Therapists in Bellevue, WA
Dr. James Dillon
Psychologist, PhD, LPsy
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005
Do your sexual behaviors feel out of control? Are you concerned that you might be addicted to sex or porn? Has infidelity harmed your relationship? Perhaps you are struggling with sexual concerns like ED? If it's hard for you to stop problematic sexual behaviors on your own, it's time to see a specialist. I understand the impact compulsive sexual behavior can have on one's life and the toll of betrayal trauma on your relationship. I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their path to recovery. I am passionate about helping individuals achieve healthy intimacy, heal from trauma, and live a fulfilling life.
Do your sexual behaviors feel out of control? Are you concerned that you might be addicted to sex or porn? Has infidelity harmed your relationship? Perhaps you are struggling with sexual concerns like ED? If it's hard for you to stop problematic sexual behaviors on your own, it's time to see a specialist. I understand the impact compulsive sexual behavior can have on one's life and the toll of betrayal trauma on your relationship. I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their path to recovery. I am passionate about helping individuals achieve healthy intimacy, heal from trauma, and live a fulfilling life.
Elizabeth Abbruzza
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCPS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98008
I work with adults & adolescents who feel overwhelmed, have relational challenges, or struggle to move forward after a painful life event. Avoiding distressing emotions/experiences can create more chaos in our lives, leading to feelings of hopelessness and pain. I focus most of my therapy practice on infidelity recovery and betrayal trauma treatment. In therapy, we will explore how your past experiences impact your present and potentially inhibit you from the personal growth you strive for. You will learn ways to share your emotions and needs, develop healthy coping, and improve your overall well-being.
I work with adults & adolescents who feel overwhelmed, have relational challenges, or struggle to move forward after a painful life event. Avoiding distressing emotions/experiences can create more chaos in our lives, leading to feelings of hopelessness and pain. I focus most of my therapy practice on infidelity recovery and betrayal trauma treatment. In therapy, we will explore how your past experiences impact your present and potentially inhibit you from the personal growth you strive for. You will learn ways to share your emotions and needs, develop healthy coping, and improve your overall well-being.
Brian Humphries
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005
If sexual behavior is hurting you or someone you care about with affairs, problematic pornography use, or other secretive sexual activity, I can work with you to help you find effective solutions to restore trust, integrity and wholeness.
Are you tired of breaking commitments to yourself and others about stopping your sexual addiction or compulsive porn use? Have you hurt your partner from infidelity or sexual betrayal and desperately want to save your relationship? If your sexual behavior feels out of control and you're unable to stop, despite the havoc it's creating in your life, I can help you. Together we can create a plan to stop the destructive cycle you are stuck in, target feelings of shame and hopelessness and regain control over your life. Let me show you how to live within your values and how to show up authentically to repair trust with your partner.
If sexual behavior is hurting you or someone you care about with affairs, problematic pornography use, or other secretive sexual activity, I can work with you to help you find effective solutions to restore trust, integrity and wholeness.
Are you tired of breaking commitments to yourself and others about stopping your sexual addiction or compulsive porn use? Have you hurt your partner from infidelity or sexual betrayal and desperately want to save your relationship? If your sexual behavior feels out of control and you're unable to stop, despite the havoc it's creating in your life, I can help you. Together we can create a plan to stop the destructive cycle you are stuck in, target feelings of shame and hopelessness and regain control over your life. Let me show you how to live within your values and how to show up authentically to repair trust with your partner.
Sally Torabi
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005
Are you lonely in your relationship? Do you argue about divorce or parenting? Has your marriage and family been impacted by infidelity, betrayal or sexual addiction? You're relationship doesn't have to feel stressful and your family doesn't have to suffer. If you're tired of arguing with no resolution, it's time to get support. I help couples resolve communication problems, strengthen their intimacy, repair trust issues, and address parenting struggles and cultural differences. Together we can create a plan to help you ask for your needs, deepen your connection, enhance your intimacy and feel fully alive in your relationships again.
Are you lonely in your relationship? Do you argue about divorce or parenting? Has your marriage and family been impacted by infidelity, betrayal or sexual addiction? You're relationship doesn't have to feel stressful and your family doesn't have to suffer. If you're tired of arguing with no resolution, it's time to get support. I help couples resolve communication problems, strengthen their intimacy, repair trust issues, and address parenting struggles and cultural differences. Together we can create a plan to help you ask for your needs, deepen your connection, enhance your intimacy and feel fully alive in your relationships again.
Connie Zollner
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, LPC, CSAT-C, CCPS-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98008
I enjoy supporting individuals experiencing challenges in their relationship. I am passionate about working with those who are, or suspect they are, neurodivergent. My areas of specialty include supporting partners who have experienced intimate partner betrayal, infidelity, issues related to intimacy, and sex addiction. If you struggle to feel understood or become frustrated when trying to understand others, we can work together to find new ways of understanding and communicating. If you find yourself struggling to cope with intimate partner betrayal or sex addiction we can work together to find your new path forward.
