Why you need a poly-friendly therapist with Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (they/she)

My Therapist Is Out!

Ep 34 Why you need a poly-friendly therapist with Kristen Crowe LPCC, BC-DMT (they/she)

This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective Clinical Director Kristen Crowe (they/she) discuss the importance of having a therapist who is knowledgeable about polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and open relationships.

In this episode we answer:

• What’s polyamory and what different forms or arrangements does it come in? Who decides to do polyamory and why? Is poly something that only queer people do?
• When might polyamory come up in therapy?
• How can therapists help with understanding poly identities and poly relationships?
• How shame can show up in the therapy room
• How to identify if your therapist can support you in all of your relationships

Join us as we dive into the complexities of these relationship experiences and find ways to grow your poly/ENM relationships in the way that is most fulfilling for you.

Therapist Bio:

Kristen Crowe (she/they) is a Licensed Therapist, Dance Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor with Open Space Therapy Collective. Kristen specializes in working somatically with adults, couples, and people in ENM relationships to help heal the mind-body connection so you can feel more grounded and vibrant every day.

Host Bio:

Renae Johnson (they/them) founded Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC), a group practice and community hub that focuses on mental health for and by the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and their allies.

Renae is an art therapist who specializes in working with queer artists who are exploring their gender identity and recovering from complex trauma. Previous to founding OSTC, Renae spent a decade in community mental health services, providing therapy and as an Operations Director in organizations serving people experiencing complex co-occurring diagnoses. Prior to their career as a therapist, Renae was a working artist who worked in figurative painting and sculpture.

Renae is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

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Discussed in this episode: Polysecure, Polywise, Field App