At Transparent Talk Therapy, we provide affirming, skilled therapy for queer and trans couples, as well as polyamorous relationships in all their forms. Navigating relationships is hard enough without also having to explain your gender, your pronouns, or the basics of non-monogamy.

We specialize in working with:

• Queer and trans couples

• Polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships

• Neurodivergent couples and mixed neurotype partnerships

• Families navigating parenting, co-parenting, or restructuring

• Relationship transitions, including breakups and commitment shifts

• Communication and repair after ruptures or boundary violations

We understand the complexities of navigating non-monogamous, polyamorous, and queer and trans relationships. Maybe things just feel tense and stuck, and you don’t know why or maybe you know exactly what needs attention but no one has been able to help you shift things yet. We’d be honored to work with your family to help you find relief.

You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Some common reasons people come to us include:

• You’re having the same argument on repeat and can’t break the cycle

• You’re navigating a rupture, betrayal, or broken agreement

• You’re moving in together, opening your relationship, or becoming parents

• One or more partners feels unseen, disconnected, or unsupported

• You’re in the process of separating but want to do it with care

• You’re exploring long-term commitment and want a strong foundation

We don’t take sides. We do slow things down, help each partner feel heard, and work collaboratively to get you unstuck. Our style is direct, warm, and highly engaged. We’re not passive therapists who nod silently, we ask uniquely crafted questions, challenge stuck patterns, and help you clarify what really matters to you.

We draw from narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and trauma-informed practice. Our work is grounded in queer theory and lived experience, not textbook assumptions.

Transparent Talk Therapy is a small group practice led by two queer, neurodivergent therapists: Aubrey Grande-Strathdee (they/them) and Julie Grande-Strathdee (they/she). We are both trauma-informed and deeply experienced in working with LGBTQ+ clients, including those navigating complex family and relationship systems.

Aubrey specializes in couples and relationship work, and currently has openings for new clients. They’ve worked extensively with queer and polyamorous partnerships across a wide range of issues, from sex and intimacy to parenting and structural change.

We offer virtual therapy for couples across California and British Columbia.

Let’s see if we’re the right fit. Contact us to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.