Infidelity Therapists in San Francisco, CA

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The Conscious Partnership™
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94107  (Online Only)
I specialize in relationship issues, marital and premartial couples therapy, infidelity and anxiety. Chronic disconnection with your partner or close relationships or struggles in managing anxious feelings can really upset the peace in your world. When struggling and worried about your future, change can feel overwhelming and confusing. I can help you sort out how to better manage your relationships and mood. If you're longing to learn how to love or cope with anxiety, going inward with skilled guidance can really help. I'm here to support you to heal and change. Let's schedule a call and talk about what you need.
I specialize in relationship issues, marital and premartial couples therapy, infidelity and anxiety. Chronic disconnection with your partner or close relationships or struggles in managing anxious feelings can really upset the peace in your world. When struggling and worried about your future, change can feel overwhelming and confusing. I can help you sort out how to better manage your relationships and mood. If you're longing to learn how to love or cope with anxiety, going inward with skilled guidance can really help. I'm here to support you to heal and change. Let's schedule a call and talk about what you need.
(628) 888-1206 View (628) 888-1206
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Tammie Makely
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94131
Feeling overwhelmed in your relationship? Struggling to connect with your partner or to move past hurt and resentment? You're not alone. Many couples face insurmountable challenges, but there is hope and a way forward. As a specialist in couples therapy and marriage counseling, I'm dedicated to helping couples navigate the complexities of their relationships, rebuild trust, and deepen their connection. My expertise lies in guiding couples through the healing process, particularly after the pain of infidelity, using the Gottman Method — a research-based approach known for its effectiveness in improving marital satisfaction.
Feeling overwhelmed in your relationship? Struggling to connect with your partner or to move past hurt and resentment? You're not alone. Many couples face insurmountable challenges, but there is hope and a way forward. As a specialist in couples therapy and marriage counseling, I'm dedicated to helping couples navigate the complexities of their relationships, rebuild trust, and deepen their connection. My expertise lies in guiding couples through the healing process, particularly after the pain of infidelity, using the Gottman Method — a research-based approach known for its effectiveness in improving marital satisfaction.
(949) 694-2947 View (949) 694-2947
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Sexual Addiction Sex Misbehavior Infidelity Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102
My clients are high functioning successful men accustomed to superior services who want to stop the sexual addiction, infidelity / cheating , and paid sex behaviors.
Absolute sexual addiction elite level expert 27 years + 45,000 hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided, Together we will use evidence based research oriented methods on your Infidelity / Cheating /Affairs, Prostitution Use, "Seeking Arrangements", Sugar Daddy, Sex Apps, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, Sex Misconduct, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs utilizing highly effective clinical models. You and I will use the most up to date understanding to have you change your thinking and end your self destructive actions, have you love yourself, and the great life you have.
My clients are high functioning successful men accustomed to superior services who want to stop the sexual addiction, infidelity / cheating , and paid sex behaviors.
Absolute sexual addiction elite level expert 27 years + 45,000 hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided, Together we will use evidence based research oriented methods on your Infidelity / Cheating /Affairs, Prostitution Use, "Seeking Arrangements", Sugar Daddy, Sex Apps, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, Sex Misconduct, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs utilizing highly effective clinical models. You and I will use the most up to date understanding to have you change your thinking and end your self destructive actions, have you love yourself, and the great life you have.
(415) 639-5474 View (415) 639-5474
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Grady M Fort
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94105
I specialize in both individual trauma and grief work, as well as work with couples. I am a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, (CEFT) and I specialize in working with couples to address and remedy destructive communication, breaches in trust, infidelity issues, premarital counseling, and sexual incompatibility. My approach helps couples to reestablish a sense of connection by allowing couples to better understand the areas in their relationship where they have difficulty feeling that they each see eye-to-eye, by facilitating clearer communication of what both are needing from each other in order to feel more connected.
I specialize in both individual trauma and grief work, as well as work with couples. I am a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, (CEFT) and I specialize in working with couples to address and remedy destructive communication, breaches in trust, infidelity issues, premarital counseling, and sexual incompatibility. My approach helps couples to reestablish a sense of connection by allowing couples to better understand the areas in their relationship where they have difficulty feeling that they each see eye-to-eye, by facilitating clearer communication of what both are needing from each other in order to feel more connected.
