Liking Pavement was never about chart-topping hits or mass appeal. It was about finding your people—the ones who understood the irony, embraced the lo-fi messiness, and knew you didn’t have to be polished to be real. That instinct doesn’t fade with age; it sharpens. As life grows more complex, the need to find the right therapist becomes just as essential as finding your tribe: someone who gets you, meets you where you are, and helps you make sense of the noise.

When the novelty, excitement, and rush of New Relationship Energy (NRE) starts to fade and conflicts begin to surface, it’s natural to wonder: Is this something my partner and I need to work on together, or something I need to explore on my own? Individual therapy for CNM isn’t about deciding whether an open relationship is “right” or “wrong,” or about assigning blame. Instead, it offers a space to slow down, ask curious, self-directed questions, and strengthen your trust in

A clear guide to help you determine which therapist at Living Story Therapy, PLLC may be the best fit for your needs.

Curious about the therapist behind the work? Check out this interview with Michael, our Philadelphia-based therapist serving individuals in Pennsylvania and now Colorado.