Poly-Friendly Professionals

	Poly-Friendly Professionals
	Last update: 9 April 2008

For non-US-specific listings, go here.

Psychologists, Therapists and Relationship Counselors (United States-specific listings)

Arizona

EJ Millstone, MC LPC; PO Box 14576 Tucson, AZ 85732; 520-241-1950; http://members.cox.net/emillstone; Individual and family counseling available to people of all sexuality and gender identifications. BDSM, D/s, and polyamory folks welcome. Specializes in addictions, motivation, domestic violence (and how that is different from various BDSM lifestyles), sexual trauma, PTSD, women's issues. Sliding scale.

California -- Northern

Rev. Alesia Matson D.D., MSpC CCT CET, Trinidad, CA, alesia (at sign) metaphorsforlife (dot) com, http://www.metaphorsforlife.com or http://www.vetl.org. Specializing in poly-compassionate spiritual counseling for individuals and familes, and spiritually-based mentoring for those with alternative lifestyles. Pansectarian, allreligious and spiritual choices (or nonchoices) honored. Appointments available in Eureka or Trinidad. References available upon written request.

Rev. Michael Matson D.D., MSpC ACT CCT MFC, Eureka, CA, 707-616-4131, michael [at sign] metaphorsforlife.com, http://www.metaphorsforlife.com or http://www.vetl.org. Specializing in poly-compassionate, non-sectarian, non-religious, spiritual counseling, therapy, healing, and mentoring for individuals and familes with alternative lifestyles in the "State of Jefferson". Appointments available at our office in Eureka or home in Trinidad. References available upon written request.

Adrienne Parker-Morano MFT; Spiral Creations; 341 Broadway, Suite 409; Chico, California; 95928. 530-321-6148. I specialize in alternative lifestyle choices, polyamory, sexuality, spirituality, communication and truthtelling. I am also available for life-coaching and distance counseling (online/email therapy)

California -- Napa and Sonoma Counties (707 area code)

Rhea Orion, M.Ed., CSC, MFTi#47311; MFT, Sex counseling; Riverwoods Holistic Counseling; aslana (at) mac (dot) com; 1040 Von Brandt; Napa, CA' 94559. 707-255-4249; fax 707-254-1065. http://holisticounseling.org/. My ideal clients are poly people of every orientation, who seek happiness in well-functioniing poly partnerships, who desire the most up-to-date information and guidance available for relationship and sexual issues.

Sharon Magar; Marriage & Family Therapist; Santa Rosa, CA; 707-280-3342. (poly, specializes in relationships, poly/alternative relationships, sexual identity, transforming body image, spirituality and sexual abuse.)

California -- San Francisco (City)

Barbara A. Adler, LMFT; 533A Castro Street; San Francisco, CA. 94114. 415-284-6155. I provide Individual, Couple, Family Psychotherapy work with clients who whose lives express many different forms of 'alternative lifestyles' including, ployamorous clients, transgender or transexploring clients, all forms of sexuality, BD/SM/DS, leather and kink lifestyles. I provide a safe and professional place for people to further explore these and other issues in their lives. http://www.BarbaraAdlerLMFT.com.

Isadora Alman, M.A.; 415-386-5090. http://www.askisadora.com/ . Board-certified sexologist, licensed relationship therapist. Her "Ask Isadora" column has appeared in in news weeklies worldwide and is currently carried in Philadephia CityPaper and San Francisco's The Wave, among others. Author of Let's Talk Sex, and Ask Isadora as well as Sex Information, May I Help You? as well as other books, artciles, etc.

Deborah Anapol, Ph.D.; 415-507-1739; (Author of Love Without Limits.)

Bill Bell, Ph.D.; Marriage and Family Therapy; drbillbell (at) yahoo (dot) com; 1246 Castro Street, Suite 9; San Francisco, CA; 94114. 415-710 9777, fax 415 467 6960. http://www.drbillbell.com. Returning lecturer to the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco with regard to Childhood Sexuality, Negotiating Open Relationships, and Problematic Sexual Behaviors. I am a San Francisco based clinical psychotherapist and sex therapist who specializes in working through affairs and polyamory. I work with both straight and gay couples. There is no "standard of care" or script that applies to every couple as each has different values, standards, and expectations. Usually ther therapy involves, among other things, rebuilding a level of trust that has slowly eroded through apathy, resentment, or boredom. My office is located in the Noe Valley/Castro area and is easily accessible by car or public transit.

Dossie Easton, MFCC; SF; 415-752-7455. (received several recommendations; Co-author of The Ethical Slut and author & co-author of several other poly-, kink-, and generally sex-positive books.)

Michael R. Edelstein, Ph.D.; Clinical Psychologist; 601 Van Ness Ave., Suite 128; San Francisco, CA. 415-673-2848. http://www.ThreeMinuteTherapy.com. I love helping individuals improve their polyamorous relating. I've been conducting in-person and telephone counseling sessions for over 25 years. I'm the author of the best-selling Three Minute Therapy. a practitioner of REBT/CBT and trained with Albert Ellis. I've been in mutually-supportive polyamorous relationships for much of my life. I';ve successfully worked with jealousy in this context both personally and professionally. I have been an active member of two such groups, "Family Tree" based in New Hampshire and "Alternative Lifestyles" based in New York.

Ron Fox, Ph.D, MFT; San Francisco; 415-751-6714. Licensed, poly-friendly and knowlegable. I have 15 years experience working with the issues involved in traditional, alternative and poly lifestyles and relationships, including developing or improving communication skills and negotiating or renegotiating the structure and details of consensual alternative and poly relationships. Additional areas of expertise include: Sexuality, intimacy, self-expression; Spirituality and sexuality; Depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and self-acceptance; Gay, lesbian, and bisexual concerns; Adult survivors of childhood physical, sexual and emotional abuse; ACA/ co-dependency/substance and other recovery and family of origin related issues. http://www.ronfoxphd.com.

Cathy Hanville, LCSW; 4104 24th Street. #140 San Francisco, CA 94114. 415-643-3890. http://www.geocities.com/chanvillelcsw/therapy. I am a poly-friendly psychotherapist who has experience working with the LBGT and Kink communities. I specialize in addictions, depresion, trauma, and anxiety. I am trained in EMDR.

William Henkin, Ph.D.; San Francisco; 415-923-1150.

Cal J. Domingue, MFT; cal (at) caltherapy (dot) org; P.O. Box 318162; San Francisco, CA; 94131-8162. 415 377-0544. www.caltherapy.org. My experience include working with polyamorous individuals and couples, to explore and resolve issues including intimacy (physical, emotional, sexual), relationships, health, parenting, etc. I have worked at UCSF/AIDS Health Project and SF/CMHS Center for Special Problems; currently I am on the teaching faculty at the California Pacific Medical Center. I have over 15 years' experience working with individuals and couples." Free initial telephone interview available.

John Martin, Ph.D.; johnm (at) jamartin (dot) com; 450 Sutter St. # 1728, San Francisco, CA.http://www.jamartin.com. I'm a licensed psychologist with over 25 years experience, and with office locations both in the Union Square area and the Castro. I work with relationships of all kinds, and specialize in working with blended families of three or more gay men whose complex multiple relationships with one another require special sensitivity and understanding.

Carole Morton, M. F. T.; 415-621-4783; Noe Valley/Castro district of SF. carolemorton (at) sbcglobal (dot) net. I have both a masters in clinical psychology and a masters in human communication. My perspective is psycho-spiritual, and I prefer to work with people interested in using their life experiences for insight and growth. I am located in the Castro District of San Francisco. I wrote my first masters thesis on polyamory in 1988 and have been counseling individuals, relationship groups and running support groups since that time.

