Infidelity Therapists in Austin, TX
Life can be hard. Especially when we feel disconnected from the people that we should feel the closest to. Sometimes difficult life circumstances stand in the way of us experiencing better connection. Sometimes it can feel like being stuck in a cycle that just continues to pull us back in no matter how hard we try to break free. Sometimes we are in the cycle so long that it feels helpless and hopeless.
Life can be hard. Especially when we feel disconnected from the people that we should feel the closest to. Sometimes difficult life circumstances stand in the way of us experiencing better connection. Sometimes it can feel like being stuck in a cycle that just continues to pull us back in no matter how hard we try to break free. Sometimes we are in the cycle so long that it feels helpless and hopeless.
Sex, Porn, Gambling & Behavioral Addictions CBT
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFA, LPC
Austin, TX 78729
I have helped hundreds of clients mitigate and terminate sex/porn addictions, including addiction to porn, deviant porn, AI imaging, cybersex, escorts, massage parlors, voyeurism, strip clubs, and cheating.
I help clients gain real-time awareness of their thoughts, emotions and behaviors; develop rational and realistic alternative behaviors; practice new ways of conceiving and framing situations and to do so "automatically." The cognitive-behavioral methods help you gain control and terminate your addiction. Progress in weeks; permanence in months.
I have helped hundreds of clients mitigate and terminate sex/porn addictions, including addiction to porn, deviant porn, AI imaging, cybersex, escorts, massage parlors, voyeurism, strip clubs, and cheating.
I help clients gain real-time awareness of their thoughts, emotions and behaviors; develop rational and realistic alternative behaviors; practice new ways of conceiving and framing situations and to do so "automatically." The cognitive-behavioral methods help you gain control and terminate your addiction. Progress in weeks; permanence in months.
I believe that we all have diverse, rich histories which are unique to our own life experiences. It is necessary to build a positive therapeutic experience centered on your personal life story and the goals you are attempting to meet. I believe my clients are the expert of their life and are allowing me to help them to work through a small part of their journey. I specialize in helping couples overcome issues causing them distress. I am trained in level 1 and level 2 Gottman Method for couples counseling. It is scientifically validated and has research supporting its effectiveness.
I believe that we all have diverse, rich histories which are unique to our own life experiences. It is necessary to build a positive therapeutic experience centered on your personal life story and the goals you are attempting to meet. I believe my clients are the expert of their life and are allowing me to help them to work through a small part of their journey. I specialize in helping couples overcome issues causing them distress. I am trained in level 1 and level 2 Gottman Method for couples counseling. It is scientifically validated and has research supporting its effectiveness.
Overwhelmed by your relationship? Wondering, is this toxic? Overthinking? -Yes to any of these? We should talk. I guide individuals and couples to create peace for mind, body, spirit, and your relationship.
We will get to the root of the problem, no band-aids or temporary fixes. I help couples resolve conflict and communicate in ways that build closeness, trust, sex, and intimacy.
Overwhelmed by your relationship? Wondering, is this toxic? Overthinking? -Yes to any of these? We should talk. I guide individuals and couples to create peace for mind, body, spirit, and your relationship.
We will get to the root of the problem, no band-aids or temporary fixes. I help couples resolve conflict and communicate in ways that build closeness, trust, sex, and intimacy.
As a relationship and sex therapist, my specialties include trust recovery/ infidelity, sexual dysfunction/dissatisfaction, sexuality and gender, pornography use, addiction,
non-monogamous relationships, and kink.
I help my clients learn more effective communication strategies, hold space for difficult feelings, and foster connectivity and trust in their relationships. I am passionate about helping people create better relationships with themselves and others. I am a direct and compassionate therapist, and through empathetic listening and acceptance I will provide a space where you can safely and authentically explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. You can expect collaboration, creativity and humor from me as we work together to reach your goals.
As a relationship and sex therapist, my specialties include trust recovery/ infidelity, sexual dysfunction/dissatisfaction, sexuality and gender, pornography use, addiction,
non-monogamous relationships, and kink.
I help my clients learn more effective communication strategies, hold space for difficult feelings, and foster connectivity and trust in their relationships. I am passionate about helping people create better relationships with themselves and others. I am a direct and compassionate therapist, and through empathetic listening and acceptance I will provide a space where you can safely and authentically explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. You can expect collaboration, creativity and humor from me as we work together to reach your goals.