(510) 694-1083 View (510) 694-1083
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Infidelity Counseling; Infidelity Couples Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CPD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94116  (Online Only)
BRINK OF BREAKUP OR DIVORCE; INFIDELITY; PARTNER BETRAYAL; DECEPTION, LIES, SECRECY; NARCISSIST TRAITS; CODEPENDENCY; TOXIC LOVE ATTACHMENT: Can you bounce back and heal from partner infidelity or betrayal? Can you feel better and rebuild trust again? Can your relationship or marriage become stronger and more connected after the devastating discovery of infidelity and betrayal? ABSOLUTELY! Relationships and marriages can not only survive infidelity, but can become stronger and more intimate after undergoing infidelity couples counseling/coaching process with a competent couples therapist/counselor/coach.
BRINK OF BREAKUP OR DIVORCE; INFIDELITY; PARTNER BETRAYAL; DECEPTION, LIES, SECRECY; NARCISSIST TRAITS; CODEPENDENCY; TOXIC LOVE ATTACHMENT: Can you bounce back and heal from partner infidelity or betrayal? Can you feel better and rebuild trust again? Can your relationship or marriage become stronger and more connected after the devastating discovery of infidelity and betrayal? ABSOLUTELY! Relationships and marriages can not only survive infidelity, but can become stronger and more intimate after undergoing infidelity couples counseling/coaching process with a competent couples therapist/counselor/coach.
(424) 532-7724 View (424) 532-7724
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(408) 351-7382 View (408) 351-7382
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Couples Counseling & Therapy Clinic
Psychologist, MA, EdS, EdD, CPQ
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94111
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL COUPLES THERAPY: Conflict Resolution Skills: Anger management.Infidelity Counseling.Reproductive Counseling. Resolve one issue at a time: diminish name calling/condemnation: hold one another accountable for behavior: minimize mind reading: eliminate verbal/physical abuse: work towards full honesty: build an emotional bank account: improve ratio of favorable/unfavorable interactions: acknowledge each partner's authority. Emotional Maturation: Learn appropriate emotional expression: identify/heal childhood emotional triggers: differentiate between reasonable/unreasonable expectations. Character Development: Improve listening skills: take responsibility for your actions: increase empathy: practice sincere apologies: acknowledge limitations: distinguish:needs/desires: ask for what's important. Eliminate domestic violence. RESTORE ROMANTIC LOVE.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL COUPLES THERAPY: Conflict Resolution Skills: Anger management.Infidelity Counseling.Reproductive Counseling. Resolve one issue at a time: diminish name calling/condemnation: hold one another accountable for behavior: minimize mind reading: eliminate verbal/physical abuse: work towards full honesty: build an emotional bank account: improve ratio of favorable/unfavorable interactions: acknowledge each partner's authority. Emotional Maturation: Learn appropriate emotional expression: identify/heal childhood emotional triggers: differentiate between reasonable/unreasonable expectations. Character Development: Improve listening skills: take responsibility for your actions: increase empathy: practice sincere apologies: acknowledge limitations: distinguish:needs/desires: ask for what's important. Eliminate domestic violence. RESTORE ROMANTIC LOVE.
(650) 918-5901 View (650) 918-5901
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Stephanie Saari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94105  (Online Only)
I work with couples from all backgrounds and can support you in areas including healing affairs/betrayals, parenting struggles, blended families and sex and intimacy.
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict that repeats over and over.... leaving you both feeling disconnected, frustrated and alone? As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, I am one of the most highly trained EFT therapists. Using the most effective form of couples therapy, I will help you to improve communication, have a new understanding of yourself and your partner, and build more trust, intimacy and connection.
I work with couples from all backgrounds and can support you in areas including healing affairs/betrayals, parenting struggles, blended families and sex and intimacy.
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict that repeats over and over.... leaving you both feeling disconnected, frustrated and alone? As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, I am one of the most highly trained EFT therapists. Using the most effective form of couples therapy, I will help you to improve communication, have a new understanding of yourself and your partner, and build more trust, intimacy and connection.
