Infidelity Therapists in Johnson County, IA
I thrive working with couples struggling with infidelity, rebuilding trust or communication/fair fighting and high conflict.
The foundation of my therapy style is that therapy should be temporary, when at all possible. As a result, I am direct and goal-oriented towards goals you set in therapy. This approach works very well with couples needing to address trust concerns, high conflict couples, infidelity, and military couples.
I thrive working with couples struggling with infidelity, rebuilding trust or communication/fair fighting and high conflict.
The foundation of my therapy style is that therapy should be temporary, when at all possible. As a result, I am direct and goal-oriented towards goals you set in therapy. This approach works very well with couples needing to address trust concerns, high conflict couples, infidelity, and military couples.
I work with people struggling in the intersection of trauma, autism and/or ADHD, porn, love, or sex addiction or betrayal, midlife changes or loss, and are at a reckoning or dark night of the soul where things are not working for them anymore in how they feel about themselves, relationships, work, health, spirituality or coping strategies.
Feeling Lost, Alone, or Misunderstood?
Life and relationships may not be turning out as you expected. You feel like you never quite fit in or figured things out the way others did. If you’re experiencing any of the following, you're not alone:
Facing conflict, reckoning, or disconnection from self, others, or spirituality; Re-examining relationships, intimacy, or roles; Exploring your identity and impact of trauma and hiding true self; A late neurodivergent diagnosis (e.g., autism, ADHD); Realizing unhelpful or harmful coping strategies; Navigating grief or loss; Burnout or distress affecting your work or mental and physical health
I work with people struggling in the intersection of trauma, autism and/or ADHD, porn, love, or sex addiction or betrayal, midlife changes or loss, and are at a reckoning or dark night of the soul where things are not working for them anymore in how they feel about themselves, relationships, work, health, spirituality or coping strategies.
Feeling Lost, Alone, or Misunderstood?
Life and relationships may not be turning out as you expected. You feel like you never quite fit in or figured things out the way others did. If you’re experiencing any of the following, you're not alone:
Facing conflict, reckoning, or disconnection from self, others, or spirituality; Re-examining relationships, intimacy, or roles; Exploring your identity and impact of trauma and hiding true self; A late neurodivergent diagnosis (e.g., autism, ADHD); Realizing unhelpful or harmful coping strategies; Navigating grief or loss; Burnout or distress affecting your work or mental and physical health
David specializes in: Depression; Anxiety; Stress Management; and Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health)
David received his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Iowa and has been a practicing psychotherapist for the past 30 years. He is a Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Counseling Center of Iowa City. He has received advanced training in the areas of Ericksonian Hypnosis, Brief Therapy treatments for Depression and Anxiety, and Biofeedback and Stress management. His research and writing on the impact of chronic illness and chronic pain on individual, couple, and family functioning have received national recognition.
David specializes in: Depression; Anxiety; Stress Management; and Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health)
David received his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Iowa and has been a practicing psychotherapist for the past 30 years. He is a Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Counseling Center of Iowa City. He has received advanced training in the areas of Ericksonian Hypnosis, Brief Therapy treatments for Depression and Anxiety, and Biofeedback and Stress management. His research and writing on the impact of chronic illness and chronic pain on individual, couple, and family functioning have received national recognition.
Janel Harrington
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
I see couples, individuals, & families for: dating/relationship issues, anxiety, couples counseling ( infidelity, alcohol misuse, how social media affects connection, & pre-marital), college/graduate student stress, divorce, blended families, co-dependency, grief & loss, harsh self-narratives, & concerns with spirituality, indecision, and uncertainty.
My accepting approach is secured in the notion that we all deserve to be welcomed just as we are, including the problems and struggles we bear. Even if our problems have no straightforward answers, we can learn to live with and through them when we are better connected to ourselves and others. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I aspire to enable this connection. My training is rooted in Systems Theory, which views individuals, couples, and families through their relationship network. I take care to recognize how family of origin, cultural, and contextual factors inform our habits, perceptions, and sense of well-being.
