Infidelity Therapists in Roxboro, NC

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Brinn Clayton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Roxboro, NC 27573
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I spent 30 years in the community newspaper industry with the community newspaper in Roxboro, North Carolina. I graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with an MA in Christian Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling. I desire to assist clients between the ages of 12 and 99 and all backgrounds in improving their mental and relational health. I see clients in Durham, North Carolina, at the offices of Potter Counseling and Consulting on Mondays. Tuesdays through Fridays, at my Roxboro location. I am not currently taking face-to-face clients at the Durham location.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I spent 30 years in the community newspaper industry with the community newspaper in Roxboro, North Carolina. I graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with an MA in Christian Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling. I desire to assist clients between the ages of 12 and 99 and all backgrounds in improving their mental and relational health. I see clients in Durham, North Carolina, at the offices of Potter Counseling and Consulting on Mondays. Tuesdays through Fridays, at my Roxboro location. I am not currently taking face-to-face clients at the Durham location.
(919) 568-5232 View (919) 568-5232

Online Therapists

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April H. Smith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
I work with couples who: are getting married and would like pre-marital counseling, couples who have experienced an infidelity and are trying to heal, couples who are thinking of transitioning out of a marriage and would like guidance, and couples who want to remain in a relationship but are fighting constantly. I also practice sex therapy. I help couples cultivate increased sexual intimacy and learn how to have more fulfilling sex.
I work with couples who: are getting married and would like pre-marital counseling, couples who have experienced an infidelity and are trying to heal, couples who are thinking of transitioning out of a marriage and would like guidance, and couples who want to remain in a relationship but are fighting constantly. I also practice sex therapy. I help couples cultivate increased sexual intimacy and learn how to have more fulfilling sex.
(919) 372-3686 View (919) 372-3686
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Alison York
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27608  (Online Only)
I work with couples and individuals dealing with infidelity, loss, marital issues, self-esteem, stress, and relationship struggles.
Do the fights with your partner follow the same pattern? Does one of you get loud and angry while the other withdraws and goes silent? Has a painful experience or betrayal such as infidelity, loss, or trauma left you both feeling alone and shaken? You long for a playful and loving connection and I can help you get there. I help highly motivated clients like you learn to love themselves and each other again. I'm successful at what I do, and right now you need an expert. There is hope for your relationship.
I work with couples and individuals dealing with infidelity, loss, marital issues, self-esteem, stress, and relationship struggles.
Do the fights with your partner follow the same pattern? Does one of you get loud and angry while the other withdraws and goes silent? Has a painful experience or betrayal such as infidelity, loss, or trauma left you both feeling alone and shaken? You long for a playful and loving connection and I can help you get there. I help highly motivated clients like you learn to love themselves and each other again. I'm successful at what I do, and right now you need an expert. There is hope for your relationship.
(919) 670-5075 View (919) 670-5075
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Taylor Anderson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP-P
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Waitlist for new clients
Couples who are struggling in their relationship with trust/betrayal, communication, and intimacy may often feel as if they are on a completely different page from their partner. My goal is to help you reconnect in your relationship, communicate better, and get back to a place of comfort and support. I also work with adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions/adjustment, poor interpersonal relationships, and stress. I strive to help you better understand your past experiences and the influence this is having on your life now. I balance process oriented work with skills needed to make changes now.
Couples who are struggling in their relationship with trust/betrayal, communication, and intimacy may often feel as if they are on a completely different page from their partner. My goal is to help you reconnect in your relationship, communicate better, and get back to a place of comfort and support. I also work with adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions/adjustment, poor interpersonal relationships, and stress. I strive to help you better understand your past experiences and the influence this is having on your life now. I balance process oriented work with skills needed to make changes now.
(919) 899-4704 View (919) 899-4704
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James McCracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
I work with couples, families and individuals who are seeking support and guidance with relationship distress, premarital, discernment, infidelity recovery, divorce recovery and co-parenting counseling needs. I privilege individual healing and growth within a framework for healthy relationships (“Humanistic-Relational” approach). For over 20 years, I have helped clients heal from relationship distress, trauma & PTSD, depression and addictions, and grow into better relationships with themselves and each other. Additionally, I enjoy providing therapy and consultation to therapists with similar interests.
I work with couples, families and individuals who are seeking support and guidance with relationship distress, premarital, discernment, infidelity recovery, divorce recovery and co-parenting counseling needs. I privilege individual healing and growth within a framework for healthy relationships (“Humanistic-Relational” approach). For over 20 years, I have helped clients heal from relationship distress, trauma & PTSD, depression and addictions, and grow into better relationships with themselves and each other. Additionally, I enjoy providing therapy and consultation to therapists with similar interests.