(424) 321-4136 View (424) 321-4136
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Ginny Mosby
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101  (Online Only)
When your relationship has been disrupted because of compulsive sexual behaviors, the betrayal can undermine the entire foundation of your life together. You both may be wondering whether your relationship can survive this trauma of infidelity. You might be wondering if you even want to try to repair it. You may feel hurt, angry, scared, and hopeless. If this describes your situation, there is help and hope for your healing. I am an experienced Certified Partner Trauma Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and will walk with you on your journey of healing.
When your relationship has been disrupted because of compulsive sexual behaviors, the betrayal can undermine the entire foundation of your life together. You both may be wondering whether your relationship can survive this trauma of infidelity. You might be wondering if you even want to try to repair it. You may feel hurt, angry, scared, and hopeless. If this describes your situation, there is help and hope for your healing. I am an experienced Certified Partner Trauma Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and will walk with you on your journey of healing.
(925) 203-1633 View (925) 203-1633
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Christine Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94115  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with individuals/couples in recovery from sex addiction, pornography addiction, and/or love addiction. I support betrayed partners who are struggling to make sense of how best to move forward in the wake of traumatic discovery. In my work with couples impacted by sexual addiction, betrayal, or infidelity, I emphasize the relationship repair process through therapy sessions designed to provide immediate structure and tools. These sessions aim to facilitate authentic communication skills and rebuild trust and connection. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in working with individuals/couples in recovery from sex addiction, pornography addiction, and/or love addiction. I support betrayed partners who are struggling to make sense of how best to move forward in the wake of traumatic discovery. In my work with couples impacted by sexual addiction, betrayal, or infidelity, I emphasize the relationship repair process through therapy sessions designed to provide immediate structure and tools. These sessions aim to facilitate authentic communication skills and rebuild trust and connection. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.
(510) 892-5137 View (510) 892-5137
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Kimberly Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94102  (Online Only)
Falling in love can cause our hearts to orchestrate a symphonic experience, many beautiful parts coming together to create a dance of a lifetime. After a few missteps, wrong turns, and bad timing, even the best relationships can spin out of control. No matter if you are having problems related to intimacy, communication, trauma from betrayal, infidelity, differences in sexual fulfillment, finances, parenting or any other impasse you may experience, attunement is available (you can gain the healing, knowledge the fulfillment you desire and deserve).
Falling in love can cause our hearts to orchestrate a symphonic experience, many beautiful parts coming together to create a dance of a lifetime. After a few missteps, wrong turns, and bad timing, even the best relationships can spin out of control. No matter if you are having problems related to intimacy, communication, trauma from betrayal, infidelity, differences in sexual fulfillment, finances, parenting or any other impasse you may experience, attunement is available (you can gain the healing, knowledge the fulfillment you desire and deserve).
(310) 868-2010 View (310) 868-2010
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Leslye Robbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123  (Online Only)
I work with many adult children of alcoholics, women aspiring to live fuller and balanced lives, partners healing from infidelity, clients struggling with social anxiety, and spouses whose partner is uninterested in couples therapy.
Quality psychotherapy can be life-altering, especially when one is motivated and open to the process necessary for change. I enjoy working with individuals who are looking to develop a more grounded sense of self and seeking meaning and direction in daily living. Adults of all ages come to my practice to improve and enrich their relationships with partners, children, family members, friends and colleagues. I work with individuals who are looking to deepen trust and connection, learn communication skills, and resolve repetitive conflicts in order to cultivate resilient and joyful partnership.
I work with many adult children of alcoholics, women aspiring to live fuller and balanced lives, partners healing from infidelity, clients struggling with social anxiety, and spouses whose partner is uninterested in couples therapy.
Quality psychotherapy can be life-altering, especially when one is motivated and open to the process necessary for change. I enjoy working with individuals who are looking to develop a more grounded sense of self and seeking meaning and direction in daily living. Adults of all ages come to my practice to improve and enrich their relationships with partners, children, family members, friends and colleagues. I work with individuals who are looking to deepen trust and connection, learn communication skills, and resolve repetitive conflicts in order to cultivate resilient and joyful partnership.