I see couples, individuals, & families for: dating/relationship issues, anxiety, couples counseling ( infidelity, alcohol misuse, how social media affects connection, & pre-marital), college/graduate student stress, divorce, blended families, co-dependency, grief & loss, harsh self-narratives, & concerns with spirituality, indecision, and uncertainty.
My accepting approach is secured in the notion that we all deserve to be welcomed just as we are, including the problems and struggles we bear. Even if our problems have no straightforward answers, we can learn to live with and through them when we are better connected to ourselves and others. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I aspire to enable this connection. My training is rooted in Systems Theory, which views individuals, couples, and families through their relationship network. I take care to recognize how family of origin, cultural, and contextual factors inform our habits, perceptions, and sense of well-being.
Most individuals struggle with strong self-critical narratives, some need help with self-harm (cutting, binge/purge cycles, addictions), anyone with difficulty regulating emotions, as well as relational infidelity and healing thereafter.
Areas of expertise include: Women’s and Men’s issues, Couples/ Family/Individual therapy (LGBTQ inclusive in all categories of therapy). Trauma in many forms, Depression and anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, acute stress and Post traumatic Stress Disorder, and personality disorders. I work with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy model, and Internal Family Systems model. Most clients have internal conflicts that are difficult to sort, and difficult to understand how to mediate. From experience I have found We can build a gentler, more tolerant way of residing with conflict and pain.
Most individuals struggle with strong self-critical narratives, some need help with self-harm (cutting, binge/purge cycles, addictions), anyone with difficulty regulating emotions, as well as relational infidelity and healing thereafter.
Areas of expertise include: Women’s and Men’s issues, Couples/ Family/Individual therapy (LGBTQ inclusive in all categories of therapy). Trauma in many forms, Depression and anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, acute stress and Post traumatic Stress Disorder, and personality disorders. I work with Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy model, and Internal Family Systems model. Most clients have internal conflicts that are difficult to sort, and difficult to understand how to mediate. From experience I have found We can build a gentler, more tolerant way of residing with conflict and pain.
Pete Campie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Coralville, IA 52241
Infidelity?
Hi, I'm Pete. Therapy can mean different things to different people depending on your perspective. From mine, I'm here to help you reach the goals you're shooting for, and I'm not here to waste your time or tell you things you already know. I'll give you everything I've got to help you get where you're going. Relationship in real trouble? Feeling like you can't figure out who you are or want to be? Sounds heavy. I help with heavy.
Infidelity?
Hi, I'm Pete. Therapy can mean different things to different people depending on your perspective. From mine, I'm here to help you reach the goals you're shooting for, and I'm not here to waste your time or tell you things you already know. I'll give you everything I've got to help you get where you're going. Relationship in real trouble? Feeling like you can't figure out who you are or want to be? Sounds heavy. I help with heavy.
I work with couples and individuals seeking premarital support, communication issues, intimacy, sex, parenting, infertility, betrayal, remarriage, step-parenting, finances, breaking up, etc.
I offer evidence-based and experience-based tools and strategies to cultivate deeper relationships, increase your ability to be present and improve your overall quality of life. I will help you identify and set achievable goals for yourself, not only so you have a clear path ahead, but also so you can celebrate your achievements along the way.
I work with couples and individuals seeking premarital support, communication issues, intimacy, sex, parenting, infertility, betrayal, remarriage, step-parenting, finances, breaking up, etc.
I offer evidence-based and experience-based tools and strategies to cultivate deeper relationships, increase your ability to be present and improve your overall quality of life. I will help you identify and set achievable goals for yourself, not only so you have a clear path ahead, but also so you can celebrate your achievements along the way.
In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field.
You may be experiencing a particularly challenging time in your life or having symptoms of anxiety, sadness, irritability, or lack of motivation. If you are looking for help so that you can overcome these problems and achieve your personal goals and manage life's stressors, talk to an experienced and empathic professional.
In addition to my private practice, I have been working at the Department of Veterans Affairs for many years as a supervisory psychologist and I have published extensively in the field.