David Ortmann, LCSW; Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist; The Four Towers; david (at) dopsychotherapy (at) com; n Market Street between Noe and Sanchez; San Francisco, CA. 415-577-4430; http://www.dopsychotherapy.com. I am a San Francisco based clinical psychotherapist and sex therapist who specializes in relationships and interpersonal dynamics. I have a comfortable, peaceful office on Market Street with a leather couch for more psychoanalytic work and several chairs for traditional talk therapy. My office is centrally located in the Castro district and accessible by 9 public transportation lines. I treat, and have respect for, couples, triads, families of both origin and those of choice, and almost every type of relationship. I believe that all intimate arrangements be they open, closed, poly, or monogamous, have value and deserve respect. In addition to my relationship work and my commitment to the poly communities, my special areas of focus include: Addictions, Anxiety, BDSM/Kink sexuality, Body Image, Coming out, Depression, Dream Work, Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual issues, Gender Transitions, Intimacy & Violence, Life and death transitions, Masculinity and Femininity, Monogamy & Polyamory, Obsessions & Compulsions, Pride & Self-esteem, Relationships, Sex therapy, Trauma & Recovery. My therapeutic approach is intersubjective and psychodynamic in nature, though existential, Jungian, narrative, object relational, and spirit-mind-body schools of thought have informed my overall approach to health and wellness.

Seth Prosterman, Ph.D., MFT; 2918 Webster Street; San Francisco, California; 94123; 415-929-0926; fax 415-387-0778. http://www.sextherapy.org/. Sex and relationship therapy, individuals and couples. of all orientations, poly, bdsm, all the various -friendlys apply .(Poly-, orientation and alternative-friendly.)

Rosa Reinikainen, MFT; Psychotherapist; rosa (at) sacredtherapysf (dot) com; 406 16th Ave, SF, CA 94121; 415-820-9644; http://sacredtherapysf.com. I specialize in working with diverse lifestles, specifically Kink, Polyamorous, and LGBTQi communities. I also work with past sexual, physical and emotional trauma. I work with individuals, couples, poly-tribes, and groups.

Lon Sarver, MA; Psychologist, MFTI; lonsarver (at) yahoo (dot) com; 406 Sixteenth Avenue; San Francisco, CA; 94118; 510-496-3450. htp://www.lonsarver.com. Marriage and Family Therapist Intern #50569, . Supervised by Dossie Easton, M.F.C.C. #27782. Individual, couple, and family therapy. I specialize in working with polyamorous and other alternative relationship forms, and am experienced with NeoPagan and other alternative spiritual practices. I work to assist in the integration of all aspects of life into a functioning whole. Sliding scale, free initial consultation.

Geri Weitzman, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist #PSY17963, 3884 24th Street (nearest cross-street is Sanchez), San Francisco, CA 94114, 415-517-7965, http://www.numenor.org/~gdw/psychologist/ Empathic and open-minded psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and polygroups. Experience working with members of the poly, kink/bdsm, bisexual, HIV+, DD, and LGBT communities. Author of What Psychology Professionals Should Know About Polyamory Other specialties include relationship work, depression, anxiety, substance and internet addictions, codependency, and self-acceptance. Available for consultation with other therapists. For those without insurance, I offer a sliding scale and a free initial consultation upon request. For those with insurance, I am a provider with Blue Shield, UBH, US Behavioral Health Plan, and a few EAPs. If you are on a different plan that reimburses for sessions with out-of-network providers, I am happy to provide you with a statement reflecting your payments that you can submit to them in turn.

Adam Zimbardo, MFT; 126 Chirch Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. 415-280-2221. http://www.adamzmft.net. I have extensive experience working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual clients, as well as trans and genderqueer clients. I have also worked for many years with polyamorous clients, both individually and as couples. I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy and couples' work.

California -- San Francisco Bay Area -- North Bay (non-SF, 415 area code)

Kaynor Weishaupt, MFT License #32833, San Rafael, Berkeley and Petaluma. 415-721-2790. Licensed eight years, poly friendly and knowledgeable, experienced working with gay and lesbian, transgender populations. "I believe that we all carry beliefs from our childhood into our adult life that do well to be examined, especially those that get in the way of our being happy, free and self-actualized." Other specialties include co-dependency, recovery, infertility and ex-Jehovah's Witnesses.

California -- San Francisco Bay Area -- Peninsula (650 area code)

Nicholas J. Zirpolo, Ph.D., Palo Alto; 650-494-1215. About his practice. Nicholas is part of the group Integrated Healing Arts. (Licensed, Recommended as poly-friendly but not specializing in poly.)

California -- San Francisco Bay Area -- East Bay (510 area code)

Lucia August, MFT, CHT; laugust (at) augusthealing (dot) com; Fremont, CA; 510-792-5588. Poly-friendly and poly-knowledgeable psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, works extensively with people of all sexual orientations, preferences and family styles (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, poly, kink, bdsm). Strong background in chemical dependency, mood disorders, stress, communication problems, abuse and trauma resolution, body-image work, and creativity. Enjoys doing past-life regression, exploring UFO/ET experiences and other anomalous phenomena. http://www.augusthealing.com.

David Bromberg, MA, MFT; El Sobrante, CA; 510-223-9603. My own poly lifestyle, including how else I identify myself, led me into working with the most of passionate people. And b/c sexual longings are reflective of higher passions, my work is to free up, all that we are that isn't self-defeating. Polys are sensitive yet able to objectively self-examine. Good reason to be encouraged..

Christy Calame, LCSW; 445 Bellevue Ave. Ste. 300; Oakland, CA; 94610; 510-628-0877. Skillful and compassionate psychotherapy for individuals, couples and trios who identity as sexual outsiders, including people who are sex workers, queer, transgender or transitioning, poly and/or involved in BDSM. I have over 12 years experience as a clinician and also work with active addicts using the harm reduction model. Sliding scale. Wheelchair-accessible location near Lake Merritt.

Jeanne Courtney; PO Box 453; El Cerrito, CA' 94530. 510-527-5662 ext. 2. http://www.FeministTherapyAssociates.com. Sex-positive, poly-friendly, nonjudgmental therapy for individuals, couples, polygroups. My empathic approach can help you find compassion for the person you are, see more possibilities for the person you want to become, experience more joy, become empowered to reach your goals. Depression, codependency, life transitions, body image, partners of abuse survivors, lesbian/bisexual women. SF and East Bay near BART, scent-free, sliding scale, days and evenings.

Astraea Bella Davidson, MSW, ACSW 15737; Supervised by Mai Le, MFT 23656; astraeabella (at) yahoo (dot) com; 1009 B Solano Ave.; Albany, CA; 94706. 510-290-8303. Poly-friendly, sex-positive therapy for individuals, couples & groups of diverse orientations- including queer, bisexual, lesbian, and heterosexual. My compassionate and intelligent approach can help you develop greater understanding and empathy for yourself, gain clarity on who you want to become, and become empowered to create the life you most deeply desire. I am located very close to Berkeley, and accessible by car, bike, and public transit. I welcome inquiries and questions.

Karen Finch MA, MFT#38607; Turningleaf Therapy; kfturningleaf (at) yahoo (dot) com; 2638 Warring St.; Berkeley, CA; 94704. 510-334-7482. http://www.turningleaftherapy.com I specialize in helping couples understand their attachment needs so that they resolve conflict and communicate proficiently and create agreements and boundaries that work.

