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Carina Wolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
I have received advanced training in treating infidelity and betrayal.
Do you want better communication and connection with your partner? Would you like to feel better about yourself and have healthier relationship with others? I help couples and individuals navigate through their hardest times to build and maintain, better, stronger and healthier relationships. I am a multilingual therapist that specializes in working with couples and individuals in distress. I have opened additional hours, and have immediate openings for new clients.
I have received advanced training in treating infidelity and betrayal.
Do you want better communication and connection with your partner? Would you like to feel better about yourself and have healthier relationship with others? I help couples and individuals navigate through their hardest times to build and maintain, better, stronger and healthier relationships. I am a multilingual therapist that specializes in working with couples and individuals in distress. I have opened additional hours, and have immediate openings for new clients.
(801) 692-7943 View (801) 692-7943
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Trish Sullivant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
| Infidelity | I have experience in helping couples navigate the challenging steps in their road to recovery if they choose to stay together.
I provide counseling to individuals and couples in the Salt Lake City area. I work with my clients to identify issues clearly and help them to create lasting change. Once this change occurs, problems will be seen as opportunities, rather than failures. I am often told by my clients they feel a level of trust, acceptance and comfort that has been missing with other therapists. When working with individuals, I use acceptance and mindfulness based approaches to manage anxiety and other symptoms you may be experiencing. I will help you look at negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling life.
| Infidelity | I have experience in helping couples navigate the challenging steps in their road to recovery if they choose to stay together.
I provide counseling to individuals and couples in the Salt Lake City area. I work with my clients to identify issues clearly and help them to create lasting change. Once this change occurs, problems will be seen as opportunities, rather than failures. I am often told by my clients they feel a level of trust, acceptance and comfort that has been missing with other therapists. When working with individuals, I use acceptance and mindfulness based approaches to manage anxiety and other symptoms you may be experiencing. I will help you look at negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a fulfilling life.
(801) 614-2062 View (801) 614-2062
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Abby Zeveloff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Currently licensed in UT and FL. Couples often find themselves stuck in cyclical ways of disagreeing and worry how these dynamics impact their own stress levels, future of the relationship, and families. I use a highly interactive model of couples therapy to help partners better "learn" each other and understand how attachment impacts their relationship. Ultimately, couples work together to make their relationship a refuge in which each partner can be more fully known. I see couples for issues related to communication breakdown, betrayal, cross-cultural/religious concerns, fertility issues, parenting, and work-life balance.
Currently licensed in UT and FL. Couples often find themselves stuck in cyclical ways of disagreeing and worry how these dynamics impact their own stress levels, future of the relationship, and families. I use a highly interactive model of couples therapy to help partners better "learn" each other and understand how attachment impacts their relationship. Ultimately, couples work together to make their relationship a refuge in which each partner can be more fully known. I see couples for issues related to communication breakdown, betrayal, cross-cultural/religious concerns, fertility issues, parenting, and work-life balance.
(801) 797-3691 View (801) 797-3691
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Tyson Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
I work with relationship stress, poor communication, disconnection, conflict resolution, infidelity, repairing trust, anxiety, self-image and identity, extended family concerns, boundaries and premarital therapy.
I work with individual adults and couples from all economic, racial, sexual orientation and cultural sectors. It’s important to me that you feel safe, validated and supported in therapy. My goal is to help you realize your full potential and work through whatever it is that’s blocking you from achieving it. I take an action-oriented approach to therapy. I use EMDR, acceptance and mindfulness strategies to create life flexibility and long lasting changes.
I work with relationship stress, poor communication, disconnection, conflict resolution, infidelity, repairing trust, anxiety, self-image and identity, extended family concerns, boundaries and premarital therapy.
I work with individual adults and couples from all economic, racial, sexual orientation and cultural sectors. It’s important to me that you feel safe, validated and supported in therapy. My goal is to help you realize your full potential and work through whatever it is that’s blocking you from achieving it. I take an action-oriented approach to therapy. I use EMDR, acceptance and mindfulness strategies to create life flexibility and long lasting changes.
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Kayla Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Are you looking for a sex therapist to help you navigate issues like sexual frequency, sexual shame, relational communication, infidelity, and sexual disorders (i.e., erectile dysfunction, painful intercourse, anorgasmia, low sex drive/arousal, out of control sexual behaviors)? I work with individuals, couples, people navigating non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities who often feel there are things about sex and their sexuality that they should know but haven't been able to ask or explore. It is important to me to create a safe space for you to learn the information that will enhance your sex life and relationship.
Are you looking for a sex therapist to help you navigate issues like sexual frequency, sexual shame, relational communication, infidelity, and sexual disorders (i.e., erectile dysfunction, painful intercourse, anorgasmia, low sex drive/arousal, out of control sexual behaviors)? I work with individuals, couples, people navigating non-monogamy, and other sexual minorities who often feel there are things about sex and their sexuality that they should know but haven't been able to ask or explore. It is important to me to create a safe space for you to learn the information that will enhance your sex life and relationship.
