Infidelity Therapists in San Diego, CA
Whether you’re stuck in cycles of fighting, avoiding intimacy, healing from betrayal, or feeling like roommates, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I help couples rebuild trust, navigate intimacy struggles, and learn how to actually talk about sex, about needs, and about the things that feel hardest to stay. We'll explore the patterns that keep you stuck like shutting down, blowing up, people pleasing, retreating, and create new ways of relating that feel more connected and enjoyable.
Whether you’re stuck in cycles of fighting, avoiding intimacy, healing from betrayal, or feeling like roommates, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I help couples rebuild trust, navigate intimacy struggles, and learn how to actually talk about sex, about needs, and about the things that feel hardest to stay. We'll explore the patterns that keep you stuck like shutting down, blowing up, people pleasing, retreating, and create new ways of relating that feel more connected and enjoyable.
I incorporate a variety of therapy modalities specifically for working with problems related to infidelity, addiction, and a history of trauma.
I provide couples and individual therapy in both traditional weekly formats but also acute care (meeting multiple hours in one day). This intensive format is helpful for those who are experiencing a crisis in their marriage or would like to make progress more efficiently than what once-a-week therapy can offer. Check out the NYTimes article about this treatment method of relieving distress more quickly and with more long lasting change than what traditional weekly therapy can do. I reserve some evenings and weekends for intensives so we can fit you in as soon as possible, which does wonders in giving you hope for a path forward.
I incorporate a variety of therapy modalities specifically for working with problems related to infidelity, addiction, and a history of trauma.
I provide couples and individual therapy in both traditional weekly formats but also acute care (meeting multiple hours in one day). This intensive format is helpful for those who are experiencing a crisis in their marriage or would like to make progress more efficiently than what once-a-week therapy can offer. Check out the NYTimes article about this treatment method of relieving distress more quickly and with more long lasting change than what traditional weekly therapy can do. I reserve some evenings and weekends for intensives so we can fit you in as soon as possible, which does wonders in giving you hope for a path forward.
I also have experience with couples where there has been infidelity and are in crisis.
I have advanced training in an evidence based model called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), this model helps couples understand how they react to each other and helps them communicate from vulnerability rather than from reactivity. I am a couple therapist who is in charge of facilitating a conversation where the couple can listen to each other.
I also have experience with couples where there has been infidelity and are in crisis.
I have advanced training in an evidence based model called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), this model helps couples understand how they react to each other and helps them communicate from vulnerability rather than from reactivity. I am a couple therapist who is in charge of facilitating a conversation where the couple can listen to each other.
Relationships can be wonderful at the best of times, and downright painful at the worst of times. How well do you understand your reactions in these distressed moments? Your partner's? Do you feel out of control? Do you feel disconnected? These are just two ways that people can respond to relational distress. I can help you to slow down in these moments to help you express yourself in a way that is congruent, and most importantly, in a way that lets you be heard by your partner, family, co-workers, and yourself.
Relationships can be wonderful at the best of times, and downright painful at the worst of times. How well do you understand your reactions in these distressed moments? Your partner's? Do you feel out of control? Do you feel disconnected? These are just two ways that people can respond to relational distress. I can help you to slow down in these moments to help you express yourself in a way that is congruent, and most importantly, in a way that lets you be heard by your partner, family, co-workers, and yourself.
If you've discovered infidelity or betrayal in your relationship, and not sure how to move forward, I can help.
Are you one who wants to talk your problems out? Or one who prefers to avoid fighting and shuts down? As an Emotionally Focused therapist and Trauma Specialist I help couples make sense of these challenges and restore a safe and loving connection.
If you've discovered infidelity or betrayal in your relationship, and not sure how to move forward, I can help.
Are you one who wants to talk your problems out? Or one who prefers to avoid fighting and shuts down? As an Emotionally Focused therapist and Trauma Specialist I help couples make sense of these challenges and restore a safe and loving connection.
Whatever you're struggling with - communication, conflict, infidelity, boundaries, trust, trauma, sex - our expert therapists know how to help.
