Therapy for Non-Monogamy
in Washington, DC
Navigating consensual or ethical non-monogamy (CNM/ENM) can be both an exciting and complex journey.
Whether you're exploring polyamory, open relationships, swinging, or other non-monogamous dynamics, therapy is a safe, supportive space to help you understand and manage your feelings, relationships, and life.
Support You Deserve Without Judgement
I’m Dr. Wayne Bullock, a licensed psychologist with a Master of Education in Human Sexuality. I work with people in diverse relationship styles. Together, we can explore your needs and what feels right for you. I offer in-person sex therapy in downtown Washington, DC.
Living authentically in a non-monogamous relationship can be incredibly fulfilling, but it can also come with unique challenges. Sometimes feelings of confusion, jealousy, guilt, or fear of judgment from others come up.
Therapy offers a non-judgmental environment where you can explore these feelings openly, without the pressure to conform to societal expectations.
You deserve to be in relationships where you feel secure, loved, and understood. Non-monogamy therapy can help you achieve that by offering clarity and perspective on your needs, boundaries, and desires.
Contact me for a free consultation or schedule a therapy appointment today.
What Is Non-Monogamy Therapy?
Non-monogamy therapy gives you and your partners space to discuss your relationships without judgment. We can explore concerns such as:
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Managing feelings of jealousy, insecurity, or fear of abandonment
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Communicating openly and honestly with multiple partners
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Balancing time, energy, and attention between partners (and yourself!)
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Navigating societal stigma or feelings of shame
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Communicating and addressing concerns related to consent or boundaries
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Understanding and managing relationship dynamics
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Exploring if practicing non-monogamy might be right for you
Whether you're new to non-monogamy or have been practicing it for years, therapy can help you identify the underlying emotions and patterns that affect your relationship.
Do You Need Therapy?
Navigating non-monogamy can bring up a range of emotions and questions.
Some people feel confident about non-monogamy. Others feel unsure or overwhelmed. You may prefer monogamy but have a partner who wants to open the relationship. Therapy can help you explore your feelings and discuss what you need.
Therapy can help you explore these feelings in depth and give you the tools you need to feel more confident and at peace with your relationship choices.
You might benefit from therapy if you're experiencing:
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Difficulty managing jealousy or insecurity
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Confusion about your relationship boundaries or agreements
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Struggles in communicating effectively with multiple partners
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Concerns about how non-monogamy might affect your family, friends, or social circles
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Anxiety or shame about your non-monogamous lifestyle
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Conflict between your values and societal expectations of monogamy
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A partner has asked to talk about opening your relationship and you need help processing your emotions about the request
Therapy can help you build strategies to manage these feelings, communicate openly with your partners, and develop a deeper understanding of your relationship needs.
How Can Therapy Support You?
Therapy for non-monogamy can help you align your relationships with your true self, allowing you to live authentically and confidently. Through therapy, we can work together to:
Explore Your Values and Needs
Understand what non-monogamy means to you, and how it fits into your broader values and desires.
Develop Healthy Communication Skills
Learn how to express your needs and desires effectively with your partners, and navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
Manage Difficult Feelings
Understand and cope with feelings of jealousy, fear, or insecurity in a constructive way.
Foster Self-Acceptance
Gain confidence in your relationship choices and stop feeling pressured to conform to traditional monogamous norms.
Strengthen Your Relationships
Therapy can help you establish healthier, more connected relationships with your partners through better communication, boundaries, and mutual respect.
By understanding if and how non-monogamy fits you authentically, you can build fulfilling and enriching relationships that match who you truly are.
Dr. Wayne Bullock | Therapist for Non-Monogamous Relationships
As a licensed psychologist specializing in consensual non-monogamy, I offer in-person therapy in Washington, DC, as well as for those in Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Bethesda, MD; and surrounding areas.
Every relationship is different. I draw from psychoanalytic, relational, and interpersonal approaches to explore your experiences, feelings, and patterns.
Together, we can understand what shapes your relationships, clarify your needs, and work toward greater connection. You’ll have space to speak openly without pressure to choose a particular relationship style.
Support for Fulfilling Relationships
Whether you're working through conflict, improving communication, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, therapy can be a valuable resource.
If you're looking for an affirming therapist who seeks to understand your journey, call me at (202) 505-2795 or reach out to book a free consultation and see if we are a good fit.
Ready to start therapy? Schedule an appointment with me today.