(385) 289-3917 View (385) 289-3917
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Tracy Golden
Counselor, PhD, CMHC, MSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Welcome to my practice! The world is changing in profound ways. I am here to help you navigate these new realities in your family, work and love relationships. My therapy style with both couples and individuals is warm, collaborative and nurturing. For couples, I will help guide you out of distress and back to loving connection, paying close attention to emotional intimacy, differences in sexual desire, chronic fighting, communication breakdowns and infidelity/betrayals. For individuals, I will help you find your way back from depression, anxiety, grief and relationship challenges. Let me help you grow and flourish.
Welcome to my practice! The world is changing in profound ways. I am here to help you navigate these new realities in your family, work and love relationships. My therapy style with both couples and individuals is warm, collaborative and nurturing. For couples, I will help guide you out of distress and back to loving connection, paying close attention to emotional intimacy, differences in sexual desire, chronic fighting, communication breakdowns and infidelity/betrayals. For individuals, I will help you find your way back from depression, anxiety, grief and relationship challenges. Let me help you grow and flourish.
(801) 919-8092 View (801) 919-8092
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Danielle Dutson Thurman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Treatment works for a wide array of symptoms like trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, betrayal trauma, etc.
The EFT Clinic is a 6 time award winner for best Marriage and Family Therapy. Telehealth, in person, night, and weekend availability. Do you struggle with sadness, loneliness, or anxiety? Danielle specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families in distress to help them recognize the underlying emotions/relationship needs that aren't being met. Together, you will build a relationship of connection that will help you cope with these feelings of hopelessness or loss. She will then give you the skills to help you break these patterns outside of therapy to create the life you have always longed for. EFT certified.
Treatment works for a wide array of symptoms like trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, betrayal trauma, etc.
The EFT Clinic is a 6 time award winner for best Marriage and Family Therapy. Telehealth, in person, night, and weekend availability. Do you struggle with sadness, loneliness, or anxiety? Danielle specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families in distress to help them recognize the underlying emotions/relationship needs that aren't being met. Together, you will build a relationship of connection that will help you cope with these feelings of hopelessness or loss. She will then give you the skills to help you break these patterns outside of therapy to create the life you have always longed for. EFT certified.
(435) 383-4410 View (435) 383-4410
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Resolutions Behavioral Health Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84112  (Online Only)
Depression triggered by feeling hopeless and helpless, High anxiety triggered by work stress and feeling overwhelmed with projects , Anger issues because people don’t understand you and you don’t understand people, Trauma because of your experience with abuse and neglect is currently affecting your life, Infidelity because you lack spontaneity and adventure in your relationship, Marital issues because your spouse is not actively listening or validating your feelings, Men issues because you feel nothing is going right in your life, and women issues because you put family/friends needs before your self-care
Depression triggered by feeling hopeless and helpless, High anxiety triggered by work stress and feeling overwhelmed with projects , Anger issues because people don’t understand you and you don’t understand people, Trauma because of your experience with abuse and neglect is currently affecting your life, Infidelity because you lack spontaneity and adventure in your relationship, Marital issues because your spouse is not actively listening or validating your feelings, Men issues because you feel nothing is going right in your life, and women issues because you put family/friends needs before your self-care
(385) 316-7316 x89146 View (385) 316-7316 x89146
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Dana Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
I work with couples, teens and adults experiencing trauma triggers, anxious/avoidant attachment styles, infidelity, divorce, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational issues.
Do you ever wonder if ‘we are just too different’? Do you wish you could ‘communicate better’? Are you experiencing chaos and/or trauma due to infidelity? Do you wonder if you are ‘too much’ or ‘not enough’ in your relationships’? I'm here to provide you with compassionate, evidence-based care that can help you feel more confident, stable, and fulfilled. I have specialized training to cultivate healing for yourself and in your relationships.
I work with couples, teens and adults experiencing trauma triggers, anxious/avoidant attachment styles, infidelity, divorce, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational issues.
Do you ever wonder if ‘we are just too different’? Do you wish you could ‘communicate better’? Are you experiencing chaos and/or trauma due to infidelity? Do you wonder if you are ‘too much’ or ‘not enough’ in your relationships’? I'm here to provide you with compassionate, evidence-based care that can help you feel more confident, stable, and fulfilled. I have specialized training to cultivate healing for yourself and in your relationships.
(385) 481-6624 View (385) 481-6624
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Danielle D Thurman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
These methods work for a wide array of symptoms like trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, betrayal trauma, etc.
