized, and unconscious beliefs that can creep in without us even noticing. 

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I have experience working with individuals and couples in alternative relationship structures, and I can help you drill down into the core issues both without getting distracted by societal messaging and with a deep understanding of the different dynamics.