Infidelity Therapists in Jacksonville, FL

Jodi Nevers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32217 (Online Only)
I’ve helped couples overcome
infidelity
and other challenges.
I'm Jodi Nevers and thank you for considering working with me. With 20+ years of experience, I specialize in couples and family therapy, aiming to bring greater satisfaction to your relationships. My approach is tailored to your needs, addressing concerns with warmth and care. We'll start with a thorough relationship assessment, typically 1-2 sessions, to understand what's working and what's not. I'll provide my perspective and propose ways to assist you. Together, we'll decide if therapy is the right path, creating a safe and supportive space for your journey.
I’ve helped couples overcome
infidelity
and other challenges.
I'm Jodi Nevers and thank you for considering working with me. With 20+ years of experience, I specialize in couples and family therapy, aiming to bring greater satisfaction to your relationships. My approach is tailored to your needs, addressing concerns with warmth and care. We'll start with a thorough relationship assessment, typically 1-2 sessions, to understand what's working and what's not. I'll provide my perspective and propose ways to assist you. Together, we'll decide if therapy is the right path, creating a safe and supportive space for your journey.

Healthy Sex Consultants, Northeast FL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32250 (Online Only)
We also provide treatment for partners of sex/porn addicts to heal from the trauma of
betrayal
.
Work with a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) to heal from sex and/or porn addiction. Sex/porn addiction is a clinical disorder which has ruined countless lives and families but responds to effective treatment. If you are struggling with sex/porn addiction, you know how debilitating it can be--shame, self-loathing, unable to stop your problematic behaviors and facing consequences. If you are the partner of a sex/porn addict, you may be wondering where to turn, bewildered and betrayed by the one you love. Good news: you do not have to continue suffering.
We also provide treatment for partners of sex/porn addicts to heal from the trauma of
betrayal
.
Work with a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) to heal from sex and/or porn addiction. Sex/porn addiction is a clinical disorder which has ruined countless lives and families but responds to effective treatment. If you are struggling with sex/porn addiction, you know how debilitating it can be--shame, self-loathing, unable to stop your problematic behaviors and facing consequences. If you are the partner of a sex/porn addict, you may be wondering where to turn, bewildered and betrayed by the one you love. Good news: you do not have to continue suffering.

Ana M. Felix
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Do you struggle with worry, anxiety, indecisiveness, or overthinking? Have you ever felt not good enough? Do you have difficulty in saying no? Are you experiencing low- self-esteem? Are you overwhelmed with unresolved issues? If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, past or present traumatic events in your life, I can help. I also work with couples who are constantly fighting, can't find a way to communicate well, or are trying to recover from
infidelity
. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 8 years of experience in the field and the owner of Personal Development Therapy.
Do you struggle with worry, anxiety, indecisiveness, or overthinking? Have you ever felt not good enough? Do you have difficulty in saying no? Are you experiencing low- self-esteem? Are you overwhelmed with unresolved issues? If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, past or present traumatic events in your life, I can help. I also work with couples who are constantly fighting, can't find a way to communicate well, or are trying to recover from
infidelity
. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 8 years of experience in the field and the owner of Personal Development Therapy.

Dr. Amy Hartley
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Do you need an ADHD evaluation or other type of evaluation? I am Dr. Amy Hartley and have been a psychologist for nearly 15 years. I specialize in the psychological assessment of children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as learning and cognition, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, memory, achievement, autism spectrum, and intellectual functioning. Additionally, I provide psychotherapy for adults and adolescents for anxiety, panic, depression, and trauma and for those needing to improve their relationship or those recovering from
infidelity
or a major life event or loss.
Do you need an ADHD evaluation or other type of evaluation? I am Dr. Amy Hartley and have been a psychologist for nearly 15 years. I specialize in the psychological assessment of children, adolescents, and adults in areas such as learning and cognition, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, memory, achievement, autism spectrum, and intellectual functioning. Additionally, I provide psychotherapy for adults and adolescents for anxiety, panic, depression, and trauma and for those needing to improve their relationship or those recovering from
infidelity
or a major life event or loss.

