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Discover how starting therapy with a polyamory counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Polyamory counseling

What is polyamory counseling?

Polyamory counseling works with polyamorous couples to help them work through any issues within the relationship, manage the expectations and boundaries of each party, and improve the overall dynamic in order to achieve a loving, amiable, and harmonious relationship between all parties.

How does polyamory counseling work?

Thriveworks polyamory counseling in Charlotte will likely work with couples and partners on communication skills, problem-solving, boundary setting, expectation management, and other aspects of improving interpersonal relationships. Polyamory counselors work to provide clarity and help each party in the relationship come together to reach their common goal through vulnerable discussion and conflict resolution.

Is polyamory counseling conducted in person or online?

Polyamory counseling at Thriveworks in Charlotte, NC is conducted both in person and virtually through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does polyamory counseling last?

The length of polyamory counseling will often depend on the clients, as each situation and its concerns will be different. It can help to attend polyamory counseling on a continual basis to better address conflicts as they arise.

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Counseling for Polyamory and Non-Monogamous Relationships in Charlotte, NC—Counselors and Therapists

If you’ve made it this far, you know you are interested in what healthy relationships could look like with more than two people involved.  There are a lot of concerns and fears people have about expanding or opening up their relationships, but there can also be some amazing benefits.  For some, being poly is a preference, and others it is an orientation.  Therapy can help you find out.

If this is the kind of relationship you are in, if you are thinking about beginning one, or if you stumbled into one backwards, talking to a trained, poly-informed therapist can be an invaluable resource to both empower yourself and the people you love. Reach out to Thriveworks Charlotte today for help.

Understanding Polyamory-Friendly Therapy

A quick set of terms:

  1. Consensual Non-Monogamy: “We all are on the same page that there will be multiple emotional and/or sexual relationships, with respect and honesty, no matter what form that takes.”  The broadest term.
  2. Polyamory: “We have opened or expanded our relationships to include other people who we are also in some form of committed relationships with one or more than one of us, generally in a transparent way where everyone either knows or knows about each other.”  Often still broad.
  3. Swinging: “We occasionally have times where we meet up and engage in sexual experiences (not always sex) with others we trust.”  Generally not someone you’d call your partner.  Could be a form of poly but isn’t itself poly.
  4. Hierarchy: “We have our primary partner, and each of us have other partners who we invest in less than the primary.”  More stable in the short term, but often with built-in power inequities.
  5. Poly-Friendly Therapy: “When we go to therapy, our therapist is comfortable with and does not judge our relational choices or structures.  They also don’t make everything about the poly stuff, since most of the time, it’s not even about that.  They are more fluent with queer language and often even is reflected in the structure of how therapy meets our polycule’s needs.”

Who Can Benefit from Polyamory-Friendly Counseling?

There are so many situations (relationship anarchy, solo poly, BDSM/kink, quads, vees, zees, triads, opened, closed, religious, sex workers, etc.) in which consensual non-monogamy might be an excellent decision for you and your partners/family.  It might not be easy, but with the right therapeutic help, you all can find the right relational, sexual, and emotional connections for you all.

Scheduling Polyamory-Friendly Counseling at Thriveworks Charlotte

We have counselors who specialize in working with many different kinds of couples and relationships. To get started today at Thriveworks Charlotte, simply give us a call at (704) 969-2597 or request an appointment online!

We offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments, accept most major insurances, and so much more.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Charlotte therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Charlotte
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

