Infidelity Therapists in San Antonio, TX

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Christina M Holyoak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Online Only
I love working with couples experiencing infidelity, and communication issues and women with depression, anxiety, and OCD.
You deserve to feel connected and safe in your closest relationships. It is lonely, painful, and frustrating when those relationships aren't going as you'd like. You may be confused about how to help a child who is struggling. You might wonder if you're making the right choices for your child and you may even worry that you're a bad parent. Or, maybe you feel disconnected from a partner. You long to feel close to the person you care about, but years of hurt and bottled up emotion make it difficult to know where to start.
I love working with couples experiencing infidelity, and communication issues and women with depression, anxiety, and OCD.
You deserve to feel connected and safe in your closest relationships. It is lonely, painful, and frustrating when those relationships aren't going as you'd like. You may be confused about how to help a child who is struggling. You might wonder if you're making the right choices for your child and you may even worry that you're a bad parent. Or, maybe you feel disconnected from a partner. You long to feel close to the person you care about, but years of hurt and bottled up emotion make it difficult to know where to start.
(210) 940-4654 View (210) 940-4654
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Align Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCDC
San Antonio, TX 78232
Underneath the painful surface could be many issues such as depression, ADHD, anxiety, shame, infidelity, substance use or parenting challenges.
Align Couples Therapy therapists have extensive specialized training. Each therapist has had advanced training in Gottman Method and/or Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Level of training varies by clinician. We also offer EMDR treatment (EMDR Certified) for trauma as well as individual counseling. We also offer marathons and retreats.
Underneath the painful surface could be many issues such as depression, ADHD, anxiety, shame, infidelity, substance use or parenting challenges.
Align Couples Therapy therapists have extensive specialized training. Each therapist has had advanced training in Gottman Method and/or Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Level of training varies by clinician. We also offer EMDR treatment (EMDR Certified) for trauma as well as individual counseling. We also offer marathons and retreats.
(210) 940-4694 View (210) 940-4694
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Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78249
Are you tired for feeling overwhelmed, alone and unable to get out of bed? Well, allow us at Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center to be a light of hope for you and your family during these difficult times. We are open, accepting new patients and here to help you. We offer individual, family, and couples counseling. Our therapists’ specialize in EMDR, Gottman and Imago Couples Counseling. We see children and adults. Call us today for your free 15 min free consultation, so you could assess if therapy is for you. We are offering virtual and in person sessions, Call (210) 286-9339.
Are you tired for feeling overwhelmed, alone and unable to get out of bed? Well, allow us at Rhapsody Counseling and Wellness Center to be a light of hope for you and your family during these difficult times. We are open, accepting new patients and here to help you. We offer individual, family, and couples counseling. Our therapists’ specialize in EMDR, Gottman and Imago Couples Counseling. We see children and adults. Call us today for your free 15 min free consultation, so you could assess if therapy is for you. We are offering virtual and in person sessions, Call (210) 286-9339.
(210) 286-9339 View (210) 286-9339
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Dr. Monte Miller - Christian Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
20 Endorsed
Online Only
Infidelity (as well as porn addiction, low sex drive, performance anxiety, depression, anxiety) can be devastating to you & to your family, as can .
Author of "Finding Peace in Life's Storms," Proud of my book on coping with Depression. I have my own personal experiences with many different romantic, marital and sexual situations. I am a sinner myself & unworthy of judging others, but I have learned from Biblical Psychology how to be a more godly man. I will offer guidance and advice, as well as listen.
Infidelity (as well as porn addiction, low sex drive, performance anxiety, depression, anxiety) can be devastating to you & to your family, as can .
Author of "Finding Peace in Life's Storms," Proud of my book on coping with Depression. I have my own personal experiences with many different romantic, marital and sexual situations. I am a sinner myself & unworthy of judging others, but I have learned from Biblical Psychology how to be a more godly man. I will offer guidance and advice, as well as listen.