You may be experiencing a particularly challenging time in your life or having symptoms of anxiety, sadness, irritability, or lack of motivation. If you are looking for help so that you can overcome these problems and achieve your personal goals and manage life's stressors, talk to an experienced and empathic professional.
Perhaps you’re dealing with trauma from infidelity and betrayal or experiencing the complexities of the perinatal period?
I believe that we must acknowledge the environmental stressors, attachment patterns, childhood wounds, and social pressures that may further complicate one’s mental health. I take a direct yet compassionate approach to therapy, offering a balanced tempo between nurturing support and the necessary work of sitting with discomfort and moving towards alignment.
Perhaps you’re dealing with trauma from infidelity and betrayal or experiencing the complexities of the perinatal period?
I believe that we must acknowledge the environmental stressors, attachment patterns, childhood wounds, and social pressures that may further complicate one’s mental health. I take a direct yet compassionate approach to therapy, offering a balanced tempo between nurturing support and the necessary work of sitting with discomfort and moving towards alignment.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Caleb is Christian Counselor, a Certified Sex Addiction Counselor (CSAT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional (CAIMHP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Caleb specializes in helping men work through addiction recovery, anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Currently accepting new clients. Immediate openings available afternoons/evenings. 24 years experience working as a therapist: individuals, couples and families. Everyone is dealing with life's stressors, and sometimes things become overwhelming. I can help you work through these difficult feelings. I will teach you how to get rid of that negative, looping self-talk. You will gain insight by identifying triggers, and learning about coping tools to help improve functioning and decrease road blocks. I will collaborate with you on goals, and help you live life with an enhanced positive outlook. Your willingness is the key ingredient!
Currently accepting new clients. Immediate openings available afternoons/evenings. 24 years experience working as a therapist: individuals, couples and families. Everyone is dealing with life's stressors, and sometimes things become overwhelming. I can help you work through these difficult feelings. I will teach you how to get rid of that negative, looping self-talk. You will gain insight by identifying triggers, and learning about coping tools to help improve functioning and decrease road blocks. I will collaborate with you on goals, and help you live life with an enhanced positive outlook. Your willingness is the key ingredient!
Meet Our Infidelity Therapists
Hello, my name is Chan. I am currently a Temporary Mental Health Counselor working towards full licensure in Iowa. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Georgia Southern University; I also received my master’s degree in Counselor Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Georgia Southern University. I have experience working with individuals, children, and families of all ages. I am extremely passionate about working with children and individuals from diverse backgrounds struggling with their mental health and wellness.
Hello, my name is Chan. I am currently a Temporary Mental Health Counselor working towards full licensure in Iowa. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Georgia Southern University; I also received my master’s degree in Counselor Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Georgia Southern University. I have experience working with individuals, children, and families of all ages. I am extremely passionate about working with children and individuals from diverse backgrounds struggling with their mental health and wellness.
Julie Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
“Before you assist others, put your oxygen mask on first." Prioritizing your wellness is essential. Perhaps you feel pulled in a million directions or you have suffered a loss. Perhaps you are stuck in an unhealthy relationship or you constantly compare yourself to others. Breaking unhealthy cycles of thought can be life-changing.
“Before you assist others, put your oxygen mask on first." Prioritizing your wellness is essential. Perhaps you feel pulled in a million directions or you have suffered a loss. Perhaps you are stuck in an unhealthy relationship or you constantly compare yourself to others. Breaking unhealthy cycles of thought can be life-changing.
Amanda Goslin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Coralville, IA 52241
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Certified Sex Therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I have specialized training in treating clients with sexual issues and concerns, and extensive training in sexuality education. My approach to therapy is to promote proper care of our bodies for optimal health & functioning. I work with individuals or relationships of all kinds to focus on a personalized therapy experience and approach to living life in a way that supports clients through all dimensions of wellness. I believe sexuality is at the core of the human experience & an inherent & essential dimension of being human.
I am a Certified Sex Therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. I have specialized training in treating clients with sexual issues and concerns, and extensive training in sexuality education. My approach to therapy is to promote proper care of our bodies for optimal health & functioning. I work with individuals or relationships of all kinds to focus on a personalized therapy experience and approach to living life in a way that supports clients through all dimensions of wellness. I believe sexuality is at the core of the human experience & an inherent & essential dimension of being human.
