Infidelity Therapists in Laguna Niguel, CA
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Julie A Davis
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My specialities are Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues,
Infidelity
, Divorce Recovery, Stage of life (empty nest and retirement), Grief and loss, Mood Disorders, Adult and Pediatric Bipolar disorder.
For the past 20 years, I have worked in Hospitals, Inpatient and Outpatient, Eating Disorder Clinics, a Women and Children's Domestic Violence Crisis Shelter, non-profit counseling centers for families and in an extremely challenging College setting with ages 17-65.In my private practice I see Individuals, couples, children and families. My experience working in numerous settings with people from diverse backgrounds with mild to severe mental health issues, has helped me develop a level of professional competence to help you and your family members with the highest level of care. Your well-being is my highest priority.

Mary-Louise Henson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Repairing hurt,
betrayal
or disilliusionment can clear the way to focus on what needs healing and guidance on how to facilitate that process.
Relationships and Life Transitions can be challenging. Successful partnerships don't happen by accident. DISCOVER individual blocks to become the partner you want to be. CREATE a relationship that brings out the best in you. CHANGE unproductive thoughts and behaviors that keep you stuck. I am skilled at helping you learn and practice skills which can lead to a more fulfilled personal and professional life. I also work with "mixed agenda", couples (couples on the verge of a break up), who need short term counseling to help them make their own decision about what their next steps will be.

Lily Habte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Is your relationship suffering despite all your effort to make it work? I help individuals and couples struggling with addiction,
infidelity
and communication. It is difficult to build back the trust in yourself and in others. My role is helping you navigate a way out of the emotional maze that can feel lonely and hopeless. Feeling stuck leads to depression and anxiety that affects the quality of your life and your active participation in your happiness. This is the point when you socialize less, ignore your self care, drink more, and find life and relationships mundane. You don't have to do it alone. Call, let's talk.

Julie Kathleen Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am particularly passionate about working with women who deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, adoption and foster parenting, infertility, pregnancy loss,
infidelity
, sexual identity, spiritual integration, trauma, sexual abuse, and grief.
Life brings painful experiences that can pull us away from becoming who we were intended to be. Whatever the source of your pain, there is grace, comfort, and healing for you. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to heal, and in the courage of my clients as they pursue wholeness. I am passionate about creating a safe space for my clients to explore the problems that keep them from being intimately connected with themselves and the people they love. I use a whole person approach; trying to be attentive to the synergy of body, mind, and spirit in the client's experience.

Kathleen 'Kay' Wenger
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Common Issues: Deepening of affection, depression, Anxiety, teens, young afults career and family business challenges, Divorce ambivalence or commitment issues, parenting skills,
Infidelity
& rebuilding trust, Rekindling romance Premarital, Career Counseling.
In our work together we will maintain a comfortable, respectful atmosphere while exploring your concerns and tailoring an approach that fits your specific needs. In a world that can divide us, I work with people to focus on the positive attributes in their relationships and to explore forgiveness for the mistakes that are made along the relational journey. I have over 25 years of clinical experience working with couples, individuals and families. I am an educator of Marriage, Family Therapy at Pepperdine University where I have worked for 30 years as their Manager of MA Clinical Training and Professional Development. Call Today

Melissa Berschauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Counseling helps change lives and it can help change yours. I work with people who are unhappy in some area of their life and are ready to find a new normal. My specialties include: anxiety, depression, worrying, self-esteem and confidence issues, all types of relationship issues, trauma, career focus difficulties, anger/low frustration tolerance, and destructive behaviors. Working with a therapist can help you get back to feeling good about yourself and your relationships with others.

Jennifer Harmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Jennifer Harmon. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing telehealth services in Utah and California to individuals, families, groups, or couples. My approach has been most helpful in the treatment of sexual issues, whether addiction, or perpetrator or victim of sex crimes. I also have extensive experience in working with adolescents and adults struggling with addiction, mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Most often I use cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

Stephanie Swope
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, PPS, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing racing and panicked thoughts? The ‘what-ifs’ are spiraling, you're seeking reassurance from everyone around you but it isn't helping. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and burned-out? Little things seem harder, like getting out of bed in the morning, or feeling motivated to see friends or family. Perhaps you’re feeling out of control, your emotions are harder to manage, or you’re arguing with loved ones. You are not alone, and in coming to this page you have already taken the first step towards restoring balance and fulfillment to your life.

