Infidelity Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Before becoming a therapist, I spent two decades working at Canal Alliance in Marin supporting the immigrant community through education, technology, and economic development. That experience continues to shape how I approach therapy today.
People’s struggles rarely exist in isolation from their life circumstances, relationships, and histories. In our work, we take time to understand those experiences and the emotional patterns they create.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship stress, and the lasting impact of difficult experiences that may still shape how they relate to themselves and others.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent two decades working at Canal Alliance in Marin supporting the immigrant community through education, technology, and economic development. That experience continues to shape how I approach therapy today.
People’s struggles rarely exist in isolation from their life circumstances, relationships, and histories. In our work, we take time to understand those experiences and the emotional patterns they create.
I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship stress, and the lasting impact of difficult experiences that may still shape how they relate to themselves and others.
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.
I've always believed that our sense of self is made up of stories- the ones we’re given, and the ones we tell ourselves. In my previous life as a film producer and studio executive, I spent years helping shape stories in film. Over time, I became fascinated by how that same process unfolds within each of us: how our stories - about self, others and the world- can lift us up, or hold us back. That curiosity led me to pursue a new path as a therapist so that I could help people reframe and reshape the stories that determine the quality of their lives.
I've always believed that our sense of self is made up of stories- the ones we’re given, and the ones we tell ourselves. In my previous life as a film producer and studio executive, I spent years helping shape stories in film. Over time, I became fascinated by how that same process unfolds within each of us: how our stories - about self, others and the world- can lift us up, or hold us back. That curiosity led me to pursue a new path as a therapist so that I could help people reframe and reshape the stories that determine the quality of their lives.
Whether you are on the verge of separation or looking to improve your stable relationship, our therapists can support you in rediscovering the relationship you deserve. As devoted couples therapists, we specialize in the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach designed to strengthen and heal relationships. With a deep passion for guiding couples through their challenges, we create a supportive, non-judgmental space where both partners can feel heard and understood.
Whether you are on the verge of separation or looking to improve your stable relationship, our therapists can support you in rediscovering the relationship you deserve. As devoted couples therapists, we specialize in the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach designed to strengthen and heal relationships. With a deep passion for guiding couples through their challenges, we create a supportive, non-judgmental space where both partners can feel heard and understood.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in helping couples strengthen their relationships. I utilize the Gottman Method, a research-based approach designed to enhance communication, resolve conflict, and build lasting intimacy. My goal is to help couples not only repair but thrive in their emotional connection. Alongside this, I incorporate a person-centered approach with mindfulness techniques, ensuring that I am fully present in our sessions. This creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring your concerns and working toward growth.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in helping couples strengthen their relationships. I utilize the Gottman Method, a research-based approach designed to enhance communication, resolve conflict, and build lasting intimacy. My goal is to help couples not only repair but thrive in their emotional connection. Alongside this, I incorporate a person-centered approach with mindfulness techniques, ensuring that I am fully present in our sessions. This creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable exploring your concerns and working toward growth.
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.
I often work with couples considering divorce, or facing life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum, parenting stress, infidelity, illness, grief, communication, and bicultural relationships, navigating tensions between family expectations, cultural values, and personal needs.
Does it seem like you and your partner keep repeating the same conflicts? Are old resentments and misunderstandings creating distance and disconnection? In the safety of couples therapy, I help partners slow down repetitive cycles. We work to understand the patterns driving conflict and tension so that we can repair, heal and rebuild. My approach is warm and collaborative, while helping you tune in to your dynamics. Restoring communication, trust, intimacy, and connection are some of the common benefits of my work with couples. Most clients begin to feel some relief after the first session.
I often work with couples considering divorce, or facing life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum, parenting stress, infidelity, illness, grief, communication, and bicultural relationships, navigating tensions between family expectations, cultural values, and personal needs.
Does it seem like you and your partner keep repeating the same conflicts? Are old resentments and misunderstandings creating distance and disconnection? In the safety of couples therapy, I help partners slow down repetitive cycles. We work to understand the patterns driving conflict and tension so that we can repair, heal and rebuild. My approach is warm and collaborative, while helping you tune in to your dynamics. Restoring communication, trust, intimacy, and connection are some of the common benefits of my work with couples. Most clients begin to feel some relief after the first session.
Affair and Infidelity Recovery; After Discovery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CPD
Online Only
Marriage counseling after infidelity, for couples in after-discovery crisis—affair recovery, betrayal trauma therapy, and rebuilding trust after cheating.
This is a structured crisis-stabilization process. Early work can feel uneven or one-sided because we prioritize restoring truth and safety after a rupture. I actively guide the pace and set clear guardrails—boundaries, transparency, and communication rules—to prevent escalation, support accountability, and help you stay steady while life continues.
