Infidelity Therapists in Howard County, MD

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Dr. Lisa Goldman
Psychologist, PhD, MA, MGS
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience working with pre-marital issues, infidelity and communication problems.
If you are experiencing emotional pain from a past or current relationship, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can gain insight and feel empowered to make positive life changes. As a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience, I specialize in addressing a variety of relationship problems. In individual or couples therapy, we will explore ways of thinking and patterns of interaction that are no longer working for you. Therapy aims to promote healing and growth for individuals, and to enhance communication, connection and trust within one's relationships.
I have extensive experience working with pre-marital issues, infidelity and communication problems.
If you are experiencing emotional pain from a past or current relationship, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere in which you can gain insight and feel empowered to make positive life changes. As a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience, I specialize in addressing a variety of relationship problems. In individual or couples therapy, we will explore ways of thinking and patterns of interaction that are no longer working for you. Therapy aims to promote healing and growth for individuals, and to enhance communication, connection and trust within one's relationships.
(410) 928-7021 View (410) 928-7021
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Marissa Josiah
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC, CCT, CCISM
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (EFT, Relational Therapy, Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples who have lost that “spark” for each other. Office locations in Columbia, MD and also offering virtual visits for MD, DC & VA. Please call for a free 10 minute consultation.
Marissa Josiah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience serving couples and families. She has studied researched-backed models in the couples therapy field (EFT, Relational Therapy, Gottman, Imago, etc) and has advanced experience treating trauma. Marissa specializes in helping couples who are fighting all the time, have experienced infidelity, past or on-going trauma, and couples who have lost that “spark” for each other. Office locations in Columbia, MD and also offering virtual visits for MD, DC & VA. Please call for a free 10 minute consultation.
(301) 638-8129 View (301) 638-8129
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Summer Bryant
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042  (Online Only)
Are you desperately trying to reconnect with your partner after experiencing infidelity in your relationship? Maybe you have underlying childhood trauma that has impacted your close relationships, especially how you relate to your partner? Or maybe your life has been fractured by addiction and you're struggling to find emotional equilibrium. Even though you’re committed to saving your relationship or, perhaps, have quit using substances, you may still feel like you haven’t addressed the core issues that keep you stuck. If only you knew how to truly connect with yourself, you could move your life in a more positive direction.
Are you desperately trying to reconnect with your partner after experiencing infidelity in your relationship? Maybe you have underlying childhood trauma that has impacted your close relationships, especially how you relate to your partner? Or maybe your life has been fractured by addiction and you're struggling to find emotional equilibrium. Even though you’re committed to saving your relationship or, perhaps, have quit using substances, you may still feel like you haven’t addressed the core issues that keep you stuck. If only you knew how to truly connect with yourself, you could move your life in a more positive direction.
(410) 498-7123 View (410) 498-7123
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Mending Hearts Academy, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
(410) 705-7375 View (410) 705-7375
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Ashton Morgan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MAMFT, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044  (Online Only)
Morgan's areas of expertise are infidelity, divorce, separation, addictions, children with behavioral issues, and men's issues.
Mr. Morgan treats individuals, couples, families, and children. Mr. Morgan currently provides clinical supervision to Marriage and Family Counselors. He enjoys working with clients who have a broad spectrum of relationship problems.
Morgan's areas of expertise are infidelity, divorce, separation, addictions, children with behavioral issues, and men's issues.
Mr. Morgan treats individuals, couples, families, and children. Mr. Morgan currently provides clinical supervision to Marriage and Family Counselors. He enjoys working with clients who have a broad spectrum of relationship problems.
(443) 720-0016 View (443) 720-0016
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Jennifer Parrella - Decoding Relationships, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Glenelg, MD 21737  (Online Only)
I specialize in relationship counseling, communication, behavior, affairs, conflict, fighting, & trauma.
I believe individuals, couples, & families can adjust their thinking, behaviors, & patterns to improve their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate yet honest & straightforward. I teach healthy patterns to replace negative ones. I take a pro-relationship, trauma informed, approach to all relationships, helping people and their loved ones make changes in order to feel closer and happier together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone at any time w/ questions or to schedule an appt. I am accepting new clients and offer day & evening virtual hours M-F. Sessions & paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.
I specialize in relationship counseling, communication, behavior, affairs, conflict, fighting, & trauma.
I believe individuals, couples, & families can adjust their thinking, behaviors, & patterns to improve their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate yet honest & straightforward. I teach healthy patterns to replace negative ones. I take a pro-relationship, trauma informed, approach to all relationships, helping people and their loved ones make changes in order to feel closer and happier together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone at any time w/ questions or to schedule an appt. I am accepting new clients and offer day & evening virtual hours M-F. Sessions & paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.
