Infidelity Therapists in Fairfax, VA
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Quintin Talley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I work with all couples and relationships and has special interests helping couples recover from
infidelity
and helping couples caught in high conflict or communication breakdowns.
Jennifer Parrella - Decoding Relationships, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in relationship counseling, communication, behavior,
affairs
, conflict, fighting, & trauma.
I believe individuals & couples can adjust their thinking, behaviors, & patterns to improve their lives and relationships. My approach is compassionate, yet honest & straightforward. I teach healthy patterns to replace negative ones. I take a pro-relationship, trauma informed, approach to all relationships, helping people and their loved ones make changes in order to feel closer and happier together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone at any time w/ questions or to schedule an appt. I am accepting new clients, and offer day & evening virtual hours M-F. All sessions & paperwork are facilitated via confidential web-portal.
Mending Hearts Academy, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including
infidelity
, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping, sexuality issues, and your identity? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
Nan Tilbury
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAT, CDWF
Verified
Verified
Porn. Escorts. Massage parlors. Online sexual behaviors. Compulsive sexual behavior is ruining your life. Your behavior does not define you; I know how to help you out of this mess. I have both the training and skills to help you with out of control sexual behavior and the
betrayal
trauma they have caused your partner. It's hard to talk about sexual issues, but I am both used to and comfortable with discussing these topics. My therapeutic style is direct, funny and warm, and I am described as empathetic in my work. Your work with me will be both confidential and respectful.
Nancy Elie Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, CSAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many of my clients are seeking therapy for intimacy disorders,
infidelity
and addictions to pornography, sex, alcohol and other addictions.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Those suffering from addictions, compulsions, anxiety, and relationship problems often seek help when they are acting in ways that they don’t want to act or thinking in ways that don’t support their best interests. I am a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist and Couples Counselor in northern Virginia accepting Anthem BCBS. Whether you are experiencing a crisis or are seeking better life balance and a new perspective, you may wish to work with a specialist. I offer warmth, curiosity and an ability to focus on objectives with clients seeking real solutions.
Chelsea Cornett
Resident in Counseling, MA, RIC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in relationship counseling, communication, healthy behavior,
infidelity
, & emotional trauma.
I am accepting new clients with immediate availability (within 48 hours) - Relationships are some of our most rewarding experiences. However, they can also be a source of great pain. As a resident therapist with Decoding Relationships, I specialize in couples counseling and relationship therapy. My approach is compassionate, yet honest & straightforward. I take a pro-relationship approach to all relationships and help my clients repair their relationships by teaching healthy patterns to replace negative ones. If you are struggling with issues in your relationship and want to reconnect with your loved ones, I am here to help.
Ashley Borck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
Verified
In the midst of transitions, stress and hardship, therapy can be an integral part of healing and hope. By meeting together, we can process how your expectations are different than reality and discover insights and energy to move forward. I utilize an integrative approach with individuals and couples facing issues related to stress, anxiety, grief, infertility,
infidelity
, complex work environments, and more. It can be of great value to carve out time in one's schedule to process whatever they've been pondering throughout the week, but may not have even realized until they started therapy.
Noelle Castoro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing disordered eating and people seeking to make peace with food and their body. My work also includes people in relationships and individuals experiencing sexual problems, separation and divorce,
infidelity
, and co-parenting. I use a nonjudgemental, collaborative, person-centered approach to address the individual's needs. I work with individuals to help them recognize their own strengths and incorporate positive coping strategies as they move forward. I believe that creating trust and a little bit of humor go a long way in working through the struggles we face in life.
Marianne G Shirilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFC, LMFT, LPC-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is unpredictable. It often takes unexpected twists and turns making you feel helpless and powerless. Marital communication challenges, trauma,
infidelity
, death, divorce, life transitions, and parenting challenges are a few examples of what you may be experiencing. I can help you. Take the first step. I believe my compassion, experience and straightforwardness working in collaboration with your willingness and motivation to change is a dynamic combination. Each client is unique. You only have one life. Don't waste another day. Take the first step towards your healing and a brighter, healthier future. I can help you.
Heidi Lindorf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Marriage is hard work no matter who you marry! And having a satisfying relationship takes effort. Sometimes it's not enough to navigate it on your own. I specialize in helping couples work through marital dissatisfaction, communication issues,
infidelity
, and addictions. I also enjoy working with pre-marital couples. I am a trained Prepare/Enrich facilitator.
Kelly Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CSAC
Verified
Verified
I am pursuing advanced training in the area of Partner
Betrayal
Trauma after having completed the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model Training (MPTM) designed by the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in VA and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in FL who believes that each of us has inner strength to help us cope with life’s struggles. My passion for working with others has been life long and much of my desire to help others resulted from my own experience and pain. I am passionate about helping those who are struggling with addictions and couples and/or spouses whose relationships have been affected by
infidelity
. My goal is to help couples establish healthy communication and begin the healing process either as separate individuals or as a couple.