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5.0 Thriveworks Charlotte reviews are collected through Thriveworks.com.
★★★★★
Dr. Patricia will be an awesome addition to the Thriveworks team. I have worked alongside Dr. Patricia is several different settings and in all of them she represents the agency with a professional posture. Her strength comes from the value, integrity and dignity with which she gives to her work - Congratulations to Thriveworks!
Read more Dr. Patricia will be an awesome addition to the Thriveworks team. I have worked alongside Dr. Patricia is several different settings and in all of them she represents the agency with a professional posture. Her strength comes from the value, integrity and dignity with which she gives to her work - Congratulations to Thriveworks!
Charlotte Sep 2022
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★★★★★
It is obvious from working with Dr. Patricia Krikorian that counseling is not a career for her as much as it is a calling. She is compassionate, professional, non-judgmental, and supportive. Her ability to get to the root of the problem and provide helpful and personal counseling solutions is a testament to her years of counseling experience. I highly recommend Dr. Krikorian!! She is passionate about helping others!
Read more It is obvious from working with Dr. Patricia Krikorian that counseling is not a career for her as much as it is a calling. She is compassionate, professional, non-judgmental, and supportive. Her ability to get to the root of the problem and provide helpful and personal counseling solutions is a testament to her years of counseling experience. I highly recommend Dr. Krikorian!! She is passionate about helping others!
Charlotte Sep 2022
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★★★★★
I have known Dr. Patricia (Dr. Pat) for over 8 years and she has over 25+ years of experience in dealing with youth and adults in various clinical settings. Dr. Patrica is culturally and professionally competent in Counseling, Therapy, Addictions, Teaching, and Clinical Social Work as well as knowing how to deliver services to all ethnicities. Dr. Patricia uses various Therapy modalities such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Family, Group, Individual, behavioral, Marriage and family therapy, and DBT, where she incorporates mindfulness, self-awareness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal communication into one's treatment plan. Dr. Patricia is the BEST!!!!
Read more I have known Dr. Patricia (Dr. Pat) for over 8 years and she has over 25+ years of experience in dealing with youth and adults in various clinical settings. Dr. Patrica is culturally and professionally competent in Counseling, Therapy, Addictions, Teaching, and Clinical Social Work as well as knowing how to deliver services to all ethnicities. Dr. Patricia uses various Therapy modalities such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Family, Group, Individual, behavioral, Marriage and family therapy, and DBT, where she incorporates mindfulness, self-awareness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal communication into one's treatment plan. Dr. Patricia is the BEST!!!!
Charlotte Aug 2022
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★★★★★
Dr. Krikorian is a great and wonderful person that I've been blessed to have known her for over 3 years. In that short amount of time, she has been honest, kind, sharing, and compassionate about others. She is a great addition!
Read more Dr. Krikorian is a great and wonderful person that I've been blessed to have known her for over 3 years. In that short amount of time, she has been honest, kind, sharing, and compassionate about others. She is a great addition!
Charlotte Aug 2022
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★★★★★
Professionalism in a way that is teachable. Dr. Patricia Krikorian can teach or assist through any situation for both Singles and Families. She is kind and compassionate about others.
Read more Professionalism in a way that is teachable. Dr. Patricia Krikorian can teach or assist through any situation for both Singles and Families. She is kind and compassionate about others.
Charlotte Aug 2022
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★★★★★
You've got a winner in Dr. Patricia Krikorian. I have known her for years as my internship director, supervisor and ultimately mentor. She has guided me all the way and continues to do so with care and compassion. She is an expert in the mental health field and operates in excellence. She thoroughly enjoys what she does and results is her goal.
Read more You've got a winner in Dr. Patricia Krikorian. I have known her for years as my internship director, supervisor and ultimately mentor. She has guided me all the way and continues to do so with care and compassion. She is an expert in the mental health field and operates in excellence. She thoroughly enjoys what she does and results is her goal.
Charlotte Aug 2022
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★★★★★
I just wanted to say that Dr. Patricia Krikorian is a gem! She was my college professor and taught my Counseling class. She required us to be students of excellence because she is a woman of excellence. She passionately cares about helping anyone who needs guidance on how to navigate through life difficulties. She has many years of experience in her craft and takes pride in helping many throughout her career. She is by no means a novice and is well-respected by me and others.
Read more I just wanted to say that Dr. Patricia Krikorian is a gem! She was my college professor and taught my Counseling class. She required us to be students of excellence because she is a woman of excellence. She passionately cares about helping anyone who needs guidance on how to navigate through life difficulties. She has many years of experience in her craft and takes pride in helping many throughout her career. She is by no means a novice and is well-respected by me and others.
Charlotte Aug 2022
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★★★★★
Congratulations to Thriveworks for adding Dr. Patricia Krikorian to their TEAM! I have known Patricia for many years in various clinical settings and not only does she have the education and expertise to support clients, but the style and grace to put them at ease. She will make a great addition to the Thriveworks family!
Read more Congratulations to Thriveworks for adding Dr. Patricia Krikorian to their TEAM! I have known Patricia for many years in various clinical settings and not only does she have the education and expertise to support clients, but the style and grace to put them at ease. She will make a great addition to the Thriveworks family!
Charlotte Aug 2022
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Charlotte is located in the Belle Grove Business Center off of Springbank Ln, near the intersection of Providence Rd. and Pineville-Matthews Rd. We’re surrounded by several other health facilities, including Family Spine Center, Kleinheinz Dentistry, Signature Wellness, Vascular Solutions, and Clark Pediatric Dentistry.

Phone number

(704) 325-5881

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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