Struggling to navigate the challenges that come up in your romantic relationships? Relationships can be some of life’s most rewarding experiences. Still, they can also bring challenges at every stage, whether it’s dating, navigating anxiety, improving communication, planning for marriage, coping with infertility, or healing from a breakup. I work with individuals and couples to explore what’s happening beneath the surface so you can navigate the challenges where you feel stuck with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
I offer both long-term counseling, brief solution-focused (4-5 sessions), and assessments (ADHD, dyslexia, etc).
Struggling to navigate the challenges that come up in your romantic relationships? Relationships can be some of life’s most rewarding experiences. Still, they can also bring challenges at every stage, whether it’s dating, navigating anxiety, improving communication, planning for marriage, coping with infertility, or healing from a breakup. I work with individuals and couples to explore what’s happening beneath the surface so you can navigate the challenges where you feel stuck with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
I offer both long-term counseling, brief solution-focused (4-5 sessions), and assessments (ADHD, dyslexia, etc).
Life does not discriminate -- it presents all of us with challenges, adversities, and opportunities. Sometimes going through difficult experiences allows us to emerge with a renewed sense of self and a fresh recognition of our inner strengths. But this kind of transformation isn't a given. Sometimes pain is unrelenting and pushes us to find new ways to cope and new avenues for understanding. Seeking help shows your courage and your motivation to find your way...
Life does not discriminate -- it presents all of us with challenges, adversities, and opportunities. Sometimes going through difficult experiences allows us to emerge with a renewed sense of self and a fresh recognition of our inner strengths. But this kind of transformation isn't a given. Sometimes pain is unrelenting and pushes us to find new ways to cope and new avenues for understanding. Seeking help shows your courage and your motivation to find your way...
Today, my clinical work focuses on helping people navigate infidelity, anxiety, depression, addiction, professional stress, and unresolved anger.
Hi, I’m Michele Lake, LMSW—a therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of relationships, life transitions, and personal growth.
After 20 years in the healthcare technology field, I felt a strong inner pull toward work that was more personal and meaningful—walking with people through their most human experiences of connection, loss, stress, and growth.
I’m committed to creating a space where you can show up fully as yourself—without fear, shame, or judgment. My role is to support you as you navigate your unique journey and connect with your own strength, wisdom, and resilience.
Today, my clinical work focuses on helping people navigate infidelity, anxiety, depression, addiction, professional stress, and unresolved anger.
Hi, I’m Michele Lake, LMSW—a therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of relationships, life transitions, and personal growth.
After 20 years in the healthcare technology field, I felt a strong inner pull toward work that was more personal and meaningful—walking with people through their most human experiences of connection, loss, stress, and growth.
I’m committed to creating a space where you can show up fully as yourself—without fear, shame, or judgment. My role is to support you as you navigate your unique journey and connect with your own strength, wisdom, and resilience.
25 years of professional and clinical experience has helped me refine service to men, women and couples addressing life's most complicating issues ( infidelity, sexual compulsivity, PTSD, communication problems...).
My specialties are in sex addiction and infidelity recovery. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples to rebuild fragile trust and intimacy, walking purposely through resolution of personal integrity, betrayal, deception and trauma. Hurting partners are validated, supported, resourced and empowered throughout a healing process.
25 years of professional and clinical experience has helped me refine service to men, women and couples addressing life's most complicating issues ( infidelity, sexual compulsivity, PTSD, communication problems...).
My specialties are in sex addiction and infidelity recovery. I work collaboratively with individuals and couples to rebuild fragile trust and intimacy, walking purposely through resolution of personal integrity, betrayal, deception and trauma. Hurting partners are validated, supported, resourced and empowered throughout a healing process.
On the outside, you’re organized, capable, and successful. You handle responsibility and think critically. You solve problems for a living and people trust your judgment. Internally, it’s less tidy. Maybe your mind never shuts off (but that's what the doomscrolling is for!). Your emotions feel muted, overwhelming, or inconveniently timed. You're stuck being able to explain exactly why you feel the way you do, but don't know how to move forward to feel better. I am here to help you understand yourself clearly, notice what you’re avoiding (often unintentionally), and build the capacity to feel without losing control.
On the outside, you’re organized, capable, and successful. You handle responsibility and think critically. You solve problems for a living and people trust your judgment. Internally, it’s less tidy. Maybe your mind never shuts off (but that's what the doomscrolling is for!). Your emotions feel muted, overwhelming, or inconveniently timed. You're stuck being able to explain exactly why you feel the way you do, but don't know how to move forward to feel better. I am here to help you understand yourself clearly, notice what you’re avoiding (often unintentionally), and build the capacity to feel without losing control.