(703) 936-6326 View (703) 936-6326
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Carmela Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
I work best with clients who are on the more more mature side, perhaps 30 years old and older. I especially like working with women in mid life going through empty nest or have children not ready to launch. I like helping couples connect where distance or conflict exists or there has been a betrayal trauma. I like working with trauma, all kinds of childhood trauma, but in more recent years I have enjoyed working with veterans and front line workers adult traumas.
I work best with clients who are on the more more mature side, perhaps 30 years old and older. I especially like working with women in mid life going through empty nest or have children not ready to launch. I like helping couples connect where distance or conflict exists or there has been a betrayal trauma. I like working with trauma, all kinds of childhood trauma, but in more recent years I have enjoyed working with veterans and front line workers adult traumas.
(240) 913-6317 View (240) 913-6317
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Flori Willard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LCMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Ellicott City, MD 21042  (Online Only)
As a couple and family therapist, I help individuals and couples work on either fine-tuning their communications skills or major problem-solving, so they can finally move beyond issues such as pointless arguing, infidelity, emotional disconnection and lack of intimacy.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pain of wondering whether to leave or stay in your relationship because you've tried everything but nothing really works, I'd like to help. At times, you may feel angry and disappointed that the attraction, admiration or compassion for each other has begun to fade. Or you may sometimes believe things are starting to improve only to feel the tension return once again. It can be a draining dance that leaves you confused, wounded and bitter.
As a couple and family therapist, I help individuals and couples work on either fine-tuning their communications skills or major problem-solving, so they can finally move beyond issues such as pointless arguing, infidelity, emotional disconnection and lack of intimacy.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the pain of wondering whether to leave or stay in your relationship because you've tried everything but nothing really works, I'd like to help. At times, you may feel angry and disappointed that the attraction, admiration or compassion for each other has begun to fade. Or you may sometimes believe things are starting to improve only to feel the tension return once again. It can be a draining dance that leaves you confused, wounded and bitter.
(443) 992-7074 View (443) 992-7074
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Shaneka Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LGMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
I have experience creating supportive therapeutic relationships with individuals, couples and family systems; challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, intimacy issues, family distress and other concerns.
I have experience creating supportive therapeutic relationships with individuals, couples and family systems; challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, intimacy issues, family distress and other concerns.
(240) 339-6305 View (240) 339-6305
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Marla Vannucci
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045  (Online Only)
I assist clients to manage life transitions, stress/trauma, relationships issues, mood or anxiety, parenting, infidelity, disconnection, women's pregnancy-related issues, and the transition to motherhood.
UPDATE: I currently have openings for new telehealth clients (MD, IL, and PSYPACT states). My practice consists of a small group of psychologists focused on helping clients make changes toward more fulfilling, connected, and healthier lives. Knowing it can be difficult to reach out for help, I create a caring, safe space in which we work collaboratively to foster healing and eliminate barriers to finding meaning and living life more fully. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor, and it is key to develop an effective and nurturing relationship in which we have a common understanding of the challenges you face.
I assist clients to manage life transitions, stress/trauma, relationships issues, mood or anxiety, parenting, infidelity, disconnection, women's pregnancy-related issues, and the transition to motherhood.
UPDATE: I currently have openings for new telehealth clients (MD, IL, and PSYPACT states). My practice consists of a small group of psychologists focused on helping clients make changes toward more fulfilling, connected, and healthier lives. Knowing it can be difficult to reach out for help, I create a caring, safe space in which we work collaboratively to foster healing and eliminate barriers to finding meaning and living life more fully. Therapy is a collaborative endeavor, and it is key to develop an effective and nurturing relationship in which we have a common understanding of the challenges you face.
(240) 201-9583 View (240) 201-9583
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Dennis J Blair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21046
I enjoy working with couples with issues like infidelity, intimacy and communication and individually helping men and women to deal with anxiety, stress and depression.
I am a Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker with a Clinical Specialty. I received my MSW from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. I work with adults, couples and adolescents. I have over 30 years in the field of behavioral health as a therapist and an administrator. My work with people is based on understanding their unique strengths and using these to address the challenges and goals they have identified. I believe the values of empathy, compassion and understanding provide the foundation for a successful therapy experience. My work includes individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and group therapy.
I enjoy working with couples with issues like infidelity, intimacy and communication and individually helping men and women to deal with anxiety, stress and depression.