(919) 883-5637 x101 View (919) 883-5637 x101
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Leslie Gunderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
If you need strategies for improving communication and repairing damage in your relationship, if you need help improving family relationships and coping with a child's anxiety/big feelings, or if you want to create a plan for better family blending and coparenting, I am here to help. I specialize in teaching communication skills, repairing attachment, navigating betrayal, and teaching coping skills for anxiety in children and adults. I provide Discernment Counseling for couples considering divorce, and I am a facilitator for the Prepare/Enrich premarital program.
If you need strategies for improving communication and repairing damage in your relationship, if you need help improving family relationships and coping with a child's anxiety/big feelings, or if you want to create a plan for better family blending and coparenting, I am here to help. I specialize in teaching communication skills, repairing attachment, navigating betrayal, and teaching coping skills for anxiety in children and adults. I provide Discernment Counseling for couples considering divorce, and I am a facilitator for the Prepare/Enrich premarital program.
(919) 948-7172 View (919) 948-7172
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My-Therapist, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Our caring therapists can help you reduce the risks of infidelity, breakup, and divorce.
At My-Therapist, we are a compassionate and dedicated team of licensed therapists with years of experience in the field of mental health. We are committed to helping individuals and couples achieve their emotional well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Our caring therapists can help you reduce the risks of infidelity, breakup, and divorce.
At My-Therapist, we are a compassionate and dedicated team of licensed therapists with years of experience in the field of mental health. We are committed to helping individuals and couples achieve their emotional well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
(919) 893-0602 View (919) 893-0602
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Sarha Machamer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
I enjoy working with couples who are dealing with conflict relating to infidelity, lack of connection, and life transitions.
Life can throw a curveball, whether it being in your relationship, career, or negative feelings within yourself. The therapy room is the perfect environment for you to figure out your next step and how you will move forward. While we work together I’ll be utilizing an integrative approach and draw from various therapeutic methodologies including emotion-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. In the therapy room we can process and understand the specific context of the discomfort in a safe environment.
I enjoy working with couples who are dealing with conflict relating to infidelity, lack of connection, and life transitions.
Life can throw a curveball, whether it being in your relationship, career, or negative feelings within yourself. The therapy room is the perfect environment for you to figure out your next step and how you will move forward. While we work together I’ll be utilizing an integrative approach and draw from various therapeutic methodologies including emotion-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. In the therapy room we can process and understand the specific context of the discomfort in a safe environment.
(919) 372-0348 View (919) 372-0348
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Gosha Stanchak
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, QS, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27613  (Online Only)
Welcome to a safe space where healing begins and hope thrives. If you struggle with trauma-related issues, such as complex / attachment / betrayal trauma, traumatic grief, migration grief, interpersonal trauma, or PTSD, I'm here to guide you on your journey toward healing and resilience. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate the challenges of trauma and reclaim their lives with courage and strength. My therapeutic approach is experiential and grounded in empathy, authenticity, and compassion. I believe in the power of building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing. I tailor my approach to meet
Welcome to a safe space where healing begins and hope thrives. If you struggle with trauma-related issues, such as complex / attachment / betrayal trauma, traumatic grief, migration grief, interpersonal trauma, or PTSD, I'm here to guide you on your journey toward healing and resilience. My passion lies in helping individuals navigate the challenges of trauma and reclaim their lives with courage and strength. My therapeutic approach is experiential and grounded in empathy, authenticity, and compassion. I believe in the power of building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing. I tailor my approach to meet
(252) 297-6681 View (252) 297-6681
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Stephanie K Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting issues, grief/loss, trauma recovery, infidelity, and several other life transitions.
Your decision to start therapy is a courageous step toward living a full life. I believe that good emotional health is a vital part of life and that choosing therapy is a gift that we can give to ourselves. I know and understand that the prospect of entering therapy can seem daunting. My goal is for you to feel accepted, and heard. I want you to know that whatever you are working through, it is important to me and I recognize the courage it takes to heal. I am a strengths-based therapist believing that each person has gifts enabling them to make desired changes.
I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting issues, grief/loss, trauma recovery, infidelity, and several other life transitions.
Your decision to start therapy is a courageous step toward living a full life. I believe that good emotional health is a vital part of life and that choosing therapy is a gift that we can give to ourselves. I know and understand that the prospect of entering therapy can seem daunting. My goal is for you to feel accepted, and heard. I want you to know that whatever you are working through, it is important to me and I recognize the courage it takes to heal. I am a strengths-based therapist believing that each person has gifts enabling them to make desired changes.
(919) 689-4288 View (919) 689-4288
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Cynthia L Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28304
I also work with couples on issues unique to military service, infidelity, and communication.