Jennifer R Lehman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32258
I have specialized interest in treating male centered issues, including disconnection within marriage,
infidelity
, and male shame.
I approach things differently, blending psychotherapy with intuition. I have extensive training in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as energy psychology. Some fundamental questions in our work together will be: how does fear control your life? what causes you to stay stuck in unhealthy patterns? Digging into these patterns is our launchpad. But tapping into your intuition and your higher self is a game changer. Fear will no longer be in charge of your mind. My passion is to help you connect the dots in your own life and really trust yourself.
I have specialized interest in treating male centered issues, including disconnection within marriage,
infidelity
, and male shame.
I approach things differently, blending psychotherapy with intuition. I have extensive training in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as energy psychology. Some fundamental questions in our work together will be: how does fear control your life? what causes you to stay stuck in unhealthy patterns? Digging into these patterns is our launchpad. But tapping into your intuition and your higher self is a game changer. Fear will no longer be in charge of your mind. My passion is to help you connect the dots in your own life and really trust yourself.

Dr. Wilfreda J Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS, LCSW-C, PhD
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (Online Only)
Hello, thanks for visiting my page. I am happy that you took this step to find the help and support that you need. I am Dr. Wilfreda Cruz, a LCSW Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working in Mental Health. I have expertise working with clients on a wide range of concerns from marriage/relationship issues, military family life challenges, depression, anxiety, PTSD, divorce, grief, parenting, co-parenting, ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery and trauma recovery including
betrayal
trauma arising from
infidelity
.
Hello, thanks for visiting my page. I am happy that you took this step to find the help and support that you need. I am Dr. Wilfreda Cruz, a LCSW Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working in Mental Health. I have expertise working with clients on a wide range of concerns from marriage/relationship issues, military family life challenges, depression, anxiety, PTSD, divorce, grief, parenting, co-parenting, ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery and trauma recovery including
betrayal
trauma arising from
infidelity
.

Sandra Rico
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32225
I have over 15 years of experience treating clients for the following concerns: Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Family Conflict,
Infidelity
, LGBTQ+ Issues, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
Hi I'm, Sandra Rico, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist. I utilize a Client-Centered approach to therapy where I assist the client in self-discovery, teach psycho-education, and encourage clients to develop coping skills to improve their lives. I work with a wide variety of clients including minorities. For telehealth sessions, I prefer seeing clients aged 18 and over. Nevertheless, some teens are interested in telehealth and as long as interest is shown, then of course, I will work with them. I have experience working with the LGBT+ and I encourage emotional expression in a safe environment.
I have over 15 years of experience treating clients for the following concerns: Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Family Conflict,
Infidelity
, LGBTQ+ Issues, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
Hi I'm, Sandra Rico, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist. I utilize a Client-Centered approach to therapy where I assist the client in self-discovery, teach psycho-education, and encourage clients to develop coping skills to improve their lives. I work with a wide variety of clients including minorities. For telehealth sessions, I prefer seeing clients aged 18 and over. Nevertheless, some teens are interested in telehealth and as long as interest is shown, then of course, I will work with them. I have experience working with the LGBT+ and I encourage emotional expression in a safe environment.

Sabrina Soto Molina
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32257 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with motivated clients.
I specialize in working with self esteem issues, anxiety, couples issues, domestic abuse,
infidelity
, workplace issues and women's issues.
I enjoy working with motivated clients.
I specialize in working with self esteem issues, anxiety, couples issues, domestic abuse,
infidelity
, workplace issues and women's issues.

Dr. Tabitha Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32223
I help couples with trust issues (texting others, hiding cell phones,
affairs
), communication difficulties, and too much arguing.
Are you facing the possibility of a marriage or relationship breakup? Do you excel in many areas of life, but have issues in your romantic relationship? Do you feel stuck, and don't know how to fix things? If you're struggling with communication, conflict resolution,
infidelity
, or intimacy problems, I'd love to help you get things back on track and help you experience the thriving love life you deserve. I've helped hundreds of couples headed toward divorce fall in love again and experience a successful marriage, and I'd love to help you too.
I help couples with trust issues (texting others, hiding cell phones,
affairs
), communication difficulties, and too much arguing.
Are you facing the possibility of a marriage or relationship breakup? Do you excel in many areas of life, but have issues in your romantic relationship? Do you feel stuck, and don't know how to fix things? If you're struggling with communication, conflict resolution,
infidelity
, or intimacy problems, I'd love to help you get things back on track and help you experience the thriving love life you deserve. I've helped hundreds of couples headed toward divorce fall in love again and experience a successful marriage, and I'd love to help you too.

