Infidelity Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Igor Soloveychik
Psychologist, PsyD, CSAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Soloveychik focuses on treatment of sex and love addiction (pornography,
infidelity
, escorts, anonymous sexual partners, romantic obsessions) and sexual anorexia. Dr. Soloveychik provides a concierge therapeutic relationship of acceptance, to help individuals and their loved ones to stop out of control damaging sexually compulsive behaviors. You can heal the shame, loneliness, and possible presence of attachment failures/trauma. You can stop using sex to cope with stress, boredom, seek potential external validation or get a dopamine hit; regain lost time, become more present, and experience intimate loving honest relationships.

Tony Peters
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether you’re looking to address difficult life changes, relationship and intimacy challenges, or improve your overall mental health, I offer a comfortable, nonjudgmental, sex-positive, and inclusive space where we’ll work together to achieve your goals in therapy. I’m committed to working with individuals, couples, and those in open relationships. I am passionate about working with those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and on issues such as
infidelity
, sex and intimacy challenges, sex and gender identity, consensual non-monogamy, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and other mental health challenges.
Chicago, IL 60657
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Katerina Fager
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Do you feel disconnected, deal with
infidelity
, or poor communication? I help individuals and couples to develop some new skills and new ways to communicate and grow to create more satisfying relationships. I have completed Level 3 Clinical Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use Gottman Method in my work with couples. This method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. I believe that although each individual is unique, everyone has the ability to change, heal and move forward. Therapy can help you to feel better and have a better relationship.
Chicago, IL 60613
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Jamie D. Pellar LCSW,BCD,CYT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, CYT, MA
Verified
Verified
Divorce,
Betrayal
, Loss & Adolescence share a common thread.
With more than 20 years of experience, I have learned to empower my clients with the proper tools to survive the upheaval, heal & then thrive. I believe the mind, body and spirit are all connected & the key to a healthy life is BALANCE. Each person has the ability to achieve this & by utilizing the body and spirit through different modalities, it is facilitated even faster. I provide a safe, nurturing & compassionate environment that promotes healing & growth through different expressions besides just talking including hypnotherapy, yoga & meditation, when appropriate . I work on focus,awareness and energy together with each client to help create a healthier balance.
Waitlist for new clients

Jeffrey Kraft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Jeffrey is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AAMFT approved supervisor committed to treating individuals, couples, and families. Jeffrey’s experiences include working with those affected by day-to-day stressors, transitions and difficulty establishing meaning in their lives. He holds extensive experience treating a variety of couples’ issues such as
infidelity
, strenuous transitions, and communication problems in relationships. Additionally, he holds a great interest in working with first responders, veterans and military families, as well as those impacted by negative childhood experiences.
Not accepting new clients

Christine Webster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am particularly invested in helping high-conflict couples find new and effective ways to communicate and helping couples who are dealing with
infidelity
heal and move forward.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I strive to strengthen or transform relationships already formed as well as help people find and build the connections they truly want. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal within ourselves, and I work hard to help my clients find that innate ability and bring it to the forefront. I strive to create a safe space where my clients can feel seen and heard as they heal from past pain and move towards new positive experiences.

Dawn Paquelet
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MEd
Verified
Verified
I have specific interests in relationship conflict, life-stage transitions,
infidelity
, and parental alienation.
We all yearn for fulfilling relationships with our partners, family, and other important people in our social circles. Sometimes we need help navigating the complexities of our connections. I believe the therapeutic experience can help clients better understand themselves and their relational needs. I am a Couple and Family Therapist intern and a second-year Ph.D. student in the Couple and Family Therapy program at Adler University in Chicago.

Amy Markley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, JD
Verified
Verified
When your relationship is suffering, you're suffering. Oftentimes, terribly so. Maybe the partner you used to feel so close to now seems more like a distant stranger. Maybe a
betrayal
has left you outraged and alone. Maybe all the fighting and miscommunication makes you wonder at times what you ever saw in this person at all.

Marci Zinke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Has
infidelity
been an issue in your relationship? Are you concerned that you may be emotionally or verbally manipulated by your partner? Do you ever wonder, ‘am I the problem’? I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with relationship issues, including partner
betrayal
trauma, with a particular interest in
infidelity
and narcissistic (verbal/emotional) abuse recovery. I am here to listen, assist, and share skills with you to be where you want to be and live the life you desire and deserve, all coming from a life-lived and trauma-informed lens.

Peonita Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT, DWCF
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The Couple and Family Clinic is creating connections that heal. We specialize in relational conflict and trauma, partner
betrayal
trauma, sexual compulsion, cultural trauma and grief and loss. Pain and adjustment is a part of life. I am here to walk with you through the process so that you will arrive at your goal feeling healthy and whole. The client's experience from beginning to the end of treatment are all very important to me and the healing process. We all desire healthy, happy and loving relationships, and this takes courage and will pull us out of our comfort zone. Sometimes loving ourselves is the best place to start.