Valerie Igl, MFT (#MFC33784); PO Box 453; El Cerrito, CA; 94530. 510-527-5662 x3. http://www.FeministTherapyAssociates.com.Poly-friendly and knowledgeable. Interactive and supportive style. Counseling since 1979. Specialties: abuse survivors, EMDR, sexuality, addictions, disabilities, sexual minorities (lesbian, trans, bi, kink, poly). Phone sessions possible for California residents. Near BART, ground floor, scent-free. Moderate fees, Medi-Cal, Victim/Witness, generous sliding scale. Free half-hour phone consultation for local prospective clients.

Wowlvenn Katzmiller, MA; Registered MFT intern, IMF49195, supervised by Debra Gajer, LCSW 18365; 3120 Telegraph Avenue Suite 4, Berkeley, CA 94705. 510-869-4838. I am a registered MFT intern with experience and understanding of the unique dynamics, issues and needs involved in working mindfully and productively with polyamorous/polyfidelitous individuals and partners engaged in psychotherapy. http://www.wowlvennkatzmiller.com.

Zoe Kunstenaar, MA, LMFT; Psychotherapist; Guidance for Growth; zoek (at) comcast (dot) net; 10 Miller Ave; Mill Valley; CA; 94941. 510-676-6562. I have twenty years experience with polyamoury. I have coached individuals/couples/moresomes of multiple configurations, both regarding poly issues and issues that only brush on the poly lifestyle. I specialize in EMDR, and am experienced with paganism, BDSM, and alternative sexualities as well as polyamoury. References available from highly visible poly community leaders. Sliding scale available.

Kathy Labriola; Berkeley; 510-464-4652. (She has written some articles on the web, see Have You Considered Non-Monogamy?, Jealousy in Open Relationships, and Models of Open Relationships .)

Marla McFadin, Licensed MFT, 1009 B Solano Avenue; Albany, CA; 94706. 510-869-4347. Experience working with people building relationship skills for successful polyamourous relationships.

Shefa Sharkey, MA, MFT Intern (#45551); shefasharkey (at) yahoo (dot) com; 6536 Telegraph Avenue; Suite C-201; Oakland, CA; 94609. 510-653-7944 x2. http://www.shefasharkey.com. Sliding scale. Therapy for individuals, couples, triads, groups; straight and GLBTQQ; for all types of polyamorous arrangements. Please see my website for more details. Located in Oakland/Berkeley area, accessible by public transportation. Supervised by Kim McCourt, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC28591).

Tara Webster, LCSW; (aka Meg Webster LCSW) Psychotherapist; P.O. Box 70043; Richmond, CA; 94807. 510-798-9636. I have supported many people who are polyamourous. I have helped couples where one person is poly, and the other is scared or reluctant to explore polyamoury. I do not judge anyone's choices, nor do I try to convince anyone what is right for them. My focus is on helping them identify their authentic truth, and help give them ways to manage anxiety and fear if it arisese . I am also trained in EMDR.

Orit Weksler MA; Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts Therapy; Oweksler (at) gmail (dot) com; 3045 Telegraph Ave.; Berkeley, CA; 94705. 510-295-2588. MFT Intern IMF# 44962 supervised by Yael Moses MFT license# 21694. Poly- Friendly Psychotherapy, Drama Therapy and Psychodrama with adults, couples and families. Is a facilitator for Bisexual women's group in Berkeley. Experienced with coming out issues, bi-sexuality and marriage, immigration and parenting.

Traci L. Williams, MFTI (MFC 43757)--supervised by Christy Calame, LCSW (LCS#18701) 445 Bellevue Ave; Ste. 300; Oakland, CA; 94610. 510-297-4020. Psychotherapy with an expressive arts focus to individuals, couples, and groups. Experience providing support to members of the LGBTQ, kink, leather and poly communities, sex workers, and queers of color. Sliding scale.

California -- San Francisco Bay Area -- South Bay (408 area code)

Lia M. Salciccia, MFT; lia (at) firststreettherapy (dot) com; 870 North First Street; San Jose, CA; 95112. 408-612-3957. http://www.firststreettherapy.com. Avoid the fear of being judged, pathologized, or being labeled "crazy"! Compassionate, nonjudgmental psychotherapy and relationship counseling for individuals, families of all kind, and couples, triads, etc. Poly friendly, kink friendly, pagan friendly, and aware and well-versed in alternative lifestyles of all types. Specializing in working with dreams. Telephone and online sessions available.

Diane Salvadore LMFT; 800 Pollard Rd.; Ste. B207; Los Gatos CA; 95032. 408-364-0766. Poly friendly psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families of all sexual orientations. My specialties include: alternative sexual lifestyles, consensual power exchange, polyamory, depression and anxiety, codependency, relationship issues and communication difficulties, adult children of alcoholics, domestic violence, rape and recovery from sexual abuse. Court-designated expert in the field of alcoholism, chemical dependency and addictive behaviors. Insurance accepted. Sliding scale available.

Debbie Sayre MFT; dlsayre55 (at) sbcglobal (dot) net; 100 Gilman Ave. # C Campbell, CA. 95008. 408-376-0646; fax 408-376-0646. I offer therapy to individuals,and couples who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and polyamorous. Please contact me to set up and appointment.

California -- Santa Cruz County (831 area code)

Vickie Assunto, M.A. (Lic #MFC36577); LMFT; 831-427-8300; 2805 Porter St.; Soquel, CA 95073.

Kelly Bryson, MFT; The Center for Compassion; kelly (at) languageofcompassion (dot) com; 3100 McGlenn Drive; 831-462-3277. Psychotherapist, Marriage Family and Individual. " I have lived a poly lifestyle for many years, usually teach Nonviolent Compassionate Communication at the Zegg Community (A poly intentional community in Germany) each summer, keynoted the Loving More convention last year, have a best selling book on the poly subject and more (Don't be Nice, Be Real - Balancing Passion for Self with Compassion for others) I am living proof that with great communication skill & community you can have both Fom & Closeness. Just like the kite and the string, are not really in conflict, but have a dynamic supportive relationship that provides a great stretching growth and a vital grounded security. I have also been an authorized trainer for over 20 years with the Center for Nonviolent Communication and am a licensed therapist. (so I can accept insurance) Also I am REAL (no psychobabble and no "tough love") and I don't take sides." www.languageofcompassion.com

Beila Krow, M.A., L.M.F.T; PO Box 935, Soquel, CA; 95073. 831-477-1232, fax 831-477-1232. http://beilakrow.com/. As well as poly people, I work with GLBTs of all ages, poly or not, on a variety of issues, including highly sensitive people, chronic illness, alternative lifestyles, grief/loss, and much more.

Selene Vega, LMFCC (shifting to LMFT soon), Santa Cruz, 831-336-0350, http://www.spiritmoving.com/, (poly-friendly, works with individuals and relationships)

California -- Southern

Damien Aazati; Counselor; Sacred Tree; Suite 415; 1220 Rosecrans Street; San Diego, CA; 92106. 1-800-427-9144; fax 1-800-363-1819. http://www.sacredtree.us/ Sacred Tree is a national, non-profit organization which serves the Poly Community by offering individual, union, and family counseling (both web-based and in-office), legal and adoption services, guidance in creating commitment covenants and ceremonies, and by serving as a social center for the Poly Community.Sacred Tree functions via the support of generous benefactors and volunteers, and through a staff of administrative, counseling, guidance, and support staff. If you might have an interest in becoming involved with our organization, please contact Sandra Carns, our Director of Human Relations.

Jen Chandler, M.A. Licensed Psychological Assistant, #PSB 32333, Supervised by Stacy Berlin, Psy.D. #PSY 16878; Registered Psychological Assistant; jenchandlerma (at) yahoo (dot) com; listingaddress: 612 N. Sepulveda Blvd. #3; Brentwood, CA; 90049. 323-252-5308. http://www.drjchandler.com. I believe that polyamory is a valid lifestyle and I am welcoming to poly-people. I have read several journal articles about LGBT and heterosexual polyamorous people. I have attended a poly workshop and worked with poly-clients at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center.

