Infidelity Therapists in Atlanta, GA
I work with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography, marriage issues, and infidelity, as well as helping clients achieve emotional and/or spiritual wholeness.
I have been meeting with individuals and couples for over 35 years. I specialize in helping individuals and couples learn how to communicate more effectively. My focus is on helping the client learn how to talk about his/her emotions in a clear and thoughtful manner. My ideal client(s) is an individual who desires to live out of their true self. I love helping couples and individuals learn to connect in a deeper and more authentic manner.
I work with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, substance abuse, sexual addiction, pornography, marriage issues, and infidelity, as well as helping clients achieve emotional and/or spiritual wholeness.
I have been meeting with individuals and couples for over 35 years. I specialize in helping individuals and couples learn how to communicate more effectively. My focus is on helping the client learn how to talk about his/her emotions in a clear and thoughtful manner. My ideal client(s) is an individual who desires to live out of their true self. I love helping couples and individuals learn to connect in a deeper and more authentic manner.
I help dating and married couples improve communication, work past infidelity, and re-establish intimacy.
Do you need help with your relationship? I specialize in Couples Counseling, with a speciality in premarital counseling. I help couples design their marriage. I choose to work with only a select few clients who are motivated and who recognize the investment of marital counseling. This is the most important investment that you will make in your relationship. Counseling is a priority and should be completed at the first indication of problems. I work with couples and individuals online and in person for a fee of $150 (individuals) and $200 (Couples) per session.
I help dating and married couples improve communication, work past infidelity, and re-establish intimacy.
Do you need help with your relationship? I specialize in Couples Counseling, with a speciality in premarital counseling. I help couples design their marriage. I choose to work with only a select few clients who are motivated and who recognize the investment of marital counseling. This is the most important investment that you will make in your relationship. Counseling is a priority and should be completed at the first indication of problems. I work with couples and individuals online and in person for a fee of $150 (individuals) and $200 (Couples) per session.
Couples often reach out to me to fine-tune their communication or to address larger unresolved issues, including infidelity, substance abuse, a partner who shuts down or withdraws, anger, jealousy, and sexual dissatisfaction, among other reasons. Most couples just want to stop fighting, stop hurting, and regain closeness. My process starts with meeting both of you for the first meeting and then just once separately to get to know each of you better. After that, all future sessions are strictly couple's sessions. I also offer personalized Intensives for couples in crisis.
Couples often reach out to me to fine-tune their communication or to address larger unresolved issues, including infidelity, substance abuse, a partner who shuts down or withdraws, anger, jealousy, and sexual dissatisfaction, among other reasons. Most couples just want to stop fighting, stop hurting, and regain closeness. My process starts with meeting both of you for the first meeting and then just once separately to get to know each of you better. After that, all future sessions are strictly couple's sessions. I also offer personalized Intensives for couples in crisis.
My sole focus is helping people stop non-criminal sexual behavior that violates their promises, their values and/or their self-control. I help people figure out and quit engaging in behaviors such as excessive or inappropriate use of pornography, inappropriately spending money for sex (including prostitutes, strip clubs or sexual 'massage parlors'), engaging in risky sexual hook-ups, getting involved in repeated or lengthy affairs or other forms of chronic infidelity. I'm a nationally recognized Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who has been in private practice in Atlanta for 30+ years.
My sole focus is helping people stop non-criminal sexual behavior that violates their promises, their values and/or their self-control. I help people figure out and quit engaging in behaviors such as excessive or inappropriate use of pornography, inappropriately spending money for sex (including prostitutes, strip clubs or sexual 'massage parlors'), engaging in risky sexual hook-ups, getting involved in repeated or lengthy affairs or other forms of chronic infidelity. I'm a nationally recognized Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who has been in private practice in Atlanta for 30+ years.
