Infidelity Therapists in Chicago, IL
premarital counseling, determining when to have a child, discovering what their relationship can be like post infidelity, deciding whether and how to explore nonmonogamy, etc.
Date after date and situationship after situationship you find yourself wondering what keeps going wrong. Is it your judgment? Is your discernment broken? How do you keep ending up in relationships with people who drain you. You're here because you are self-aware enough to know that support is needed and that's a brilliant first step!
You're looking for a partner to he unpack your love history, romantic traumas and survival strategies that you've adopted to keep the most tender parts of you safe.
premarital counseling, determining when to have a child, discovering what their relationship can be like post infidelity, deciding whether and how to explore nonmonogamy, etc.
Date after date and situationship after situationship you find yourself wondering what keeps going wrong. Is it your judgment? Is your discernment broken? How do you keep ending up in relationships with people who drain you. You're here because you are self-aware enough to know that support is needed and that's a brilliant first step!
You're looking for a partner to he unpack your love history, romantic traumas and survival strategies that you've adopted to keep the most tender parts of you safe.
Robert W. Caruso, Adlerian Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, DMin, MDiv, MART, MA, ALMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you're navigating communication issues, betrayal, or emotional distance, I help couples slow down, reconnect, and rebuild closeness.
My approach is grounded in Adlerian therapy and systems theory, helping each partner explore the deeper feelings beneath the surface of conflict. Often, anger is really hurt. Withdrawal is really fear. When we make space for those emotions, something powerful happens: healing begins.
Whether you're navigating communication issues, betrayal, or emotional distance, I help couples slow down, reconnect, and rebuild closeness.
My approach is grounded in Adlerian therapy and systems theory, helping each partner explore the deeper feelings beneath the surface of conflict. Often, anger is really hurt. Withdrawal is really fear. When we make space for those emotions, something powerful happens: healing begins.
For many years, I’ve been the only East Asian face in the room. I came to the U.S. from China as an international student. While studying for my MA in Health Communication at Indiana University, I was the only East Asian consultant at the Speaker’s Lab and University Writing Center. Later, I was the only East Asian social worker at the University of Michigan’s Counseling Center.
I understand the dissonance and complexity that can come with cultural identity. I specialize in working with international individuals, immigrants, and pan-Asian communities, from those newly arrived to those raised in multigenerational immigrant families.
For many years, I’ve been the only East Asian face in the room. I came to the U.S. from China as an international student. While studying for my MA in Health Communication at Indiana University, I was the only East Asian consultant at the Speaker’s Lab and University Writing Center. Later, I was the only East Asian social worker at the University of Michigan’s Counseling Center.
I understand the dissonance and complexity that can come with cultural identity. I specialize in working with international individuals, immigrants, and pan-Asian communities, from those newly arrived to those raised in multigenerational immigrant families.
I also work with couples experiencing recurring conflicts, communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or trust issues, including infidelity and betrayal.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples,
and families navigate the complexities of life. I have a warm, collaborative approach to
therapy that is grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with individuals
experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life transitions, grief, and terminal
illness.
I also work with couples experiencing recurring conflicts, communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or trust issues, including infidelity and betrayal.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping individuals, couples,
and families navigate the complexities of life. I have a warm, collaborative approach to
therapy that is grounded in evidence-based practices. I work with individuals
experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life transitions, grief, and terminal
illness.
With couples, they have experience addressing: infidelity, conflict, communication, and sexual issues
Dr. Jen Paxtonis a generalist first when working with individuals and couples for a wide range of clinical problems & psychosocial stressors. Their approach integrates techniques from multiple schools of therapy: behavioral, narrative, mindfulness, emotionally, cognitive and parts works. They use flexibility to apply appropriate approaches to each individual’s specific problem areas, personality styles and social context including race, sexual orientation, gender, religion and ethnicity. With individuals, they have experience addressing: depression, anxiety, life transitions(retirement/divorce), improving health& stress management.
With couples, they have experience addressing: infidelity, conflict, communication, and sexual issues
Dr. Jen Paxtonis a generalist first when working with individuals and couples for a wide range of clinical problems & psychosocial stressors. Their approach integrates techniques from multiple schools of therapy: behavioral, narrative, mindfulness, emotionally, cognitive and parts works. They use flexibility to apply appropriate approaches to each individual’s specific problem areas, personality styles and social context including race, sexual orientation, gender, religion and ethnicity. With individuals, they have experience addressing: depression, anxiety, life transitions(retirement/divorce), improving health& stress management.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy because something feels off. Communication feels strained, connection feels distant, or the relationship no longer feels as steady as it once did. In my work, I’ve found that most people aren’t trying to hurt one another; they’re trying to be understood, valued, & supported. My role is to help uncover what’s happening beneath the surface & gently untangle the patterns that keep relationships feeling stuck.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy because something feels off. Communication feels strained, connection feels distant, or the relationship no longer feels as steady as it once did. In my work, I’ve found that most people aren’t trying to hurt one another; they’re trying to be understood, valued, & supported. My role is to help uncover what’s happening beneath the surface & gently untangle the patterns that keep relationships feeling stuck.