I enjoy supporting individuals experiencing challenges in their relationship. I am passionate about working with those who are, or suspect they are, neurodivergent. My areas of specialty include supporting partners who have experienced intimate partner betrayal, infidelity, issues related to intimacy, and sex addiction. If you struggle to feel understood or become frustrated when trying to understand others, we can work together to find new ways of understanding and communicating. If you find yourself struggling to cope with intimate partner betrayal or sex addiction we can work together to find your new path forward.
Lila Carthens
Counselor, MS, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98007
I have research and clinical experience in sexual and relationship health, infidelity recovery, alternative relationships, shame, boundary work, and fostering self-esteem.
From an early age, we are surrounded by systems that shape our lives. These systems include our upbringing, our culture, and even our everyday language. In therapy, we are asked how we navigate these systems to create meaning in our lives. Through engaging these meanings, and openly acknowledging the role that suffering plays in our lives, psychotherapy addresses one’s psychological symptoms as well as one’s innermost fears and desires. This occurs in a manner that does not stigmatize the different, sometimes contradictory, aspects of our lives, but sees them as meaningful and as a way forward.
I have research and clinical experience in sexual and relationship health, infidelity recovery, alternative relationships, shame, boundary work, and fostering self-esteem.
From an early age, we are surrounded by systems that shape our lives. These systems include our upbringing, our culture, and even our everyday language. In therapy, we are asked how we navigate these systems to create meaning in our lives. Through engaging these meanings, and openly acknowledging the role that suffering plays in our lives, psychotherapy addresses one’s psychological symptoms as well as one’s innermost fears and desires. This occurs in a manner that does not stigmatize the different, sometimes contradictory, aspects of our lives, but sees them as meaningful and as a way forward.
Pacific Behavioral Healthcare
Psychologist, PhD, CST, EMDR, CCPS, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98005
We are specialists in relationships, betrayal, recovering from sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, trauma, sex therapy, and general mental health difficulties.
Is your relationship struggling from a loss of closeness or intimacy? Does infidelity or sexual addiction have you considering divorce? If you’re struggling to connect or trust your partner, we can help! We are dedicated to fostering real change in clients lives. We are advancing the standard of care through empirical strategies to help you heal, connect, and guide you through the recovery & repair process. We create an intimate space where you can safely share, receive empathy, and create shared meaning to move through difficult circumstances together. Let us help you be heard, heal, and reignite a sense of connection.
We are specialists in relationships, betrayal, recovering from sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, trauma, sex therapy, and general mental health difficulties.
Is your relationship struggling from a loss of closeness or intimacy? Does infidelity or sexual addiction have you considering divorce? If you’re struggling to connect or trust your partner, we can help! We are dedicated to fostering real change in clients lives. We are advancing the standard of care through empirical strategies to help you heal, connect, and guide you through the recovery & repair process. We create an intimate space where you can safely share, receive empathy, and create shared meaning to move through difficult circumstances together. Let us help you be heard, heal, and reignite a sense of connection.
Allied Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MA-MFT, CC(Cert, Couns)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98006
Currently accepting new clients. Arguing over money? Communication? Unmotivated teenager? Infidelity? We've got your back. We help you communicate and resolve conflict in kind, loving ways that build your relationship. We help couples find their love again, and teach teenagers adult life skills, with humor and sensitivity. Dr. LauraMaery Gold is a marriage and family therapist, certified counselor, and best-selling author with degrees in law, finance, and family counseling. She provides proven communication and financial planning tools, and helps couples focus on the big picture.
Currently accepting new clients. Arguing over money? Communication? Unmotivated teenager? Infidelity? We've got your back. We help you communicate and resolve conflict in kind, loving ways that build your relationship. We help couples find their love again, and teach teenagers adult life skills, with humor and sensitivity. Dr. LauraMaery Gold is a marriage and family therapist, certified counselor, and best-selling author with degrees in law, finance, and family counseling. She provides proven communication and financial planning tools, and helps couples focus on the big picture.
John Buscher
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NBCC, MHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98015
I specialize in helping (non-)neurotypical couples learn to restore intimacy, communicate better, overcome hurtful events & affairs using Gottman methods.
If there is one constant in life, it's change; a new job or suddenly having to look for one , a new relationship or a heart break, a marriage, a divorce, life not working out the way you had hoped. Let me help you navigate these uncertain times, helping you to find a way through them or take a new tack or tap into hidden strengths. Sometimes we can change the situation; sometimes we must change ourselves, tearing down limiting beliefs and narratives to create new beliefs and narratives that honor our true self, our true values, and our goals.
