Therapevo

Infidelity Recovery for Couples

Understand, Repair, and Rebuild Trust

You’ve betrayed your partner, you’re likely feeling guilt, shame, and uncertainty about what comes next. Our therapists are here to help you understand what happened, how it happened, how to repair the damage, and become a safe, trustworthy partner through infidelity recovery for couples.

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What is Couples
Infidelity Recovery?

Infidelity recovery for couples focuses on helping both partners navigate the emotional and relational damage caused by betrayal. This process involves:

  • Acknowledging the Betrayal: Creating space for the betrayed partner to express their hurt and process their feelings.
  • Taking Responsibility: Helping the betrayer own their actions and commit to rebuilding trust.
  • Rebuilding Together: Creating new patterns of communication, trust, and intimacy that prevent future betrayals.

Couples therapy offers a path forward for those who want to save their marriage and grow stronger together. Ideally, it runs alongside individual therapy for the betrayed and the betraying partner.

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The Challenges
of Recovering as a Couple

Infidelity leaves lasting scars, but couples who commit to healing often discover that it’s
possible to grow through the experience.

Common challenges couples face include:

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Emotional Rollercoaster

Waves of anger, sadness, and guilt can feel overwhelming

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Exhaustion

Hashing things out into the wee hours of the morning without ever really resolving those big emotions

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Communication Barriers

Struggles to express feelings without harming your partner, or listen without defensiveness

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Rebuilding Trust

Restoring faith in one another after deception has shattered the foundation of your lives

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Rekindling Intimacy

Physical and emotional closeness often feel distant or impossible

Healing as a couple requires commitment, honesty, and vulnerability—but it is possible with expert guidance.

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How We Help Couples Recover from Infidelity

Our therapists are trained to work with both partners in a way that ensures each person feels heard and
respected. Together, we’ll help you:

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Create a Safe Space

Establish boundaries and emotional safety
for both partners.

2

Understand the
Damage

Explore the effects of infidelity on each partner and the relationship.

3

Communicate
Effectively

Learn tools for honest, open, and productive conversations.

4

Rebuild Trust

Identify steps to repair trust slowly, over time: including transparency and accountability.

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Rekindle Intimacy

Explore how to restore physical and
emotional closeness.

Whether you’re just starting your recovery or feel stuck
in the process, we’ll guide you toward a healthier,
more connected future.

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Meet Our Therapists

Our team of expert therapists specializes in betrayal recovery for both individuals and couples.

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Areas of Interest

Gender

Overwhelmed by the options? Schedule a Free Consultation and we’ll help you choose the right team member

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Jeremy Zacharias
Jeremy Zacharias MAMFT, MDiv, RMFT, CCC | Immediate availability

Jeremy Zacharias specializes in building healthy relationships, trauma healing, and addiction recovery. With a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Divinity, he draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Systems Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to help clients navigate challenges. Jeremy’s client-centered approach fosters a compassionate, conversational space where individuals, couples, and families can explore new perspectives and unlock personal growth. He is passionate about helping clients strengthen relationships and overcome obstacles to create lasting change.

Jennifer L. Cole
Jennifer L. Cole MA, CCC, SEP | Immediate availability

Jennifer is a compassionate therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, relationship counseling, and spiritual formation. With a Master of Arts in Counseling and extensive training in Somatic Experiencing (SE), she offers a holistic, client-centered approach that integrates mind, emotions, and body sensations to heal trauma. Jennifer works with individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like infidelity, grief, and co-dependency. She is passionate about supporting clients through life’s challenges, promoting healing, resilience, and personal growth.

Jeremiah Palmer
Jeremiah Palmer MAMFT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Jeremiah is a warm and direct therapist who helps individuals and couples find the deeper roots of their challenges. He specializes in healing from trauma, overcoming addiction, and building healthier relationships. Drawing on his unique insights into family dynamics, Jeremiah helps you reconnect with your authentic self and create lasting change. Click to learn how you can start your journey with him.

Melissa Bonnell
Melissa Bonnell MAMFT, CACFT Associate, CCC | Immediate availability

Melissa is a warm and experienced marriage and family therapist with a passion for helping people heal their most important relationships. She specializes in helping couples repair trust after betrayal and guiding individuals to reconnect with themselves. With her compassionate, non-judgmental approach, clients feel safe and deeply understood. Click to see if Melissa is the right therapist to walk alongside you on your journey.

Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele
Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele MAMFT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele is a compassionate therapist and co-founder of Therapevo Counseling. She specializes in adolescents, young adults, couples, and trauma recovery. With a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, Verlynda integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Brainspotting to support clients through challenges like infidelity, betrayal, and emotional struggles. She provides a compassionate, empathetic environment for healing, helping individuals and couples navigate difficult life transitions. Verlynda is also the co-host of the “Normalize Therapy” podcast and hosts an annual Christian Marriage Cruise.

Ricky Aguilar
Ricky Aguilar MAMFT, RCC | Immediate availability

Ricky Aguilar is a compassionate therapist specializing in family and couples counseling, pornography addiction, and trauma recovery. With a B.S. in Counselling Psychology and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Ricky uses systemic approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Fluent in English and Spanish, he offers a culturally sensitive approach, working with adolescents, young adults, and families to process emotions and foster healthier relationships. Ricky is passionate about helping clients navigate challenges and build stronger connections.

Cara Pederson
Cara Pederson MC, RCT, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Cara Pederson is a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma recovery, relationship issues, and mental health support. With a Master of Counselling and training in various therapeutic modalities, including the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she helps individuals and couples heal from anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Cara's compassionate, non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and build a path toward healing, clarity, and personal growth.