Welcome! If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or caught in the pressure to always get things “right,” you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. I am passionate about working with clients who feel weighed down by stress, perfectionism, and a loud inner critic. Or maybe you are wanting guidance on how to navigate your relationships better. When expectations feel relentless or relationships feel unresolved, it can leave you feeling exhausted, conflicted, or unsure of yourself—especially if you’ve spent a long time holding it all together on your own.
Welcome! If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or caught in the pressure to always get things “right,” you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. I am passionate about working with clients who feel weighed down by stress, perfectionism, and a loud inner critic. Or maybe you are wanting guidance on how to navigate your relationships better. When expectations feel relentless or relationships feel unresolved, it can leave you feeling exhausted, conflicted, or unsure of yourself—especially if you’ve spent a long time holding it all together on your own.
As an experienced therapist focusing on relationship counseling, I am committed to guiding couples through the intricacies of their relationships. At the heart of my practice lies a dedication to fostering a confidential and nurturing environment where each partner feels understood and appreciated. I believe that every relationship holds the potential for progress and rejuvenation. In our tailored sessions, we will employ advanced communication tools and relationship-building skills to identify patterns, heal emotional wounds, and establish a robust foundation of trust and effective communication.
As an experienced therapist focusing on relationship counseling, I am committed to guiding couples through the intricacies of their relationships. At the heart of my practice lies a dedication to fostering a confidential and nurturing environment where each partner feels understood and appreciated. I believe that every relationship holds the potential for progress and rejuvenation. In our tailored sessions, we will employ advanced communication tools and relationship-building skills to identify patterns, heal emotional wounds, and establish a robust foundation of trust and effective communication.
MIND Systemic Psychotherapy & Relational Expertise
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, Coach
Online Only
I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate communication breakdowns, betrayal trauma, breakups, life transitions, dating challenges, infidelity, and depression.
Therapy with me is both thoughtful and practical, rooted in research, yet responsive to your lived experience. I tailor therapy to your unique story, viewing you as part of a broader relational, emotional, and cultural network. Together, we’ll identify patterns, foster growth, and support you in building the relationships and life you’ve been longing for.
I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate communication breakdowns, betrayal trauma, breakups, life transitions, dating challenges, infidelity, and depression.
Therapy with me is both thoughtful and practical, rooted in research, yet responsive to your lived experience. I tailor therapy to your unique story, viewing you as part of a broader relational, emotional, and cultural network. Together, we’ll identify patterns, foster growth, and support you in building the relationships and life you’ve been longing for.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in trauma, grief and loss, relationship and marital concerns, family dynamics, adoption, parenting, and mood disorders. I am especially experienced working with adolescents and adults, providing compassionate care through forensic and clinical assessments, case management, and therapeutic interventions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in trauma, grief and loss, relationship and marital concerns, family dynamics, adoption, parenting, and mood disorders. I am especially experienced working with adolescents and adults, providing compassionate care through forensic and clinical assessments, case management, and therapeutic interventions.
I work with teens, adults, intimate partner(s) relationships, and families on issues like trauma, infidelity, communication, anxiety, depression, boundary setting, self-worth, & building various types of intimacy.
–Accepting new clients in-person and virtually- Leah Van Duyne, LMFT in Austin, TX, is a qualified & experienced therapist specializing in family therapy, individual therapy, and intimate partner(s) relationships therapy. Leah's experience spans a range of topics, including trauma, interpersonal conflict, high conflict relationships, intimate partner violence, & family life challenges. Her integrative approach helps clients slow down reactivity, reconnect with core Self, & shift long-standing patterns. Through this process, clients often feel more centered, empowered, and able to show up with clarity and compassion in their lives.
I work with teens, adults, intimate partner(s) relationships, and families on issues like trauma, infidelity, communication, anxiety, depression, boundary setting, self-worth, & building various types of intimacy.
–Accepting new clients in-person and virtually- Leah Van Duyne, LMFT in Austin, TX, is a qualified & experienced therapist specializing in family therapy, individual therapy, and intimate partner(s) relationships therapy. Leah's experience spans a range of topics, including trauma, interpersonal conflict, high conflict relationships, intimate partner violence, & family life challenges. Her integrative approach helps clients slow down reactivity, reconnect with core Self, & shift long-standing patterns. Through this process, clients often feel more centered, empowered, and able to show up with clarity and compassion in their lives.