I specialize in helping (non-)neurotypical couples learn to restore intimacy, communicate better, overcome hurtful events & affairs using Gottman methods.
If there is one constant in life, it's change; a new job or suddenly having to look for one , a new relationship or a heart break, a marriage, a divorce, life not working out the way you had hoped. Let me help you navigate these uncertain times, helping you to find a way through them or take a new tack or tap into hidden strengths. Sometimes we can change the situation; sometimes we must change ourselves, tearing down limiting beliefs and narratives to create new beliefs and narratives that honor our true self, our true values, and our goals.
Michael Baker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98015 (Online Only)
Thanks for your interest in my profile. As a marriage and family therapist, I am specifically trained to see couples and families, but I very much enjoy working with individuals as well. Developing insight towards learning how to love others and be loved by others is the key to building healthy, connected relationships. If you are finding that you are struggling in maintaining or developing relationships with others, if you have experienced betrayal, or if you struggle to maintain connection with others, especially your partners, then I am the therapist you are looking for. I also enjoy working with a variety of individual issues.
Thanks for your interest in my profile. As a marriage and family therapist, I am specifically trained to see couples and families, but I very much enjoy working with individuals as well. Developing insight towards learning how to love others and be loved by others is the key to building healthy, connected relationships. If you are finding that you are struggling in maintaining or developing relationships with others, if you have experienced betrayal, or if you struggle to maintain connection with others, especially your partners, then I am the therapist you are looking for. I also enjoy working with a variety of individual issues.
Shirley Lytle
Counselor, MDiv, LMHC, CSAT, Gottman, CPTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004
I help individuals, couples and families deal with the tension that comes with life transitions. My approach integrates counseling and spirituality. It encourages hope and empowerment to the lost, lonely, and left out, allowing them to move to a place of wholeness and healing. Working with a wide spectrum of cultural and religious backgrounds, I have the ability to meet people where they are at in their journey. Over the past 20 years, I have provided pre-marital and couples counseling through various relationship levels including marriage contemplation, pre-engagement, engaged and married to decoupling/divorce.
I help individuals, couples and families deal with the tension that comes with life transitions. My approach integrates counseling and spirituality. It encourages hope and empowerment to the lost, lonely, and left out, allowing them to move to a place of wholeness and healing. Working with a wide spectrum of cultural and religious backgrounds, I have the ability to meet people where they are at in their journey. Over the past 20 years, I have provided pre-marital and couples counseling through various relationship levels including marriage contemplation, pre-engagement, engaged and married to decoupling/divorce.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MFT
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98008 (Online Only)
I work successfully with adolescents and adults, offer support, insight, and compassion for people who want to know themselves, to transform and enhance relationships, to manage anxiety and depression, as well as to address current issues in the areas of parenting and life transitions.
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Sara Mortaheb
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP, NCC
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
I have had the privilege of providing services to individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges including depression, loneliness, life transitions, perfectionism, relationship challenges, family conflicts, anxiety, body image, stress, trauma, identity concerns, and LGBTQIA+ issues. It is my role to meet you where you are in your life right now, support you during challenging times, and help you to know yourself better.
I have had the privilege of providing services to individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of challenges including depression, loneliness, life transitions, perfectionism, relationship challenges, family conflicts, anxiety, body image, stress, trauma, identity concerns, and LGBTQIA+ issues. It is my role to meet you where you are in your life right now, support you during challenging times, and help you to know yourself better.
Kim Manogaran
Counselor, MS, MA, LMHC, ACHT
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
What do you do when you find yourself struggling with problems? Do you let those issues, such as, relationships, weight, substance abuse, behaviors, emotions, thoughts, energy or finance victimize you? If this problem doesn't make you feel happy and yet there is a part of you that fears overcoming the problem, I believe there might be some healing work we can do together. I can help you access your subconscious mind and help you achieve this goal of conscious freedom.
Dustin-Leigh Fowler
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
I am experienced working with children, adults, couples, and families. Many times, people who call me are in distress, having tried what feels like everything, and they often feel frustrated and overwhelmed by their situation. My goal is to help individuals identify patterns of dysfunction that create problems for them. I work within the framework of an individual’s gifts and challenges to develop a strong relationship that allows for open communication and honesty. My strengths-based approach allows individuals to feel they have a voice and builds upon the good that is already taking place within their life and relationships.
I am experienced working with children, adults, couples, and families. Many times, people who call me are in distress, having tried what feels like everything, and they often feel frustrated and overwhelmed by their situation. My goal is to help individuals identify patterns of dysfunction that create problems for them. I work within the framework of an individual’s gifts and challenges to develop a strong relationship that allows for open communication and honesty. My strengths-based approach allows individuals to feel they have a voice and builds upon the good that is already taking place within their life and relationships.