Tina Wehner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MTSC, LCMHCS, CSAT-S, CHFP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30303
Are you interested in accelerating your treatment? I specialize and exclusively offer 3 Day Intensive Therapy in my practice. If you are interested in achieving 6 months of therapy in 3 Days and have a desire and willingness to dig deep, roll up your sleeves and work on your issues then our practice might be a good option for you. Hope & Freedom specializes in treating sexual addiction recovery therapy, betrayal trauma treatment for betrayed partners, and provides top quality couples recovery treatment for couples hoping to restore after betrayal. Our website has lots of helpful information and an application for consideration.
Are you interested in accelerating your treatment? I specialize and exclusively offer 3 Day Intensive Therapy in my practice. If you are interested in achieving 6 months of therapy in 3 Days and have a desire and willingness to dig deep, roll up your sleeves and work on your issues then our practice might be a good option for you. Hope & Freedom specializes in treating sexual addiction recovery therapy, betrayal trauma treatment for betrayed partners, and provides top quality couples recovery treatment for couples hoping to restore after betrayal. Our website has lots of helpful information and an application for consideration.
Alexanderial Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Online Only)
Through the practice of Law of Attraction I help couples recover from relationship traumas ( infidelity, abuse, substance abuse) and dramas (loss of intimacy, constant arguing, commitment).
I HELP COUPLES ARGUE LESS AND MAKE LOVE MORE!! Stop tossing and turning at night. Everything will be okay. You deserve love and happiness. That's exactly what we will work together towards achieving. Working in the field of relationships for over a decade, I am dedicated to coaching you down your path of happiness and fulfillment by way of expertise, experience & a direct but strength focused approach. I exceed in helping couples who are on the brink of breaking up to reconnect, regain trust, and redefine their relationship to one of pure & continuous happiness all in the privacy and comforts of your own home!
Through the practice of Law of Attraction I help couples recover from relationship traumas ( infidelity, abuse, substance abuse) and dramas (loss of intimacy, constant arguing, commitment).
I HELP COUPLES ARGUE LESS AND MAKE LOVE MORE!! Stop tossing and turning at night. Everything will be okay. You deserve love and happiness. That's exactly what we will work together towards achieving. Working in the field of relationships for over a decade, I am dedicated to coaching you down your path of happiness and fulfillment by way of expertise, experience & a direct but strength focused approach. I exceed in helping couples who are on the brink of breaking up to reconnect, regain trust, and redefine their relationship to one of pure & continuous happiness all in the privacy and comforts of your own home!
I have extensive experience working with sexual trauma, drug and sexual addictions, infidelity, infertility, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and anger.
Painful losses and traumatic experiences that accumulate through the course of our lives can hamper day to day functioning. Psychotherapy can help you understand yourself more deeply, to include how earlier traumatic experiences impact your interpersonal functioning, as well as how you see yourself and engage the world around you. As a West Indian and therapist of color, I have a deep understanding and regard for the historical and cultural landscapes that help to inform "who we are as a race". I am committed to creating a space where you can explore issues surrounding migration, acculturation and identity safely.
I have extensive experience working with sexual trauma, drug and sexual addictions, infidelity, infertility, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and anger.
Painful losses and traumatic experiences that accumulate through the course of our lives can hamper day to day functioning. Psychotherapy can help you understand yourself more deeply, to include how earlier traumatic experiences impact your interpersonal functioning, as well as how you see yourself and engage the world around you. As a West Indian and therapist of color, I have a deep understanding and regard for the historical and cultural landscapes that help to inform "who we are as a race". I am committed to creating a space where you can explore issues surrounding migration, acculturation and identity safely.
I am passionate about working with people who encounter stress & unwanted patterns of behavior that interfere with their individual, relational and career aspirations. In addition to my work with individuals who are facing distress from depression & anxiety, I have specific training & experience helping couples & partners dealing with relational distress resulting from problematic sexual behaviors, including facilitating therapeutic disclosures and leading betrayal trauma groups. I also work with older adolescents & adults suffering with body image issues & disordered eating. Parent coaching is another area of expertise.
I am passionate about working with people who encounter stress & unwanted patterns of behavior that interfere with their individual, relational and career aspirations. In addition to my work with individuals who are facing distress from depression & anxiety, I have specific training & experience helping couples & partners dealing with relational distress resulting from problematic sexual behaviors, including facilitating therapeutic disclosures and leading betrayal trauma groups. I also work with older adolescents & adults suffering with body image issues & disordered eating. Parent coaching is another area of expertise.