Nicole Dockter; LCSW; nicole (at) nicolelcsw.com; 1767 Grand Ave #4; San Diego, CA; 92109. 619-318-5012.

Dr. Judy Emerson, Ph.D. and Rev. Nicholas Olevsky, D.D.; 909-867-5999; work as a husband and wife team helping couples of all relationship styles, in person, on-line or by phone. poly, nude, swing, gay and lesbian, etc... friendly. http://www.ThirdPath.net.

Daniel Latch, DD,MA,MNLP,CHt,BCIA (candidate); Chicago, IL; 60613, and North Hollywood, CA; 91605. Straight, gay, nude and poly friendly Coaching for people and their partners who are striving to break out of the mold and discover themselves and their freedom through alternative lifestyles, workstyles and lovestyles. Life, Success and Personal Transformation Coaching, Mediation and Conflict Arbitration Services provided via long-distance and personal sessions. Please email with subject line - PolyPro.

Jim Michael, MA, CHt; Psychotherapist Intern; Supervisor Richard Brewer MFC 35609; Infinite Life; 8235 Santa Monica Blvd.; Suite 400; West Hollywood, CA; 90046. 323-656-3316 x4. http://www.jimmichael.com Acceptance. Commmunication. Negotiation and Renegotiation. My name is Jim, and whether you're in a Bi, Poly, Swinging, Down-low or other sexual relationship that's out of the "norm,"; let's talk your needs. Whether you are looking for a therapist or a personal coach to help you, let's talk about it. Please visit my sites at www.jimmichael.com and wwwjimmichaelonline.com.

Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D., M.F.C.T.; P.O. Box 4883; Long Beach, CA 90804; 562-438-8077; http://www.lbcbn.com/Tessina/. Dr. Tessina also has an online column at ocnow.com, and is the author of several books including The 10 Smartest Decisions a Woman Can Make Before 40 and How to be a Couple and Still be Free.

Alexander Yoo, M.A.; 6310 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 410; Los Angeles, CA 90035. 310-773-3484; Supervised by Jan Reynolds, M.A., MFT, FC21785. http://www.alexanderyoo.com. Specializing in LGBTIQ, genderqueer, transgender, and bisexual/pansexual individuals and communities, poly families, relationships, and tribes, leather/BDSM folk, other "alternative" sexualities and genders, spirituality, addiction/recovery, crises of identity and belief, grief and loss, coming out, and more. Individuals, couples, relationships, families, and groups. Both as an individual and under the auspices of GenderQueer Revolution's Total Wellness! program (www.genderqueerrevolution.org), an ongoing LGBTIQ/gender health series. Alexander continues to educate businesses, community organizations, and health providers with sensitivity, cultural competency, and EEO Compliance trainings. He has designed, prepared, and presented countless lectures as well as psycho-educational workshops and seminars for a number of health professionals and businesses on sexuality, polyamory, gender, mental health, spirituality, sexuality, philosophy, race, ethnicity, HIV, and other topics.

Colorado

Sheila Addison, MA, LMFT; Metro Denver, CO; 720-352-0621; Individual, couple/poly group, and family therapy. Experience with a variety of sexual identities, relationship styles, and sexual lifestyles. "I can help with general relationship issues such as chronic conflict, intimacy, parenting, identity issues, and stresses during life transitions. I also have experience with depression/anxiety, and issues related to gender, race, spirituality, etc. I have lectured and taught about sexual minorities, especially GLBT clients. I am also familiar with polyamorous relationships, and the BDSM community." http://www.opencircletherapy.com

Dr. Neil Cannon, MPH, DHS; Sex Therapist; 222 Milwaukee Street # 103; Denver, CO; 80206. 303-670-5600, fax 303-670-5300. Effective and Compassionate Sex Therapy for individuals and couples. Open and affirming to all forms of sexual expression between consenting adults. Experienced in poly and alternative sexualities. Post graduate certification in GLBT studies. Section Leader: Colorado Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Conveniently located in Cherry Creek across from the mall. http://www.healingsavants.com

Beth Firestein, Ph.D.; 504 W. Eisenhower, Ste. 202; Loveland CO 80537; 970-635-9116; Dr. Firestein is also the editor of the book Bisexuality: The Psychology of Politics of an Invisible Minority.

Reed Lindberg, M.A., L.P.C.; Boulder Psychotherapy Institute; reed (at) boulderpsych (dot) com; 1140 Lehigh St. Boulder, CO 80305. 303-494-0393. http://www.boulderpsych.com. Reed's focus is Relationship, Sex and Romance Counseling. His existential perspective assumes that we never are a "static self.". Existential counseling encourages each person's freedom while building relationship. Life circumstances and lived experience rest on a bedrock of past life experiences, but we are renewed by our choices. Reed has practiced psychotherapy for over fifteen years.

Gary Thomas Wareham , MA LPC CAC III; Bisexual Counseling and Psychotherapy of Colorado; 5362 West 83rd Ave., Arvada, Colorado 80003. 303-424-4973. http://www.bisexualcounseling.com. Licensed psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience specializing in mental health counseling for those who self identify as bisexual, polyamorous, questioning/curious, or "no label preferred". Empowerment and personal growth, authenticity, non-judgmental exploration of sexual orientation and sexual identity, self-liking and self-acceptance, honesty, and integrity are my core counseling values when working with clients. Individual and relationship counseling available.

Charlton Wilson, CHt., CCHt.; Psychotherapist; Anukasan Transpersonal Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy; P.O. Box 7033; Loveland, CO; 80537. 970-402-4717 http://www.hypnotherapy-psychotherapy.com. "I am an internationally trained and certified transpersonal psychotherapist/hypnotherapist with 19 years experience assisting others in changing patterned behaviour to realize their life aspirations. I work with most psychological difficulities. My specialities are trauma relief, recovery from sexual abuse, habituated/dependant behaviours(alcoholism/drug-addiction and sex-addiction) and codependency. I also have specialized shamanic journeying training. With well over 92% of the population suffering from psychological difficulties, (Satir 1988) my mission is to do my small part to change this beautiful planet upon which we all live. I aspire to help us all toward thriving within our communities, not just surviving."

Connecticut

Rosalyn Dischiavo, MA, LADC; Dragonfly Counseling; rozrozroz5 (at) yahoo (dot) com; c/o West Hartford Counseling Center, 664 Prospect Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. 860-614-5279. 20 years of experience have given me a broad understanding of most mental and emotional health issues, with areas of specialty such as sexual issues, complex family and couples dynamics, adolescents, women's issues, and addiction, including late recovery issues. I hold a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and am currently pursuing a doctorate in Sexology. I am intimately familiar with poly dynamics and enjoy working with complex systems.

P. Michele Sugg, MSW LCSW CST; AASECT Certified Sex Therapist; 184 Maple Street; Branford, CT; 06405. 203-488-2630; fax 203.488.2630. Caring, confidential treatment. Private pay, sliding scale. Eclectic approach to accomplish therapeutic goals. All are welcome and accepted here.

District of Columbia -- please see Maryland/DC

Florida

Judi Addelston, Ph.D., LMFT. Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist; 1345 Clay Street Winter Park, FL 32789. 407-492-3348. Providing caring and compassionate psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and polyamorous relationships. All lifestyles are welcome: BDSM, LGBT, kink/fetish etc. Trained in both Marriage and Family Therapy as well as Mental Health Counseling. Offers psychotherapy and counseling for a range of issues including relationships, depression, anxiety, sexuality, identity, addictions, and others. Dr. Addelston is also a professor of psychology at ValenciaCommunity College and her courses include Human Sexuality and Psychology of Gender.

