Infidelity Therapists in Washington, DC
I work with adults and couples who are outwardly capable but privately strained by repeated relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, sexual concerns, or the impact of infidelity.
I specialize in working with adults and couples dealing with emotional disconnection, recurring conflict, sexual concerns, and the impact of infidelity. My work focuses on understanding how patterns unfold between people and helping clients repair trust, improve communication, and reconnect with greater clarity and steadiness.
I work with adults and couples who are outwardly capable but privately strained by repeated relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, sexual concerns, or the impact of infidelity.
I specialize in working with adults and couples dealing with emotional disconnection, recurring conflict, sexual concerns, and the impact of infidelity. My work focuses on understanding how patterns unfold between people and helping clients repair trust, improve communication, and reconnect with greater clarity and steadiness.
If life is so much better when shared with someone, why does having a loving and healthy relationship sometimes seem so hard? The more you try to make things better, the worse it gets. Any cry for help only leads to more distance, more conflict. You live with your frustration and hope that change will come but nothing happens. You’ve felt the pull of hopelessness, isolation is not an option, and you’ve run out of the usual coping strategies. As a Certified Emotionally Focused therapist, my goal is to help you find your way out of the maze and create stronger and healthier relationships with your loved one(s).
If life is so much better when shared with someone, why does having a loving and healthy relationship sometimes seem so hard? The more you try to make things better, the worse it gets. Any cry for help only leads to more distance, more conflict. You live with your frustration and hope that change will come but nothing happens. You’ve felt the pull of hopelessness, isolation is not an option, and you’ve run out of the usual coping strategies. As a Certified Emotionally Focused therapist, my goal is to help you find your way out of the maze and create stronger and healthier relationships with your loved one(s).
I didn't want to hurt you and never stopped loving you; isn't that enough?.../ Continuing the relationship is overwhelming, but I can't abandon my children.../ It's a relief not to have to keep lying. Can we keep going?.../ The money from our future disappeared, and you invested without my approval and betrayed me.../ My mother passed, and you were not there for me; your work was more important.../ These are the conflicts you are probably facing struggling. Now, I would like to help you whether to leave or stay. Part of you wants to trust again, but another is afraid that your partner's change will be temporary and you will be hurt.
I didn't want to hurt you and never stopped loving you; isn't that enough?.../ Continuing the relationship is overwhelming, but I can't abandon my children.../ It's a relief not to have to keep lying. Can we keep going?.../ The money from our future disappeared, and you invested without my approval and betrayed me.../ My mother passed, and you were not there for me; your work was more important.../ These are the conflicts you are probably facing struggling. Now, I would like to help you whether to leave or stay. Part of you wants to trust again, but another is afraid that your partner's change will be temporary and you will be hurt.
If you are tired of repetitive fights, arguments that leave you feeling worse, or there isn't much talking or connection, and tension, call me. I'm very engaging, and will provide direction, calm, and lightheartedness to cut through tension. If you are experiencing a crisis in your relationship, I can help. As a couple's expert, I aim to stabilize major conflict in the first month, starting in the first session. You will become experienced in managing, navigating, and repairing to reach peace with your partner. Additionally, as a cultural specialist, I have worked extensively with intercultural, interracial, & immigrant couples.
If you are tired of repetitive fights, arguments that leave you feeling worse, or there isn't much talking or connection, and tension, call me. I'm very engaging, and will provide direction, calm, and lightheartedness to cut through tension. If you are experiencing a crisis in your relationship, I can help. As a couple's expert, I aim to stabilize major conflict in the first month, starting in the first session. You will become experienced in managing, navigating, and repairing to reach peace with your partner. Additionally, as a cultural specialist, I have worked extensively with intercultural, interracial, & immigrant couples.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. All people are welcome. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who are struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. All people are welcome. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
Many of my clients struggle silently with anxiety, relationship challenges, infidelity, or sex and pornography addiction while trying to maintain success.
I help clients reach their goals by first building clarity around what those goals truly are and why they matter. We often start by exploring what is bringing you to therapy and identifying the patterns or obstacles holding you back. From there, I use practical, evidence-based approaches to break these challenges down into manageable steps.
Many of my clients struggle silently with anxiety, relationship challenges, infidelity, or sex and pornography addiction while trying to maintain success.
I help clients reach their goals by first building clarity around what those goals truly are and why they matter. We often start by exploring what is bringing you to therapy and identifying the patterns or obstacles holding you back. From there, I use practical, evidence-based approaches to break these challenges down into manageable steps.
In virtual counseling, you will have space to process your experiences, identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, shift behaviors that no longer serve you, and strengthen effective communication skills. Our work may focus on concerns related to trauma, identity development, school and career stress, grief and loss, mood changes, impulsivity, life transitions, caretaking responsibilities, and stage-of-life challenges that impact mental health. I intentionally affirm and support clients who identify as BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent.
