Betrayal Trauma and Infidelity

Treating betrayal trauma is challenging and sensitive work. It is best done with the support of a licensed therapist that is experienced in helping couples navigate the profound emotional and relational challenges that arise from experiences of betrayal, such as infidelity. This type of therapy requires a gentle, direct, and structured approach that focuses on containment and the unique factors impacting the individual couple. The therapist will focus on addressing the impact of betrayal trauma on both partners, gaining insight about how and why this happened, rebuilding trust, addressing relationship issues disrupting connection, and fostering healing and reconciliation within the relationship.

Betrayal trauma occurs when a significant other breaks trust through actions such as infidelity or deceit. This type of trauma can lead to deep emotional wounds, including feelings of betrayal, anger, sadness, and confusion. It often disrupts the sense of safety and security within the relationship and can often lead to depression. Infidelity and other forms of betrayal can severely impact relational dynamics, causing issues such as diminished trust, communication breakdowns, emotional distance, and intimacy problems.

In the wake of betrayal, I support individual clients and couples to process the impact of the betrayal, develop a path forward, and begin the process of repair. For clients that wish to leave their relationships, I provide support around processing grief as well as life transition.

Who I Serve:

I provide telehealth videoconferencing/phone therapy services to individuals and couples across the state of California. I am committed to providing antiracist and identity affirming care. I am a kink and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. If you have any further questions about my competence in supporting you around specific aspects of your identity, please don’t hesitate to reach out with your questions.