I am a Maryland Licensed Certified Social Worker with a Clinical Specialty. I received my MSW from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. I work with adults, couples and adolescents. I have over 30 years in the field of behavioral health as a therapist and an administrator. My work with people is based on understanding their unique strengths and using these to address the challenges and goals they have identified. I believe the values of empathy, compassion and understanding provide the foundation for a successful therapy experience. My work includes individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and group therapy.
(443) 957-4063 View (443) 957-4063
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Stephanie Weiland Knarr
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT
Verified Verified
Clarksville, MD 21029
I provide: a) Individual psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship problems, or other concerns; b) Couples therapy to help bring you closer in your relationship, resolve conflict, and/or heal affairs; c) child/ adolescent therapy for behavior problems, fears, and depression.
If you have found your way here to my Relationship Repair Shop, there is a good chance that you are all too familiar with life stress and relationship problems! I have worked as a therapist building my own company in the Baltimore Washington region since 1999 - All while overcoming my own personal suffering. As I say in my motivational speech, I get to witness people's transformation from crisis to triumph! You may be confused or filling up the wastebasket with tissues, but with a little Relationship Repair let's convert this drama into a victory lap! Ready... Set... Go!
I provide: a) Individual psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship problems, or other concerns; b) Couples therapy to help bring you closer in your relationship, resolve conflict, and/or heal affairs; c) child/ adolescent therapy for behavior problems, fears, and depression.
If you have found your way here to my Relationship Repair Shop, there is a good chance that you are all too familiar with life stress and relationship problems! I have worked as a therapist building my own company in the Baltimore Washington region since 1999 - All while overcoming my own personal suffering. As I say in my motivational speech, I get to witness people's transformation from crisis to triumph! You may be confused or filling up the wastebasket with tissues, but with a little Relationship Repair let's convert this drama into a victory lap! Ready... Set... Go!
(410) 517-7667 View (410) 517-7667
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Binu Abraham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MPhil, ACFSW, CCTT, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
I specialize in growth-driven folks that are dealing with life - particularly stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief and loss associated with COVID-19, difficult life transitions, anger management, PTSD, ADHD, couples therapy, supporting emotional health during child bearing years, infidelity recovery, internet sexual addiction, gambling addiction, substance use disorders, chronic pain, and psycho-social problems of elderly, gay, lesbian, transsexual issues and desires to live your best life.
I specialize in growth-driven folks that are dealing with life - particularly stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief and loss associated with COVID-19, difficult life transitions, anger management, PTSD, ADHD, couples therapy, supporting emotional health during child bearing years, infidelity recovery, internet sexual addiction, gambling addiction, substance use disorders, chronic pain, and psycho-social problems of elderly, gay, lesbian, transsexual issues and desires to live your best life.
(240) 571-2599 View (240) 571-2599
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Covenant Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
I'm Weena Wise, owner and lead therapist at Covenant Therapy Group. We are a team of highly trained and experienced licensed Couple and Family Therapists who specialize in detecting the root cause of the personal, relational, and professional breakdowns in your life. Our use of evidence-based treatment models, such as CBT, EFT, and DBT helps us give you tools to eliminate problematic thoughts and behaviors, and improve your relationships for good. Poor communication, depression, anxiety, dating issues, job dissatisfaction, growing apart, sex/intimacy, infidelity, separation/divorce and premarital therapy are our specialties.
I'm Weena Wise, owner and lead therapist at Covenant Therapy Group. We are a team of highly trained and experienced licensed Couple and Family Therapists who specialize in detecting the root cause of the personal, relational, and professional breakdowns in your life. Our use of evidence-based treatment models, such as CBT, EFT, and DBT helps us give you tools to eliminate problematic thoughts and behaviors, and improve your relationships for good. Poor communication, depression, anxiety, dating issues, job dissatisfaction, growing apart, sex/intimacy, infidelity, separation/divorce and premarital therapy are our specialties.
(240) 696-4198 View (240) 696-4198
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Laurie Thorner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LFYP, II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21044
Marital/couples counseling,and individual psychotherapy services offered for over 25 years, emphasizing an integrative approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit. I am a certified IMAGO relationship psychotherapist. Through a comprehensive interview and clinical assessment, conflicts, issues, and concerns may be identified, and treatment goals mutually determined. The psychotherapy treatment process should feel safe and respectful. Clients develop the trust necessary to learn and improve communication and establish effective coping skills. The psychotherapeutic relationship is a vehicle for life enhancement, allowing you to fulfill aspirations for personal growth, self-improvement, reduce stress and facilitate relationship growth and healing.
