Infidelity Therapists in Franklin, TN

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Reclaimed Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067  (Online Only)
I specialize in healing from infidelity, betrayal, attachment issues in relationships and divorce.
My passion is to help others reclaim what has been lost. It may be your joy, your peace or the hope of the life you thought you would have. I work with individuals who are experiencing everyday issues such as stress or anxiety as well as major life transitions. I work with exploring adult attachment styles and moving towards secure attachment.
I specialize in healing from infidelity, betrayal, attachment issues in relationships and divorce.
My passion is to help others reclaim what has been lost. It may be your joy, your peace or the hope of the life you thought you would have. I work with individuals who are experiencing everyday issues such as stress or anxiety as well as major life transitions. I work with exploring adult attachment styles and moving towards secure attachment.
(931) 340-8660 View (931) 340-8660
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Nashville Affair Recovery
MS
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067
Challenge doesn't have to mean failure or loss, even after infidelity dismantles the very foundation of a relationship.
Has your marriage been impacted by infidelity? If you want the disconnection and pain to end, if you want to save your marriage, heal and grow together, you're in the right place. We're Amanda and Michael May, infidelity recovery specialists. As a husband-and-wife team, we've developed a 7-step recovery process which has proven transformative and integral for couples healing from many different types of infidelity. Clients say our approach is highly relatable and more productive than traditional couples counseling.
Challenge doesn't have to mean failure or loss, even after infidelity dismantles the very foundation of a relationship.
Has your marriage been impacted by infidelity? If you want the disconnection and pain to end, if you want to save your marriage, heal and grow together, you're in the right place. We're Amanda and Michael May, infidelity recovery specialists. As a husband-and-wife team, we've developed a 7-step recovery process which has proven transformative and integral for couples healing from many different types of infidelity. Clients say our approach is highly relatable and more productive than traditional couples counseling.
(615) 544-6132 View (615) 544-6132
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Kristen Rucker
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, APTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
As an Associate Partner Trauma Therapist (IITAP) I have extensive experience working with betrayed partners of infidelity and sex addiction.
Life's too short to let anyone or anything steal your sparkle. I am here to help you find your voice, take your power back, rebuild trust in yourself, and learn to laugh again (even if it's at the absurdity of it all). I work best with clients wanting to be more self led, release heavy burdens, work on family-of-origin issues, or heal from trauma and PTSD.
As an Associate Partner Trauma Therapist (IITAP) I have extensive experience working with betrayed partners of infidelity and sex addiction.
Life's too short to let anyone or anything steal your sparkle. I am here to help you find your voice, take your power back, rebuild trust in yourself, and learn to laugh again (even if it's at the absurdity of it all). I work best with clients wanting to be more self led, release heavy burdens, work on family-of-origin issues, or heal from trauma and PTSD.
(629) 300-6228 View (629) 300-6228
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Kelly Fisk
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
Couples: Pre-Engagement, pre-marital counseling, marital distress, infidelity, separation, other marital crisis, and divorce adjustment.
Individuals: Life transitions, work-life balance, mind-body health, stress and overload, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Couples: Pre-Engagement, pre-marital counseling, marital distress, infidelity, separation, other marital crisis, and divorce adjustment.
Individuals: Life transitions, work-life balance, mind-body health, stress and overload, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
(629) 276-7339 View (629) 276-7339
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Erica Stegner Dale
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37069
Waitlist for new clients
Her areas of focus with couples include pre-marital counseling, marriage enrichment, communication issues, and recovering from infidelity.
Life's difficulties find us all, and they can leave us feeling stuck, confused and alone. It is Erica's passion and privilege to walk alongside others who find themselves in such places. Erica's hope for her clients is to collaboratively create a safe environment that provides the space to wrestle, grow and take steps toward hope and healing.
Her areas of focus with couples include pre-marital counseling, marriage enrichment, communication issues, and recovering from infidelity.
Life's difficulties find us all, and they can leave us feeling stuck, confused and alone. It is Erica's passion and privilege to walk alongside others who find themselves in such places. Erica's hope for her clients is to collaboratively create a safe environment that provides the space to wrestle, grow and take steps toward hope and healing.
(615) 454-9285 View (615) 454-9285
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Rob Curwen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Trust and respect: Two requirements for love to grow. If your relationship is in trouble, these parts are probably missing. I specialize in helping couples rebuild when trust and respect are lost. Nothing damages a relationship more than betrayal. There is a process to not just recovering from, but redeeming what has happened. In many ways the betrayal is like a big boulder in the way of your relationship. Couples who don't address the boulder end up dragging it with them. The goal of counseling is to push the boulder out of the way and leave it behind.