Most people feel stuck in their relationships at some point. Maybe the love is still there, but the connection feels distant. Or maybe there is so much hurt from your past or from daily conflicts that you can't see your way back to happiness. Don't lose hope: effective therapy can help. Whether you work with me as an individual, a couple, or a polycule, my goal is to help you get unstuck from unhelpful patterns in your relationships and rebuild connection, closeness, and joy. I can help you better understand yourself and your partner(s), increase empathy and intimacy, and support you in changing what's not working.
Whatever you're struggling with - communication, conflict, infidelity, boundaries, trust, trauma, sex - our expert therapists know how to help.
Most people feel stuck in their relationships at some point. Maybe the love is still there, but the connection feels distant. Or maybe there is so much hurt from your past or from daily conflicts that you can't see your way back to happiness. Don't lose hope: effective therapy can help. Whether you work with me as an individual, a couple, or a polycule, my goal is to help you get unstuck from unhelpful patterns in your relationships and rebuild connection, closeness, and joy. I can help you better understand yourself and your partner(s), increase empathy and intimacy, and support you in changing what's not working.
Dr. Mark Gregory Karris
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MDiv, LMFT
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Hello! I'm Dr. Mark Gregory Karris. Based in California, I am the author of the transformative relationship book, Beyond Fairy Tales: A Couple's Guide to Finding Clarity, Doing the Work, and Building a Lasting Relationship. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Transformative Couples Therapy (TCT), & trauma-informed, innovative techniques to help couples and individuals strengthen connections and overcome relationship challenges. With my background as a university professor, researcher, author, and workshop leader, I bring a wealth of experience to my practice. Sliding scale options may be available. Reach out today.
Hello! I'm Dr. Mark Gregory Karris. Based in California, I am the author of the transformative relationship book, Beyond Fairy Tales: A Couple's Guide to Finding Clarity, Doing the Work, and Building a Lasting Relationship. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Transformative Couples Therapy (TCT), & trauma-informed, innovative techniques to help couples and individuals strengthen connections and overcome relationship challenges. With my background as a university professor, researcher, author, and workshop leader, I bring a wealth of experience to my practice. Sliding scale options may be available. Reach out today.
Are you and your partner dealing with frequent conflict, lack of intimacy, betrayal, or communication issues?
I practice Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and have completed all 3 levels of Gottman Method training. I'm here to help!
Are you and your partner dealing with frequent conflict, lack of intimacy, betrayal, or communication issues?
I practice Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and have completed all 3 levels of Gottman Method training. I'm here to help!
You have made it this far – I hope that you can take a deep breath. I honor your courage in taking this first step to seek healing in your life. Perhaps you are here because you feel stuck in your life, marriage or family; whatever pain you may be experiencing, it would be a privilege to partner with you on your journey towards greater peace and freedom. I am a level II trained restoration therapist which I use to equip individuals, couples and families break free of painful cycles and embrace peace in their lives and relationships.
You have made it this far – I hope that you can take a deep breath. I honor your courage in taking this first step to seek healing in your life. Perhaps you are here because you feel stuck in your life, marriage or family; whatever pain you may be experiencing, it would be a privilege to partner with you on your journey towards greater peace and freedom. I am a level II trained restoration therapist which I use to equip individuals, couples and families break free of painful cycles and embrace peace in their lives and relationships.
Do you want to live a more pleasure-positive life? Don’t allow stigma, guilt, or judgment to hold you back from the life you crave and the love you deserve. Sexual pleasure is a birthright. If you’re looking to create more intimacy in your life and relationships, I offer affirming care for you as a whole person. As a member of the LGBTQ community and a kink identified therapist with over 15 years of study and work in sexual health, I am familiar with the thriving spectrums of Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) and the many ways in which love can be both offered and received in relationships.