(415) 942-8945 View (415) 942-8945
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Lori Conroy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
As a Relationship Therapist I help Individuals, couples, and families overcome tough issues and discover deeper more fulfilling relationships. I specialize in Infidelity Recovery. Discovering that you have been cheated on and lied to is a painful and traumatic experience that can cause many feelings such as despair, anger, sadness, rage, fear and loss. If you were unfaithful, realizing the depth of the pain caused, and the guilt associated with it is often unbearable. However, there is hope; getting over the betrayal, takes a skilled experienced therapist. I respond 12/7 for urgent matters.
As a Relationship Therapist I help Individuals, couples, and families overcome tough issues and discover deeper more fulfilling relationships. I specialize in Infidelity Recovery. Discovering that you have been cheated on and lied to is a painful and traumatic experience that can cause many feelings such as despair, anger, sadness, rage, fear and loss. If you were unfaithful, realizing the depth of the pain caused, and the guilt associated with it is often unbearable. However, there is hope; getting over the betrayal, takes a skilled experienced therapist. I respond 12/7 for urgent matters.
(415) 936-8099 View (415) 936-8099
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Parker James Strickland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in helping those impacted by betrayal trauma including infidelity/affairs have a safe space to openly share their emotional world with unconditional compassion and non-judgment.
“The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships.” -Esther Perel. I note that the quality of our relationships impacts how we feel seen, heard, grounded, and safe in this world. I primarily work with clients who have been impacted by affairs/infidelity to understand their emotional world, their sense of safety, and how to trust, again. I help clients understand what path led them here with unconditional compassion, how they can return to a sense of safety, how they can heal any betrayal trauma and move forward from such a taboo impasse.
I specialize in helping those impacted by betrayal trauma including infidelity/affairs have a safe space to openly share their emotional world with unconditional compassion and non-judgment.
“The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships.” -Esther Perel. I note that the quality of our relationships impacts how we feel seen, heard, grounded, and safe in this world. I primarily work with clients who have been impacted by affairs/infidelity to understand their emotional world, their sense of safety, and how to trust, again. I help clients understand what path led them here with unconditional compassion, how they can return to a sense of safety, how they can heal any betrayal trauma and move forward from such a taboo impasse.
(310) 878-0922 View (310) 878-0922
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Barbara Jean Gosselin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123  (Online Only)
Additionally,I work with Couples who need to RE-build trust and respect in their partnerships/marriages due to infidelity.
Choosing to see a therapist is about you wanting to make some changes in yourself or in your life. The most important job I have as your therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental space to explore your issues, your feelings and to help you find a solution that will ultimately make you feel better.
Additionally,I work with Couples who need to RE-build trust and respect in their partnerships/marriages due to infidelity.
Choosing to see a therapist is about you wanting to make some changes in yourself or in your life. The most important job I have as your therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental space to explore your issues, your feelings and to help you find a solution that will ultimately make you feel better.
(415) 985-1759 View (415) 985-1759
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Dr. Alicia Tolerico
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94101  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with women who have experienced betrayal trauma by their partner, complex trauma, religious/cult trauma, relationship issues, and who have been coping with life in an unhealthy way. My goal is to help you start experiencing growth, empowered healing, and living your authentic life. Through the therapeutic process you can begin to embody self-love and self-acceptance.
I specialize in working with women who have experienced betrayal trauma by their partner, complex trauma, religious/cult trauma, relationship issues, and who have been coping with life in an unhealthy way. My goal is to help you start experiencing growth, empowered healing, and living your authentic life. Through the therapeutic process you can begin to embody self-love and self-acceptance.
(951) 421-1984 View (951) 421-1984
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Karin Wiese
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BEdHons, BPsych, EMDR
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94101  (Online Only)
There have also been many positive outcomes from therapy sessions with couples in crisis as a result of betrayal and infidelity.
There are many reasons to feel overwhelmed by emotional pain and distress. You may be overwhelmed with ongoing conflict in relationships, intimacy issues, feeling unloved and misunderstood, career or children, your marriage, infidelity, addiction or just feeling hopeless. Perhaps you have stopped dreaming? When we are not being heard or understood it can be very difficult to move forward. This is your opportunity to reach out and find a safe space to talk and be heard. Together we will navigate coping skills and new ways of moving forward.