Trust and respect: Two requirements for love to grow. If your relationship is in trouble, these parts are probably missing. I specialize in helping couples rebuild when trust and respect are lost. Nothing damages a relationship more than betrayal. There is a process to not just recovering from, but redeeming what has happened. In many ways the betrayal is like a big boulder in the way of your relationship. Couples who don't address the boulder end up dragging it with them. The goal of counseling is to push the boulder out of the way and leave it behind.
(615) 208-7517 View (615) 208-7517
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Mary Margaret Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, MHSP, CST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
It isn't easy to ask for help. It’s easy to get discouraged in life, and in relationships. It’s hard to break patterns that keep us stuck and to move past the pain and anxieties we face. With an integrative approach to therapy, I help clients break destructive patterns, heal wounds, develop better coping strategies, improve relational skills, and gain richer understanding of themselves and others. The common challenges I work with include: sexual intimacy. codependency, anxiety, infidelity, loss, personality growth, trauma, family conflict, parenting, eating disorders, spiritual abuse and Christian spiritual direction.
It isn't easy to ask for help. It’s easy to get discouraged in life, and in relationships. It’s hard to break patterns that keep us stuck and to move past the pain and anxieties we face. With an integrative approach to therapy, I help clients break destructive patterns, heal wounds, develop better coping strategies, improve relational skills, and gain richer understanding of themselves and others. The common challenges I work with include: sexual intimacy. codependency, anxiety, infidelity, loss, personality growth, trauma, family conflict, parenting, eating disorders, spiritual abuse and Christian spiritual direction.
(615) 209-9278 View (615) 209-9278
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Vanessa Pierre-Parker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my specializations include issues relating to day-to-day stressors, childhood trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression; pre-marital/post-marital counseling, conflict/ infidelity; Intimate Partner Violence (IPV); families challenged with multi-generational conflict, blended families and parenting.
I believe when clients have a safe place with genuine understanding and free of judgement, they are able to be their true selves and do their best work. With support and some guidance, clients have the opportunity to rediscover their strengths, build self-awareness and experience true connection which can lead to a life of purpose and fulfillment. I believe if you are willing, you have the ability to take action and kindle the fire inside of you to kick-start the changes you want to see in your life. I am passionate about helping to empower you to achieve your goals by bringing hope and possibility through psychotherapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my specializations include issues relating to day-to-day stressors, childhood trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression; pre-marital/post-marital counseling, conflict/ infidelity; Intimate Partner Violence (IPV); families challenged with multi-generational conflict, blended families and parenting.
I believe when clients have a safe place with genuine understanding and free of judgement, they are able to be their true selves and do their best work. With support and some guidance, clients have the opportunity to rediscover their strengths, build self-awareness and experience true connection which can lead to a life of purpose and fulfillment. I believe if you are willing, you have the ability to take action and kindle the fire inside of you to kick-start the changes you want to see in your life. I am passionate about helping to empower you to achieve your goals by bringing hope and possibility through psychotherapy.
(704) 461-0541 View (704) 461-0541
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Kristen Maloney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064  (Online Only)
I have experience working with couples that are going through or have gone through the adoption process and couples that have dealt with or are dealing with infidelity.
Making the step to begin the counseling process can be scary and overwhelming; but it can be the first step toward healing and change. I absolutely love working with individuals and couples. Walking along side clients as they journey their way through hurt, anger, grief, frustration, and other emotions, is my pleasure. Some of my previous clients came to me when things seemed to be very grim and hopeless. It has been my pleasure to watch them put in the hard work and commitment to the therapeutic process and come out as stronger individuals and couples.
I have experience working with couples that are going through or have gone through the adoption process and couples that have dealt with or are dealing with infidelity.
Making the step to begin the counseling process can be scary and overwhelming; but it can be the first step toward healing and change. I absolutely love working with individuals and couples. Walking along side clients as they journey their way through hurt, anger, grief, frustration, and other emotions, is my pleasure. Some of my previous clients came to me when things seemed to be very grim and hopeless. It has been my pleasure to watch them put in the hard work and commitment to the therapeutic process and come out as stronger individuals and couples.
(615) 212-2469 View (615) 212-2469
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Bryan Holmes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, MDiv, MBA
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067
Feeling stuck, wanting to make improvements in your life? Addictions, affairs, unhappy relationships, loss, grief, shame, sudden or permanent life changes -- I can help you gain understanding and relief, in a safe, supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental setting. It takes courage to try new ways of thinking and behaving in the quest to identify and fulfill unmet needs. I can accompany you through the process of self-discovery, self-acceptance, forgiveness, healing, personal growth and freedom.
Feeling stuck, wanting to make improvements in your life? Addictions, affairs, unhappy relationships, loss, grief, shame, sudden or permanent life changes -- I can help you gain understanding and relief, in a safe, supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental setting. It takes courage to try new ways of thinking and behaving in the quest to identify and fulfill unmet needs. I can accompany you through the process of self-discovery, self-acceptance, forgiveness, healing, personal growth and freedom.
