Dr. Liz Powell

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Dr. Liz Powell

I'm a psychologist, speaker, author, & coach who believes that Great S*x can change the world!

I'm a psychologist who works with people who feel like the regular dating world doesn't fit for them. I help my clients learn how to tap into their authentic selves to create relationships that are their unique perfect fit and that make them feel worthy and deserving of love exactly how they are. There are no right or wrong relationship styles, just ones that work for us or don't. I am also a decorated veteran with 5 years service as an Army Psychologist and one tour in Afghanistan. In work with clients, I am q***r, non-monogamy, and kink-affirming. My approach to therapy and coaching is highly strengths based and values centering the client's needs and goals. I combine techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and evidence based therapies to create a customized treatment plan optimized for each client. Most of all, I love working with those who consider themselves outsiders, burners, q***rdos, misfits, and badasses.

11/18/2025

Everyone loves New Relationship Energy (NRE.) It's fresh, spontaneous, and super hot. 🔥

But you and I both know that skipping sleep and rearranging your whole life to make space for someone can't last forever. Because no matter how much we wish it wasn't the case, the dishes will still pile up. 😜

But what do we do after that spark starts to fade away? And can we get it back? 🤔

Absolutely! It just might take a little bit of extra communication to see what really hits that gas pedal of desire.

In my latest video, I break down:

💜 how NRE fading away doesn't necessarily mean the desire is fizzling out, it might just be shifting
💜 the difference between responsive and spontaneous desire
💜 the importance of continuously investing in the desire pool
💜 how to keep things hot, but also sustainable (because constant adjustments can feel supper jarring to ourselves and our partners)

Watch my latest video below for more on how to rebuild that desire after NRE, because you deserve all the super hot relationships you desire. 🌶️
🔗 https://drlizpowell.com/how-can-i-rebuild-desire-after-nre/

11/16/2025

Has someone ever broken your trust? Have you ever broken someone else's? 💔

Broken trust is worse than no trust at all. Because once it's broken, your brain keeps telling you that they can't be trusted. You're not building from zero; you're starting in the negatives.

So, can you actually rebuild it? 🤔

Short answer is: Yes, but it's not easy.

If you're the one who broke the trust, you've got to show up differently. A simple sorry won't cut it here.

If your trust was broken, you need to be willing to give the other person a real chance to change.

If you're both willing to put in the work, then you can rebuild trust. If you don't want to do that, that is just as valid. There's no right or wrong here, just whatever is best for you. 💜

11/14/2025

I love love, and I believe there is always enough love to go around. 💜 Someone can have friends and family and a partner and still love them all, right? So why can't someone have multiple partners and enjoy unique experiences with each of them?
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Monogamy culture teaches the idea that part of what love means is to be someone's everything. Or if you are in love, you need to be their whole world.
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But I believe love isn't defined by exclusivity. We don't need to erase other people in our partner's life to be their one and only.
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What makes your relationships truly special is what each of you brings to the table and the things you can't replace.

P.S. It's Q&A day!! 🥳 I will see you all at 11am PT/1pm CT/2pm ET to answer all of your questions on Instagram live!

11/12/2025

Join me this Friday, November 14th, at 11 am PT/1 pm CT/2 pm ET right here on IG Live for my monthly Q&A! I’ll be answering all your juiciest questions about relationships, sechs, and more. 💋

If you haven’t been to one before, you’re missing out! It’s always a fun time. 😉 So, mark your calendars and I'll see you later this week! 📅

For a sneak peek, my first question I will be answering is: What do you wish you knew before becoming poly?

P.S. Can’t make it live? No worries! The replay will stay up on my page for a week. After that, it moves to Patreon, where my patrons get exclusive access to every past Q&A. (Yep, the entire archive!)

11/11/2025

It's important to remember that everybody who does swinging and everybody who does polyamory does it a little bit differently.

In general:
💜 Swinging usually means couples who engage in play with others, but don’t pursue romantic relationships outside their partnership.
💜 Polyamory usually includes multiple play partners and romantic relationships with autonomy, consent, and a whole lot of communication.

I believe that labels work best as descriptors we choose for ourselves rather than as boxes we fit ourselves into or put other people into. And sometimes, it's hard to find a label that really feels like you.