I believe that our relationships and our cultural contexts profoundly influence how we navigate the world. I combine a relational, systemic approach with a practice that is trauma-informed and strength-based to hold space that balances warmth, thoughtfulness, and laughter with an appropriate amount of challenge. I value creating authentic and meaningful relationships with my clients where we can collaborate to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships.
I believe that our relationships and our cultural contexts profoundly influence how we navigate the world. I combine a relational, systemic approach with a practice that is trauma-informed and strength-based to hold space that balances warmth, thoughtfulness, and laughter with an appropriate amount of challenge. I value creating authentic and meaningful relationships with my clients where we can collaborate to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Most clients come into therapy because of their current difficulty resolving a "presenting problem". That problem could be grief. It could be relationship troubles with partners, peers, or parents. It could be tied to substance abuse. Or trauma. Or both. It could be work-related. It could be a million things. Whatever the presenting problem, it tends to give the client physiological and psychological discomfort, which leads to the search for answers and relief, which often leads to counseling.
Most clients come into therapy because of their current difficulty resolving a "presenting problem". That problem could be grief. It could be relationship troubles with partners, peers, or parents. It could be tied to substance abuse. Or trauma. Or both. It could be work-related. It could be a million things. Whatever the presenting problem, it tends to give the client physiological and psychological discomfort, which leads to the search for answers and relief, which often leads to counseling.
Our clients seek to understand and accept themselves and their life experiences. Together we will explore how your past is impacting your present, so you can ultimately move toward a better future.
Our clients seek to understand and accept themselves and their life experiences. Together we will explore how your past is impacting your present, so you can ultimately move toward a better future.
Maybe a betrayal has left you outraged and alone.
Emotionally focused couple therapy can help you heal your relationship. Research shows the vast majority of couples who undergo EFT move from distress to recovery. Working together using EFT techniques, I will help you mend the broken places between you and build a deeper, more fulfilling connection with each other and yourself.
Maybe a betrayal has left you outraged and alone.
Emotionally focused couple therapy can help you heal your relationship. Research shows the vast majority of couples who undergo EFT move from distress to recovery. Working together using EFT techniques, I will help you mend the broken places between you and build a deeper, more fulfilling connection with each other and yourself.
He holds extensive experience treating a variety of couples’ issues such as infidelity, strenuous transitions, and communication problems in relationships.
Jeffrey’s approach helps his clients feel both motivated and comfortable to produce change by focusing on the strengths of each client. We will create a balance between insight development and action oriented approaches that highlights the individual nature of each client and couple to produce more meaningful lifestyles and relationships.
He holds extensive experience treating a variety of couples’ issues such as infidelity, strenuous transitions, and communication problems in relationships.
Jeffrey’s approach helps his clients feel both motivated and comfortable to produce change by focusing on the strengths of each client. We will create a balance between insight development and action oriented approaches that highlights the individual nature of each client and couple to produce more meaningful lifestyles and relationships.
Most couples long for intimacy and connection and want to be heard, understood, and supported by their partner. Challenges such as changes in dynamics, betrayals, and unmet needs can take a toll on relationships. Sometimes, when these challenges arise, we lack the tools and resources to overcome them. Since most of us were not taught how to effectively communicate our needs, set boundaries, and resolve conflict, getting back on track can be difficult.
Most couples long for intimacy and connection and want to be heard, understood, and supported by their partner. Challenges such as changes in dynamics, betrayals, and unmet needs can take a toll on relationships. Sometimes, when these challenges arise, we lack the tools and resources to overcome them. Since most of us were not taught how to effectively communicate our needs, set boundaries, and resolve conflict, getting back on track can be difficult.
I have studied infidelity recovery and have overcome personal challenges, maintaining a growth mindset throughout.
Hi, my name is Najla. I know life can be challenging, and you do not have to face it alone. I am here to support you, offering guidance and encouragement as you take each step forward. If you need someone to listen and understand you, I am ready to help you move ahead with confidence. You may wonder what sets me apart. I have faced and overcome a variety of personal and relational challenges. My journey was not easy, but I did not do it alone. I am committed to helping you reach your goals as well.
I have studied infidelity recovery and have overcome personal challenges, maintaining a growth mindset throughout.
Hi, my name is Najla. I know life can be challenging, and you do not have to face it alone. I am here to support you, offering guidance and encouragement as you take each step forward. If you need someone to listen and understand you, I am ready to help you move ahead with confidence. You may wonder what sets me apart. I have faced and overcome a variety of personal and relational challenges. My journey was not easy, but I did not do it alone. I am committed to helping you reach your goals as well.
I have experience working with attachment styles, anxiety, complex trauma, parenting support, communication issues and infidelity
I was born and raised in Nicaragua, and migrated to the USA in my late twenties. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and I work through a compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapy lens. I have experience working with teens, adults and couples of all ages and backgrounds as well as LGBTQIA+, community with an emphasis on serving the Latine and Spanish-speaking community.