(210) 361-3354 View (210) 361-3354
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Cait Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78247
Does your relationship feel broken or like it's barely hanging on by a thread? No matter what you've tried, the connection you once had feels further and further away. The constant tension, misunderstandings, and unspoken resentment only lead to more frustration and hopelessness. You feel lost in a cycle of conflict and distance, struggling to communicate, understand each other, or simply feel close again. You’ve begun to wonder how much longer you can go on like this. The idea of true intimacy and happiness seems so out of reach. Despite it all, you know your relationship is worth fighting for, and you want real, lasting change.
Does your relationship feel broken or like it's barely hanging on by a thread? No matter what you've tried, the connection you once had feels further and further away. The constant tension, misunderstandings, and unspoken resentment only lead to more frustration and hopelessness. You feel lost in a cycle of conflict and distance, struggling to communicate, understand each other, or simply feel close again. You’ve begun to wonder how much longer you can go on like this. The idea of true intimacy and happiness seems so out of reach. Despite it all, you know your relationship is worth fighting for, and you want real, lasting change.
(830) 445-2419 View (830) 445-2419
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Aara Abu Laban
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78216
I'm an AASECT certified sex therapist who specializes in supporting individuals whose sexuality has been negatively impacted by religious trauma, cultural expectations, betrayal, low self-esteem, anxiety, or negative body image.
You thought sex was supposed to bring you closer—but lately, it feels like a source of tension, not connection. You’ve tried to talk about it, fix it (podcasts, books, blogs etc), even ignore it—but nothing seems to help. Maybe desire has faded, or you never really felt comfortable talking about sex to begin with. Trauma—your own or what was passed down—lives in your body, your relationships, your responses. You're tired of feeling broken, disconnected, or “too much.” You want to feel safe in your skin, express your needs, and connect without fear. You don’t want to give up. Something has to change—and you're ready.
I'm an AASECT certified sex therapist who specializes in supporting individuals whose sexuality has been negatively impacted by religious trauma, cultural expectations, betrayal, low self-esteem, anxiety, or negative body image.
You thought sex was supposed to bring you closer—but lately, it feels like a source of tension, not connection. You’ve tried to talk about it, fix it (podcasts, books, blogs etc), even ignore it—but nothing seems to help. Maybe desire has faded, or you never really felt comfortable talking about sex to begin with. Trauma—your own or what was passed down—lives in your body, your relationships, your responses. You're tired of feeling broken, disconnected, or “too much.” You want to feel safe in your skin, express your needs, and connect without fear. You don’t want to give up. Something has to change—and you're ready.
(726) 224-7872 View (726) 224-7872
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Christopher Gulde
Licensed Professional Counselor, MD, MA, LPC , CSAT
San Antonio, TX 78209
Sex addiction is cunning and baffling. It asserts itself into every other life issue. It cuts relationships deeply and oftentimes completely. But there is help for those who seek solutions. I will walk with you as you work toward gaining sobriety in this addiction. I can offer my time, objective information, and energizing hope to you individually and to your relationship partner.
Sex addiction is cunning and baffling. It asserts itself into every other life issue. It cuts relationships deeply and oftentimes completely. But there is help for those who seek solutions. I will walk with you as you work toward gaining sobriety in this addiction. I can offer my time, objective information, and energizing hope to you individually and to your relationship partner.
(210) 361-7887 View (210) 361-7887
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Tracey D Bauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78232
Treatment specialization includes: - Marriage & Relationship Issues - Pre-marital Counseling - Marriage & Relationship Enhancement - Infidelity - Self-Esteem & Personal Growth - Work and Career Issues - Stress Management - Adjustment Issues - Life Changes/Challenges
I am a couples and relationship specialist with over 14 years of experience. I help couples learn to improve their friendship, connection & intimacy, communicate and manage conflict, build trust and commitment, and learn to live a "Healthy Relationship Lifestyle." Using the scientifically validated approaches of Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, I help couples to improve their interactions and connections starting with the very first session. I look forward to beginning your journey!