Stephanie Arnold
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My Practice is currently FULL. Welcome to my practice! My name is Stephanie and I am very passionate about helping people heal. My life’s purpose is to help other people, and I would be honored to help you on your journey! My sessions are all tailored to my client and what they need, as there is no one-size-fits-all therapy session.

Linda Cole-Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Regardless of the challenges you face, I believe you are the expert on you. My role is a supportive one as you identify your needs and work through complicated emotions and life experiences. Our work together is a partnership with shared aims: fewer unwanted emotions and behaviors, and a greater ability to respond to stressors. Whether you experience anxiety, grief, trauma, or interpersonal challenges, I am mindful of the vital influence of one's environment, culture, family system, and identity.

Brian Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, CATC-IV, CHT, CCA, CI, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am looking for clients that are ready to get to work and make lasting change possible in their lives. My style is centered on creating a direct partnership with my clients in order to make change happen rather than continue to sit in the problem. I am very well versed in working with all aspects of addiction, anxiety, depression, life changes, sexual abuse, trauma & PTSD, and day to day living concerns, to name a few, for all individuals, couples & families.

Michael F Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Feeling overly stressed, disconnected in relationships or just going through a down turn can be very uncomfortable. If you are struggling to figure your situation on your own, I can provide hope, connection and strategies to address current stressors as well as behavior patterns that may have started in childhood. Seeking a therapist thats a good fit for you can be stressful as well. Great things can happen when you do find the right fit. This is very important to me. I am down to earth, experienced in life and have a talent for bringing out the best in people.

Holly Plummer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
It is my belief that the most healing aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. For it is only through this foundation that our deepest and most personal wounds can be healed. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families and teens and helping patients gain a greater understanding of themselves and the important people in their life. My goal is to empower patients to be vulnerable and honest with themselves and others and thereby make healthy life choices and impact change in their relationships.

Liz Fuhro
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC, LCPC
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. To foster a warm, comfortable setting for you, I employ a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that offers a safe space for healing. Issues addressed in individual therapy may include: anxiety, depression, goal setting, personal growth plans, self-confidence building, emotional and binge eating, body image, codependency, narcissistic abuse, time management, and self-care.

Pamela J. Adams, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The decision to talk to a counselor can be a challenging one. I offer you a supportive, warm environment in which to explore your personal life issues, family dynamics, couple concerns, and employee challenges. Together we can help you create more satisfaction and joy in your life--no matter the issue!

Gabrielle Nabi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide psychotherapy for adults and adolescents in a warm, respectful environment. My primary goal is to guide you to a stronger sense of self and a place where you can feel at peace with yourself and those around you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, women's issues, stress management, loss/grief, relationship issues (divorce/separation), effective parenting, and substance abuse recovery.

Steve Rockman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Having been a therapist for over thirty years, I love being able to make a difference in people's lives. My mission is to get my patients better as quickly as possible. Although I do long term therapy,the majority of my patients significantly improve in less than ten visits. Treating adults and children, I work with relationships,families,and individuals. As the clinical supervisor of THE HOPE INSTITUTE,I am experienced in treating teens and their families. Typical problems of teens include chemical dependency,Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder,Oppositional Defiant Disorders, Conduct Disorders,Academic Problems,behavior problems.

Jennifer Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
The decision to begin therapy is often difficult. Having the right therapist will make all the difference. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents. If you are experiencing frustration or loneliness in your relationships or feeling more irritable and depressed in your life, therapy can help. It is helpful to gain a professional perspective and find solutions you may not have otherwise known were there. My personal style is warm and interactive. I use humor when appropriate to help you feel comfortable and create a caring space, without judgment. If you want someone to talk to please call me for a free 20 minute phone consultation, or write me an e-mail.

Cheryl Pitts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you tired of "being sick and tired"? Do you need to break unhealthy habits? It is time to take control. Deal with the issues that cause you to feel depressed, anxious, angry and stuck in unhealthy relationships. Stop blaming others, beating yourself up and sabotaging yourself. Stop feeling guilty and recalling mistakes you have made. Love yourself and be the best person you can be. Improve your self-confidence, your self -esteem and your relationships. It is time for you to decide " What do you want to do with your life"? You can be transformed and re-newed.

Susan Pazak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Learn to have more satisfying relationships with others by improving your relationship with yourself. Living a balanced life, mind, body and spirit, allows us the opportunity to grow and become the best that we can be and symptoms will be reduced.
I work with couples, individuals and adolescents and enjoy watching people make positive changes in their lives and experiencing success in reaching their goals. Whatever your goal may be, if you believe you can achieve!
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Infidelity Therapists
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.