Rev, Deborah M. Erickson, MS, DD, Marriage and Family Therapist; ladykuanyin1 (at) bellsouth (dot) net; 15 West Riverside Drive; Jupiter, FL; 33469. 561-747-9530. I have participated in numerous national aadult alternative culture conventions instructing workshops that have included, but were not limited to the following: Polyamory and S/M; Identifying Predators and Sociopaths a layman guide; Sex and Spirituality; Bisexuality; Abuse vs. Consensual S/M and Relationship Styles.

Dr. Michael Dean Goodman; The Relationship Institute; 6822 Bridlewood Ct., Boca Raton FL 33433. 561-350-3930. Working with individuals, couples, and non-traditional groups; in person or by phone nationwide; free initial phone consultation to discuss your needs and goals. 30-years' professional experience. Founding board member and education director of a major East-coast polyamory support group; founding member of SE Florida Polyamory group. Not merely "poly-friendly"; but deeply poly-experienced (decades of personal practice of polyamory & other non-traditional relationship styles). Specializing in Re-Unification Therapy (healing early-life traumas and other old programming which sabotage the full flow of life; opening communication; integrating sexuality, love, and spirituality; harmonizing our natural needs for deep intimacy and for space; unfolding and understanding each other's inner masculine and feminine energies). Rapid, effective, solution-oriented work. Also offers spiritual guidance - yoga, meditation, tantra, self-inquiry - workshops and private educational sessions nationally.

Jennifer and Paul Loring; Central Florida; 386-212-2846. Poly, bisexual, and gay counseling for individuals and families. In-person or telephone counseling for donations only.

Michael Ian Rothenberg, Ph.D., LCSW; Licensed Psychotherapist; The Center for Counseling and Sexual Health, P.A.. 705 Executive Drive Suite A, Winter Park, FL 32789.407-797-5468. http://www.CounselingAndSexualHealth.com. 407-628-1555. "I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, Diplomate of the American Board of Sexology and a Certified Sex Therapist. Counseling for individuals, couples and groups. BDSM, Poly, Kink, GLBT, Leather. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available."

Robin Taylor, Ph.D. LPC; 505-660-9277; http://www.robintaylor.net; Tampa, Florida. Sexologist, also a licensed psychotherapist, does sexuality and relationship counseling with individuals and couples. (Poly-, orientation and alternative-friendly.)

N. Jay Tow, LMHC; Sex Threapist; NOTARISK (at) aol (dot) com; POB 297972; Pembroke Pines, Fl; 33029. 954-646-6439; fax 954-212-8121. http://alttherapist.com/ "I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, and a trained and experienced substance abuse counselor. I have been in private practice for the past 3 yrs. As part of my practice I have been working with gay, lesbian, and transgendered clients. I have a listing on the KAP list. Many of my clients are in the leather lifestyle. Polyamory is very common in this lifestyle. I believe that polyamory is an acceptable alternative for many people and understand the complex issues regarding establishing and maintaining these relationships."

Georgia

Gloria G. Brame, Ph.D., ACS; Clinical sexologist; Athens metro area. 706-788-3446. http://gloriabrame.com/therapy. Clinical sexologist and therapist specializing in alternative adult relationships. Experienced, enlightened, solution-oriented counseling on all aspects of love and sex. Leather/BDSM/GLBT-friendly.

Virginia Erhardt, Ph.D.; psychologist; DrVErhardt (at) aol (dot) com; 315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.; Suite 1051; Decatur, GA; 30030. 404-235-1178. Dr. Erhardt offers poly-friendly individual, dyadic, quad, etc. therapy as well as sex therapy. Her office is in beautiful downtown Decatur, adjacent to Atlanta.

Diane Hughes, LCSW; 2801 Buford Hwy.; Suite 501; Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-329-2050. Psychodymanic interpersonal psychotherapy with adults, couples, families, groups, individuals. Experienced and familar with all types of alternative lifestyles, particularly polyamorous relationships.

Eddie Reece, MS, LPC; 406 Barrington Hills Dr.; Atlanta, GA; 30350; 770-671-1814. http://www.eddiereece.com. I have over 15 years of counseling experience and work well with polyamorous relationships.

James Russell, Psy.D.; Licensed Psychologist; jdruss2003 (at) aol (dot) com. 700-F Beaver Ruin Rd.; Lilburn, GA; 30047. 678-318-3468, ext. 106, fax 770-925-8059. Individual and couples psychotherapy. I primarily work with adults, both GLBT and hetero, from a psychodynamic/interpersonal model. My practice philosophy emphasizes diversity, and I strive to provide a safe and accepting environment in which individuals can explore and embrace their individuality. Experience working with polyamorous and polysexual relationships.

Hawaii

Sasha Lessin, Ph.D., Dean of Instruction, School of Tantra; Co-Founder, World Polyamory Association. worldpolyamory (at) aol (dot) com; 1371 Malaihi Rd.; Wailuku, Maui, HI; 96793. 808 244-4103. http://www.worldpolyamoryassociation.com. Investigate he possibilities of a polyamorous (more than one love) lifestyle. Ask us how you can make more love in your life, relate from your highest self with your lovers and housemates, uplevel jealousy into compersion (joy at your lovers' joy), and give them each the love, intimacy, attention, companionship, touch and sexual-loving they need. Create a loving support and create true, inner peace with your extended family, your tribe.

Illinois

Niquie Dworkin, PhD; Psychologist; Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy; 3322 N. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60657.773-472-8587; fax 773-525-3325. http://www.lakeviewtherapy.com. Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy is a interdisciplinary therapy cooperative dedicated to providing compassionate, practical therapy to people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles. Free phone consultation.

Susan Barnes, MSW, LCSW; Lifeskills Center, Ltd; lifeskills (at) sbcglobal (dot) net; 800 N. Main Street; Antioch, IL; 60002. 224-577-5022. 847-395-2469. Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is both kink aware and works with diverse lifestyles, sexual orientations and gender identities. There are a variety of therapeutic approaches I rely on to help form a safe, supportive, accepting, non-judgmental, interactive relationship with clients. My approach is client-centered, and my philosophy is holistic in that I believe mind, body and spirit are affected when an individual experiences difficult, painful or challenging situations. At times, I include art, journaling, homework, meditation and visualization either during, or outside of sessions to help provide insight into thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

Evan Lerman, LCSW; 512 W. Burlington; LaGrange, IL; 60525; (also Chicago, Skokie); 708-579-9722. Specializing in marital, depression, family and adolescent treatment.

See also Daniel Latch. (He works in Chicago, IL and North Hollywood, CA.)

Jennifer Isham, DD, LCPC, CS, NCC. Chicago, and suburban offices. 773-472-7221. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Clinical Sexologist. In person, phone, on-line. Strong background in relationship and sexual enrichment, gender and alternative lifestyles including polyamorous relationships, life transitions, creativity, and living a life of authenticity. http://www.sunriseinstitute.org, www.sunrisetherapy.com

Elaine Phillips, MA; Certified Sex Therapist; elaine (at) sextherapyillionis (dot) com; 2416 East Washington, Suite A3, Bloomington, IL 61701. 309-826-GLBT. http://ww.sextherapyillinois.com

Maine

Ronald Feintech, PhD; Licensed Psychologist; Sex Therapy Diplomate, AASECT; The Couples Center. rfeintech (at) choiceonemail (dot) com; 222 Auburn St., ste 201; Portland, ME 04103. 207-878-3141. http://thecouplescentermaine.com. 207-878-5810 Systemic couples therapy for straight, GLT, BDSM, Polyamory, and other alternative gender and lifestyles issues. Kink-friendly.