The EFT Clinic is a 6 time award winner for best Marriage and Family Therapy. Telehealth, in person, night, and weekend availability. Do you struggle with sadness, loneliness, or anxiety? Danielle specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families in distress to help them recognize the underlying emotions/relationship needs that aren't being met. Together, you will build a relationship of connection that will help you cope with these feelings of hopelessness or loss. She will then give you the skills to help you break these patterns outside of therapy to create the life you have always longed for. EFT certified.
These methods work for a wide array of symptoms like trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, life transitions, betrayal trauma, etc.
The EFT Clinic is a 6 time award winner for best Marriage and Family Therapy. Telehealth, in person, night, and weekend availability. Do you struggle with sadness, loneliness, or anxiety? Danielle specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families in distress to help them recognize the underlying emotions/relationship needs that aren't being met. Together, you will build a relationship of connection that will help you cope with these feelings of hopelessness or loss. She will then give you the skills to help you break these patterns outside of therapy to create the life you have always longed for. EFT certified.
(435) 261-9513 View (435) 261-9513
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Rebecca Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, CFLE-P
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hope is a powerful tool. Research has shown that progress and healing can be made when someone has it. Adversity, challenges, trauma, abuse, betrayal, abandonment, long-term illness, couple and family conflict, divorce, single-parenting, blending families, and grief can cause anyone to struggle. I have experienced these things and chose to further my education to know how to pay it forward to others seeking relief. Even the most extreme circumstances can be neutralized through therapy.
Hope is a powerful tool. Research has shown that progress and healing can be made when someone has it. Adversity, challenges, trauma, abuse, betrayal, abandonment, long-term illness, couple and family conflict, divorce, single-parenting, blending families, and grief can cause anyone to struggle. I have experienced these things and chose to further my education to know how to pay it forward to others seeking relief. Even the most extreme circumstances can be neutralized through therapy.
(385) 438-7295 View (385) 438-7295
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Alysha Roll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
My diverse background allows me to work with a variety of client issues, including relationship issues (affairs, problems with conflict management, emotional distance), depression, anxiety, life transitions, domestic violence, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, stress management and LGBTQ concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (licensed in Texas, Utah, Florida and Maine), approved clinical supervisor and consultant, a Certified Gottman Couples' Therapist and a Master Trainer and Consultant for The Gottman Institute. I offer a welcoming environment for couples and individual adults to work through various concerns and make positive changes in their lives. Working with couples to enhance their relationships is a special area of interest of mine.
My diverse background allows me to work with a variety of client issues, including relationship issues (affairs, problems with conflict management, emotional distance), depression, anxiety, life transitions, domestic violence, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, stress management and LGBTQ concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (licensed in Texas, Utah, Florida and Maine), approved clinical supervisor and consultant, a Certified Gottman Couples' Therapist and a Master Trainer and Consultant for The Gottman Institute. I offer a welcoming environment for couples and individual adults to work through various concerns and make positive changes in their lives. Working with couples to enhance their relationships is a special area of interest of mine.
(832) 497-1672 View (832) 497-1672
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Rich Andelin
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Feeling stuck in life? Struggling with compulsive behavior? Battling sexual addiction and the shame that accompanies it? Suffering from traumatic betrayal in your relationship? These are heavy issues for most therapists to treat, much less trying to navigate them on your own. You deserve support and guidance from a therapist who is not only familiar with these issues, but also has over 15 years of counseling experience working with teens, adults, couples and partners.
Feeling stuck in life? Struggling with compulsive behavior? Battling sexual addiction and the shame that accompanies it? Suffering from traumatic betrayal in your relationship? These are heavy issues for most therapists to treat, much less trying to navigate them on your own. You deserve support and guidance from a therapist who is not only familiar with these issues, but also has over 15 years of counseling experience working with teens, adults, couples and partners.
(385) 449-4988 View (385) 449-4988
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Brittany McCulloch-White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Waitlist for new clients
My experience includes Childhood/Developmental Trauma, Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), IFS/Parts Work, Family Systems, Anxiety, Divorce/blending families, Betrayal Trauma, High Conflict Divorce Coaching/Family Court and Transgender support for families.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to dive deep into your childhood and connect those experiences with what you encounter in your daily life. Taking that first step can be terrifying and my desire is to help guide you through changes to help you get where you want to be in your healing journey. Whether that is learning how to set and hold healthy boundaries, managing overwhelming anxiety, practicing Mindfulness tools or addressing deep wounds that come from trauma, I hope to support you to achieve greater freedom from what is holding you back now.
My experience includes Childhood/Developmental Trauma, Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), IFS/Parts Work, Family Systems, Anxiety, Divorce/blending families, Betrayal Trauma, High Conflict Divorce Coaching/Family Court and Transgender support for families.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to begin to dive deep into your childhood and connect those experiences with what you encounter in your daily life. Taking that first step can be terrifying and my desire is to help guide you through changes to help you get where you want to be in your healing journey. Whether that is learning how to set and hold healthy boundaries, managing overwhelming anxiety, practicing Mindfulness tools or addressing deep wounds that come from trauma, I hope to support you to achieve greater freedom from what is holding you back now.