Everyone has the ability to function better in their personal and professional lives. Sometimes, one just needs a little guidance on how to achieve this goal. If you're tired of your current strategies falling flat and are open to some new ideas, I'd love to help. I have over 29 years of experience in helping couples, families, teens, and children feel better, get along with each other better, and achieve their personal goals. Together, we can come up with the right solutions for you.
I also work with couples on issues unique to military service, infidelity, and communication.
Everyone has the ability to function better in their personal and professional lives. Sometimes, one just needs a little guidance on how to achieve this goal. If you're tired of your current strategies falling flat and are open to some new ideas, I'd love to help. I have over 29 years of experience in helping couples, families, teens, and children feel better, get along with each other better, and achieve their personal goals. Together, we can come up with the right solutions for you.
(910) 299-7671 View (910) 299-7671
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Jake Ottman
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
I have experience with pre-marital couples/newlyweds, affairs, transition to parenthood, military couples, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and personality/mood changes.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples improve their relationship by facilitating crucial conversations and developing healthy ways of communicating that are vulnerable, respectful, and supportive. I help people understand how their habits, beliefs, and expectations affect their individual and relational health. Through this process, clients develop the skills and implement the tools needed to live a fulfilling life and have satisfying relationships.
I have experience with pre-marital couples/newlyweds, affairs, transition to parenthood, military couples, childhood trauma, grief and loss, and personality/mood changes.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples improve their relationship by facilitating crucial conversations and developing healthy ways of communicating that are vulnerable, respectful, and supportive. I help people understand how their habits, beliefs, and expectations affect their individual and relational health. Through this process, clients develop the skills and implement the tools needed to live a fulfilling life and have satisfying relationships.
(336) 933-6371 View (336) 933-6371
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La'Tanya L Ramos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP-II, CFTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sanford, NC 27330
Waitlist for new clients
As an experienced and dedicated therapist, I commit to working with individuals / couples who’ve experienced various types of trauma to include childhood and relational trauma, combat trauma, sexual trauma and affairs.
Here’s the thing, you do not have to solve it, heal from it, get over it, get past it, or figure it out alone. Therapy offers you the space and support to approach and intentionally navigate your trauma, grief, past or present experiences, ways you have related to yourself, your relationships, and/or your environments that are just not serving you anymore. Your life should not be limited to living in familiar discomfort. You deserve genuine happiness and abundance in every area that you exist in. I can help you. It is time to start being intentional about your healing process, don't you think?
As an experienced and dedicated therapist, I commit to working with individuals / couples who’ve experienced various types of trauma to include childhood and relational trauma, combat trauma, sexual trauma and affairs.
Here’s the thing, you do not have to solve it, heal from it, get over it, get past it, or figure it out alone. Therapy offers you the space and support to approach and intentionally navigate your trauma, grief, past or present experiences, ways you have related to yourself, your relationships, and/or your environments that are just not serving you anymore. Your life should not be limited to living in familiar discomfort. You deserve genuine happiness and abundance in every area that you exist in. I can help you. It is time to start being intentional about your healing process, don't you think?
(984) 299-9890 View (984) 299-9890
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Dr. Cheyenne Carter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Not accepting new clients...I am passionate about healthy relationships and sexual intimacy. Over the past 20 years, I have worked with individuals and couples improving their connections with themselves and others. Clients often come to me desiring relief from relational disconnection, sexuality concerns, anxiety, infidelity, impact of childhood trauma, and career indecision. It is my goal that you leave our first session feeling truly seen and heard and feeling a renewed sense of hope that healing is possible. Together we will create a plan to help you achieve the level of wellness you desire.
Not accepting new clients...I am passionate about healthy relationships and sexual intimacy. Over the past 20 years, I have worked with individuals and couples improving their connections with themselves and others. Clients often come to me desiring relief from relational disconnection, sexuality concerns, anxiety, infidelity, impact of childhood trauma, and career indecision. It is my goal that you leave our first session feeling truly seen and heard and feeling a renewed sense of hope that healing is possible. Together we will create a plan to help you achieve the level of wellness you desire.
(336) 257-1767 View (336) 257-1767
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Lucille (Lucy) Keenan
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
I can help you find your way through infertility, grief, and infidelity.
If you are feeling troubled, I'll help you sort out why you are having difficulty, develop a clear sense of the obstacles that stand in your way, and assist you in finding solutions. Maybe you're ready to make big changes in your life, or looking for support through a stressful time and a place to understand your feelings so you can know what decisions to make. I find joy, both assisting someone to enjoy life fully and realize their true potential, and in helping couples-in-crisis reconnect and find the place of healing that allows a secure and loving connection.
I can help you find your way through infertility, grief, and infidelity.