Marlyand/Washington D.C.

Joseph W. James, Ph.D., . 4400 East-West Highway; Suite 712; Bethesda, MD; 20814. 301-657-1144. I am a Psychologist in private practice specializing in the treatment of adult survivors of trauma and sexual abuse and in the sexual and gender concerns of adults. My theoretical background is dynamic and humanistic and I strive to create a non-judgmental environment in which you can comfortably explore issues involving your sexuality and lifestyle. I also have expertise in the treatment of depression, anger management, impulse control disorders, co-dependency and executive coaching. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available.

Robert Sheavly, LICSW, DCSW; Psychotherapist; Central Washington Psychotherapy Associates; 1700 17th Street, NW, Suite 203, Washington, DC, 20009. 202-232-4900. I am the Director of Central Washington Psychotherapy Associates and have over 30 years of experience providing lifestyle-sensitive psychotherapy to the Poly, LGBT and Kink communities. Please see my website for specialties and a listing of locations. http://www.DCpsychotherapy.com

Massachusetts

Daniel Gaynor, M.A., L.M.H.C. Founder/Clinician Self & Other Psychotherapy Associates, 44 Pearl St., Cambridge MA 02139.

Mary Ellen Henry, Ph.D., LICSW; MEHenryPhD (at) aol (dot) com; 50 Commercial St.; Provincetown, MA; 02657. 508-487-2698. Private practioner serving diverse population on Outer Cape Cod.

Randi Kaufman, PsyD; randi.kaufman2 (at) verizon (dot) net; PO Box 390226, Cambridge, MA; 02139. 617-441-2100. "Empathic and open-minded psychotherapy for individuals and couples who practice or want to explore alternative lifestyles." Experience working with members of the poly, BDSM/kink, transgender, bisexual, lesbian and gay communities.

Cory Lea Kerens, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist. Alternatives Counseling & Therapy; 183 Highland Avenue; Somerville, MA; 02143. 617-625-4561, http://altcounseling.com. Cory is knowledgeable about and accepting of a wide variety of alternative lifestyles, including polyamory, BDSM, and gay/lesbian/bisexual issues. She works with individual adults on relationship issues, self-exploration, coming out, healing from childhood abuse, ACOA/dysfunctional family issues, trauma, depression, and self-esteem. Sliding scale. Half a block from the #90 bus, one mile from the Davis Square T stop, parking available.

Glenn Klein, LMHC; 233 Harvard St., Office 304, Brookline, MA 02446. 617-794-6223 I am a licensed provider who offers individual and couples psychotherapy to adults who present with sexual and relational diversity. I also am experienced with substance abuse, addictions, compulsivity, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, and spiritual issues. Some insurance accepted, sliding scale. http://www.GKleinLMHC.com.

Dr. Mark Kline; Human Relations Services; Wellesley Hills. (Recommended as poly-friendly but not specializing in poly.)

Linda Marks; Newton, MA; 617-965-7846; http://www.healingheartpower.com. Body-centered psychotherapy. (Poly, LGBT, kink-friendly and knowledgable)

Dr. AndreA Neumann Mascis; Psychologist; The Meeting Point; andrea (at) themeetingpoint (dot) org; Jamaica Plain MA 02130. 508-308-3242, fax 617-524-1729. http://themeetingpoint.org. I am a psychologist who has worked in queer community and extensively with poly and alternative family and social relationships in San Francisco and Boston for more than fifteen years.

Monique Noelle, PhD; clinical psychologist/therapist; 930 Massachusetts Ave.; Cambridge, MA; 02139. 617-388-9985. "I am a licensed psychologist in private practice in Central Square, Cambridge, MA (accessible by subway and bus). I offer individual psychotherapy to adults of all ages. My specialty areas are working with Bisexual individuals, Transgender and Gender Variant individuals, Polyamorous individuals, and Gay and Lesbian individuals. Other specialties include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, mindfulness-based therapies, and trauma."

Emily Page, Psy.D., LMHC; Clinical Psychologist, Arlington, MA, 781-641-3980. Holistic psychotherapy, shamanic journeywork and energy healing. 26 years experience. Working with individuals, families and relationships.. either poly or monog. Sexual or gender minority issues welcomed (bi, trans, poly, kink, gay, lesbian, questioning...). Recovery from addictions, including co-dependency and eating disorders as well as trauma and abuse. Healing from depression and anxiety. Assistance with communication skills, career enhancement, including one's particular religious or spiritual point of view in their psychotherapy or energy healing. Sliding scale. http://www.emilypage.com.

Liz Petty, LICSW; PO Box 1215, Littleton MA 01460, lizpetty3@gmail.com, 603-759-2165.. I offer private, supportive and gentle therapy sessions, with more than 20 years' experience working with people of all ages. Alternative-friendly.

Kip J. Rabidou, BA; Outreach Counseling; Oakheart Human Services; 21 Ridgecrest Street, Springfield MA 01118. 413-552-8069. A ministry of healing and personal growth friendly to alternative lifestyles. No fee for service, donations accepted. ULCO 11/5/05.

Ellen Rottersmann, LICSW; erottersmann(at)comcast(dot)net; 1093 Beacon St., Suite 401; Brookline, MA; 02446. 617-730-9417. Safe, empathic psychotherapy specializing in working with diverse lifestyles, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Sliding scale, some insurance accepted. T accessible.

Michigan

Eric S Blumberg, Ph.D., LPC; esblumberg (at) pobox (dot) com; Wentworth & Associates, Bonaventure Center; 11111 Hall Road, Suite 303; Utica, Michigan; 48317. 248-416-0685. Published researcher on highly sexual women. Upcoming book: The Lives and Voices of Highly Sexual Women. I have been a professional counselor/therapist for 29 years. I am knowledgeable about and accepting of a wide variety of alternative lifestyles including poly and BDSM. I am comfortable working with both relationship and individual issues of all sorts with clients of any sexual orientation and any lifestyle. In addition to therapy, as a sexologist I can provide coaching/counseling for sexual enhancement, that is, assisting couples in learning to extend and enhance their pleasure (up to 10 - 15 minutes orgasms, for example).

Minnesota

Mary Woodward-Kreitz, MA, LP. Licensed Psychologist. Studio 3345; 3345 Lexington Ave. S., Eagan, MN 55121. 651-454-4343, fax 651-454-9494.. Specializing in individual and relationship counseling, sex therapy, family therapy, general practice. Supportive and knowledgeable about alternative lifestyles. I accept most forms of insurance, or private payment options.

Missouri

Michael DeMarco, PhD; Clinical Sexologist, Psychotherapist; Kansas City.. 660-429-6678. http://www.mytherapist.info. Specializes in non-conventional relationship styles as well as individual psychotherapy and sex therapy. Sliding scale.

New Hampshire

Angel Wendy Chapman, MA Ed.Psych, SRMT, Alternative Healing Therapy and Counseling, Nashua, NH. http://www.metagifted.org/.. Energy shielding, Chakra Balancing, Shamballa, Reiki healing sessions and classes, Kundalini energy training. In-person, phone, chat, email sessions. Ms. Chapman has been actively poly for 15 yrs. (poly/GLBT/alternative/etc-friendly)

Lee M. Faver PhD ABPP; 25 Carriage Lane; Westmoreland, NH; 03467. 603-852-8238. http://www.leemfaver.com. Licensed, Board Certified Psychologist. Individual and couple therapy, 17+ years. Expertise includes sexuality, orientation, gender diversity, alternative lifestyles, erotic expression (kink, leather, SMBD), depression, anxiety, health related changes and chronic illness. Extensive experience with couples. Conveniently located between Brattleboro VT and Keene NH, 1 mile from Rt 9.

