Infidelity Therapists in Berkeley, CA
Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
We specialize in helping men overcome sexual compulsivity and helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy, creating strong and fulfilling relationships. Through 1on1 therapy and our accelerated coaching programs, we provide the practical skills and ongoing support you need for long term healing.
Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
We specialize in helping men overcome sexual compulsivity and helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy, creating strong and fulfilling relationships. Through 1on1 therapy and our accelerated coaching programs, we provide the practical skills and ongoing support you need for long term healing.
Joleena is a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, a former Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate, a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist, a Betrayal Trauma Coach, with a Masters of Psychology.
She has developed unique skills for working with Betrayal Trauma clients as well as Sex Addicts. She uses state of the art therapies, based off of the newest research such as, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), EMDR (Bilateral Stimulation), EFT, CBT, and Restoration Therapy techniques. See her website for full credentials and training.
Joleena is a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, a former Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate, a Certified Functional Medicine and Trauma Specialist, a Betrayal Trauma Coach, with a Masters of Psychology.
She has developed unique skills for working with Betrayal Trauma clients as well as Sex Addicts. She uses state of the art therapies, based off of the newest research such as, Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), EMDR (Bilateral Stimulation), EFT, CBT, and Restoration Therapy techniques. See her website for full credentials and training.
They may be navigating communication challenges, relationship conflict, intimacy or sexual concerns, trauma, betrayal, divorce, identity, or major life transitions.
I help individuals and couples improve communication, heal relationship wounds, rebuild trust, and create deeper emotional and sexual connection. Through therapy, coaching, and divorce mediation, I offer practical, compassionate support tailored to your needs. I also address trauma, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and patterns that keep you feeling stuc
They may be navigating communication challenges, relationship conflict, intimacy or sexual concerns, trauma, betrayal, divorce, identity, or major life transitions.
I help individuals and couples improve communication, heal relationship wounds, rebuild trust, and create deeper emotional and sexual connection. Through therapy, coaching, and divorce mediation, I offer practical, compassionate support tailored to your needs. I also address trauma, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and patterns that keep you feeling stuc
Developing and maintaining a vital and fulfilling long-term relationship is one of the most difficult challenges we face in our lifetimes. I see impasses and breakdowns such as extensive arguing, lack of desire or estrangement as "natural and necessary failures" that point towards deeper individual issues that need to be addressed and worked through. In couples' sessions I help each partner to find a differentiated stance, interrupt dysfunctional patterns and develop healthier ways of relating and dealing with conflicts. In addition to working with couples and individuals, men's issues have been a focus of my interest for three decades.
Developing and maintaining a vital and fulfilling long-term relationship is one of the most difficult challenges we face in our lifetimes. I see impasses and breakdowns such as extensive arguing, lack of desire or estrangement as "natural and necessary failures" that point towards deeper individual issues that need to be addressed and worked through. In couples' sessions I help each partner to find a differentiated stance, interrupt dysfunctional patterns and develop healthier ways of relating and dealing with conflicts. In addition to working with couples and individuals, men's issues have been a focus of my interest for three decades.
Ritu Sood - Center For Mindful Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
1 Endorsed
Berkeley, CA 94705
I offer a safe and compassionate space for individuals and couples in their healing process. Life can get difficult sometimes as we try to juggle the demands of the external world while finding internal balance and harmony. We can carry the pain inflicted on us due to circumstances, or by others. And sometimes it is just a feeling of wanting something more from life than what seems feasible. These experiences can leave us feeling isolated and disconnected from our sense of aliveness, joy and creativity. I support my clients on their journey towards creating a more satisfying life that feels wholesome both internally and externally.
I offer a safe and compassionate space for individuals and couples in their healing process. Life can get difficult sometimes as we try to juggle the demands of the external world while finding internal balance and harmony. We can carry the pain inflicted on us due to circumstances, or by others. And sometimes it is just a feeling of wanting something more from life than what seems feasible. These experiences can leave us feeling isolated and disconnected from our sense of aliveness, joy and creativity. I support my clients on their journey towards creating a more satisfying life that feels wholesome both internally and externally.
Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
We specialize in helping men overcome sexual compulsivity and helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy, creating strong and fulfilling relationships. Through 1on1 therapy and our accelerated coaching programs, we provide the practical skills and ongoing support you need for long term healing.
Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
We specialize in helping men overcome sexual compulsivity and helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy, creating strong and fulfilling relationships. Through 1on1 therapy and our accelerated coaching programs, we provide the practical skills and ongoing support you need for long term healing.
The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling.
My goal for each man I work with is to provide hope and support while facilitating the recovery process. This usually requires us to dig deep and figure out why we engage in destructive behaviors. It also requires us to develop a treatment plan that specifically targets the maladaptive behaviors and reduces the chance of relapse.
The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling.
My goal for each man I work with is to provide hope and support while facilitating the recovery process. This usually requires us to dig deep and figure out why we engage in destructive behaviors. It also requires us to develop a treatment plan that specifically targets the maladaptive behaviors and reduces the chance of relapse.
I am trauma-informed and diversity-affirming, and work with high-conflict, poor communication, infidelity, non-monogamy, premarital & more.
Low points are when we most need support, but that's also when we're most prone to isolating and bottling up. Relationships are no different, and many of us put off getting the support we need until things feel unmanageable. My goals is to demystify the therapeutic process and make it relatable to everyone, independent of their level of experience.
I am trauma-informed and diversity-affirming, and work with high-conflict, poor communication, infidelity, non-monogamy, premarital & more.
Low points are when we most need support, but that's also when we're most prone to isolating and bottling up. Relationships are no different, and many of us put off getting the support we need until things feel unmanageable. My goals is to demystify the therapeutic process and make it relatable to everyone, independent of their level of experience.
I am a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, (CEFT) and I specialize in working with couples to address and remedy destructive communication, breaches in trust, infidelity issues, premarital counseling, and sexual incompatibility.
During this time I am making myself available to those that are suffering from anxiety and depression due to COVID-19 and shelter in place. I am extensively trained as a somatic therapist in working with trauma and will help you to find ways to manage anxiety and depression symptoms.
I am a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, (CEFT) and I specialize in working with couples to address and remedy destructive communication, breaches in trust, infidelity issues, premarital counseling, and sexual incompatibility.
During this time I am making myself available to those that are suffering from anxiety and depression due to COVID-19 and shelter in place. I am extensively trained as a somatic therapist in working with trauma and will help you to find ways to manage anxiety and depression symptoms.
Working in non profits and government services for 20 plus years both in San Francisco and Alameda County, has taught me the art of appreciating people for who they are, keeping an open mind and helping them see their own strength within. I am very excited to be in private practice. Working with couples , individuals and families. I am very curious and passionate about our natural need for growth and integrity, and to have healthy loving relationships. I am open to all types of relationships, marriages and non traditional coupling. I work intuitively and believe in ones ability to heal from within from trauma and hurts.
Working in non profits and government services for 20 plus years both in San Francisco and Alameda County, has taught me the art of appreciating people for who they are, keeping an open mind and helping them see their own strength within. I am very excited to be in private practice. Working with couples , individuals and families. I am very curious and passionate about our natural need for growth and integrity, and to have healthy loving relationships. I am open to all types of relationships, marriages and non traditional coupling. I work intuitively and believe in ones ability to heal from within from trauma and hurts.
You may love each other and still feel trapped in the same painful pattern: one partner pursues while the other withdraws, conversations become debates, intimacy feels increasingly distant, or secrecy or betrayal has disrupted trust.
I offer relational and psychodynamic couples therapy informed by attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I bring the same depth-oriented attention I use in individual work to the couple as a whole, helping you slow recurring cycles and understand the fears, histories, and unconscious expectations shaping them.
You may love each other and still feel trapped in the same painful pattern: one partner pursues while the other withdraws, conversations become debates, intimacy feels increasingly distant, or secrecy or betrayal has disrupted trust.