I have experience working with attachment styles, anxiety, complex trauma, parenting support, communication issues and infidelity
I was born and raised in Nicaragua, and migrated to the USA in my late twenties. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and I work through a compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapy lens. I have experience working with teens, adults and couples of all ages and backgrounds as well as LGBTQIA+, community with an emphasis on serving the Latine and Spanish-speaking community.
Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you know why, maybe you do not. Processing the earliest origins of your stuck points in your life with EMDR can help you reach your goals in the present so that you can live the life you Deserve! I specialize in working with recent trauma, past traumas (childhood), depression, anxiety, phobia's and self worth. I have a kind and direct approach with a bit of humor to support in a smile. I only offer EMDR Intensive programs either virtually, at our retreat home in muskegon, mi , or your home. I support in Michigan, Texas, and Illinois.
Are you feeling stuck? Maybe you know why, maybe you do not. Processing the earliest origins of your stuck points in your life with EMDR can help you reach your goals in the present so that you can live the life you Deserve! I specialize in working with recent trauma, past traumas (childhood), depression, anxiety, phobia's and self worth. I have a kind and direct approach with a bit of humor to support in a smile. I only offer EMDR Intensive programs either virtually, at our retreat home in muskegon, mi , or your home. I support in Michigan, Texas, and Illinois.
Although I can help with a variety of problems, I'm an expert in and love working with the following: deciding who is the "right" person to marry; figuring out why you are single; changing your non-secure attachment style to a secure one; managing different partner attachment styles; infidelity: figuring out why you cheated, healing from the infidelity, rebuilding trust and prevention; and giving you clarity to see if you can make your relationship or marriage work and ultimately decide whether to stay or go.
My approach is practical & realistic. Together we figure out what's not working and what you want, and I provide you with the skills so you achieve your goals. I don't sit back and listen but am proactive in sessions. Investing time with me to learn these necessary tools can help you have a healthy and happy relationship for life. You don't have to settle!
Although I can help with a variety of problems, I'm an expert in and love working with the following: deciding who is the "right" person to marry; figuring out why you are single; changing your non-secure attachment style to a secure one; managing different partner attachment styles; infidelity: figuring out why you cheated, healing from the infidelity, rebuilding trust and prevention; and giving you clarity to see if you can make your relationship or marriage work and ultimately decide whether to stay or go.
My approach is practical & realistic. Together we figure out what's not working and what you want, and I provide you with the skills so you achieve your goals. I don't sit back and listen but am proactive in sessions. Investing time with me to learn these necessary tools can help you have a healthy and happy relationship for life. You don't have to settle!
Do you feel disconnected, deal with infidelity, or poor communication?
My approach to therapy is systemic with psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and emotionally focused based elements.
Do you feel disconnected, deal with infidelity, or poor communication?
My approach to therapy is systemic with psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and emotionally focused based elements.
Shannon is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with 19 years of experience. She places the utmost importance on making her clients feel comfortable in creating an environment that they will feel confident in sharing experiences and begin the healing process. Shannon believes one of the greatest gifts of therapy is the alliance between the therapist and the client. This unique relationship helps elicit change and allows the client to use the skills that they have learned to make positive lifelong gains.
Shannon is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with 19 years of experience. She places the utmost importance on making her clients feel comfortable in creating an environment that they will feel confident in sharing experiences and begin the healing process. Shannon believes one of the greatest gifts of therapy is the alliance between the therapist and the client. This unique relationship helps elicit change and allows the client to use the skills that they have learned to make positive lifelong gains.
Are you always fighting with your partner? Is your relationship in shambles? Did you or your partner cheat? You can’t focus on interpersonal relationships because of past traumatic experiences? If any of these questions resonate then I may be a good fit for you!
I am a trauma informed therapist and I work with individuals and couples. I was born and raised in Mexico and migrated to the USA when I was a teen. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I have mastered Spanglish throughout the years!
Are you always fighting with your partner? Is your relationship in shambles? Did you or your partner cheat? You can’t focus on interpersonal relationships because of past traumatic experiences? If any of these questions resonate then I may be a good fit for you!
I am a trauma informed therapist and I work with individuals and couples. I was born and raised in Mexico and migrated to the USA when I was a teen. I am fluent in English and Spanish and I have mastered Spanglish throughout the years!
Whether you’re feeling disconnected in your relationship, navigating challenges around trust, intimacy, or desire, or working through past trauma, I’m here to support you every step of the way. I believe your story holds the key to understanding the patterns in your relationships and that together, we can transform those patterns into new possibilities for growth and connection. In our work, I offer a holistic, client-centered, trauma-informed approach that integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), psychodynamic therapy, and evidence-based treatments for trauma.
Whether you’re feeling disconnected in your relationship, navigating challenges around trust, intimacy, or desire, or working through past trauma, I’m here to support you every step of the way. I believe your story holds the key to understanding the patterns in your relationships and that together, we can transform those patterns into new possibilities for growth and connection. In our work, I offer a holistic, client-centered, trauma-informed approach that integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), psychodynamic therapy, and evidence-based treatments for trauma.
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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.