Do you want to live a more pleasure-positive life? Don’t allow stigma, guilt, or judgment to hold you back from the life you crave and the love you deserve. Sexual pleasure is a birthright. If you’re looking to create more intimacy in your life and relationships, I offer affirming care for you as a whole person. As a member of the LGBTQ community and a kink identified therapist with over 15 years of study and work in sexual health, I am familiar with the thriving spectrums of Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) and the many ways in which love can be both offered and received in relationships.
Helping couples reconnect, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. As a Certified Gottman Method Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, & Imago Relationship Therapist, I am able to provide my clients with treatment that is personalized for their specific needs, goals, and circumstances. Clients learn practical tools to break through conflicts, improve communication, increase understanding, and build a strong foundation for the future of their relationship. Call today to get started on creating greater respect, affection, and closeness in your relationship.
Helping couples reconnect, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust. As a Certified Gottman Method Therapist, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, & Imago Relationship Therapist, I am able to provide my clients with treatment that is personalized for their specific needs, goals, and circumstances. Clients learn practical tools to break through conflicts, improve communication, increase understanding, and build a strong foundation for the future of their relationship. Call today to get started on creating greater respect, affection, and closeness in your relationship.
Couples I see are often caught in conflict or healing from betrayal.
I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally—especially after affairs. I also support adults and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Using the Gottman Method for couples and a blend of psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT approaches for individuals, I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
Couples I see are often caught in conflict or healing from betrayal.
I help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally—especially after affairs. I also support adults and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Using the Gottman Method for couples and a blend of psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT approaches for individuals, I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
I have advanced training to help couples overcome infidelity, lost connection, frequent arguments, and sexual problems.
I received excellent training at USC and Stanford and continue to stay current with the latest research to guide my work. I have a compassionate, non-judgmental and somewhat playful stance that characterizes the way I do therapy. I am fully engaged and my approach is both practical and deep.
I have advanced training to help couples overcome infidelity, lost connection, frequent arguments, and sexual problems.
I received excellent training at USC and Stanford and continue to stay current with the latest research to guide my work. I have a compassionate, non-judgmental and somewhat playful stance that characterizes the way I do therapy. I am fully engaged and my approach is both practical and deep.
Whether you’re navigating conflict, healing after betrayal, exploring ENM, or simply longing to reconnect, I can help you build a relationship that feels authentic, secure, and alive.
You're feeling stuck in the same pattern. You’ve had the same argument over and over—each one ending in silence, frustration, or tears. You love your partner, but lately it feels like you’re living beside each other instead of together. You miss the ease and closeness you once had, yet no matter what you try, the distance seems to grow. And maybe you’ve hesitated to reach out for help. You’ve thought, "Eventually it will get better" or "We should be able to figure this out ourselves." But deep down, you know something has to change. You want to feel connected again. You just don’t know how.
Whether you’re navigating conflict, healing after betrayal, exploring ENM, or simply longing to reconnect, I can help you build a relationship that feels authentic, secure, and alive.
You're feeling stuck in the same pattern. You’ve had the same argument over and over—each one ending in silence, frustration, or tears. You love your partner, but lately it feels like you’re living beside each other instead of together. You miss the ease and closeness you once had, yet no matter what you try, the distance seems to grow. And maybe you’ve hesitated to reach out for help. You’ve thought, "Eventually it will get better" or "We should be able to figure this out ourselves." But deep down, you know something has to change. You want to feel connected again. You just don’t know how.
Solana supports clients facing conflict, infidelity, disconnection, or communication struggles, helping partners and families understand each other more deeply and rebuild trust.
Solana’s approach honors the idea that beauty can emerge from even the most difficult experiences. She works with EMDR, EFT, and utilizes concepts from Internal Family systems, Solution-Focused, Narrative therapy, and more. Her work supports healing, communication, and deeper understanding within relationships.
Solana supports clients facing conflict, infidelity, disconnection, or communication struggles, helping partners and families understand each other more deeply and rebuild trust.
Solana’s approach honors the idea that beauty can emerge from even the most difficult experiences. She works with EMDR, EFT, and utilizes concepts from Internal Family systems, Solution-Focused, Narrative therapy, and more. Her work supports healing, communication, and deeper understanding within relationships.