Kormasah Karmala-Curtis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, QS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with individuals, couples and families in the midst of all types of difficulties— imprisonment, DCF involvement, addiction, trauma, severe mental illness, military life,
infidelity
and grief to name a few.
Maybe you want to move on from painful break up or divorce. Maybe you want to start a healthier lifestyle, stop an addiction or end a generational curse of abuse and trauma. Sometimes as people we get stuck in life—whether it is related to our past experiences, our current circumstances--or both. Sometimes as people we hurt ourselves by internalizing what has happened or happening to us, which can at times weigh us down and stop us from moving forward and living gratifying, rewarding lives.
I have worked with individuals, couples and families in the midst of all types of difficulties— imprisonment, DCF involvement, addiction, trauma, severe mental illness, military life,
infidelity
and grief to name a few.
Maybe you want to move on from painful break up or divorce. Maybe you want to start a healthier lifestyle, stop an addiction or end a generational curse of abuse and trauma. Sometimes as people we get stuck in life—whether it is related to our past experiences, our current circumstances--or both. Sometimes as people we hurt ourselves by internalizing what has happened or happening to us, which can at times weigh us down and stop us from moving forward and living gratifying, rewarding lives.

Michael James Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32258
I can help you restore and deepen friendship and intimacy; productively manage conflict; solve your “resolvable” problems; appreciate your relationship’s strengths and gently navigate through its vulnerabilities; heal from trauma and
affairs
; attune to each other’s feelings, needs, and dreams; and heal emotional injuries from addiction.
Are you having relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative perspective of your partner and your relationship? Having difficulty managing conflict? Caught in gridlocked, perpetual conflict? Feeling lonely and isolated? In a relationship where one or both of you are in recovery from addiction? Concerned about the effects of addiction on your children or family? Having difficulty with child behavior or parent-child conflict? If yes, I would like to help you and have the knowledge, the training, and the skills to do so.
I can help you restore and deepen friendship and intimacy; productively manage conflict; solve your “resolvable” problems; appreciate your relationship’s strengths and gently navigate through its vulnerabilities; heal from trauma and
affairs
; attune to each other’s feelings, needs, and dreams; and heal emotional injuries from addiction.
Are you having relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative perspective of your partner and your relationship? Having difficulty managing conflict? Caught in gridlocked, perpetual conflict? Feeling lonely and isolated? In a relationship where one or both of you are in recovery from addiction? Concerned about the effects of addiction on your children or family? Having difficulty with child behavior or parent-child conflict? If yes, I would like to help you and have the knowledge, the training, and the skills to do so.
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Jessica Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Whether
infidelity
, conflict, grief, job loss, addiction, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, or depression, we can collaboratively set goals and diligently work to achieve them.
My ideal clients are individuals who are ready to overcome their obstacles, families who recognize that things are not working and want options for new interactions, and couples who want to rise together to face their dilemmas and conquor them. Therapy is not for the faint of heart. It challenges who you think you are, who you think everyone else is, gives you the courage to embrace what is and skills and know how to change it.
Whether
infidelity
, conflict, grief, job loss, addiction, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, or depression, we can collaboratively set goals and diligently work to achieve them.
My ideal clients are individuals who are ready to overcome their obstacles, families who recognize that things are not working and want options for new interactions, and couples who want to rise together to face their dilemmas and conquor them. Therapy is not for the faint of heart. It challenges who you think you are, who you think everyone else is, gives you the courage to embrace what is and skills and know how to change it.