In virtual counseling, you will have space to process your experiences, identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, shift behaviors that no longer serve you, and strengthen effective communication skills. Our work may focus on concerns related to trauma, identity development, school and career stress, grief and loss, mood changes, impulsivity, life transitions, caretaking responsibilities, and stage-of-life challenges that impact mental health. I intentionally affirm and support clients who identify as BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent.
Why do we keep arguing about the same things over and over again? I've tried to forgive you but I can't stop thinking that I would be happier with someone else. I don't know if it's worth the fight anymore. We've grown distant and I don't remember the last time we've experienced real connection, maybe you've never even loved me. I'm insecure and doubtful that things will change. Everyone says I deserve better. I'm not sure where we are anymore and I need support getting back to me. I just need a safe space without judgement to be vulnerable and say the things that I'm really feeling. Have you found yourself asking these questions?
Why do we keep arguing about the same things over and over again? I've tried to forgive you but I can't stop thinking that I would be happier with someone else. I don't know if it's worth the fight anymore. We've grown distant and I don't remember the last time we've experienced real connection, maybe you've never even loved me. I'm insecure and doubtful that things will change. Everyone says I deserve better. I'm not sure where we are anymore and I need support getting back to me. I just need a safe space without judgement to be vulnerable and say the things that I'm really feeling. Have you found yourself asking these questions?
I specialize in sex and relationship therapy including loss of desire, sexless relationships, infidelity, and communication challenges.
On the outside, your life works. But in your relationship, something isn’t clicking. Conversations about intimacy go in circles, desire feels mismatched or nonexistent, and sex has become tense, avoidant, or routine. You may care deeply about your partner—but the connection doesn’t feel the way it used to. You’re not looking for surface-level advice—you want real change, and a relationship that feels both emotionally secure and sexually alive.
I specialize in sex and relationship therapy including loss of desire, sexless relationships, infidelity, and communication challenges.
On the outside, your life works. But in your relationship, something isn’t clicking. Conversations about intimacy go in circles, desire feels mismatched or nonexistent, and sex has become tense, avoidant, or routine. You may care deeply about your partner—but the connection doesn’t feel the way it used to. You’re not looking for surface-level advice—you want real change, and a relationship that feels both emotionally secure and sexually alive.
We'll navigate experiences that result in guilt, sadness, worry, anger, betrayal, loss of trust and more that affect day-to-day function.
Counseling with me will be a process that uses culturally competent and evidence-based psychotherapies and strategies to facilitate personal and relational growth, behavior change, conflict resolution, assertiveness, boundary setting, trigger identification, appropriate self-soothing, effective cognitive processing and emotion regulation.
We'll navigate experiences that result in guilt, sadness, worry, anger, betrayal, loss of trust and more that affect day-to-day function.
Counseling with me will be a process that uses culturally competent and evidence-based psychotherapies and strategies to facilitate personal and relational growth, behavior change, conflict resolution, assertiveness, boundary setting, trigger identification, appropriate self-soothing, effective cognitive processing and emotion regulation.
Many of my clients are high-functioning, thoughtful, and deeply invested in growth, yet find themselves overwhelmed by relationship strain, emotional disconnection, betrayal, or the quiet exhaustion of carrying too much for too long.
With individuals, therapy often centers on emotional regulation, improving mood, especially during seasons of transition and uncertainty. With couples, we focus on communication breakdowns, intimacy challenges, trust repair, and rebuilding emotional safety, using a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach.
Many of my clients are high-functioning, thoughtful, and deeply invested in growth, yet find themselves overwhelmed by relationship strain, emotional disconnection, betrayal, or the quiet exhaustion of carrying too much for too long.
With individuals, therapy often centers on emotional regulation, improving mood, especially during seasons of transition and uncertainty. With couples, we focus on communication breakdowns, intimacy challenges, trust repair, and rebuilding emotional safety, using a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach.
Hello, I’m Maya, a Relationship Practitioner supporting high-achieving individuals, busy couples, and birthing clients as they navigate the tension between ambition, emotional well-being, and life transitions. Insurance is accepted for prenatal, postpartum, birth loss, and abortion support for California residents. Couples' sessions are available in any location and are private-pay.
My work is structured, direct, and growth-focused. I help clients strengthen communication, rebuild trust, regulate conflict, and navigate major life transitions with clarity, stability, and support—without sacrificing performance or purpose.
Hello, I’m Maya, a Relationship Practitioner supporting high-achieving individuals, busy couples, and birthing clients as they navigate the tension between ambition, emotional well-being, and life transitions. Insurance is accepted for prenatal, postpartum, birth loss, and abortion support for California residents. Couples' sessions are available in any location and are private-pay.
My work is structured, direct, and growth-focused. I help clients strengthen communication, rebuild trust, regulate conflict, and navigate major life transitions with clarity, stability, and support—without sacrificing performance or purpose.