I offer relational and psychodynamic couples therapy informed by attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I bring the same depth-oriented attention I use in individual work to the couple as a whole, helping you slow recurring cycles and understand the fears, histories, and unconscious expectations shaping them.
My clients might suffer from depression and/or anxiety due to trauma they have experienced by being institutionalized (jail, hospital(s), foster care, etc.). My clients will be motivated to make a change and may or may not be seeking therapy as part of a mandate and/or court order from criminal court, juvenile dependency, AND/OR Family Court(s) in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am gender and LGBTQA+ affirming AND body-positive leaning.
When your session comes to an end, I will take a moment to reflect or find our takeaway. Sometimes, identifying what stood out or how we are feeling feels refreshing and rewarding. I will guide you.
My clients might suffer from depression and/or anxiety due to trauma they have experienced by being institutionalized (jail, hospital(s), foster care, etc.). My clients will be motivated to make a change and may or may not be seeking therapy as part of a mandate and/or court order from criminal court, juvenile dependency, AND/OR Family Court(s) in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am gender and LGBTQA+ affirming AND body-positive leaning.
When your session comes to an end, I will take a moment to reflect or find our takeaway. Sometimes, identifying what stood out or how we are feeling feels refreshing and rewarding. I will guide you.
Existing as a queer person is complex. And I get it! I'm a therapist who proudly identifies as queer. I specialize in somatic and relationship therapy for queer and trans adults who've been through hard things and feel disconnected, small, and exhausted. Maybe this resonates for you! You want to show up in your relationships as your full, messy, authentic self. You're done and you're ready for more. More connection with yourself. More connection with your partner(s). More liberation from old wounds. And more joy in your daily life. You don't have to do this alone - I can help.
Existing as a queer person is complex. And I get it! I'm a therapist who proudly identifies as queer. I specialize in somatic and relationship therapy for queer and trans adults who've been through hard things and feel disconnected, small, and exhausted. Maybe this resonates for you! You want to show up in your relationships as your full, messy, authentic self. You're done and you're ready for more. More connection with yourself. More connection with your partner(s). More liberation from old wounds. And more joy in your daily life. You don't have to do this alone - I can help.
I am a compassionate, interactive, collaborative therapist who works with adult individuals, couples and parents who are facing a major life transition, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, or self-defeating patterns of behavior. I believe in the healing power of humor and I strive to develop a frame that is profoundly supportive but also challenging, where you will feel free to express your feelings and speak your mind, with meaningful change and growth as our shared goal. My approach is trauma-informed; it integrates attachment theory, dynamic emotion focused therapy, neurobiology, systems, and relational models.
I am a compassionate, interactive, collaborative therapist who works with adult individuals, couples and parents who are facing a major life transition, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, or self-defeating patterns of behavior. I believe in the healing power of humor and I strive to develop a frame that is profoundly supportive but also challenging, where you will feel free to express your feelings and speak your mind, with meaningful change and growth as our shared goal. My approach is trauma-informed; it integrates attachment theory, dynamic emotion focused therapy, neurobiology, systems, and relational models.
Sometimes it seems life asks us to bear the unbearable. A heartbreaking loss, difficult transition, illness of yourself or loved one, the lack of anything that might make your life meaningful and pleasurable—these are some of the issues I respond to and can help with. If you’re suffering or your life lacks purpose look at my website and, if you feel a connection, please reach out. My fee is reasonable. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to do it alone. Psychoanalytic work can be transformative.
Sometimes it seems life asks us to bear the unbearable. A heartbreaking loss, difficult transition, illness of yourself or loved one, the lack of anything that might make your life meaningful and pleasurable—these are some of the issues I respond to and can help with. If you’re suffering or your life lacks purpose look at my website and, if you feel a connection, please reach out. My fee is reasonable. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to do it alone. Psychoanalytic work can be transformative.
My practice focuses on issues of self-esteem, relational intimacy, shame, personality disturbances, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I work relationally and dynamically with a present-centered approach on issues as they are currently manifesting but with an eye to how they reflect deeper structures of clients' personalities and values. Therapy is not focused on fixing things, but on relaxing patterns of thinking, becoming more flexible in communicating emotion, building resilience, and being able to be more creative and trusting of oneself and others.