Dr. Mary Bowles
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, RRT, MIAAN, RTM
Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Online Only)
I specialize in relationships (communication, conflict, divorce,
infidelity
, blended families, ethical non-monogamy), trauma (PTSD), anxiety, & depression.
I'm a trustworthy, compassionate, experienced, unbiased & Licensed Couples & Family Therapist and I specialize in Applied Neuroscience. I use a direct and considerate approach. I specialize in couples & family therapy and trauma recovery. I approach all clients and families from a neuroscientific & brain based perspective. I'll help you understand your brain and body's responses to past and present stressors, in an easy to understand manner. I use humor, lightheartedness, and techniques verified in research to help you experience rapid change. I help all my clients learn how to work with the brain, not against it. See my website!
I specialize in relationships (communication, conflict, divorce,
infidelity
, blended families, ethical non-monogamy), trauma (PTSD), anxiety, & depression.
I'm a trustworthy, compassionate, experienced, unbiased & Licensed Couples & Family Therapist and I specialize in Applied Neuroscience. I use a direct and considerate approach. I specialize in couples & family therapy and trauma recovery. I approach all clients and families from a neuroscientific & brain based perspective. I'll help you understand your brain and body's responses to past and present stressors, in an easy to understand manner. I use humor, lightheartedness, and techniques verified in research to help you experience rapid change. I help all my clients learn how to work with the brain, not against it. See my website!

Collaborative Healing Partners
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAP
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32208
We provide counseling to individuals, couples and families struggling with substance abuse issues, relationship difficulties, sexual identity issues,
infidelity
, electronics addiction, depression, anxiety, communication skills, assertiveness training, self-esteem and confidence building, parenting, career and life transitions, and family changes.
Collaborative Healing Partners believes that our client’s behaviors or presenting concerns will make sense once we understand the context of their behavior or situation. We partner with our clients to better understand their individual situations from their perspective and work to create a roadmap together to help them achieve their short term or long-term goals and begin living a more enriched/purposeful driven life. We specialize in the brief therapy model which seeks to provide our clients with permanent lasting changes in 10 sessions or less per presenting problem thus minimizing endless therapy.
We provide counseling to individuals, couples and families struggling with substance abuse issues, relationship difficulties, sexual identity issues,
infidelity
, electronics addiction, depression, anxiety, communication skills, assertiveness training, self-esteem and confidence building, parenting, career and life transitions, and family changes.
Collaborative Healing Partners believes that our client’s behaviors or presenting concerns will make sense once we understand the context of their behavior or situation. We partner with our clients to better understand their individual situations from their perspective and work to create a roadmap together to help them achieve their short term or long-term goals and begin living a more enriched/purposeful driven life. We specialize in the brief therapy model which seeks to provide our clients with permanent lasting changes in 10 sessions or less per presenting problem thus minimizing endless therapy.

Lauren Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256
I specialize in treating a variety of sexual disorders and conflicts, including orgasmic disorders, desire discrepancies, erectile disorders, pelvic pain,
infidelity
, performance anxiety, out-of-control sexual behavior, non-monogamous relationships, and helping with establishing better boundaries.
My therapeutic approach is derived from a combination of cognitive-behavioral and systemic techniques. Each interaction is addressed in relation to habitual patterns that may have become stuck or conflictual, and a systemic therapist makes interventions to help the client (s) consciously make healthier choices to create more intimacy or functionality in these relationships. I have been in private practice for over 10 years, helping couples and individuals with their relationship conflicts and psychiatric challenges as well as their desires for improved communication and intimacy.
I specialize in treating a variety of sexual disorders and conflicts, including orgasmic disorders, desire discrepancies, erectile disorders, pelvic pain,
infidelity
, performance anxiety, out-of-control sexual behavior, non-monogamous relationships, and helping with establishing better boundaries.
My therapeutic approach is derived from a combination of cognitive-behavioral and systemic techniques. Each interaction is addressed in relation to habitual patterns that may have become stuck or conflictual, and a systemic therapist makes interventions to help the client (s) consciously make healthier choices to create more intimacy or functionality in these relationships. I have been in private practice for over 10 years, helping couples and individuals with their relationship conflicts and psychiatric challenges as well as their desires for improved communication and intimacy.