Stephanie Lynn Tingler
Resident in Counseling, MA, LPC, R
Verified
Verified
Taking the first step, making that phone call or sending that email, to start counseling is one of the hardest. It takes strength and courage to reach out. It is my goaI to walk with you through the counseling journey. I do client centered therapy to help achieve hope and healing that my clients seek. My specialty is working with clients from age 7 and up who have experienced trauma. I work with couples who have experienced
infidelity
and other issues. I work with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and personality disorders, as well. I graduated from Liberty University and am a Resident in Counseling working toward state licensure.
Elizabeth Lopez-Cardona
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LLC
Verified
Verified
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist practicing in the northern Virginia/Metropolitan DC region for over 25 years. I am a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. My emphasis and training includes the treatment of and consultation for: depression, relationship difficulties,
infidelity
, anxiety, adoption, parenting issues, past trauma and gender identity questioning . I have extensive experience assisting clients cope with acculturation issues and challenges commonly faced by immigrant populations. I would love to discuss with you different ways that I could help you achieve your life goals.
Lisa G Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, CSCT
Verified
Verified
I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples who struggle with communication, resentment, life changes/transitions, illness,
infidelity
, and sex.
It's not easy to reach out for help, I am impressed by your courage! I've no doubt that by now, you've already tried numerous times and ways to make the changes in your life you long for. I have over 30 years' experience helping individual adults and couples succeed in getting past their familiar "stuck points," and experience a new sense of motivation, joy, and connection. Whether you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, weighed down with sadness or grief, or have asked yourself "Is this as good as it gets?" about your relationship, marriage, or sex life, I can help bring new vision, energy, hope, and movement to your life!
Dr. Hope Bagley
Psychologist, PhD, LCP, LPC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in Neuropsychology, Accommodations for ADHD Testing Hypnosis, Imago Therapy,
infidelity
and
affairs
, and Sex Therapy to help couples with intimacy issues.
Hello, I'm Dr Hope Bagley and I offer a contextual approach combining Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral, and various other approaches developed in 39 years of experience and training.
Not accepting new clients
Nichelle Hammiel
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have a special interest in Individual and Couples Therapy, Veterans
Affairs
and Family Life, Addictive Behaviors, and Multi-Cultural/Cross-Cultural relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families to provide support through relationship enrichment and repair, pre-marital/commitment therapy, couples counseling, divorce discernment/collaboration, sexual issues, trauma, self-worth, grief, addiction, abuse & illness. My work helps individuals and couples at any stage of life explore their strengths and vulnerabilities and create a plan for success that includes: healthy communication, validation, emotional intimacy, etc. In my work with parents and families, I address parenting/co-parenting strategies, blended family challenges, teen issues, collaborative divorce, military life, etc.
Susie Hanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT-C
Verified
Verified
As an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT), I specialize in working with couples who are struggling with issues such as communication, connection,
betrayal
/
infidelity
, and sexual addiction.
Do you find that your pornography or sexual addiction is consuming your life? Is your partner's sexual compulsions damaging your relationship and sense of self? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed School Counselor and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I specialize in working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. I can help those struggling with Porn or Sexual Addiction, and help guide you towards overcoming these addictions. I also support Partners of sex/porn addicts by empowering and guiding you through the experienced
betrayal
trauma.
Elizabeth Reed, LCSW : Relationship Repair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Attachment is the key to healthy relationships, and injury to that attachment can lead to feelings of disconnection,
affairs
, and conflict management problems.
Relationship Repair, PLLC is a couples specialty practice. I have specialized training for work with couples. It is important to me to preserve objectivity and non-pathologizing approaches to couples care. I do not accept insurance for couples therapy.
Mary Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Couples counseling is my specialties and what I do almost exclusively. I've trained under renowned family therapist Louise Guerney in order to provide the most successful and practical relationship and/or parental enhancement possible for you as a couple. Often this doesn't require many years of therapy. What I tell couples all the time is this, "what may seem hopeless at the beginning is actually very changeable." I utilize a positive, values-driven approach to help couples create a relationship where both partners feel honored and respected.
Kelly Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Every marriage has its ups-and-downs and often the lows can leave us feeling disconnected and alone. Couples start to wonder: ‘Is this normal? Should we feel like this? What should we do?’ I believe it takes courage and hope to reach out for counseling – and both of those characteristics will aid in improving or healing your relationship. I’ve seen couples overcome even the deepest attachment injuries and rediscover what it’s like to feel connected and fulfilled, supported and needed. As you can see, my philosophy is hope. Clients appreciate my curiosity and creativity
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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.