Treatment specialization includes: - Marriage & Relationship Issues - Pre-marital Counseling - Marriage & Relationship Enhancement - Infidelity - Self-Esteem & Personal Growth - Work and Career Issues - Stress Management - Adjustment Issues - Life Changes/Challenges
I am a couples and relationship specialist with over 14 years of experience. I help couples learn to improve their friendship, connection & intimacy, communicate and manage conflict, build trust and commitment, and learn to live a "Healthy Relationship Lifestyle." Using the scientifically validated approaches of Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, I help couples to improve their interactions and connections starting with the very first session. I look forward to beginning your journey!
(210) 881-7631 View (210) 881-7631
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Joseph Estess
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, Veteran
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Have you been silently struggling with anxiety, loneliness, betrayal, or conflicts that leave you feeling isolated and disconnected?
I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome trauma, anxiety, infidelity, and communication issues using Gottman techniques and Interpersonal Neurobiology. With 13+ years of experience and practical insights from other fields, I offer skills and strategies grounded in real-life solutions, not just theory.
Have you been silently struggling with anxiety, loneliness, betrayal, or conflicts that leave you feeling isolated and disconnected?
I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome trauma, anxiety, infidelity, and communication issues using Gottman techniques and Interpersonal Neurobiology. With 13+ years of experience and practical insights from other fields, I offer skills and strategies grounded in real-life solutions, not just theory.
(210) 762-4926 View (210) 762-4926
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Dr. Nicholas Todd Wilkens
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S
11 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
Imagine that you are holding a bottle of soda. Now imagine yourself shaking that bottle. What happens if you open the top? It explodes everywhere! Now, if you take that same shaken up bottle and carefully turn the lid to let a little amount of air out at a time, it will settle. This is how I view therapy, with each shake representing a negative experience, relationship, and/or trauma. Good therapy demands being careful with and sensitive to those shakes, and eventually walking out the door with a mind, a relationship, and a life ... settled.
Imagine that you are holding a bottle of soda. Now imagine yourself shaking that bottle. What happens if you open the top? It explodes everywhere! Now, if you take that same shaken up bottle and carefully turn the lid to let a little amount of air out at a time, it will settle. This is how I view therapy, with each shake representing a negative experience, relationship, and/or trauma. Good therapy demands being careful with and sensitive to those shakes, and eventually walking out the door with a mind, a relationship, and a life ... settled.
(210) 460-7987 View (210) 460-7987
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Lindsay Poth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
2 Endorsed
Online Only
If you are experiencing challenges with communication, physical and emotional intimacy, infidelity, or trust recovery, either in your partnership or individually, I can help to strengthen or bring healing to your relationship.
I believe that each of us has the potential to experience dramatic growth, healing, and joy through our relationships and within ourselves, but we are often held back by fear, disconnection from ourselves, and repetitive relational dynamics that seem impossible to change. I feel my role as a therapist is to work in partnership with couples and individuals to bring awareness to these patterns and create an environment for change. By uncovering these insights, you will be able to build healthier connections and achieve a clearer understanding of yourself, your partner, or your relationship.
If you are experiencing challenges with communication, physical and emotional intimacy, infidelity, or trust recovery, either in your partnership or individually, I can help to strengthen or bring healing to your relationship.
I believe that each of us has the potential to experience dramatic growth, healing, and joy through our relationships and within ourselves, but we are often held back by fear, disconnection from ourselves, and repetitive relational dynamics that seem impossible to change. I feel my role as a therapist is to work in partnership with couples and individuals to bring awareness to these patterns and create an environment for change. By uncovering these insights, you will be able to build healthier connections and achieve a clearer understanding of yourself, your partner, or your relationship.
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Austin Mcneel Siegel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
San Antonio, TX 78213
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and AASECT-certified Sex Therapist specializing in marriage and couples counseling, where sex therapy often plays a crucial role in strengthening relationships. I guide couples through challenges impacting intimacy and connection, helping them build healthier dynamics and fulfilling sexual lives. From addressing communication barriers to resolving sexual concerns like erectile dysfunction or difficulties with female orgasm, I am passionate about helping couples achieve deeper understanding and intimacy through both marital and sexual therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and AASECT-certified Sex Therapist specializing in marriage and couples counseling, where sex therapy often plays a crucial role in strengthening relationships. I guide couples through challenges impacting intimacy and connection, helping them build healthier dynamics and fulfilling sexual lives. From addressing communication barriers to resolving sexual concerns like erectile dysfunction or difficulties with female orgasm, I am passionate about helping couples achieve deeper understanding and intimacy through both marital and sexual therapy.