(385) 503-9135 View (385) 503-9135
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Melanie Van Orden | Trauma Recovery | Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (Ketamine)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).
Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).
(718) 571-8412 View (718) 571-8412
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Grace Therapy & Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84122
Our therapists are invested in working with a variety of issues and clients, from addictions to trauma to infidelity or mood challenges.
We understand that as humans we are meant to be in relationships; we are wired for connection. Knowing this, it is our goal to work support and facilitate change with our clients in sustainable and lasting ways. We value the influence of the systems in which individuals live, and we find working with the whole system provides (whether in the room or not) more holistic work and healing. We work with individuals, couples, and families through varies challenges and healing processes.
Our therapists are invested in working with a variety of issues and clients, from addictions to trauma to infidelity or mood challenges.
We understand that as humans we are meant to be in relationships; we are wired for connection. Knowing this, it is our goal to work support and facilitate change with our clients in sustainable and lasting ways. We value the influence of the systems in which individuals live, and we find working with the whole system provides (whether in the room or not) more holistic work and healing. We work with individuals, couples, and families through varies challenges and healing processes.
(801) 448-0595 View (801) 448-0595
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Aymara Valladares
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Welcome! I am a bilingual English/Spanish licensed therapist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management and behavioral difficulties. Is your child exhibiting anger outbursts, isolation, low motivation, irritability? Are you and your significant other having difficulty communicating, trusting each other or dealing with infidelity? Are you stressed, distracted, restless and constantly worried? I can help you and your family walk through your healing journey in a safe and confidential environment.
Welcome! I am a bilingual English/Spanish licensed therapist with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples. I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management and behavioral difficulties. Is your child exhibiting anger outbursts, isolation, low motivation, irritability? Are you and your significant other having difficulty communicating, trusting each other or dealing with infidelity? Are you stressed, distracted, restless and constantly worried? I can help you and your family walk through your healing journey in a safe and confidential environment.
(720) 310-1074 View (720) 310-1074
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Heather Collins (Sex Therapy)
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84108  (Online Only)
Heather enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals. She thrives helping people develop reconnections, romance, and deeper intimacy at the core of their relationships. Heather has success with blended families and can help develop the supportive role of step parenting. Heather can help navigate through infidelity with practical solutions for growth, forgiveness, and freedom to heal after betrayal. She is educated with solution focused techniques to help with sexual dysfunction and improve eroticism, even when feeling depleted.
Heather enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals. She thrives helping people develop reconnections, romance, and deeper intimacy at the core of their relationships. Heather has success with blended families and can help develop the supportive role of step parenting. Heather can help navigate through infidelity with practical solutions for growth, forgiveness, and freedom to heal after betrayal. She is educated with solution focused techniques to help with sexual dysfunction and improve eroticism, even when feeling depleted.
(385) 469-3848 View (385) 469-3848
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Erin Miller
Counselor, CMHC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
I have completed Gottman training level I and II along with Gottman's betrayal and infidelity training.
“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to realize, this too was a gift”-Mary Oliver. I believe that as humans our greatest growth comes from our deepest struggles. I have numerous years helping individuals with addiction, trauma and recovery. I have a deep interest in trauma and how it affects our attachments, relationships and how we move in the world. I strive to create a safe environment free of judgement, in which you can communicate your goals and we can work on achieving them in an effective manner.
I have completed Gottman training level I and II along with Gottman's betrayal and infidelity training.
“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to realize, this too was a gift”-Mary Oliver. I believe that as humans our greatest growth comes from our deepest struggles. I have numerous years helping individuals with addiction, trauma and recovery. I have a deep interest in trauma and how it affects our attachments, relationships and how we move in the world. I strive to create a safe environment free of judgement, in which you can communicate your goals and we can work on achieving them in an effective manner.
(385) 722-4546 View (385) 722-4546
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Rachel Heaps
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW-I
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
I want to normalize taking care of our mental health. We have a primary doctor and dentist to help us be well, why not a therapist? I believe everyone needs help at times to process their emotions and find solutions during adversity. I have over 15 years of experience in the social work field working with children, teens, and adults. I love to serve clients of all ages in their unique stages of life. I particularly love talking about women’s issues, life transitions, and spiritual issues.
I want to normalize taking care of our mental health. We have a primary doctor and dentist to help us be well, why not a therapist? I believe everyone needs help at times to process their emotions and find solutions during adversity. I have over 15 years of experience in the social work field working with children, teens, and adults. I love to serve clients of all ages in their unique stages of life. I particularly love talking about women’s issues, life transitions, and spiritual issues.
(801) 639-9544 View (801) 639-9544

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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.