Infidelity Therapists in Athens, GA
Claire Nichols Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIRT
Athens, GA 30606
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in helping people with all kinds of relationship challenges, from healing after affairs, to deciding whether to stay in a marriage that seems to have lost its life force.
I have specialized training in couples therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy as well as the Gottman Method. I use this formal training along with the many things I learn from my clients to help people find peace and clarity, promote healing in the aftermath of betrayal or hurt, and help people find joy and connection.
I specialize in helping people with all kinds of relationship challenges, from healing after affairs, to deciding whether to stay in a marriage that seems to have lost its life force.
I have specialized training in couples therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy as well as the Gottman Method. I use this formal training along with the many things I learn from my clients to help people find peace and clarity, promote healing in the aftermath of betrayal or hurt, and help people find joy and connection.
I help women heal from betrayal, relationship trauma, and the pressure to always be strong so they can set boundaries, trust themselves again, and build healthier relationships.
I also specialize in helping couples truly understand each other beyond just words. I teach foundational communication skills—like active listening, interpreting intent, and recognizing the emotions behind what’s being said. My goal is to help you break unhealthy patterns and build a deeper, more connected relationship.
I help women heal from betrayal, relationship trauma, and the pressure to always be strong so they can set boundaries, trust themselves again, and build healthier relationships.
I also specialize in helping couples truly understand each other beyond just words. I teach foundational communication skills—like active listening, interpreting intent, and recognizing the emotions behind what’s being said. My goal is to help you break unhealthy patterns and build a deeper, more connected relationship.
I specialize in supporting college students, young adults, and professionals who are balancing personal growth with academic, social, and career demands. I integrate family systems work, parent coaching, and group therapy, recognizing that the relationships around us play a crucial role in our well-being. I use evidence-based therapies like DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches, to provide skills and tools to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and move through life’s challenges with confidence.
I specialize in supporting college students, young adults, and professionals who are balancing personal growth with academic, social, and career demands. I integrate family systems work, parent coaching, and group therapy, recognizing that the relationships around us play a crucial role in our well-being. I use evidence-based therapies like DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches, to provide skills and tools to help you manage stress, regulate emotions, and move through life’s challenges with confidence.
I am deeply passionate about walking alongside couples as they navigate the complexities of relationships - whether it's challenges around finances, communication breakdowns, or intimacy concerns. My mission is to support individuals and families in building resilience and confidence as they face life’s inevitable burdens. In our work together, you’ll find a space free of judgment and full of compassion, where your fears and concerns are met with understanding and hope.
I am deeply passionate about walking alongside couples as they navigate the complexities of relationships - whether it's challenges around finances, communication breakdowns, or intimacy concerns. My mission is to support individuals and families in building resilience and confidence as they face life’s inevitable burdens. In our work together, you’ll find a space free of judgment and full of compassion, where your fears and concerns are met with understanding and hope.
I have been practicing in the social work field for over a decade. I've worked with individuals, couples, and groups. My background and training includes: couples & sex therapy, oncology/chronic illness, as well as grief and loss.
I have been practicing in the social work field for over a decade. I've worked with individuals, couples, and groups. My background and training includes: couples & sex therapy, oncology/chronic illness, as well as grief and loss.
I focus on improved communication and intimacy between couples and have years of experience helping couples navigate traumatic issues after marital infidelity.
I have been a therapist since 1991 and have had the opportunity to work in varied settings with a diverse population. I approach therapy with a non-judgmental, caring attitude, believing wholeness and healing occurs if individuals, couples and families can acknowledge their strengths as well as learn from their weaknesses. I am a professional who explores how a person operates and navigates within their own family system, with hopes that they find clues to their own particular functioning and modify their behaviors in ways that ultimately lead to health.
I focus on improved communication and intimacy between couples and have years of experience helping couples navigate traumatic issues after marital infidelity.
I have been a therapist since 1991 and have had the opportunity to work in varied settings with a diverse population. I approach therapy with a non-judgmental, caring attitude, believing wholeness and healing occurs if individuals, couples and families can acknowledge their strengths as well as learn from their weaknesses. I am a professional who explores how a person operates and navigates within their own family system, with hopes that they find clues to their own particular functioning and modify their behaviors in ways that ultimately lead to health.
Do you want to build more confidence and enhance your life? Would you like a safe place to talk, another perspective to help you find hope and direction? Learn to move beyond being confused, overwhelmed, or impulsive. Learn to calm yourself and develop practical solutions to move forward with supportive energy. With therapy, you gain a deeper understanding of yourself ... your needs, wants, desires, goals, and strong suits. Together, we will explore skills and strategies to address everyday problems, foster physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Shifting thought patterns to positive can initiate profound change.
Do you want to build more confidence and enhance your life? Would you like a safe place to talk, another perspective to help you find hope and direction? Learn to move beyond being confused, overwhelmed, or impulsive. Learn to calm yourself and develop practical solutions to move forward with supportive energy. With therapy, you gain a deeper understanding of yourself ... your needs, wants, desires, goals, and strong suits. Together, we will explore skills and strategies to address everyday problems, foster physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Shifting thought patterns to positive can initiate profound change.