(210) 899-5672 View (210) 899-5672
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Beatrice Ballard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
13 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78258
I have experience treating individuals, couples and families and significant experience dealing with cases of infidelity, divorce, anxiety and depression.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) my training is somewhat different from a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). My studies involved significant training in marriage and family cases, besides individuals. I am also an EMDR trained therapist who treats trauma. I believe wholeness is found in treating the whole person: spirit, mind and body.
I have experience treating individuals, couples and families and significant experience dealing with cases of infidelity, divorce, anxiety and depression.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) my training is somewhat different from a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). My studies involved significant training in marriage and family cases, besides individuals. I am also an EMDR trained therapist who treats trauma. I believe wholeness is found in treating the whole person: spirit, mind and body.
(210) 625-8386 View (210) 625-8386
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Tania Ortiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
San Antonio, TX 78258
I have experience working with clients that want to address issues like anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, infidelity, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and trauma.
Coming to therapy takes courage, I honor this first step that you have taken. Together we will set and clarify your goals, explore different paths and further your understanding of yourself. Whether you are looking for relationship help or individual therapy, I am ready to walk along side you and uncover your inner strengths and provide guidance to create lasting change and connection.
I have experience working with clients that want to address issues like anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, infidelity, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and trauma.
Coming to therapy takes courage, I honor this first step that you have taken. Together we will set and clarify your goals, explore different paths and further your understanding of yourself. Whether you are looking for relationship help or individual therapy, I am ready to walk along side you and uncover your inner strengths and provide guidance to create lasting change and connection.
(210) 866-8412 View (210) 866-8412
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Dr. Kirleen Neely
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S
1 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78253
Making the decision to get counseling for your relationship, your self, or teen is one of the hardest things to do. It's even more challenging to find someone you can relate to, and who has the expertise to really help you. At my practice, you're not just another client. I am laser focused on serving a FEW clients extraordinary well. Helping you tackle the insecurities and anxiety that block their success is my specialty. After twenty years of helping clients, I've figured out a thing or two about how to help people change their lives. I'd love to walk with you on this journey, please give me a call.
Making the decision to get counseling for your relationship, your self, or teen is one of the hardest things to do. It's even more challenging to find someone you can relate to, and who has the expertise to really help you. At my practice, you're not just another client. I am laser focused on serving a FEW clients extraordinary well. Helping you tackle the insecurities and anxiety that block their success is my specialty. After twenty years of helping clients, I've figured out a thing or two about how to help people change their lives. I'd love to walk with you on this journey, please give me a call.
(210) 881-7718 View (210) 881-7718
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Elena Sternlicht
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
4 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78230
I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing relational issues, including communication difficulties, conflict resolution skills, infidelity and related issues of broken trust and betrayal.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Distant from your loved ones? Overall dissatisfied with your relationships? If you’re looking to strengthen your connections & enhance your life, you have come to the right place. I practice from an attachment based and trauma-informed lens, which considers the shaping nature of childhood and later relationships on each person’s mental health development and challenges within the context of relationships. I utilize a person-centered and emotionally-focused approach to promote a therapeutic environment created specifically for healing, growth and improved relational functioning.
I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing relational issues, including communication difficulties, conflict resolution skills, infidelity and related issues of broken trust and betrayal.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Distant from your loved ones? Overall dissatisfied with your relationships? If you’re looking to strengthen your connections & enhance your life, you have come to the right place. I practice from an attachment based and trauma-informed lens, which considers the shaping nature of childhood and later relationships on each person’s mental health development and challenges within the context of relationships. I utilize a person-centered and emotionally-focused approach to promote a therapeutic environment created specifically for healing, growth and improved relational functioning.