My practice focuses on issues of self-esteem, relational intimacy, shame, personality disturbances, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I work relationally and dynamically with a present-centered approach on issues as they are currently manifesting but with an eye to how they reflect deeper structures of clients' personalities and values. Therapy is not focused on fixing things, but on relaxing patterns of thinking, becoming more flexible in communicating emotion, building resilience, and being able to be more creative and trusting of oneself and others.
Hi there, I'm Maria! I know it can feel vulnerable to begin therapy, and I respect the courage it takes to reach out. My approach is warm, intuitive, and body-centered—I create a space where you can slow down, breathe, and begin the work to accept yourself as you are. Together, we’ll listen to your nervous system, make space for emotions, and gently explore the parts of you that may be asking for attention or care. If you’re feeling ready, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on this part of your journey.
Hi there, I'm Maria! I know it can feel vulnerable to begin therapy, and I respect the courage it takes to reach out. My approach is warm, intuitive, and body-centered—I create a space where you can slow down, breathe, and begin the work to accept yourself as you are. Together, we’ll listen to your nervous system, make space for emotions, and gently explore the parts of you that may be asking for attention or care. If you’re feeling ready, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on this part of your journey.
Difficult times in relationships can often be gifts in that they open the door to a deeper exploration of ourselves and those closest to us. Seen in this light, therapy can be a step towards mutual evolution, rather than just a problem-solving endeavor.
I work well with couples, families, and groups, helping to create a safe, trusting atmosphere where people can get more in touch with their feelings and express them to others close to them. I also work with individuals who have relationship issues.
This interpersonal work is a passion of mine. I work quickly and skillfully, helping clients to the get to the root of their issues.
Difficult times in relationships can often be gifts in that they open the door to a deeper exploration of ourselves and those closest to us. Seen in this light, therapy can be a step towards mutual evolution, rather than just a problem-solving endeavor.
I work well with couples, families, and groups, helping to create a safe, trusting atmosphere where people can get more in touch with their feelings and express them to others close to them. I also work with individuals who have relationship issues.
This interpersonal work is a passion of mine. I work quickly and skillfully, helping clients to the get to the root of their issues.
Hello! I work with men and couples throughout California who feel stuck in their relationships, work, family life, or the demands of everyday life. Many of the men I work with have ways of coping that protected them from conflict or the weight of others' judgments and expectations. These strategies may have worked for a time, but over time have left you with the sense that something is missing. You long for something elusive. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, career transitions, executive functioning, or competing family or cultural expectations, you are not alone.
Hello! I work with men and couples throughout California who feel stuck in their relationships, work, family life, or the demands of everyday life. Many of the men I work with have ways of coping that protected them from conflict or the weight of others' judgments and expectations. These strategies may have worked for a time, but over time have left you with the sense that something is missing. You long for something elusive. Whether you're navigating relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, career transitions, executive functioning, or competing family or cultural expectations, you are not alone.
I believe that as human beings, we are hard-wired with the need to get our emotional experience into the mind of a trusted other. My work as a psychotherapist is to find emotional resonance with my clients' life experiences, deriving both from their family of origin and from present-day situations and relationships. Whether a client is depressed, anxious, struggling with relationship problems, trying to overcome traumatic experiences, or trying to find their own unique, personal voice in a complex world, talking in psychotherapy can help to expand your capacity for growth and happiness.
I believe that as human beings, we are hard-wired with the need to get our emotional experience into the mind of a trusted other. My work as a psychotherapist is to find emotional resonance with my clients' life experiences, deriving both from their family of origin and from present-day situations and relationships. Whether a client is depressed, anxious, struggling with relationship problems, trying to overcome traumatic experiences, or trying to find their own unique, personal voice in a complex world, talking in psychotherapy can help to expand your capacity for growth and happiness.
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How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.
How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.
How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.
How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.