I work with adolescents (11 years old and up) and adults. I have experience focusing on anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and general life struggles. I specialize in helping adolescent teenage males try and reach their full potential. I strive to develop a positive and helpful relationship to help client's reach their goals.I earned a bachelors degree from the University of Georgia in Financial planning and a masters degree in counseling from Thomas University. I truly love helping people and look forward to working with you!
I work with adolescents (11 years old and up) and adults. I have experience focusing on anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and general life struggles. I specialize in helping adolescent teenage males try and reach their full potential. I strive to develop a positive and helpful relationship to help client's reach their goals.I earned a bachelors degree from the University of Georgia in Financial planning and a masters degree in counseling from Thomas University. I truly love helping people and look forward to working with you!
As a psychotherapist with 27 years experience I am trained in EMDR, Gottman's Family Therapy, The Satir Family Model, Patrick Carne's International Institute of Trauma and Addiction, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Solution Oriented Brief Therapy, CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, and Trauma-Focused ACT therapy. I work with clients who want to gain skills and insights about their immediate concerns while exploring underlying causes like attachment patterns, trauma history or health issues.
As a psychotherapist with 27 years experience I am trained in EMDR, Gottman's Family Therapy, The Satir Family Model, Patrick Carne's International Institute of Trauma and Addiction, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Solution Oriented Brief Therapy, CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, and Trauma-Focused ACT therapy. I work with clients who want to gain skills and insights about their immediate concerns while exploring underlying causes like attachment patterns, trauma history or health issues.
Attention guys: Is the stress and anxiety of modern life pushing you over the edge? Is the daily grind driving you crazy or boring you silly? Risking your job or failing out of school because you can't stop gaming or looking at porn? Is social media taking over your life? About to lose your relationship because of your sexual behaviors? Is too much of your time being sucked into the Internet? Does your ADHD seem to make everything in life harder? The list goes on, but the bottom line is this: If you feel that your life and/or behaviors are out-of-control, then you've got a problem. It’s as simple as that. I can help.
Attention guys: Is the stress and anxiety of modern life pushing you over the edge? Is the daily grind driving you crazy or boring you silly? Risking your job or failing out of school because you can't stop gaming or looking at porn? Is social media taking over your life? About to lose your relationship because of your sexual behaviors? Is too much of your time being sucked into the Internet? Does your ADHD seem to make everything in life harder? The list goes on, but the bottom line is this: If you feel that your life and/or behaviors are out-of-control, then you've got a problem. It’s as simple as that. I can help.
Life, at all stages, presents times and circumstances when ourselves and our relationships cause us to struggle. We can find ourselves depressed and anxious, feeling confused and unheard, misunderstood and unsupported, perhaps in regard to our family, our peer groups, our work, our intimate relationships: It is in times such as these, I can, with empathy and compassion, provide you solid professional help and guidance, and so much more. It is often the case, that communication skills and the wisdom of a person with a life long-lived, are the starting place for finding oneself, improving life skills and relationships.
Life, at all stages, presents times and circumstances when ourselves and our relationships cause us to struggle. We can find ourselves depressed and anxious, feeling confused and unheard, misunderstood and unsupported, perhaps in regard to our family, our peer groups, our work, our intimate relationships: It is in times such as these, I can, with empathy and compassion, provide you solid professional help and guidance, and so much more. It is often the case, that communication skills and the wisdom of a person with a life long-lived, are the starting place for finding oneself, improving life skills and relationships.
Project Family is a community based program located in Athens, GA that offers me the opportunity to serve the families, individuals, and couples in Athens metro area.
Project Family is a community based program located in Athens, GA that offers me the opportunity to serve the families, individuals, and couples in Athens metro area.
Every person has a story that deserves to be heard and understood. While I’m not here to solve life’s problems, I offer a supportive space to listen, empower, and walk alongside you as you work toward meaningful change and greater peace of mind.
I partner with individuals across the lifespan to navigate anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, chronic illness, depression, and the enduring impacts of trauma. Together, we create space for healing, growth, and the strengthening of resilience.
Every person has a story that deserves to be heard and understood. While I’m not here to solve life’s problems, I offer a supportive space to listen, empower, and walk alongside you as you work toward meaningful change and greater peace of mind.
I partner with individuals across the lifespan to navigate anxiety, ADHD, grief, life transitions, chronic illness, depression, and the enduring impacts of trauma. Together, we create space for healing, growth, and the strengthening of resilience.
Breaking the Cycle Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606
Are you noticing that your relationships with others or yourself are not how you'd want them to be? Are you finding yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling disconnected from loved ones? Are you feeling lonely, unseen, and hurt? I'm here to come alongside you to listen and support you. I am committed to helping you find balance, re-create positive and healthy dynamics, and to feel and provide support in and from your relationships! We'll identify the cycle, what drives it, and how to break it to create long lasting change. I believe we shouldn't go through life alone. Let's process through what's happening together!