If you are feeling troubled, I'll help you sort out why you are having difficulty, develop a clear sense of the obstacles that stand in your way, and assist you in finding solutions. Maybe you're ready to make big changes in your life, or looking for support through a stressful time and a place to understand your feelings so you can know what decisions to make. I find joy, both assisting someone to enjoy life fully and realize their true potential, and in helping couples-in-crisis reconnect and find the place of healing that allows a secure and loving connection.
(919) 913-8194 View (919) 913-8194
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Jasmyn L. Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
I believe that we are all meant to be healed, restored, and whole in spirit, mind, and body. Many of life's hurts and challenges come through relationships and so does our healing. Therapy is a safe space to express emotions, receive guidance in making informed and healthy decisions, and move toward desired goals. I specialize in working with couples struggling with their relationship, communication, infidelity, sexual intimacy concerns, and overall connection. I also have a passion for working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relational conflict, self-esteem/identity challenges, trauma & major life changes.
I believe that we are all meant to be healed, restored, and whole in spirit, mind, and body. Many of life's hurts and challenges come through relationships and so does our healing. Therapy is a safe space to express emotions, receive guidance in making informed and healthy decisions, and move toward desired goals. I specialize in working with couples struggling with their relationship, communication, infidelity, sexual intimacy concerns, and overall connection. I also have a passion for working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relational conflict, self-esteem/identity challenges, trauma & major life changes.
(336) 502-8906 View (336) 502-8906
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Sarah C Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I have formal and lived education in helping with betrayal, hurt, and conflict.
All are welcome to discover new ways to feel secure and look for possibilities. Whether you are healing from trauma, in pain, facing conflicts, seeking connection with your best self, your faith, or your motivation, you deserve joy. You may need help for yourself or in a relationship with a concern that’s new or one you’ve held since childhood or worked through before. I offer an understanding perspective from someone with over a decade of professional experience supporting people through change. I'm ready to help you or your family access your strengths, heal, and feel safe to love and grow.
I have formal and lived education in helping with betrayal, hurt, and conflict.
All are welcome to discover new ways to feel secure and look for possibilities. Whether you are healing from trauma, in pain, facing conflicts, seeking connection with your best self, your faith, or your motivation, you deserve joy. You may need help for yourself or in a relationship with a concern that’s new or one you’ve held since childhood or worked through before. I offer an understanding perspective from someone with over a decade of professional experience supporting people through change. I'm ready to help you or your family access your strengths, heal, and feel safe to love and grow.
(336) 361-1732 View (336) 361-1732
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Jessica Miceli
Counselor, MSc, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Garner, NC 27529
Specializing in mood disorders, betrayal, relationship/attachment issues, grief, and trauma.
Life’s journey is filled with peaks and valleys, and it’s okay to seek guidance when the path feels unclear. Embarking on a therapeutic journey can be a transformative experience, providing individuals with the tools to overcome challenges, improve relationships, and achieve a greater sense of fulfillment. I am here to support you on this journey towards healing and self-discovery. If you are seeking wisdom on how to redirect your life, step into a space of healing and transformation, where individuals and couples are empowered to rewrite their stories.
Specializing in mood disorders, betrayal, relationship/attachment issues, grief, and trauma.
Life’s journey is filled with peaks and valleys, and it’s okay to seek guidance when the path feels unclear. Embarking on a therapeutic journey can be a transformative experience, providing individuals with the tools to overcome challenges, improve relationships, and achieve a greater sense of fulfillment. I am here to support you on this journey towards healing and self-discovery. If you are seeking wisdom on how to redirect your life, step into a space of healing and transformation, where individuals and couples are empowered to rewrite their stories.
(919) 899-1752 View (919) 899-1752
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Ronald A Zumstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514  (Online Only)
Issues I have helped couples with include: Premarital Counseling; Commitment Issues; couples on the verge of separation or divorce; Sexual Problems; Affairs; Rebuilding Romance; and Emotional and Sexual Intimacy.
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
Issues I have helped couples with include: Premarital Counseling; Commitment Issues; couples on the verge of separation or divorce; Sexual Problems; Affairs; Rebuilding Romance; and Emotional and Sexual Intimacy.
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
(919) 283-3480 View (919) 283-3480
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Tim Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSAT, CMAT, CPTT, LCSW
Verified Verified
22 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511  (Online Only)
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? All of these issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions, including substances. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR, as well. There is hope. Together, we'll figure things out.
Infidelity? Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Trauma? All of these issues can be tough to deal with, but I can help. I have specialized training so that you're not wasting your time and money. Not just talk, talk, talk that gets you nowhere. I used evidence-based treatments so that you're feeling better soon. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT), I'm trained in many addictions, including substances. Most therapists aren't trained in all these issues. I offer EMDR, as well. There is hope. Together, we'll figure things out.
(919) 746-7779 View (919) 746-7779

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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.