(615) 246-0081 View (615) 246-0081
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Eric Bottoms
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, EFT, EMDR, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
Do you struggle with sex getting more daily attention than your closest relationships? Maybe a previous infidelity or betrayal continues to plague the relationship? Many of my clients struggle to make sense of emotions, but long to feel safe and connected to friends and family. Despite our best protective strategies, emotional experiences will not be ignored. Over a lifespan, adaptive protective strategies of the past become our prisons. Mal-adaptive in the present, old and helpful strategies of the past form the barriers to trusting safe and connected relationships we all desperately desire.
Do you struggle with sex getting more daily attention than your closest relationships? Maybe a previous infidelity or betrayal continues to plague the relationship? Many of my clients struggle to make sense of emotions, but long to feel safe and connected to friends and family. Despite our best protective strategies, emotional experiences will not be ignored. Over a lifespan, adaptive protective strategies of the past become our prisons. Mal-adaptive in the present, old and helpful strategies of the past form the barriers to trusting safe and connected relationships we all desperately desire.
(615) 258-6124 View (615) 258-6124
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Courtney S Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
Not one of us is immune to struggles in life. You may be experiencing stress or a life transition. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or depression. Eating disorders or personality disorders. You may be having trouble communicating with your partner. Maybe you’ve experienced infidelity. It might be that your family needs therapy to heal. We could all use a little help from time to time. I’m here to support you no matter the issue. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar, eating disorders, relationship struggles, and LGBTQ mental health.
Not one of us is immune to struggles in life. You may be experiencing stress or a life transition. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or depression. Eating disorders or personality disorders. You may be having trouble communicating with your partner. Maybe you’ve experienced infidelity. It might be that your family needs therapy to heal. We could all use a little help from time to time. I’m here to support you no matter the issue. I specialize in depression, anxiety, bipolar, eating disorders, relationship struggles, and LGBTQ mental health.
(615) 265-1613 View (615) 265-1613
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John H Brownlee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064  (Online Only)
Because I have experienced more than one significant betrayal, I can personally relate to what you are doing through.
Over the past 40 years I have of provided counseling and coaching in a broad range of issues. Betrayal, which is a very painful experience, is one of my specialities As an experienced therapist and one who has experienced betrayal, I have extensive experience in counseling others in this area and recently I published a book on betrayal, The Judas Kiss, Growing Beyond Betrayal. Another speciality is Parent Alienation. Throughout my many years, I have often counseled individuals who are suffering the loss of relationship with one or more of their children.
Because I have experienced more than one significant betrayal, I can personally relate to what you are doing through.
Over the past 40 years I have of provided counseling and coaching in a broad range of issues. Betrayal, which is a very painful experience, is one of my specialities As an experienced therapist and one who has experienced betrayal, I have extensive experience in counseling others in this area and recently I published a book on betrayal, The Judas Kiss, Growing Beyond Betrayal. Another speciality is Parent Alienation. Throughout my many years, I have often counseled individuals who are suffering the loss of relationship with one or more of their children.
(615) 701-6560 View (615) 701-6560
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James Berrian
Pre-Licensed Professional, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
Anxiety, shame, depression, and relationship stress are some of the most common impacts of trauma. Whether you have experienced trauma from childhood abuse or neglect, infidelity in a relationship, combat, interpersonal violence, or high control religious settings, you deserve to be well. If you're feeling hopeless, stuck, or overwhelmed, I would be honored to sit with you, hear your story, and help you find and restore joy and peace in your life.
Anxiety, shame, depression, and relationship stress are some of the most common impacts of trauma. Whether you have experienced trauma from childhood abuse or neglect, infidelity in a relationship, combat, interpersonal violence, or high control religious settings, you deserve to be well. If you're feeling hopeless, stuck, or overwhelmed, I would be honored to sit with you, hear your story, and help you find and restore joy and peace in your life.
(629) 265-0040 View (629) 265-0040
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Jenna M Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067
ATTN: Couples & Individuals! Are you seeking connection, growth, healing & change in your relationships? Exploring a path to healing & understanding? Seeking lasting change & an end to repetitive patterns? I got you! If you find yourselves at a crossroads, burdened by unresolved pain, or struggling with intense conflict, therapeutic support from someone who GETS IT might be just what you need. Together, we can unravel the knots, address past hurts & pave the way for a brighter future. Don't let despair overshadow your vision of a happy, thriving relationship. Together, we can heal, transform & cultivate the love you deserve.