Janette Allred Howarth
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LMHP
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
My professional interests and current training experience are in the area of personality and mood disorders. I have certification in treating psychological trauma and it connection to addiction. It is critical that professionals are trained in handling psychological trauma and addiction brought on by a variety of factors, including mental health factors. I identify the basis of negative emotional reactivity, look at the motivational factors of deviant behavior or impulsive behaviors in general and assist the client in gaining healthy life skills that will help them through their difficulties.
My professional interests and current training experience are in the area of personality and mood disorders. I have certification in treating psychological trauma and it connection to addiction. It is critical that professionals are trained in handling psychological trauma and addiction brought on by a variety of factors, including mental health factors. I identify the basis of negative emotional reactivity, look at the motivational factors of deviant behavior or impulsive behaviors in general and assist the client in gaining healthy life skills that will help them through their difficulties.
Chanel Ryssel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
I believe that healing begins with being heard. The therapeutic relationship allows me to witness and attune to your experiences with acceptance and positive regard. Together in practice, we can foster internal exploration that leads to supported change. My therapeutic approach is guided by a feminist, person-in-the-environment perspective. Real wellness is grounded by insight into one's personal story, and how the language, habits, and our personal reactions influence our well-being and internal state.
I believe that healing begins with being heard. The therapeutic relationship allows me to witness and attune to your experiences with acceptance and positive regard. Together in practice, we can foster internal exploration that leads to supported change. My therapeutic approach is guided by a feminist, person-in-the-environment perspective. Real wellness is grounded by insight into one's personal story, and how the language, habits, and our personal reactions influence our well-being and internal state.
Cindy Su
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004
Are you feeling the weight of uncertainty or struggling to navigate the complexities of life? Are there aspects of yourself or your situation that you wish to explore and transform? I specialize in working with individuals who recognize the value of change and seek internal motivation for personal growth. You may be facing challenges related to self-image, relationships, or cultural stigma, or you are someone who wants to embark on a journey of self-discovery, gaining insight into your emotions and experiences. Your goals become mine, and together, we'll navigate the path towards a more fulfilling and empowered life.
Are you feeling the weight of uncertainty or struggling to navigate the complexities of life? Are there aspects of yourself or your situation that you wish to explore and transform? I specialize in working with individuals who recognize the value of change and seek internal motivation for personal growth. You may be facing challenges related to self-image, relationships, or cultural stigma, or you are someone who wants to embark on a journey of self-discovery, gaining insight into your emotions and experiences. Your goals become mine, and together, we'll navigate the path towards a more fulfilling and empowered life.
Tenzin C Tsorpon
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98008 (Online Only)
The work we do is collaborative; it requires us both to be present and fully committed to your journey. My clients are honest about their strengths, virtues, successes and growth areas; curious about their emotions, triggers, and patterns; and committed to designing their lives in a meaningful way. Depending on their inner resources, needs, and concerns, I utilize a tailored, strengths-based approach to promote useful life goals through insight and action. This can be achieved by integrating a variety of modalities, both evidence and non-evidence based; and drawing from my personal, professional and spiritual background.
The work we do is collaborative; it requires us both to be present and fully committed to your journey. My clients are honest about their strengths, virtues, successes and growth areas; curious about their emotions, triggers, and patterns; and committed to designing their lives in a meaningful way. Depending on their inner resources, needs, and concerns, I utilize a tailored, strengths-based approach to promote useful life goals through insight and action. This can be achieved by integrating a variety of modalities, both evidence and non-evidence based; and drawing from my personal, professional and spiritual background.
Angela R. Schellenberg
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR, K-8 cer
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Online Only)
My approach to counseling is holistic, humanistic and client-centered. I am trained in EMDR and trauma. I work with you and together we create an individualized approach to counseling that supports your goals. My professional background is in Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Early Parent loss. Anxiety, Depression. CBT, Family Systems Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Restorative Retelling, EFT, Matrix Reprinting, Multicultural Cultural Counseling, Feminist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2000, I have had the experience of living abroad as an elementary K-8 Certified teacher in Shanghai, China, Chiangmai, and Saudi Arabia.
My approach to counseling is holistic, humanistic and client-centered. I am trained in EMDR and trauma. I work with you and together we create an individualized approach to counseling that supports your goals. My professional background is in Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Loss, Early Parent loss. Anxiety, Depression. CBT, Family Systems Counseling, Narrative Therapy, Restorative Retelling, EFT, Matrix Reprinting, Multicultural Cultural Counseling, Feminist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Since 2000, I have had the experience of living abroad as an elementary K-8 Certified teacher in Shanghai, China, Chiangmai, and Saudi Arabia.
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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.