Marital/couples counseling,and individual psychotherapy services offered for over 25 years, emphasizing an integrative approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit. I am a certified IMAGO relationship psychotherapist. Through a comprehensive interview and clinical assessment, conflicts, issues, and concerns may be identified, and treatment goals mutually determined. The psychotherapy treatment process should feel safe and respectful. Clients develop the trust necessary to learn and improve communication and establish effective coping skills. The psychotherapeutic relationship is a vehicle for life enhancement, allowing you to fulfill aspirations for personal growth, self-improvement, reduce stress and facilitate relationship growth and healing.
(443) 840-9964 View (443) 840-9964
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Lori W Hollander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, MD 21163  (Online Only)
Have you and your partner: --Had difficulty communicating? Lost the romance in your relationship? Had an increase in conflict? Felt disconnected and become more like roommates? Been affected by an affair? If you want to: --Create deeper connection, Communicate more effectively, Manage conflict well, Recover from an affair, We can help you. My husband, Bob Hollander, JD, LCSW-C and I are passionate about helping couples create strong relationships that last. We have been doing that as a team for 27 years.
Have you and your partner: --Had difficulty communicating? Lost the romance in your relationship? Had an increase in conflict? Felt disconnected and become more like roommates? Been affected by an affair? If you want to: --Create deeper connection, Communicate more effectively, Manage conflict well, Recover from an affair, We can help you. My husband, Bob Hollander, JD, LCSW-C and I are passionate about helping couples create strong relationships that last. We have been doing that as a team for 27 years.
(410) 449-4153 View (410) 449-4153
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Bob Hollander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Woodstock, MD 21163
Are you having difficulty communicating with your partner? Feeling like the loving connection you once enjoyed has faded? Or has there been a relationship crisis that has rocked your world? If you want to create a deeper connection, communicate more effectively, deal with a crisis or create more balance of head, heart and hormones in your relationship, we can help you. Together with my wife and fellow relationship counselor/coach, Lori Hollander, we surround couples with 360 degrees of support to create extraordinary relationships, whether you are in crisis or seeking to create a deeper connection.
Are you having difficulty communicating with your partner? Feeling like the loving connection you once enjoyed has faded? Or has there been a relationship crisis that has rocked your world? If you want to create a deeper connection, communicate more effectively, deal with a crisis or create more balance of head, heart and hormones in your relationship, we can help you. Together with my wife and fellow relationship counselor/coach, Lori Hollander, we surround couples with 360 degrees of support to create extraordinary relationships, whether you are in crisis or seeking to create a deeper connection.
(410) 449-0888 View (410) 449-0888
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Dr. Mitch and Lisa Marriages/Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW, Life, Coach
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
(240) 202-3948 View (240) 202-3948
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Taylor McMahon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LGMFT
Verified Verified
Columbia, MD 21044  (Online Only)
As a therapist, my style is warm, authentic, and non-judgmental. I strive to provide my clients with a safe space that allows them to express themselves, where they feel appreciated and understood. I have clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of different backgrounds. My work with couples employs empathy as a core part of the therapeutic experience, so that my clients feel validated and have the space to learn how to hear each other. The family therapy I offer has the same focus of building connections between parents and their children that allow the family to thrive as a whole.
As a therapist, my style is warm, authentic, and non-judgmental. I strive to provide my clients with a safe space that allows them to express themselves, where they feel appreciated and understood. I have clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of different backgrounds. My work with couples employs empathy as a core part of the therapeutic experience, so that my clients feel validated and have the space to learn how to hear each other. The family therapy I offer has the same focus of building connections between parents and their children that allow the family to thrive as a whole.
(410) 431-2169 View (410) 431-2169
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Madi O'Malley
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia, MD 21045
Sexual inhibition, low desire, or dysfunction can leave you feeling insecure and worried about your relationship. Where once was love and joy, now there are bouts of loneliness and arguments. Sex has become another item on the to-do list, if it even happens at all. Maybe you have already tried couple’s counseling, but the frustration and resentment around your sex life keeps your relationship stuck and you’re still left wondering if it is your fault. You want to overcome the challenges that make sex unenjoyable, difficult, even painful, but you wonder if therapy can help.
Sexual inhibition, low desire, or dysfunction can leave you feeling insecure and worried about your relationship. Where once was love and joy, now there are bouts of loneliness and arguments. Sex has become another item on the to-do list, if it even happens at all. Maybe you have already tried couple’s counseling, but the frustration and resentment around your sex life keeps your relationship stuck and you’re still left wondering if it is your fault. You want to overcome the challenges that make sex unenjoyable, difficult, even painful, but you wonder if therapy can help.
(410) 397-7149 View (410) 397-7149

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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.