Polyamory & Ethical Non-Monogamy-Affirming Therapy
At Queer Therapy Boston, we recognize that relationship structures are not one-size-fits-all. Love and connection come in many forms, and consensually non-monogamous relationships deserve the same care, respect, and thoughtful support as monogamous ones. Whether you practice polyamory, open relationships, relationship anarchy, or other forms of ethical non-monogamy, we provide therapy that acknowledges and affirms your lived experiences.
Breaking Free From Harmful Narratives
Far too often, mainstream mental healthcare approaches non-monogamy with misunderstanding, judgment, or even pathologization. Many people in polyamorous and ENM relationships have been dismissed by therapists who view their relationship dynamics as inherently unstable or doomed to fail. That is not the case here.
At Queer Therapy Boston, we reject outdated assumptions about how relationships "should" look. We understand that love, trust, and emotional fulfillment exist in diverse forms and that navigating non-monogamy comes with unique joys—and unique challenges.
Therapy Tailored to Non-Monogamous Relationship Structures
Whether you're exploring polyamory for the first time, navigating complex dynamics, working through jealousy, addressing attachment concerns, or strengthening communication among partners, we provide supportive, nonjudgmental therapy tailored to your needs.
Our therapists recognize that relationship diversity is valid and that ethical non-monogamy requires intentionality, communication, and self-awareness—not rigid rules or moralizing. Instead of trying to fit you into a traditional monogamous framework, we help you define what relationship success means for you and build skills that foster connection and well-being across all your relationships.
Affirming Intersectional Experiences
We also acknowledge that polyamory and non-monogamy intersect with identity in complex ways. For many in the queer community, non-monogamous relationships provide a sense of freedom, autonomy, and self-expression outside of traditional structures that often feel limiting.
BIPOC, disabled, neurodivergent, and queer individuals may experience non-monogamy differently due to cultural influences, societal expectations, or accessibility concerns.
Neurodivergent clients may navigate relationships with different needs around communication, sensory sensitivities, and expectations of emotional labor.
Trans and nonbinary individuals often seek non-monogamous relationships as a space free from rigid gender roles and heteronormative expectations.
We honor your lived experience, affirm your relationship choices, and provide a space where you don’t have to explain or justify your identity.
Support for Couples, Triads, and Polycules
Therapy at Queer Therapy Boston is available for individuals, couples, triads, or polycules looking to deepen their communication, navigate boundaries, or process difficult emotions. Our approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental.
Whether you need support around:
- Building trust and communication in polyamorous relationships
- Exploring different forms of ENM and how to establish boundaries and expectations effectively
- Navigating jealousy/insecurity and tapping into emotional resilience
- Processing past trauma or harmful messages around non-monogamy
- Addressing conflict within multi-partner dynamics
- Understanding attachment styles and personal needs in non-monogamous relationships
We work with you to strengthen the foundation of your relationships without enforcing monogamous ideals or assuming what “success” looks like.
A Space Where You Are Seen & Heard
Polyamorous and non-monogamous individuals deserve therapy that doesn’t question or invalidate their relationships. You should never have to educate your therapist about non-monogamy or fear being told that your relationship structure is the source of your struggles.
At Queer Therapy Boston, we trust that you know yourself and your relationships best. Our goal is to provide the affirming, informed, and competent support you deserve—without judgment, shame, or stigma.