Picking a therapist to work with can be overwhelming. Feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist is critical. During our first session we will explore what brought you to me. Together we identify your struggles, develop a treatment plan, discuss whether you feel comfortable with me, and that our plan makes sense to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. A certified IMAGO, Gottman, Equine Assisted and Diplomat in Sex Therapy, we will talk openly and candidly about your life. Together, we will explore your concerns, past and present and mindfully identify changes for you to consider.
Picking a therapist to work with can be overwhelming. Feeling comfortable and understood by your therapist is critical. During our first session we will explore what brought you to me. Together we identify your struggles, develop a treatment plan, discuss whether you feel comfortable with me, and that our plan makes sense to you. I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. A certified IMAGO, Gottman, Equine Assisted and Diplomat in Sex Therapy, we will talk openly and candidly about your life. Together, we will explore your concerns, past and present and mindfully identify changes for you to consider.
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 believe that when problems surface, people do the best they can to cope. Therapy provides a way to increase our coping skills and can give us a sense of relief. With my empathetic style and collaborative problem-solving approach, I can help you create the kind of life you have always imagined for yourself. I seek to empower people with the tools and skills that they need to understand, confront, cope with and manage their life stressors. You'll gain important skills to cope with stress, manage troublesome feelings and improve relationships.
I believe that when problems surface, people do the best they can to cope. Therapy provides a way to increase our coping skills and can give us a sense of relief. With my empathetic style and collaborative problem-solving approach, I can help you create the kind of life you have always imagined for yourself. I seek to empower people with the tools and skills that they need to understand, confront, cope with and manage their life stressors. You'll gain important skills to cope with stress, manage troublesome feelings and improve relationships.
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor, Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a trauma trained and informed EMDR clinician. Do you or someone you love struggle with an addiction? Is your anxiety overwhelming? Have you lost someone you love? Do you feel like no one understands your struggles? I do, and I am here to offer you compassion and unconditional acceptance. I would love to help you to understand that struggling with addiction and/or a mental health disorder does NOT define who you are. It is something you have, and it CAN be treated.
Currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor, Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a trauma trained and informed EMDR clinician. Do you or someone you love struggle with an addiction? Is your anxiety overwhelming? Have you lost someone you love? Do you feel like no one understands your struggles? I do, and I am here to offer you compassion and unconditional acceptance. I would love to help you to understand that struggling with addiction and/or a mental health disorder does NOT define who you are. It is something you have, and it CAN be treated.
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and couples on their journey toward healing from intimacy challenges, including sex and love addiction (such as compulsive pornography use, infidelity, sex workers, romantic obsessions, AI companions).
provide virtual visits in the state of NY (including Manhattan area Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Hudson Yards, TriBeCa, SoHo, Battery Park City with zip codes 10075, 10021, 10028, 10128, 10023, 10024, 10025, 10075). As well, PSYPACT states. Go to stop and stay stopped with damaging and disruptive sexual activities and rebuild healthy sexual intimacy.
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and couples on their journey toward healing from intimacy challenges, including sex and love addiction (such as compulsive pornography use, infidelity, sex workers, romantic obsessions, AI companions).
provide virtual visits in the state of NY (including Manhattan area Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Hudson Yards, TriBeCa, SoHo, Battery Park City with zip codes 10075, 10021, 10028, 10128, 10023, 10024, 10025, 10075). As well, PSYPACT states. Go to stop and stay stopped with damaging and disruptive sexual activities and rebuild healthy sexual intimacy.
Susan Saint-Rossy -- The Relationship Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
You look like the perfect high achieving couple from the outside, but behind closed doors you are struggling with communication, conflict, and connection. You are both suffering–either out loud through conflict or silently through shutting down. You worry about how big the next argument will be or how long you will get (or give) the silent treatment. You may even feel betrayed and are spiraling. You're keeping up with your work and paying attention to your children’s needs. But you’re lonely together. You don’t want to walk away from the relationship, but it’s feeling almost too painful to keep the status quo.
You look like the perfect high achieving couple from the outside, but behind closed doors you are struggling with communication, conflict, and connection. You are both suffering–either out loud through conflict or silently through shutting down. You worry about how big the next argument will be or how long you will get (or give) the silent treatment. You may even feel betrayed and are spiraling. You're keeping up with your work and paying attention to your children’s needs. But you’re lonely together. You don’t want to walk away from the relationship, but it’s feeling almost too painful to keep the status quo.
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 provide culturally responsive therapy for couples and individuals seeking healthier relationships, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful growth. Rooted in strong ties to the community, my work creates a safe, affirming space for honest dialogue, healing, and change. Together, we build the insight and skills needed for stronger connections and more intentional living.
I provide culturally responsive therapy for couples and individuals seeking healthier relationships, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful growth. Rooted in strong ties to the community, my work creates a safe, affirming space for honest dialogue, healing, and change. Together, we build the insight and skills needed for stronger connections and more intentional living.
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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.