Lauren Capitini
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Specialty areas include: relationship and family issues, infertility,
infidelity
, divorce, pre-marital counseling, women's issues, anxiety and depression, change of life, self-empowerment, career counseling, and co-dependency.
Life is full of moments where opportunity meets change. My desire is to better help you in embracing these opportunities for growth through proper support, encouragement, and skill building to help you achieve a happier, more balanced life. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Therapy By Design Professional Counseling Services. In counseling I work primarily with young adults and older, providing therapy for individuals, couples and families; utilizing many therapeutic approaches carefully designed to meet each individuals needs. My greatest joy is helping others move towards unlocking their greatest potential of self.
Specialty areas include: relationship and family issues, infertility,
infidelity
, divorce, pre-marital counseling, women's issues, anxiety and depression, change of life, self-empowerment, career counseling, and co-dependency.
Life is full of moments where opportunity meets change. My desire is to better help you in embracing these opportunities for growth through proper support, encouragement, and skill building to help you achieve a happier, more balanced life. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Therapy By Design Professional Counseling Services. In counseling I work primarily with young adults and older, providing therapy for individuals, couples and families; utilizing many therapeutic approaches carefully designed to meet each individuals needs. My greatest joy is helping others move towards unlocking their greatest potential of self.

Katie Winham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MSSW, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32250
I specialize in helping couples improve communication and closeness, recover from
affairs
and come back from the brink of divorce.
Sometimes we feel stuck in a personal or professional lives or overwhelmed by aspects of our lives. Our relationships too can feel stagnant at times, or sometimes worse, full of conflict and distance. My goal is to work with each person to find practical solutions to helping them get through difficult times in their relationships and lives. We all want to feel understood and close to those we care about the most. I focus on improving life in the here and now and realizing your life's possibilities. I am honored to work with clients on healing places of pain in their past or present using deep forms of therapy.
I specialize in helping couples improve communication and closeness, recover from
affairs
and come back from the brink of divorce.
Sometimes we feel stuck in a personal or professional lives or overwhelmed by aspects of our lives. Our relationships too can feel stagnant at times, or sometimes worse, full of conflict and distance. My goal is to work with each person to find practical solutions to helping them get through difficult times in their relationships and lives. We all want to feel understood and close to those we care about the most. I focus on improving life in the here and now and realizing your life's possibilities. I am honored to work with clients on healing places of pain in their past or present using deep forms of therapy.

Jim Urban
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32223
We offer counseling and intensives for couples dealing with conflict, distance, distrust, and
infidelity
.
Is your relationship currently at a crossroads? Do you long for a more fulfilling relationship with your spouse? If you answered yes to either of those questions then let me say I'm so glad you found me! I believe you and your partner can rediscover the passion again! You and your spouse can rediscover the friendship you once had.
We offer counseling and intensives for couples dealing with conflict, distance, distrust, and
infidelity
.
Is your relationship currently at a crossroads? Do you long for a more fulfilling relationship with your spouse? If you answered yes to either of those questions then let me say I'm so glad you found me! I believe you and your partner can rediscover the passion again! You and your spouse can rediscover the friendship you once had.

Connie E Clark
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CST, CSAT, CPTT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and very difficult. Relationships can be the source of much joy, but also much pain. Combine that with depression, loss, or grief and you have one toxic mix which contributes to issues of one's health and wellness.Talking about your problems with a non-judgmental, understanding, and caring professional can help with life's questions, pain, and problems. One's identity is the most important thing to carry through life; and when it is buried underneath mounds of culture, gender, sexuality, family, job, religion, expectations, and responsibilities; you don't know where your identity begins
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and very difficult. Relationships can be the source of much joy, but also much pain. Combine that with depression, loss, or grief and you have one toxic mix which contributes to issues of one's health and wellness.Talking about your problems with a non-judgmental, understanding, and caring professional can help with life's questions, pain, and problems. One's identity is the most important thing to carry through life; and when it is buried underneath mounds of culture, gender, sexuality, family, job, religion, expectations, and responsibilities; you don't know where your identity begins

Michele Cordray
Pastoral Counselor, MA, CTC
Verified
Jacksonville, FL 32244
Everybody thinks your life is perfect. And you act like everything is wonderful. But deep down, it's a daily struggle just to keep it all together. Something's missing, and it has been for a while. Life isn't fun anymore. It feels like there's no joy left. And if we're being honest, this may be your last-ditch effort before throwing in the towel. When did it get this way? How did a life that was supposed to be happy begin to feel like a prison?
Everybody thinks your life is perfect. And you act like everything is wonderful. But deep down, it's a daily struggle just to keep it all together. Something's missing, and it has been for a while. Life isn't fun anymore. It feels like there's no joy left. And if we're being honest, this may be your last-ditch effort before throwing in the towel. When did it get this way? How did a life that was supposed to be happy begin to feel like a prison?
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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.