Counseling for the Polyamorous (ENM) Community in Western NC

You have likely heard the terms ‘Consensual Non-Monogamy’ (CNM) or ‘Ethical Non-Monogamy’ (ENM). Whether this came up during conversations with peers exploring polyamory, on dating app profiles, or in the news as a trending topic, non-monogamy is growing in the public sphere. I work with several clients who are either actively in polyamorous relationships or are curious about being in one. For some, that looks like being partnered with multiple people and for others, it’s simply opening their relationships up to new experiences. It’s important to recognize that ENM looks different for every person and every relationship.

My goal as a counselor is to understand each of my client’s world views so that I can better align with them and their goals for counseling. Thus, educating myself about ENM has been a priority this year as more clients practicing polyamory have come through my door.