Hannah Boos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CPTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30341
With the hope of supporting those navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, life transitions, bipolar disorder, spirituality, deconstruction/reconstruction, and healing from infidelity and sexual betrayal.
Hi and thank you for visiting my profile. Your decision to explore counseling reflects courage and vulnerability, and I'm honored you're here. I'm dedicated to supporting individuals (16+) facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, life transitions, and spirituality. Additionally, I'm passionate about aiding those recovering from infidelity and sexual betrayal. My primary aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where your healing journey can begin, fostering progress and personal growth. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
With the hope of supporting those navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, life transitions, bipolar disorder, spirituality, deconstruction/reconstruction, and healing from infidelity and sexual betrayal.
Hi and thank you for visiting my profile. Your decision to explore counseling reflects courage and vulnerability, and I'm honored you're here. I'm dedicated to supporting individuals (16+) facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, life transitions, and spirituality. Additionally, I'm passionate about aiding those recovering from infidelity and sexual betrayal. My primary aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where your healing journey can begin, fostering progress and personal growth. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
Dr. Ronjonette O'Bannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324 (Online Only)
My expertise includes relationship issues, betrayal trauma, racial identity issues, and mood disorders.
I adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of the human experience, yet there are times when healing can't be done alone. My work is fundamentally relational. I help people overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, with an understanding that these issues can overlap or involve additional problems impacting other areas of life. I am warm, relatable, active, and flexible, balancing exploratory work with directness. I have over 15 years of experience with a diverse body of clients. I divide my time between clinical work, teaching, and research.
My expertise includes relationship issues, betrayal trauma, racial identity issues, and mood disorders.
I adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of the human experience, yet there are times when healing can't be done alone. My work is fundamentally relational. I help people overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, with an understanding that these issues can overlap or involve additional problems impacting other areas of life. I am warm, relatable, active, and flexible, balancing exploratory work with directness. I have over 15 years of experience with a diverse body of clients. I divide my time between clinical work, teaching, and research.
Amy Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Waitlist for new clients
Amy helps couples heal from affairs and breaches of trust in their partnerships.
Amy Howard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. She is also certified as a Sex Therapist by the American American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Amy completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia majoring in Child and Family Development. She earned her Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University. Amy completed a masters thesis on the topic of married women’s sexual satisfaction.
Amy helps couples heal from affairs and breaches of trust in their partnerships.
Amy Howard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. She is also certified as a Sex Therapist by the American American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Amy completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia majoring in Child and Family Development. She earned her Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University. Amy completed a masters thesis on the topic of married women’s sexual satisfaction.
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Whether you're navigating communication issues, healing from infidelity, or simply looking to strengthen your partnership, my expert approach as a Gottman's trained therapist and Prepare-Enrich facilitator, is designed to empower both partners to grow together.
Empower your healing, embrace your journey! As a therapist, I believe in your ability to overcome life's challenges and rediscover your strengths. I specialize in creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore their mental health needs and work towards healing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, my tailored therapeutic approach fosters resilience and empowers you to make meaningful changes. I am dedicated to helping you take those next steps toward emotional well-being, offering a space where you can truly thrive.
Whether you're navigating communication issues, healing from infidelity, or simply looking to strengthen your partnership, my expert approach as a Gottman's trained therapist and Prepare-Enrich facilitator, is designed to empower both partners to grow together.
Empower your healing, embrace your journey! As a therapist, I believe in your ability to overcome life's challenges and rediscover your strengths. I specialize in creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore their mental health needs and work towards healing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, my tailored therapeutic approach fosters resilience and empowers you to make meaningful changes. I am dedicated to helping you take those next steps toward emotional well-being, offering a space where you can truly thrive.
Atlantis McNeil
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
Whether you are dealing with communication breakdowns, trust issues, infidelity, or stress of major life transitions, I provide a safe and supportive environment where both partners can express themselves openly and work towards mutual understanding.