New Jersey

Liz Lipman-Stern, LCSW, Highland Park, NJ; 908-420-0898. http://www.outsidetheboxcounts.com. I am a poly-friendly psychotherapist, who, although I work with all sorts of people, I focus on working within the "alternative lifestyle" community, providing non-judgemental, knowledgeable, and compassionate counseling. I offer individual, relationship, family and group counseling in person and individual and relationship counseling via telephone. I have a sliding scale and never turn someone down based on ability to pay.

David N. Lipton, Ph.D; sensaumer (at) aol (dot) com; 214 Broad Street; Red Bank, New Jersey; 07701. 732-758-9494. comments. Licensed Psychologist in Central New Jersey area with over 18 years experience.

Jennifer Whitlock, MA, LPC; Sussex County Psychiatric Associates; 185 Route 183; Stanhope, NJ; 07843. 973-222-3750. JenniferWhitlockLPC (at) yahoo (dot) com. I'm a poly-friendly and gay-friendly licensed professional counselor with more than 12 years experience counseling individuals and couples, traditional and non.

Nan Wise, LCSW, ACSW, Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association; Board Eligible, The National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists. South Orange, NJ; 973-632-0625. Individuals, couples, triads, etc. Alternative healing for the alternative community: poly, gay, pagan, S&M, etc. More than twenty years experience as a psychotherapist and use an eclectic approach based on the needs of the client including hypnotherapy, spiritual psychotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, cognitive psychotherapy and emotional release work. Extensive experience in the field of relationship healing as well as training in yoga, Tantra, and meditation. "I am polyamorous and have gone public about my expanded marriage in Esquire Magazine so I have experienced the the personal and professional challenges of living an alternative lifestyle." Author of multiple articles on polyamory in Loving More Magazine Workshops on intimacy and relationship healing. Office and phone visits available.

IPG Counseling/Institute for Personal Growth, (Highland Park, Jersey City, Freehold, and Jersey City, main office at 8 South Third Ave; Highland Park, NJ; 08904. 800-379-9220 or 732-246-8439. http://www.ipgcounseling.com. GLBT/BDSM/leather/fetish/poly-friendly and experienced. IPG also does sex therapy, working with sexual dysfunction and addiction.

New York

Bret Amorde, LMSW; Health & Healing Psychotherapy; Copiague, NY; 11726, Long Island. 631-240-6967. The nature of life is to grow. We honor this most fundamental law of nature through our relationships. But without this understanding in relationship situations, we wrongly mistake the impulse to grow as a problem, rooted in past fearful memories, projected into an imagined future. I have been a Psychotherapist for ten years and practicing Polyamory for five. Having the knowledge, courage and tools to own our individual interior reality is imperative for healthy relationships. Learn how to love and support one another in staying identified with the Self, making peace with and resolving Egoic fears, and consciously create the loving relationships you deserve.

N. Mendie Cohn, Ph.D; Psychologist; nmcohn (at) earthlink (dot) net; Park Slope, Broolyn, NY. 718-768-5910; fax 718-768-5910. I provide counseling for individuals and couples of all lifestyles, genders, and sexual orientations who are dealing with concerns about relationships, work, family issue, emotions, life stage issues, and/or personal fulfillment . I am a clincial psychologist with over 24 years experience. My office is located in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Fees are based on a sliding scale.

Dorothy C. Hayden, CSW, 209 E. 10th St. #14; New York, NY; 10003. 212-673-5717. http://www.sextreatment.com/. (Poly-friendly and experienced, and an extensive and sex- and kink- positive site, and has worked with a number of poly-friendly groups, works in conjunction with Nan Weiss, LCSW.) In person and on-line.

Katherine Rachlin, Ph.D, Licensed Psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist; 49 West 24 St. 9FL; New York, NY 10010. 212-206-3636. Poly-friendly and experienced, also fetish, trans, and BDSM-friendly. I support individuals and partners in finding what works for them. Poly relationships often create challenges and push the comfort zones of the people involved. Our work often focuses on establishing agreement about the basic parameters of relationships and about how to embrace multiple partners without someone feeling shortchanged. Therapy can help people to find balance and can help people to create and maintain relationships that are loving and fulfilling.

Liz Lipman-Stern, LCSW, New York City, NY; 908-420-0898. http://www.outsidetheboxcounts.com. I am a poly-friendly psychotherapist, who, although I work with all sorts of people, I focus on working within the "alternative lifestyle"; community, providing non-judgemental, knowledgeable, and compassionate counseling. I offer individual, relationship, family and group counseling in person and individual and relationship counseling via telephone. I have a sliding scale and never turn someone down based on ability to pay.

William Picker, Ph.D.; Clinical Psychologist; 245 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591. 914-524-0042. AASECT member. Clinical Psychologist. Understanding and welcoming to poly patients.

Samuel Sharmat, MD; Psychiatrist; 24 E. 12th St., Suite 303; New York, NY; 10003. 917-292-3292. Poly-friendly psychotherapy and psychiatry for individuals, relationships and families. Experienced with creative and alternative communities.

David R. Yonkin, LCSW; davidyonkin (at) aol (dot) com; 211 W. 56th Street; Suite 30G; New York, NY 10019. 917-842-2655, fax: 212-246-4892. Member of WPATH (formerly HBIGDA). I'm a gay male psychotherapist in NYC in private practice. Poly-friendly and experienced, also fetish, gender (including trans and intersex experience) and BDSM-friendly; I also work with people in various 12-Step recovery groups, including AA and SCA.

Joanne Zager, Ph.D.; New York State Licensed Psychologist; jzager (at) twcny (dot) rr (dot) com. 118 Park Lane, 607-272-6353, fax 607-272-6353.

North Carolina

Samuel S. Allen, MA, NCC, LPC; Durham, NC. 20 years' experience working with "alternative" communities (leather/kink, poly, LGBTIQ). Served as a consultant to organizations including HBO, The Discovery Channel, ABC's Nightline, as well as law enforcement, attorneys, medical schools, etc, on transgender issues, since 1982. In person and by phone. http://samallencounseling.com.

Gillian Corzine, M.S.. Licensed North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapist. 104 Jones Ferry Road, Suite F, Carrboro, NC; 27312. 919-960-9912. http://www.gilliancorzine.com/ Experienced and compassionate, I provide a safe place to improve communication skills for non-traditional relationships: poly, kink, and lifestyle. For individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, or body image issues, I can offer a nonjudgmental environment where your lifestyle choice will not be targeted as "the issue".

Oregon -- Portland and Vicinity

Anita Brown, Ph.D.; Eugene..

Gwenn Cody, LCSW; Portland, Oregon. 503-230-0518. Body oriented psychotherapy, Core Energetics Therapist, Tantra instruction

Elliot Gellar; NW Portland, 503-224-1433

Sue-Rita Goldstein; LCSW; 503-244-8913

Tracey Hart; Tigard area. 503-222-4420

Joyce Korschgen, LPC, EAP; Professional Counselor; Alliance Counseling Center, Inc.; 818 NW 17th Suite #3; Portland, OR; 97209. 503-221-4531.

Dorothy Knapp; pagan and understands 'non-traditional' relationships.

See Harold Kornylak in the Virginia listings.

Terrie A. Lyons, PhD, PC; 503-221-8764.

Kate McNulty, LCSW; katemcn (at) comcast (dot) net; 1020 SW Taylor Street; Portland, OR; 97205. 503-295-6265; fax 503-232-1969. Understanding and supportive of polyamorous community.