Marriage counseling after infidelity, for couples in after-discovery crisis—affair recovery, betrayal trauma therapy, and rebuilding trust after cheating.
This is a structured crisis-stabilization process. Early work can feel uneven or one-sided because we prioritize restoring truth and safety after a rupture. I actively guide the pace and set clear guardrails—boundaries, transparency, and communication rules—to prevent escalation, support accountability, and help you stay steady while life continues.
If you’re going through a life transition, trying to cope with anxiety or depression, or are just not happy and don’t know why, it’s easy to feel lost and alone. In individual therapy, I will help you explore your thoughts, engage with your emotions, and find a way towards healing.
For couples, if your relationship is heading down a bad path, you don’t have to struggle alone. If you feel disconnected from your partner, can’t stop bickering, or don’t know how to discuss challenging topics, there’s so much you can learn in couples therapy. You can get back on track in your relationship.
If you’re going through a life transition, trying to cope with anxiety or depression, or are just not happy and don’t know why, it’s easy to feel lost and alone. In individual therapy, I will help you explore your thoughts, engage with your emotions, and find a way towards healing.
For couples, if your relationship is heading down a bad path, you don’t have to struggle alone. If you feel disconnected from your partner, can’t stop bickering, or don’t know how to discuss challenging topics, there’s so much you can learn in couples therapy. You can get back on track in your relationship.
I have worked with individuals who are struggling with a wide range of concerns, including such things as managing anxiety, stress and depression; estrangement from family; career changes; marital infidelity; recovery from divorce; marital communication difficulties; and parenting challenges.
You are not alone. If you’ve been carrying heavy emotions on your own, therapy can be a place to set them down. As a compassionate psychologist, I specialize in helping people facing challenges with anxiety, depression, and stress to find clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of direction. I am Level II trained in the Gottman Method and use this extensively in my work with couples.
For over 20 years, I have supported clients in overcoming depression, reducing anxiety and stress, navigating trauma recovery, managing identity and family concerns, improving communication, and resolving estrangement.
I have worked with individuals who are struggling with a wide range of concerns, including such things as managing anxiety, stress and depression; estrangement from family; career changes; marital infidelity; recovery from divorce; marital communication difficulties; and parenting challenges.
You are not alone. If you’ve been carrying heavy emotions on your own, therapy can be a place to set them down. As a compassionate psychologist, I specialize in helping people facing challenges with anxiety, depression, and stress to find clarity, healing, and a stronger sense of direction. I am Level II trained in the Gottman Method and use this extensively in my work with couples.
For over 20 years, I have supported clients in overcoming depression, reducing anxiety and stress, navigating trauma recovery, managing identity and family concerns, improving communication, and resolving estrangement.
Whether you're facing communication challenges, infidelity, constant arguments, or seeking to deepen your emotional bond, I aim to support you in creating a more fulfilling and loving partnership.
I employ humanistic and holistic approaches. These methods are designed to facilitate genuine connection, empathetic understanding, and deep self-awareness within the context of your relationship. By exploring both conscious and unconscious processes, I aim to help couples tap into their inner wisdom and foster a deeper understanding of each other.
Whether you're facing communication challenges, infidelity, constant arguments, or seeking to deepen your emotional bond, I aim to support you in creating a more fulfilling and loving partnership.
I employ humanistic and holistic approaches. These methods are designed to facilitate genuine connection, empathetic understanding, and deep self-awareness within the context of your relationship. By exploring both conscious and unconscious processes, I aim to help couples tap into their inner wisdom and foster a deeper understanding of each other.
Hello! I work with individuals who wish to create lasting, positive changes in their lives and relationships. I offer safe, compassionate and supportive counseling in an atmosphere that deepens understanding, promotes healing, and releases potential. Unresolved emotional issues can stifle creativity, confidence, ambition, and our ability for good relationships. Trauma and loss can cause sadness, depression and pain that inhibit and block. My personal style is interactive, empathic, non-judgmental and respectful of individual values and choices.
Hello! I work with individuals who wish to create lasting, positive changes in their lives and relationships. I offer safe, compassionate and supportive counseling in an atmosphere that deepens understanding, promotes healing, and releases potential. Unresolved emotional issues can stifle creativity, confidence, ambition, and our ability for good relationships. Trauma and loss can cause sadness, depression and pain that inhibit and block. My personal style is interactive, empathic, non-judgmental and respectful of individual values and choices.