There have also been many positive outcomes from therapy sessions with couples in crisis as a result of betrayal and infidelity.
There are many reasons to feel overwhelmed by emotional pain and distress. You may be overwhelmed with ongoing conflict in relationships, intimacy issues, feeling unloved and misunderstood, career or children, your marriage, infidelity, addiction or just feeling hopeless. Perhaps you have stopped dreaming? When we are not being heard or understood it can be very difficult to move forward. This is your opportunity to reach out and find a safe space to talk and be heard. Together we will navigate coping skills and new ways of moving forward.
(417) 641-2146 View (417) 641-2146
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Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94103  (Online Only)
To me, a large part of therapy is about grieving, acceptance, and peace within ourselves and others; I am particularly good at helping people get in touch with their feelings. I tend to work with the heavier side of therapy, that include drug/ alcohol /cannabis addiction, domestic violence, narcissism, borderline, sex/porn addiction, sex offense, sexual shame, couples working through sobriety-recovery dynamics, infidelity, poly relationships, court, and anger management. I tend to work really well with those who enjoy dark humor, who are avoidant by nature, and those who are seeking redemption from guilt/shame.
To me, a large part of therapy is about grieving, acceptance, and peace within ourselves and others; I am particularly good at helping people get in touch with their feelings. I tend to work with the heavier side of therapy, that include drug/ alcohol /cannabis addiction, domestic violence, narcissism, borderline, sex/porn addiction, sex offense, sexual shame, couples working through sobriety-recovery dynamics, infidelity, poly relationships, court, and anger management. I tend to work really well with those who enjoy dark humor, who are avoidant by nature, and those who are seeking redemption from guilt/shame.
(650) 789-5893 View (650) 789-5893
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Dr. Ian Fetterolf
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94117  (Online Only)
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working and training as a therapist. My ideal client is someone who is open-minded, receptive to challenge, and motivated towards enacting positive change. Many of my clients experience mood and anxiety symptoms, and/or are referred through couples therapists for issues involving physical and emotional intimacy, attachment patterns, communication and self-expression, infidelity, identity changes, and establishing healthy boundaries. I collaborate closely with referring providers to support clients in optimizing relationships with themselves and important others.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience working and training as a therapist. My ideal client is someone who is open-minded, receptive to challenge, and motivated towards enacting positive change. Many of my clients experience mood and anxiety symptoms, and/or are referred through couples therapists for issues involving physical and emotional intimacy, attachment patterns, communication and self-expression, infidelity, identity changes, and establishing healthy boundaries. I collaborate closely with referring providers to support clients in optimizing relationships with themselves and important others.
(858) 463-6733 View (858) 463-6733
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Shena Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
I have specialized expertise in working with couples, and have successfully helped couples and individuals work through difficult relationship issues including challenging communication, betrayal, loss of intimacy, parenting challenges, sexual trauma, multicultural dynamics, and preparing for marriage.
I specialize in working with people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or distressed in career, life situation, or around their relationships, whether with a significant other, family, friends, or social situations. Often this involves working with challenging relationship dynamics, insecurities, sense of self, sense of purpose, or past trauma. My approach combines my experience in both psychotherapy and coaching and is direct, compassionate, and transformative. I utilize the proven research focusing on the neurobiology of attachment along with a holistic toolbox including mindfulness and somatic (body oriented) awareness.
I have specialized expertise in working with couples, and have successfully helped couples and individuals work through difficult relationship issues including challenging communication, betrayal, loss of intimacy, parenting challenges, sexual trauma, multicultural dynamics, and preparing for marriage.
I specialize in working with people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or distressed in career, life situation, or around their relationships, whether with a significant other, family, friends, or social situations. Often this involves working with challenging relationship dynamics, insecurities, sense of self, sense of purpose, or past trauma. My approach combines my experience in both psychotherapy and coaching and is direct, compassionate, and transformative. I utilize the proven research focusing on the neurobiology of attachment along with a holistic toolbox including mindfulness and somatic (body oriented) awareness.
(415) 446-1053 View (415) 446-1053
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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.