Korey Reimer
Korey Reimer MC, CCC | Immediate availability

Korey Reimer brings to his work as a therapist over 15 years of experience in ministry, offering a compassionate, empathetic approach to therapy. He specializes in helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate anxiety, betrayal trauma, pornography addiction, and spiritual issues. Korey uses Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotion-Focused therapy to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for growth. He is passionate about helping clients achieve personal healing and wholeness, fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships and offering guidance on life's challenges.

Mari Lee Ayers
Mari Lee Ayers MA, CPC, CT | Immediate availability

Mari Lee Ayers specializes in building healthier relationships, co-dependency, 12-step recovery, trauma, and grief. Mari Lee takes an eclectic approach, incorporating Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She believes in a holistic, client-centered process, guiding individuals toward self-compassion and healing. Mari Lee offers tailored interventions and tools to empower clients in their personal growth and transformation.

Shemiya Ruud
Shemiya Ruud MC, CCC, CACFT Associate | Immediate availability

Shemiya Ruud specializes in couples, family counseling, and trauma recovery. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and attachment-based interventions, Shemiya creates a warm, client-centered approach to help individuals and families reach their goals. She has a passion for guiding clients through relational challenges, including grief, addiction, and childhood trauma. With a focus on systemic healing, Shemiya values a collaborative, strengths-based approach, allowing clients to navigate their unique journeys to healing and growth.

Christal Wilson
Christal Wilson MDiv, RP, CSAT | Immediate availability

Christal is a creative and hopeful therapist specializing in the complex issues of sex addiction, betrayal trauma, and couples conflict. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and EMDR practitioner, she offers a flexible, research-informed approach to help individuals and couples find a clear path toward healing, connection, and recovery.

Dianne Kuglin
Dianne Kuglin MA, MC, CT, CPC, CCAC | Immediate availability

Dianne specializes in addiction, trauma, and relationship challenges. With a Master of Counselling and certifications in addiction counseling, she helps individuals and couples navigate issues like sex and porn addiction, infidelity, and grief. Dianne’s solution-focused approach empowers clients to heal and rebuild. Combining professional expertise with personal experience, she creates a supportive space for growth and transformation, guiding clients toward healthier relationships and well-being.

Ron de Jager
Ron de Jager MC, CCC, DMA | Immediate availability

Ron is a therapist with a unique background as a Professor of Music. His experience taught him how trauma and stress are held in the body, giving him a deep and compassionate perspective. He specializes in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, and addiction, with a particular focus on performers. Ron provides a safe, non-judgmental space to help you find freedom and resilience.

Cheryl Jones
Cheryl Jones BCACC Student Member | Immediate availability

Cheryl is a compassionate and calm intern therapist who believes deeply in the power of connection for healing. Drawing from her own lived experience, she helps individuals and couples navigate relational pain, attachment wounds, and life transitions. She uses an Emotionally Focused approach to help clients find safety, understanding, and renewed hope.

Mike Takkinen
Mike Takkinen MA, CPC, CSAT | Waitlisting

Mike Takkinen is an experienced therapist specializing in relationship counseling, addiction recovery, and mental health issues. With a background in both clinical and theological studies, he integrates his personal values of authenticity, transparency, and collaboration into his therapeutic approach. Mike helps individuals and couples navigate challenges like addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflict. He uses practical strategies aligned with clients' values, fostering trust and growth, while offering support through life's milestones and transitions.

Sharon Snooks
Sharon Snooks HBISW, RSW, SEP | Waitlisting

Sharon Snooks is an experienced therapist specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and mental health challenges. With over 30 years in social services, Sharon has a deep understanding of how trauma impacts individuals and families. She offers evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, IFS, and Somatic Experiencing™. Sharon’s compassionate, trauma-informed approach helps clients regain hope, heal, and restore growth. She specializes in crisis stabilization, betrayal trauma, and nervous system regulation, creating a safe space for healing and personal development.

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz
Lilien Kovács-Hélisz MA, RCC | Waitlisting

Lilien Kovács-Hélisz is a compassionate Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in trauma therapy, couples counseling, and addiction recovery. With a Master’s in Psychology and certifications in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Family Therapy, she integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to support clients through personal growth and healing. Lilien focuses on creating a safe, empathetic environment for clients to explore their challenges. She works with individuals, teens, and families, helping them build resilience, self-compassion, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence.

Jesse Schellenberg
Jesse Schellenberg MAMFT, RCC, RP | Waitlisting

Jesse Schellenberg is a dedicated therapist specializing in couples therapy, marriage counseling, and relationship issues. Holding a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as degrees in Christian Studies and Theology, Jesse uses techniques such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and EMDR to help clients navigate challenges like sexual intimacy, pornography addiction, and trauma. His compassionate, non-judgmental approach fosters trust and healing for individuals and couples alike.

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Why Choose Us?

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Compassionate,
Non-Judgmental Support

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Proven Strategies
Tailored to Your Journey

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Convenient Online Counseling for Privacy
and Flexibility

FAQs for Couples Healing from Infidelity

Can a relationship survive infidelity?

Yes! It is so hard to go through this, but many couples go on to build stronger, healthier relationships after betrayal. Therapy helps you address the pain and grow together.

What if one partner isn’t ready to commit to the process?

You can still come for therapy! It’s not uncommon for partners to realize they need help at different points in time. If you’re the betrayer, you can certainly begin to process why you engaged in the betrayal behaviors in individual therapy. Or, if you have been betrayed but your partner is still acting out, you can start to process the pain of the betrayal and learn how to set healthy, effective boundaries even before you’re certain their behavior has ceased.

Is infidelity recovery for couples effective even if trust feels completely broken?

Yes, infidelity recovery for couples can still be effective even when trust feels shattered. With time, honesty, and professional guidance, many couples are able to rebuild trust and create a deeper emotional connection.