(714) 581-8521 View (714) 581-8521
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Dr. Faith Christie Leigh Roby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, EdD, MMFT, MA, BS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
These are the main issues I can help you with - Marriage/Premarital issues, marital infidelity recovery, PTSD treatment, trauma treatment, marital trauma, borderline personality disorder, and traits, emotional dysregulation treatment, Christian-centered therapy, Bible counseling, etc.
The curve balls of life can affect you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Do you have sex-based issues in your marriage? Do you have an ongoing issue with your children & believe you are the most clueless parent in the world? Have you experienced trauma, adultery, abuse, church/religious issues, or mental anguish? There is hope. I specialize in marital, premarital, individual & family therapy. Bring your mustard of seed faith & I will bring my empathetic care with expertise. Together, through God, healing can be achieved! I'm an approved LMFT Designated Supervisor for the State of Texas!
These are the main issues I can help you with - Marriage/Premarital issues, marital infidelity recovery, PTSD treatment, trauma treatment, marital trauma, borderline personality disorder, and traits, emotional dysregulation treatment, Christian-centered therapy, Bible counseling, etc.
The curve balls of life can affect you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Do you have sex-based issues in your marriage? Do you have an ongoing issue with your children & believe you are the most clueless parent in the world? Have you experienced trauma, adultery, abuse, church/religious issues, or mental anguish? There is hope. I specialize in marital, premarital, individual & family therapy. Bring your mustard of seed faith & I will bring my empathetic care with expertise. Together, through God, healing can be achieved! I'm an approved LMFT Designated Supervisor for the State of Texas!
(901) 245-5248 View (901) 245-5248
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Laura Faiai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you walking through a season of a major life transition, experiencing grief, or been hurled into an unexpected life crisis? Do you feel like your days are consumed with anxiety, confusion, sadness, or discouragement? Perhaps you feel like you are stumbling through life trying to balance your personal and work life? Are you losing hope that you will ever heal from years of being in a toxic relationship, that has left you feeling like a shell of the person you once were? If any of these questions resonate with you, I want to help you work toward a life of clarity, mental wellness, and wholeness.
Are you walking through a season of a major life transition, experiencing grief, or been hurled into an unexpected life crisis? Do you feel like your days are consumed with anxiety, confusion, sadness, or discouragement? Perhaps you feel like you are stumbling through life trying to balance your personal and work life? Are you losing hope that you will ever heal from years of being in a toxic relationship, that has left you feeling like a shell of the person you once were? If any of these questions resonate with you, I want to help you work toward a life of clarity, mental wellness, and wholeness.
(940) 247-7511 View (940) 247-7511
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Rita I Clark
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Betrayal trauma therapy provides tools to heal the pain and confusion of broken trust and infidelity.
Have behavioral addictions impacted your life? Have you found yourself coping with problems through compulsive eating, shopping, problematic sexual behaviors, or other ways that are beginning to feel out of control?
Betrayal trauma therapy provides tools to heal the pain and confusion of broken trust and infidelity.
Have behavioral addictions impacted your life? Have you found yourself coping with problems through compulsive eating, shopping, problematic sexual behaviors, or other ways that are beginning to feel out of control?
(830) 254-7948 View (830) 254-7948
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Sylvia Lansing
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Online Only
Hello! I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step toward healing and growth. I’m here to listen without judgment, support you through challenges, and help you navigate pain by focusing on your strengths. Together, we’ll create coping strategies that empower you and build confidence. As an empathic, person-centered counselor, I’m committed to creating a safe, welcoming space. You’ll feel heard, understood, and supported, as we work together at your pace toward greater self-awareness and healing. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, divorce, blended family issues or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Hello! I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step toward healing and growth. I’m here to listen without judgment, support you through challenges, and help you navigate pain by focusing on your strengths. Together, we’ll create coping strategies that empower you and build confidence. As an empathic, person-centered counselor, I’m committed to creating a safe, welcoming space. You’ll feel heard, understood, and supported, as we work together at your pace toward greater self-awareness and healing. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, divorce, blended family issues or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you.
(214) 833-9377 View (214) 833-9377

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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.