I’m Kierra Gordon-Smith, LMFT, and my greatest reward as a therapist is helping couples and individuals heal, grow, and reconnect—both with themselves and with each other. I specialize in couples therapy, supporting partners as they move through conflict, rebuild trust, and restore emotional and physical intimacy. Whether you’re stuck in the same argument, feeling distant after a life transition, or unsure how to repair after a breach of trust, I offer a steady, practical, attachment-based approach informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method.
I’m Kierra Gordon-Smith, LMFT, and my greatest reward as a therapist is helping couples and individuals heal, grow, and reconnect—both with themselves and with each other. I specialize in couples therapy, supporting partners as they move through conflict, rebuild trust, and restore emotional and physical intimacy. Whether you’re stuck in the same argument, feeling distant after a life transition, or unsure how to repair after a breach of trust, I offer a steady, practical, attachment-based approach informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method.
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.
Couples counseling after infidelity for couples in after-discovery crisis—affair recovery, betrayal trauma therapy, and rebuilding trust after cheating.
This is a structured crisis-stabilization process. Early work can feel uneven or one-sided because we prioritize restoring truth and safety after a rupture. I actively guide the pace and set clear guardrails—boundaries, transparency, and communication rules—to prevent escalation, support accountability, and help you stay steady while life continues.
Couples counseling after infidelity for couples in after-discovery crisis—affair recovery, betrayal trauma therapy, and rebuilding trust after cheating.
This is a structured crisis-stabilization process. Early work can feel uneven or one-sided because we prioritize restoring truth and safety after a rupture. I actively guide the pace and set clear guardrails—boundaries, transparency, and communication rules—to prevent escalation, support accountability, and help you stay steady while life continues.
Relationships can often suffer under stress, leading to a sense of disconnection. I specialize in helping couples re-establish communication, and rejuvenate their emotional connection. Beginning the journey to a healthier marriage/relationship is a brave step. My role is to ease this process with an empathetic and practical approach. Recognizing the uniqueness of each relationship, I apply evidence-based strategies to create a safe space for both partners to grow and reconnect.
Relationships can often suffer under stress, leading to a sense of disconnection. I specialize in helping couples re-establish communication, and rejuvenate their emotional connection. Beginning the journey to a healthier marriage/relationship is a brave step. My role is to ease this process with an empathetic and practical approach. Recognizing the uniqueness of each relationship, I apply evidence-based strategies to create a safe space for both partners to grow and reconnect.
Sexual Addiction Sex Misbehavior Infidelity Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
Evidence based research oriented methods on Infidelity, Prostitution, Seeking Arrangements Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, OnlyFans, 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
Evidence based research oriented methods on Infidelity, Prostitution, Seeking Arrangements Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, OnlyFans, 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
with couples and individuals facing betrayal, intimacy struggles, and deep disconnection These aren’t just relationship issues—they’re trauma responses.
Good news: healing can happen faster than you think. When brain and body heal together, transformation accelerates. The same relationship that triggers pain can become your greatest source of healing. I use evidence-based methods like EMDR, Gottman, and CPT to create a personalized plan—rooted in deep clinical and research expertise.
with couples and individuals facing betrayal, intimacy struggles, and deep disconnection These aren’t just relationship issues—they’re trauma responses.
Good news: healing can happen faster than you think. When brain and body heal together, transformation accelerates. The same relationship that triggers pain can become your greatest source of healing. I use evidence-based methods like EMDR, Gottman, and CPT to create a personalized plan—rooted in deep clinical and research expertise.
Beginning the journey of couples therapy is a profound step towards personal growth, healing, and strengthening the bond of your relationship. It requires courage to face the challenges within a relationship, and it's a journey that doesn't have to be navigated alone. As a therapist specializing in couples therapy and marriage counseling, I aim to be a beacon of hope and a steadfast source of support for both partners. At the core of my approach to couples therapy is a strong belief in the power of empathy and human connection.
Beginning the journey of couples therapy is a profound step towards personal growth, healing, and strengthening the bond of your relationship. It requires courage to face the challenges within a relationship, and it's a journey that doesn't have to be navigated alone. As a therapist specializing in couples therapy and marriage counseling, I aim to be a beacon of hope and a steadfast source of support for both partners. At the core of my approach to couples therapy is a strong belief in the power of empathy and human connection.
I work best with clients that are motivated for change. I specialize in the treatment of adult ADHD/ADD, Couples/Marriages, and executives in a very goal oriented and short term way. I believe therapy should be a useful learning and growing experience that provides clients with real life tools and skills they can use for a life time.
I work best with clients that are motivated for change. I specialize in the treatment of adult ADHD/ADD, Couples/Marriages, and executives in a very goal oriented and short term way. I believe therapy should be a useful learning and growing experience that provides clients with real life tools and skills they can use for a life time.
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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.