Inspiring Love is at the heart of everything we do. If you are distressed about the communication issues in any relationship, managing conflict, building intimacy, or struggling to connect in a healthy way with your partners, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, you want the specialist who has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with all relationships. All we do is relationship therapy, education, and coaching. Our therapists are trained in cutting-edge contemporary models of relational care including Gottman, EFCT, Imago, IFS, intimacy support, relational cultural approaches, and trauma informed therapy.
Inspiring Love is at the heart of everything we do. If you are distressed about the communication issues in any relationship, managing conflict, building intimacy, or struggling to connect in a healthy way with your partners, parents, siblings, friends, or co-workers, you want the specialist who has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with all relationships. All we do is relationship therapy, education, and coaching. Our therapists are trained in cutting-edge contemporary models of relational care including Gottman, EFCT, Imago, IFS, intimacy support, relational cultural approaches, and trauma informed therapy.
Specializing in couple’s therapy, I find myself working with couples who experience high levels of conflict or conflict-avoidance, betrayal trauma and infidelity, communication issues, and life transitions.
Individually, my clients often struggle with challenging relationships, trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. I strive to empower you with tools that help you foster strong, trusting relationships with others and also yourself. I heavily incorporate mindfulness in sessions as slowing down can often be the hardest part.
Specializing in couple’s therapy, I find myself working with couples who experience high levels of conflict or conflict-avoidance, betrayal trauma and infidelity, communication issues, and life transitions.
Individually, my clients often struggle with challenging relationships, trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation. I strive to empower you with tools that help you foster strong, trusting relationships with others and also yourself. I heavily incorporate mindfulness in sessions as slowing down can often be the hardest part.
I greet each client (or couple) as an individual with unique qualities - and I tailor our work to your specific traits and needs. The result: progress comfortably crafted for deep effect, highly personalized connectivity, clarity and growth. Trauma (PTSD, Complex PTSD, sexual/physical/emotional/developmental abuse); sexual addictions (internet/porn, acting out), substance abuse (alcohol/chemical dependency), men's issues (post-divorce, relationships, career, stress), marital/couples work, sexual ID - Gay/Bi-sexual issues, anger management and mood disorders. I'm a committed Christian - but clients of all beliefs are welcome!
I greet each client (or couple) as an individual with unique qualities - and I tailor our work to your specific traits and needs. The result: progress comfortably crafted for deep effect, highly personalized connectivity, clarity and growth. Trauma (PTSD, Complex PTSD, sexual/physical/emotional/developmental abuse); sexual addictions (internet/porn, acting out), substance abuse (alcohol/chemical dependency), men's issues (post-divorce, relationships, career, stress), marital/couples work, sexual ID - Gay/Bi-sexual issues, anger management and mood disorders. I'm a committed Christian - but clients of all beliefs are welcome!
Problematic Sexual Behaviors often involve codependency, other addictions, depression, anxiety, infidelity, and relationship problems.
I specialize in the treatment individuals and couples dealing with sexual addiction (Problematic Sexual Behavior - PSB) and have for 20 years, treating hundreds of addicts and their partners. I am certified in treating sex addiction (S-PSB). PSBs reflect underlying problems in relationships, emotional attachment, affect management, and impulse control. Treatment engages the whole person, not merely suppression of problem behaviors. Therapy requires compassion, acceptance, and respect. I combine knowledge and wisdom with understanding, creativity, and humor in a down-to-earth, practical approach.
Problematic Sexual Behaviors often involve codependency, other addictions, depression, anxiety, infidelity, and relationship problems.
I specialize in the treatment individuals and couples dealing with sexual addiction (Problematic Sexual Behavior - PSB) and have for 20 years, treating hundreds of addicts and their partners. I am certified in treating sex addiction (S-PSB). PSBs reflect underlying problems in relationships, emotional attachment, affect management, and impulse control. Treatment engages the whole person, not merely suppression of problem behaviors. Therapy requires compassion, acceptance, and respect. I combine knowledge and wisdom with understanding, creativity, and humor in a down-to-earth, practical approach.
Are you seeking help to work through relationship issues? Do you feel unable to communicate with your partner or other people in your life? Do you feel something is missing from your life or relationship?
Are you seeking help to work through relationship issues? Do you feel unable to communicate with your partner or other people in your life? Do you feel something is missing from your life or relationship?
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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.