I bring extensive experience and a profound commitment to helping partners cultivate healthy, fulfilling relationships. I guide couples through a wide array of challenges and empower them to reconnect on a deeper level. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding of relationship dynamics. Every couple is unique, and I am dedicated to tailoring treatment plans that address the specific needs and goals of each partnership.
Whether you are dealing with communication breakdowns, trust issues, infidelity, or stress of major life transitions, I provide a safe and supportive environment where both partners can express themselves openly and work towards mutual understanding.
I bring extensive experience and a profound commitment to helping partners cultivate healthy, fulfilling relationships. I guide couples through a wide array of challenges and empower them to reconnect on a deeper level. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding of relationship dynamics. Every couple is unique, and I am dedicated to tailoring treatment plans that address the specific needs and goals of each partnership.
Welcome! I understand that therapy may be a new experience for you and strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and accepting environment. My goal is to help you to grow and change with compassionate yet challenging solution-based therapy. My clinical training and years of experience have prepared me to successfully help adults, college students, and couples on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, OCD, relationships, family-of-origin issues, assertiveness, boundaries, self-esteem, anger management, trauma, infidelity, communication, conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, and difficulty with transitions.
Welcome! I understand that therapy may be a new experience for you and strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and accepting environment. My goal is to help you to grow and change with compassionate yet challenging solution-based therapy. My clinical training and years of experience have prepared me to successfully help adults, college students, and couples on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, OCD, relationships, family-of-origin issues, assertiveness, boundaries, self-esteem, anger management, trauma, infidelity, communication, conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, and difficulty with transitions.
Dr. James E Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309 (Online Only)
If you struggle with anxiety, anger, church hurt or abuse, depression, life transitions, racial-related distress, a lack of resilience, spiritual maturity, or trauma, I would love the opportunity to share tools that can help you find relief. For individuals, the journey begins with identifying your feelings, understanding the goals of your behavior, and exploring childhood pain. I assist couples to repair past emotional injuries including the heartbreak and betrayal of infidelity. I can help any couple create a safe space to share their deepest longings, learn to communicate well, and create a new relationship.
If you struggle with anxiety, anger, church hurt or abuse, depression, life transitions, racial-related distress, a lack of resilience, spiritual maturity, or trauma, I would love the opportunity to share tools that can help you find relief. For individuals, the journey begins with identifying your feelings, understanding the goals of your behavior, and exploring childhood pain. I assist couples to repair past emotional injuries including the heartbreak and betrayal of infidelity. I can help any couple create a safe space to share their deepest longings, learn to communicate well, and create a new relationship.
J'lynn Harvey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
Congratulations on taking the first step of your healing journey and the road to rediscovering you! I am passionate about helping teens, young adults, and couples identify and address the unique challenges they face. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling to heal from relational trauma and issues due to infidelity, abandonment, abuse, divorce, codependency, bullying, and more. I love working with individuals who want to be in romantic relationships, by working through the hurts and traumas from previous relationships.
Congratulations on taking the first step of your healing journey and the road to rediscovering you! I am passionate about helping teens, young adults, and couples identify and address the unique challenges they face. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling to heal from relational trauma and issues due to infidelity, abandonment, abuse, divorce, codependency, bullying, and more. I love working with individuals who want to be in romantic relationships, by working through the hurts and traumas from previous relationships.
I work with clients going through a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties including grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, marital difficulty, divorce recovery, infidelity, life transitions, and the pain of growing up in a difficult parent/child relationship.
Thank you for your interest in my profile and congratulations on your decision to seek help. It is my belief that only the courageous seek counseling. Therapy is a process that provides the guidance and tools necessary to make changes; changes which can have a significant and lasting impact on one's life. As a therapist, my approach is to create an environment that is filled with acceptance, empathy, and support in order to help one discover one's strengths, to solve problems, and transform one's life. Just as every fingerprint is unique, so is one's life journey.