ATTN: Couples & Individuals! Are you seeking connection, growth, healing & change in your relationships? Exploring a path to healing & understanding? Seeking lasting change & an end to repetitive patterns? I got you! If you find yourselves at a crossroads, burdened by unresolved pain, or struggling with intense conflict, therapeutic support from someone who GETS IT might be just what you need. Together, we can unravel the knots, address past hurts & pave the way for a brighter future. Don't let despair overshadow your vision of a happy, thriving relationship. Together, we can heal, transform & cultivate the love you deserve.
(615) 282-5727 View (615) 282-5727
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Dr. Ramon Presson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067
In practice since 1987, I enjoy helping couples untangle their knots, improve their communication, resolve issues, rebuild trust, and restore closeness. I work with many couples who have been married for several years and now feel disconnected and unloved. I also work with many couples recovering from an affair. I counsel with couples going through separation as well as couples/individuals facing divorce. Being certified by Prepare-Enrich, I'm experienced in premarital and newlywed counseling. I'm also a Level 2 Gottman couples therapist.
In practice since 1987, I enjoy helping couples untangle their knots, improve their communication, resolve issues, rebuild trust, and restore closeness. I work with many couples who have been married for several years and now feel disconnected and unloved. I also work with many couples recovering from an affair. I counsel with couples going through separation as well as couples/individuals facing divorce. Being certified by Prepare-Enrich, I'm experienced in premarital and newlywed counseling. I'm also a Level 2 Gottman couples therapist.
(615) 789-8751 View (615) 789-8751
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Kaye Bradley Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
May I offer you a place to vent, process and renew? Maybe you are holding a tired head in your hands saying “what is happening with me?” My belief is that sharing your precious inner thoughts and emotions in a safe setting is a worthy effort. I can help to make sense of it alongside you. I work with those in recovery from narcissistic and traumatic abuse, those trying to change their "people pleasing" behaviors, and with those seeking growth and awareness during major life transitions. You may find that after the first session you feel great relief. In person/ Video sessions are available for anyone living in TN.
May I offer you a place to vent, process and renew? Maybe you are holding a tired head in your hands saying “what is happening with me?” My belief is that sharing your precious inner thoughts and emotions in a safe setting is a worthy effort. I can help to make sense of it alongside you. I work with those in recovery from narcissistic and traumatic abuse, those trying to change their "people pleasing" behaviors, and with those seeking growth and awareness during major life transitions. You may find that after the first session you feel great relief. In person/ Video sessions are available for anyone living in TN.
(615) 208-5098 View (615) 208-5098
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Middle Tennessee Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
My clients struggle with life just like you. They want more in life and have struggled to find fullness and meaning. They are hurting from wounds from the past, difficulties in present-day relationships, and wrestle with self-identity. Just like you, they have tried everything they can think of to help themselves, perhaps even trying therapy or counseling before. And like you, they want a place to explore life in a nonjudgmental and safe environment.
My clients struggle with life just like you. They want more in life and have struggled to find fullness and meaning. They are hurting from wounds from the past, difficulties in present-day relationships, and wrestle with self-identity. Just like you, they have tried everything they can think of to help themselves, perhaps even trying therapy or counseling before. And like you, they want a place to explore life in a nonjudgmental and safe environment.
(615) 680-9925 View (615) 680-9925
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Shelia McKay
Pastoral Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
As a temperament counselor, I give clients a questionnaire to complete in order to help them identify their soul needs. Once a client understands their temperament, we can develop a strategy to live a life that is more stable and fruitful. Teens who struggle to understand their identity, self worth and passions are also favorite clients. Premarital counseling is so vital to set a solid foundation before entering into the marriage union. Marriage counseling is important and necessary for strong families and communities which I spend a fair amount of time navigating these unions.
As a temperament counselor, I give clients a questionnaire to complete in order to help them identify their soul needs. Once a client understands their temperament, we can develop a strategy to live a life that is more stable and fruitful. Teens who struggle to understand their identity, self worth and passions are also favorite clients. Premarital counseling is so vital to set a solid foundation before entering into the marriage union. Marriage counseling is important and necessary for strong families and communities which I spend a fair amount of time navigating these unions.
(615) 492-2249 View (615) 492-2249
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Hunter Lawrence
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067
Addiction, loss, trauma, conflict…the story does not have to end there. It can move to recovery, acceptance, healing, and connection. Whether the troubles are in our relationships or inside us as individuals, I see counseling as a powerful process for mental and relational health. I have experienced first-hand the healing power of counseling in my own recovery from addiction. I want the same for my clients. I help my clients grow in self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love…how they view themselves in relation to their world and story
Addiction, loss, trauma, conflict…the story does not have to end there. It can move to recovery, acceptance, healing, and connection. Whether the troubles are in our relationships or inside us as individuals, I see counseling as a powerful process for mental and relational health. I have experienced first-hand the healing power of counseling in my own recovery from addiction. I want the same for my clients. I help my clients grow in self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love…how they view themselves in relation to their world and story
(615) 616-7577 View (615) 616-7577
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.