Shame-Free Support

Open Relationship Agreements

Open relationship agreements are living conversations about consent, boundaries, care, time, safer sex, disclosure, privacy, repair, and what each person needs to feel respected.

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This may be right for you if

You recognize yourself in one of these starting points

You are opening or renegotiating a relationship

You want structure before assumptions become ruptures.

Existing agreements are not working

Rules may be too vague, too rigid, or disconnected from actual needs.

Jealousy or confusion keeps derailing conversations

Support can help slow the process and make agreements more practical.


How support can help

Create agreements that can actually be lived

Therapy or coaching can help partners clarify values, communicate needs, anticipate friction, create repair plans, and revisit agreements without shame.

What sessions may focus on

  • Boundaries, expectations, and values
  • Safer sex, disclosure, privacy, and calendars
  • Jealousy, attachment, and repair
  • Mono/poly or mixed-desire dynamics
  • Consent, autonomy, and relationship care

Who on our team works with this

Team members connected to this topic

Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT

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Sex, relationship, communication, mental health, shame-free education, and media-facing expertise.

Shelby Terrell, MA, LMSW

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LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, purity-culture recovery, shame, communication, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Kaycie Crossley, MA, LMFT

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Trauma, sexual trauma, attachment, relationship repair, anxiety, ENM/polyamory, kink-aware and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Crystal

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Somatic intimacy coaching, secure attachment, communication, consent practice, desire, and body-aware coaching.

Amanda Katherine Giles

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Somatic mentorship for self-trust, people-pleasing recovery, helper burnout, queer/non-monogamous support, and embodied practice.


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FAQ

Common questions

Are agreements the same as rules?

Not always. Agreements work best when they are mutual, specific, revisitable, and connected to values and care.

Can this help if only one partner wants openness?

Yes. Support can help clarify needs, limits, and whether a shared path exists.


Ready to find the right support path?

Start with the inquiry form. The team can help you confirm fit, availability, and whether therapy, coaching, or another resource is the right next step.



Relevant Provider

Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT

Rachel’s relationship education supports clearer agreements, communication, boundaries, and repair in expansive relationship structures. Visit Rachel’s full profile for her credentials, approach, related services, and booking pathways.