Have you been asked by a wife, husband, partner, significant other or employer to make changes in your sexual behavior? Do you find it difficult to change? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with men who struggle with consensual Out of Control Sexual Behavior. I provide assessment, individual and group therapy for men who are experiencing Out of Control Sexual Behavior.
Have you been asked by a wife, husband, partner, significant other or employer to make changes in your sexual behavior? Do you find it difficult to change? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with men who struggle with consensual Out of Control Sexual Behavior. I provide assessment, individual and group therapy for men who are experiencing Out of Control Sexual Behavior.
I help couples rebuild trust, particularly after infidelity or other betrayal, improve communication, and deepen intimacy using trauma-informed, attachment-based EFT with a somatic approach.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who long for deeper connection—in their relationships and within themselves. Whether you’re feeling emotionally disconnected and alone, stuck in recurring conflict, or struggling to have your needs understood and met, I offer a space where we can slow down, be curious, and begin to untangle what’s keeping you from the connection you want. I work with queer and heterosexual couples, including many interracial partnerships, and welcome the richness of diverse relationship experiences.
I help couples rebuild trust, particularly after infidelity or other betrayal, improve communication, and deepen intimacy using trauma-informed, attachment-based EFT with a somatic approach.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who long for deeper connection—in their relationships and within themselves. Whether you’re feeling emotionally disconnected and alone, stuck in recurring conflict, or struggling to have your needs understood and met, I offer a space where we can slow down, be curious, and begin to untangle what’s keeping you from the connection you want. I work with queer and heterosexual couples, including many interracial partnerships, and welcome the richness of diverse relationship experiences.
Are you struggling with Pornography or Sexual Compulsivity, betrayal trauma, or a loss of trust and intimacy in your relationship?
We provide 1-on-1 therapy and structured healing programs for overcoming porn and sexual compulsivity, repairing trust after betrayal, but we're also passionate in helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy—creating relationships that are better than ever before.
Are you struggling with Pornography or Sexual Compulsivity, betrayal trauma, or a loss of trust and intimacy in your relationship?
We provide 1-on-1 therapy and structured healing programs for overcoming porn and sexual compulsivity, repairing trust after betrayal, but we're also passionate in helping couples restore emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy—creating relationships that are better than ever before.
Whatever you are going through. I am here to help! I work with individuals, couples, and families without judgement! I provide tools to manage symptoms but also explore what is causing these symptoms and work to heal that as well. I believe our emotions and the way we connect to people in the world around us significantly impacts our overall health and even our longevity. We often aren't taught how to manage the stressors in our lives, but I am here to help!
Whatever you are going through. I am here to help! I work with individuals, couples, and families without judgement! I provide tools to manage symptoms but also explore what is causing these symptoms and work to heal that as well. I believe our emotions and the way we connect to people in the world around us significantly impacts our overall health and even our longevity. We often aren't taught how to manage the stressors in our lives, but I am here to help!
Sexual Addiction Sex Misbehavior Infidelity Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS
San Diego, CA 92108
I use evidence based research oriented methods on Infidelity Affairs Prostitution Seeking Arrangements, Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, OnlyFans, a Certified Specialist.
My preeminent expert status had "The Adam Friedland Show” put me on 1st episode of 2nd season re: sexual addiction behaviors, I was interviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine on "virtual companions". I enjoy being the go to clinician and thought leader on high functioning men acting out sexual misbehaviors such as Infidelity, Prostitution use, Sugar Babies, etc
I use evidence based research oriented methods on Infidelity Affairs Prostitution Seeking Arrangements, Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, OnlyFans, a Certified Specialist.
My preeminent expert status had "The Adam Friedland Show” put me on 1st episode of 2nd season re: sexual addiction behaviors, I was interviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine on "virtual companions". I enjoy being the go to clinician and thought leader on high functioning men acting out sexual misbehaviors such as Infidelity, Prostitution use, Sugar Babies, etc
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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.