In my latest video, I break down:
✨ some key differences between swinging and polyamory
✨ what to be mindful of if transitioning from one to the other
✨ how labels can be used as tools to connect with community

For more of my thoughts, watch my latest video below.
🔗 https://drlizpowell.com/whats-the-difference-between-swinging-and-polyamory/

11/08/2025

Are you into things that are fascinating, mildly depressing, totally unhinged, or all of the above? 👀

Then you're going to love my Patreon!

Every week, I share my weird, wonderful, WTF reading rabbit holes and off-the-cuff commentary you won't find anywhere else.

✨ But that's not all! ✨

If you've got a burning question about relationships, q***rness, or life in general, my patrons ALWAYS get their questions answered during my monthly Q&As. And you'll get access to the entire archive of past Q&As.

Join using the link below to get the goods and help me to continue creating q***r, kinky content! 💜

🔗 https://vist.ly/4dgy5

11/06/2025

It's almost Q&A time! Join on IG next Friday, November 14th, at 11 am PT/1 pm CT/2 pm ET. Are we getting used to the Friday Q&As yet? 😉

I'll be answering all your questions about relationships, intimacy, and more!

If you have a question you'd love me to answer, all you have to do is click the link below!

🔗 https://vist.ly/4d7vk

11/04/2025

Happy National Sechs Toy Day! I definitely don't have a problem...I just happen to "collect" silicone like some people collect stamps. 😏

Every time I hit up a sechs-positive con, I swear the vendors cast some kind of spell, because I can't seem to figure out how to leave without a minimum of 4 new toys (and zero regrets).

Today's the perfect excuse to treat yourself to something that adds a little buzz, thump, or sparkle to your sechs life. ❤️‍🔥 What's your favorite bedroom addition?

11/02/2025

If you need to hear anything today, let it be this: Your discomfort, pain, or fear should NEVER come at the cost of someone else’s pleasure. 🙌
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If something isn’t working for you during play, say something! Even if it “kills the mood.” And really, if you weren’t feeling the mood, then it was already ruined.
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You matter. Your pleasure matters. Your voice matters. And you are and always will be worth more than any mood. 💜

10/31/2025

🖤🎃🖤🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃🖤🎃🖤

10/29/2025

Love and harm cannot coexist. 🙌

So, how do we reconcile that with family members who say they love us, but continue to vote against us or don't believe we deserve rights?

There are a lot of factors to consider, but it really boils down to can you accept them exactly as they are today and do not interact with them from a place of wanting to change them, needing them to change, what relationship can you have?

In this week’s video, I’m talking about:

✨ How to have hard conversations without spiraling
✨ What to ask yourself before deciding how to engage
✨ Why "love" without action isn't really love
✨ And how to figure out what kind of relationship you can feel actually good about

Because at the end of the day, what matters the most is that when you go to sleep at night, you feel like you've been true to yourself.

Watch my latest video below if you need guidance on how to make the right choice for you. 💜
🔗 https://drlizpowell.com/should-you-keep-family-in-your-life-if-they-vote-against-you
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10/26/2025

If you know me, you already know I believe that great sechs can change the world...but it only works if you can actually talk about it!

Better, hotter, more satisfying sechs starts with communication. (Shocking, I know. A therapist telling you to talk more? Groundbreaking. 😉)

That’s why I created "Let's Talk About Sechs," a totally FREE guide with the 4 key communication skills you need for the kind of connection that makes you melt.

Get all the information you need to get your needs met here: https://vist.ly/4bsxj ✨

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11 NE Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard Suite 501
Portland, OR
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+14157351524

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http://www.drlizpowell.com/

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I’m a psychologist and coach, currently licensed in California (PSY 27871) and Oregon (PSY 3068), who likes to take a caring yet upfront approach to therapy. I have experience treating a variety of concerns, from sleep issues to relationship problems to anxiety and depression. My passion lies with treating underserved populations and I look forward in particular to working with the LGBTQ, Kink/BDSM, and Polyamory/Open Relationship/Swinger population. Whether you are struggling with something minor, looking for a life-approach overhaul, or wanting to tune up your relationship, I can offer you help on your own schedule. I offer office hours outside of the usual 9-5 weekday schedule.