Christine Mermilliod MS, LPC, LMFT, NCC; Western Psychological & Counseling Services; 1217 NE Burnside Ste B-401; Gresham, OR; 97202. 503-666-8832, fax 503-669-8641. http://westernpsych.com/ I provide individual, couple and family counseling. I am familar and comfortable with alternative lifestyles and communities including poly, swinging, BDSM, and GLBT. My practice accepts most private insurance, as well as OHP.

Jessica Montgomery, MSW; blessica(at)msn(dot)com; Awakenings; 1016 SE 12th St.; Portland, OR; 97214. 503-449.4978. http://www.awakenings.cc. Soulful, integrative counseling supporting all forms of authentic intimacy.

Dale Nader, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.; "Plaza 125", 12608 S.E. Stark Street, Building "M", Portland, Oregon 97233; 503.708.9853. Also an office in Sandy, OR. Specalizing in sexual minority issues (LGBT), addictions, relationship issues, spiritual/religious issues, depression and anxiety, life coaching, grief loss and bereavement, HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions.

Jeffrey Noethe, Ph.D.; Psychologist; http://www.drnoethe.com/. Providing individual and couples therapy with a focus on diverse cultures, values, beliefs, and lifestyles.

Julie O'Donnell(?): works through Phoenix Rising, a business downtown that serves the queer community (interpreted widely). 503-223-8299

Catherine Pivetti, MA; Counselor/Child and Family Therapy; 3433 NE Sandy, Portland OR 97232. 503 740 9555, (queer, kink, poly friendly)

Laura Sebastian; clinical psychologist; John's Landing (specializes in children's therapy)

Judy Werner, LCSW; 503-244-7444

Pennsylvania

Carolyn Kapner MSW; Pittsburgh; 412-734-5381. (specializing in sexual minorities, multiple recommendations.)

Lisa B. Schwartz, Ph.D; Psychotherapist, lisabschwartz (at) verizon (dot) net; 301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 402 B, Yardley, PA 19067. 215-321-6824; fax: 215-493-3190. http://www.sexualconcerns.com. Specializing in sexuality concerns.

Robert F. Smith LSW, CAC; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; 19406. 484-686-4903 fax: 610-491-9253. Poly, BDSM, Gay/Lesbian/Alternative Lifestyles. http://robertfsmith-lsw-cac.com.

Gwen Thames, D.D., Alternative Lifestyle Counselor; House of New Horizons; 75B West Garrison Street; Bethlehem, PA; 18018. 610-419-0860. http://www.houseofnewhorizons.com. Counseling services provided for those involved in alternative lifestyles. D/s, BDSM, poly, all orientations welcome. Services can be provided live or on-line. Available for lectures and seminars relating to alternative lifestyle issues. Ordained non-denominational Minister can also provide traditional or alternative ceremonies.

Alison Wortman, LSW; 255 S. 17th Street Suite 1909; Philadelphia, PA; 19013.215-756-7035 I specialize in working with the "LGBTQQI" community, am kink and poly-friendly, have experience with transitioning issues, gender identy concerns, and overall mental health concerns such as mood disorders and addiction.

South Carolina

Cathy Cole, ACSW, LISW; 803-588-1323. (Counseling for alternative relationships)

Emily Morgan McClain, LISW-CP; The Sacred Path, LLC; emilymm (at) mac (dot) com;; 864-232-0689; fax 864-232-0689. http://www.sacredpath.net "Therapist who is open to diversity of any kind. I believe in a team approach to find the problem-solving solutions that will work for you and/or your family. I see the therapy process as give and take; I feel privileged to learn just as much from my clients as I hope they learn working with me.

Texas

Denis "Woodja' Flanigan, M.S., L.P.A.;Psychotherapist; 2600 Southwest Fwy, Suite 409; Houston, TX; 77098. 713-589-9804., fax 713-874-0048. http://www.dwoodjaflanigan.com. Offering individual psychotherapy, relationship counseling, career counseling, personality assessments, and presentations addressing various issues. Active in the local GLBT and leather/BDSM communities and is accepting of persons from a range of genders (M, F, T), ethnicities and sexual lifestyles (e.g., polyamorous, swingers/the lifestyle, Sir/boy, GLBT/heterosexual, etc.).

Paulette Lee, M.A., M.Ed., L.P.C.; Mariposa Counseling Services; femmechaud1028 (at) yahoo (dot) com; 6301 Airport Frwy., #180, Fort Worth, TX 76117. 817-793-6098. "Skillful, caring and personable, providing understanding, nonjudgmental help for many different problems, whether related to the polyamorous relationship or not."

Derek Leighton, MA, LMFT-A, NCC; derek (at) leightontherapy (dot) com; Austin, TX 78746. 512-658-2960. http://www.leightontherapy.com/ Derek is a National Certified Counselor experienced in working with heterosexual and gay and lesbian clients, and those who are in non-traditional families, including multiple partners. Additionally, Derek has specialized training in working with Sexually Compulsive Behaviors and Addiction.

Janet Kaye Love, MSSW, MBA, LPC, NCC; Wings of the Curve Counseling and Consulting; janet (at) wingsofthecurve (dot) com; 7333 Highway 290 East, Suite 103, Austin, TX 78723. 512-782-2943; fax 512-928-4615. Janet's practice specialty is dealing with differences. She has experience working with families facing many types of issues. She selects counseling methods on an individual basis to match clients’ specific needs. They often include supportive listening, cognitive-behavioral approaches, solution-focused techniques, and play therapy. Services provided include individual and family therapy, group therapy, play therapy, and parenting skills training. http://www.WingsOfTheCurve.com

Robert McGarey, M.A., Executive Director, The Human Potential Center; 2007 Bert Avenue, Austin, TX 78704; 512-441-8988. Personal Growth/Relationship Sessions. Individuals, couples, triads, quads, moresomes. Author of The Poly Communication Survival Kit. Frequent presenter at national poly conferences. Over 25 years experience with poly issues. Phone sessions also available. Sliding scale.

Jill Rader, Ph.D; jill_rader (at) yahoo (dot) com; Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow supervised by Claudia Byrne, Ph.D.; . 512-698-5529; 7004 Bee Caves Road; Austin, TX; 78746. "Dr. Rader is a gender and sexuality specialist whose work has been published in such national publications as Women & Therapy and The Counseling Psychologist. She takes a feminist approach to psychotherapy and is validating of all lifestyles, including transgender, queer, BDSM, and polyamorous." Sliding scale, available on weekends. http://www.jillrader.com/

Michael Yeager B. A. LCDC, C. HT, RMT, CAS, CTC; michael (at) ceuinfo (dot) com; Michael Yeagers Therapy Services; P.O. Box 980214, Houston, Tx. 77098. 713-787-9474. http://www.contemporaryteaching.com.

Vermont

David Levingston, MA, LMFT; dlevingston (at) gmail (dot) com; 139 Main Street; Brattleboro, VT; 05301. 415-717-0918. http://www.themissingexperience.com. Polyamory may be a framework, but our human needs are still universal - such as connection, love, understanding and trust. I offer therapy and counseling to help individuals and their partners with relationship issues and communication difficulties. I also help people to improve mood, meaning, connection, and sense of self through self-empowerment.

Rachel Zamore, MA; Psychotherapist; Offices in Brattleboro at Solar Hill; 802-258-7014. Holistic psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups. Poly-friendly. Also offering EMDR for the treatment of trauma. Confidential, compassionate and down-to-earth.

(See also Lee M. Faver, above.)

Virginia

Harold Kornylak, DO; 757-491-3294, Osteopathic manipulation, body oriented psychotherapy, relationship counseling, Certified Tantra Educator, private session and seminars. Also works in Oregon.