Meg Coyne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Clinical experience LGBTQ, sexual function: Relationships -Trauma - Parenting Issues - Sex Therapy- Erectile Dysfunction-
Infidelity
- Sexual pain- LGBTQ -Libido Check out my website www.
Is your life being controlled by feelings of anxiety? Do Mondays come around & you start to feel overwhelmed about your life? I can help with that. I offer a safe space for you to explore your fears and anxiousness. Your feelings of being overwhelmed will be reduced! I am a friendly down-to-earth person, who will support you in dealing with your problems and your tendency to second guess your feelings. Over time you'll feel less challenged by these anxious feelings. I'm an active therapist, will provide feedback, & you'll never sit in awkward silence. All of us have issues, and I know my struggles have made me a better therapist.

C Dion Bush
PsyD, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am interested in helping individuals, families, and couples who are confronted with difficult challenges in their personal and professional lives. This includes marital obstacles of
infidelity
, marital stagnation, and partner abuse. It is also my desire to serve those struggling with issues of substance abuse and process addictions; such as pornography, compulsive sexual behaviors, and histories of sexual abuse. In addition, I look forward to helping teens and adolescents who find themselves struggling in areas of social relations, academic progress, and/or who are frequently in trouble at school or with the law due to challenging personal behaviors.
Waitlist for new clients

Camila Salvisberg
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
12 Endorsed
Verified
12 Endorsed
marriage,
infidelity
, birth of a child) in their relationship.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you want to feel more connected to the people around you? If so, you have come to the right place. With a holistic approach in mind, I will provide an open, nonjudgmental and accepting environment in which we can collaborate to explore your feelings, thoughts and patterns. I believe that human relationships are powerful and healing and hope to create an authentic and strong relationship with all my clients.

Katie Fleming
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My specialties include working with individuals and couples struggling with
infidelity
, infertility, and/or difficulty with emotion regulation.

Cynthia J Bassuk
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialized in working with couples who are struggling with fertility,
infidelity
or transitioning into parenthood.
Are you struggling in your relationship to feel seen and understood? Do you want to improve your connection and communication with your partner? Do you want to live a more authentic and fulfilling life? I can help! I provide a supportive environment in which you can explore your experiences and overcome barriers that prevent you from living the life you want to live.

Corie Carson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Maybe you came to ethical non-monogamy by way of unethical non-monogamy (
cheating
) and need help working through the feelings you're having as a couple or individually.
So you've decided to open up your relationship and delve into the world of ethical non-monogamy. You're feeling overwhelmed and excited at the prospect of what this could mean for your relationship. Things have shifted with your partner and you're ready to take the next steps but aren't quite sure where to start. You feel as though you still have some work to do in deconstructing monogamy and viewing your relationship through a non-monogamous lens. You're worried about jealousy or feelings are arising as other relationship dynamics begin to form. You've thought "if only we could talk to someone about these challenges."

Tom Doctor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Social Worker, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Sex Therapist. My clinical experience is focused on working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families on issues including addiction, alcoholism, substance abuse, relationship/marital conflicts, codependency, divorce,
infidelity
, PTSD, childhood trauma, emotional abuse, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, life transition, LGBTQ+ issues, sexual health concerns, non-monogamy/polyamory, kink/BDSM, and intimacy injuries.

Rob Gellman, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
-Individual, Couple, & Family Therapy. Trained at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Kansas State University's School of Family Studies, and The University of Chicago School of Medicine, Clinic Founder Rob Gellman has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 14 years, and was a professor at Adler University from 2008-2011. He is a regularly invited speaker with local mental health agencies and national conferences. A recognized expert on families coping with chronic illness,
infidelity
, and the training of therapists and physicians, Rob's clinical practice is diverse, helping adults, children, couples and families on the path to wellness. ***Specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Relationship Distress,
Infidelity
, Sex Therapy, Young Couples, Depression, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, and Lifecycle Transitions.

Jennifer Rafacz
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice focuses on helping couples and individuals create more satisfying lives and relationships. Reasons for seeking therapy may include depression, anxiety, life transitions, finding healthy identities, communication concerns, improving intimacy, helping foster healthy connections and healing relationships.
My passion and specialty is sex therapy. I work with individuals and couples to help them address concerns related to sexual health, sexual functioning, and finding ones' sexual identity. Common reasons clients see me include: desire discrepancies, communication problems around sex,
infidelity
, arousal or orgasm difficulties, erectile dysfunction, painful intercourse, body image, sexual trauma and problematic sexual behavior/sexual compulsivity.

Ruchi Ray
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with individuals experiencing life transitions, work-related issues, mood disorders,
infidelity
in intimate partner relationships, and social/family relationships.
It is crucial for us to have the courage and motivation to break our own unhealthy cycles and gain insight into our potentials. You deserve a respectful and individualized approach to therapy, and I am committed to helping you create and maintain healthy changes in your life. I am an empathic and supportive therapist who will also be direct and challenge you to move forward to reach your goals. With over seven years of clinical experience, I work with you so you can become your best advocate, strengthen your will to run against self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors, and find/maintain relationships that will nurture your inner self.
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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.