I am an Iowa, California & Arizona licensed marriage and family therapist (IA 126195, CA 86294, AZ 15639). I am native Iowan relocated to the West Coast with nearly two decades of experience helping those who are grieving and more than a decade practicing as a therapist. I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.
I am an Iowa, California & Arizona licensed marriage and family therapist (IA 126195, CA 86294, AZ 15639). I am native Iowan relocated to the West Coast with nearly two decades of experience helping those who are grieving and more than a decade practicing as a therapist. I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings over a period of 20+ years including residential treatment for children and adults, supported living services for adults with mental illness, chemical dependency treatment, emergency/crisis counseling, biblical counseling in church settings, hospital programs for adults with chronic mental illness and vocational counseling. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety in women. I offer individual counseling for women, children and teens. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa.
I have worked in a variety of mental health settings over a period of 20+ years including residential treatment for children and adults, supported living services for adults with mental illness, chemical dependency treatment, emergency/crisis counseling, biblical counseling in church settings, hospital programs for adults with chronic mental illness and vocational counseling. My areas of specialty include depression and anxiety in women. I offer individual counseling for women, children and teens. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care to individuals and couples, ages 18 and up, who may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals dealing with a broad range of personal and relational issues. I focus on strengthening client's relationships and bonds with themselves and the people in their lives and strive to support open communication and understanding.
As a marriage and family therapist, I am dedicated to providing effective and empathetic care to individuals and couples, ages 18 and up, who may be struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. I am passionate about working with couples and individuals dealing with a broad range of personal and relational issues. I focus on strengthening client's relationships and bonds with themselves and the people in their lives and strive to support open communication and understanding.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties can have a profound effect on your quality of life. Mental health care is an important component of building personal functioning and making lasting changes to individual outlook and situation. As a therapist I believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences, and my role is to help you create meaning and understanding of those experiences. Together, we can help build realistic and effective coping skills to manage the unique challenges that you face to create lasting, positive change.
Feelings of anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties can have a profound effect on your quality of life. Mental health care is an important component of building personal functioning and making lasting changes to individual outlook and situation. As a therapist I believe that you are the expert of your own life and experiences, and my role is to help you create meaning and understanding of those experiences. Together, we can help build realistic and effective coping skills to manage the unique challenges that you face to create lasting, positive change.
Sally H Darley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
We humans are fragile creatures. We are easily overcome by the emotions of anxiety, fear, anger and regret, and we judge ourselves for not being more resilient.
Over time we accumulate losses that may not include the death of a loved one but still affect our sense of self: who am I now that this has happened to me?
We look for causes and weave stories to explain our reactions to people or events, but our potential for growth is often inhibited by family or cultural scripts.
An objective and experienced therapist—who also uses humor! —can help with building self-trust in coping with uncertainty.
We humans are fragile creatures. We are easily overcome by the emotions of anxiety, fear, anger and regret, and we judge ourselves for not being more resilient.
Over time we accumulate losses that may not include the death of a loved one but still affect our sense of self: who am I now that this has happened to me?
We look for causes and weave stories to explain our reactions to people or events, but our potential for growth is often inhibited by family or cultural scripts.
An objective and experienced therapist—who also uses humor! —can help with building self-trust in coping with uncertainty.
Meadowlark Psychiatric Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Liberty, IA 52317
My hope for you as my client, is that you move toward caring for yourself, and creating a life that is in line with your values. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, client-focused, and goal-oriented. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy, and believe in taking a practical approach to problem-solving. I primarily work with individual adults and couples. I look forward to supporting you as you go through this journey!
My hope for you as my client, is that you move toward caring for yourself, and creating a life that is in line with your values. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, client-focused, and goal-oriented. I use a strengths-based approach to therapy, and believe in taking a practical approach to problem-solving. I primarily work with individual adults and couples. I look forward to supporting you as you go through this journey!
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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.