Are you noticing that your relationships with others or yourself are not how you'd want them to be? Are you finding yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling disconnected from loved ones? Are you feeling lonely, unseen, and hurt? I'm here to come alongside you to listen and support you. I am committed to helping you find balance, re-create positive and healthy dynamics, and to feel and provide support in and from your relationships! We'll identify the cycle, what drives it, and how to break it to create long lasting change. I believe we shouldn't go through life alone. Let's process through what's happening together!
If you find yourself here, my guess is somewhere deep down you have a longing for something different in your life and relationships and perhaps you’re not sure how to get there. Maybe you feel lost, unsure of who you are, or stuck in survival…on repeat. Perhaps you’re longing for deeper connection with others and yourself, more peace and balance, consistent joy and happiness, more confidence and clarity about who you are and what you want, more hope, less anxiety and overwhelm, less reactivity, resentment and conflict, less fear, floundering, and indecision, and a life that feels more meaningful, fulfilling, and reflective of you.
If you find yourself here, my guess is somewhere deep down you have a longing for something different in your life and relationships and perhaps you’re not sure how to get there. Maybe you feel lost, unsure of who you are, or stuck in survival…on repeat. Perhaps you’re longing for deeper connection with others and yourself, more peace and balance, consistent joy and happiness, more confidence and clarity about who you are and what you want, more hope, less anxiety and overwhelm, less reactivity, resentment and conflict, less fear, floundering, and indecision, and a life that feels more meaningful, fulfilling, and reflective of you.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 3 years of experience providing care to adult clients seeking assistance with sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma. I can provide insights from both a religious and secular perspective. I am both an LGBTQIA ally and kink-affirming. I received my Master’s degree in Counseling from Crown College. I utilize person-centered approaches, internal family systems therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to carefully listen to your needs and thoughts and help you set therapeutic goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 3 years of experience providing care to adult clients seeking assistance with sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma. I can provide insights from both a religious and secular perspective. I am both an LGBTQIA ally and kink-affirming. I received my Master’s degree in Counseling from Crown College. I utilize person-centered approaches, internal family systems therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to carefully listen to your needs and thoughts and help you set therapeutic goals.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 7 years of experience supporting individuals through challenges such as trauma, grief, marital conflict, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I work with diverse client backgrounds and strive to offer a calm, grounded, and authentic space for healing. My approach is laid-back and supportive, helping clients feel safe enough to be open, reflective, and engaged in their pursuit of emotional well-being.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 7 years of experience supporting individuals through challenges such as trauma, grief, marital conflict, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. I work with diverse client backgrounds and strive to offer a calm, grounded, and authentic space for healing. My approach is laid-back and supportive, helping clients feel safe enough to be open, reflective, and engaged in their pursuit of emotional well-being.
Do you need to make positive changes in your sex life? Whether you want to work on your sexual performance or health, your kinks or fetishes, relationship problems, or emotional baggage that weighs you down, you will make progress from the start. You'll find a safe space to discuss everything and anything you need to get off your chest and get answers to all your questions. Expect affirmation and a level of expertise that can change your life.
Do you need to make positive changes in your sex life? Whether you want to work on your sexual performance or health, your kinks or fetishes, relationship problems, or emotional baggage that weighs you down, you will make progress from the start. You'll find a safe space to discuss everything and anything you need to get off your chest and get answers to all your questions. Expect affirmation and a level of expertise that can change your life.
The people who call me for help are real people just like you. You exhaust yourself trying to cope with the stresses and strains of real life. You often feel overburdened, stressed out, and maybe even trapped. You try to stay positive about things, but your resources [emotional and financial] are likely stretched to the breaking point. Your relationships are struggling. It seems that the harder you try to make things work, the worse they seem to get. There's not enough time to do what needs done. Every moment you spend in therapy has to count.
The people who call me for help are real people just like you. You exhaust yourself trying to cope with the stresses and strains of real life. You often feel overburdened, stressed out, and maybe even trapped. You try to stay positive about things, but your resources [emotional and financial] are likely stretched to the breaking point. Your relationships are struggling. It seems that the harder you try to make things work, the worse they seem to get. There's not enough time to do what needs done. Every moment you spend in therapy has to count.
Knowing when to change is a deeply personal matter with many signs for when change is needed. We might feel stuck, out of control, or always coming back to the place we are trying to avoid. Our work together will explore what works for you, what doesn't, where you are headed, and what you're leaving behind. You don't need to know how to make changes in life. You only need the audacity to explore. We’ll explore together.
Knowing when to change is a deeply personal matter with many signs for when change is needed. We might feel stuck, out of control, or always coming back to the place we are trying to avoid. Our work together will explore what works for you, what doesn't, where you are headed, and what you're leaving behind. You don't need to know how to make changes in life. You only need the audacity to explore. We’ll explore together.
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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.