I work with clients going through a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties including grief, loss, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, marital difficulty, divorce recovery, infidelity, life transitions, and the pain of growing up in a difficult parent/child relationship.
Thank you for your interest in my profile and congratulations on your decision to seek help. It is my belief that only the courageous seek counseling. Therapy is a process that provides the guidance and tools necessary to make changes; changes which can have a significant and lasting impact on one's life. As a therapist, my approach is to create an environment that is filled with acceptance, empathy, and support in order to help one discover one's strengths, to solve problems, and transform one's life. Just as every fingerprint is unique, so is one's life journey.
OneLove Counseling Services, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305
Areas of specialty include but are not limited to: Psychosexual Therapy, Marriage and Relationship Counseling, Sex and Intimacy Counseling, Spiritual Counseling, Sports Psychology, Compatibility Therapy, Infidelity, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Divorce, Stress management, Suicide, Depression, Couple-Dance Therapy, Grief Counseling, and Wedding Officiant.
Empathy, sympathy, active listening, and genuine concern are vital to helping individuals overcome the challenges they face. When a person feels unfulfilled, frustrated or blocked by their current situation, seeking help is where change begins. Our Holistic/Person-Centered approach to healing from the inside out is designed to assess the root of an issue, and then help support individuals, families and couples on the path to thinking differently and therefore creating different, more positive outcomes. Privacy and confidentiality is the cornerstone of OneLove Counseling Services.
Areas of specialty include but are not limited to: Psychosexual Therapy, Marriage and Relationship Counseling, Sex and Intimacy Counseling, Spiritual Counseling, Sports Psychology, Compatibility Therapy, Infidelity, Self-Esteem, Parenting, Divorce, Stress management, Suicide, Depression, Couple-Dance Therapy, Grief Counseling, and Wedding Officiant.
Empathy, sympathy, active listening, and genuine concern are vital to helping individuals overcome the challenges they face. When a person feels unfulfilled, frustrated or blocked by their current situation, seeking help is where change begins. Our Holistic/Person-Centered approach to healing from the inside out is designed to assess the root of an issue, and then help support individuals, families and couples on the path to thinking differently and therefore creating different, more positive outcomes. Privacy and confidentiality is the cornerstone of OneLove Counseling Services.
William Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
Momentum. Clarity. Possibilities. I counsel individuals and couples facing a variety of challenges. I partner with clients to discover, explore, and employ strategies to deal with the "stuff" of life. Some issues addressed include depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, infidelity, sexual issues, as well as expertise and savvy in LGBTQ+ issues. Respect, honesty, trust, and equality form the basis of my therapeutic relationships. For more information, please visit my website at williambrowncounseling.com or call for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.
Momentum. Clarity. Possibilities. I counsel individuals and couples facing a variety of challenges. I partner with clients to discover, explore, and employ strategies to deal with the "stuff" of life. Some issues addressed include depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, infidelity, sexual issues, as well as expertise and savvy in LGBTQ+ issues. Respect, honesty, trust, and equality form the basis of my therapeutic relationships. For more information, please visit my website at williambrowncounseling.com or call for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.
I am Marriage-Friendly, competent in couples therapy, infidelity, and the art of teaching people with concrete tools how to have better relationships.
I am Susan Adams, licensed Marriage and Family therapist and licensed Professional Counselor, in private practice for over 41 years. My best credential is that I have been married for 43 years and have raised one daughter, numerous cousins, and am currently owned by two wonderful Boston Terriers. I am a Clinical Member and an Approved supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The latter means that I teach and credential other therapists who are looking for state licensure or clinical membership in our professional organization.
I am Marriage-Friendly, competent in couples therapy, infidelity, and the art of teaching people with concrete tools how to have better relationships.
I am Susan Adams, licensed Marriage and Family therapist and licensed Professional Counselor, in private practice for over 41 years. My best credential is that I have been married for 43 years and have raised one daughter, numerous cousins, and am currently owned by two wonderful Boston Terriers. I am a Clinical Member and an Approved supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The latter means that I teach and credential other therapists who are looking for state licensure or clinical membership in our professional organization.
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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.