Services forHealing
Comprehensive, evidence-based therapy services designed to guide couples through crisis, rebuild trust, and create lasting healing.
Primary Service
Specialized, comprehensive care for couples navigating the aftermath of betrayal
Couples Therapy for Betrayal Recovery
Primary Specialty
A structured, evidence-based approach to healing from infidelity and betrayal trauma. Serving San Diego couples from Carmel Valley to Downtown, from La Jolla to North Park, I use proven methods from the Gottman Institute and Relational Life Therapy to guide you through crisis stabilization, understanding, and rebuilding.
What to Expect in Affair Recovery Counseling
We follow four pillars—emotion regulation, rebuilding trust, rebuilding friendship, and renewing intimacy—at a pace that fits you.
Emotion Regulation — Find Calm in the Chaos
- Mindfulness & grounding skills: Quick tools to reduce reactivity in the moment.
- Communication guardrails: How to ask and answer questions without spiraling.
- Session structure: Clear boundaries for hard conversations so no one shuts down.
Rebuilding Trust — Step by Step, with Structure
- Honest, consistent answers: Responding with patience—even when questions repeat.
- Reasonable openness: Practical transparency (e.g., phone face-up, shared calendars) to reduce anxiety while trust is rebuilt.
- Repair rituals: Simple daily and weekly practices that demonstrate reliability.
Rebuilding Friendship — Liking Each Other Again
- Lighthearted conversations: Moving beyond crisis mode to rediscover fun together.
- Inside jokes and shared hobbies: Rekindling what made you friends in the first place.
- Date nights and check-ins: Regular time for connection, laughter, and joy.
Renewing Intimacy — When It's Safe to Feel Desired Again
- Gentle affection: Rebuilding physical connection at a pace that feels safe.
- Safe emotional vulnerability: Creating space for desire without pressure.
- Physical reconnection: Intimacy that flows naturally from trust and friendship.
Additional Services
Complementary services to support your healing journey
Individual Therapy Sessions
Specialized one-on-one sessions for processing trauma, building coping skills, and preparing for couples work.
- ✦Betrayal trauma processing
- ✦Individual assessment and planning
- ✦Coping strategies development
- ✦Preparation for couples therapy
Intensive Therapy Weekends
Immersive two-day intensive sessions for couples ready to accelerate their healing process.
- ✦12-16 hours over weekend
- ✦Structured breakthrough sessions
- ✦Comprehensive assessment
- ✦Personalized recovery plan
Discernment Counseling
For couples uncertain about staying together, helping you make an informed decision about your relationship's future.
- ✦Clarity on relationship viability
- ✦Individual and joint sessions
- ✦Decision-making framework
- ✦Path forward guidance
Our Healing Process
A structured, evidence-based approach typically spanning 12-20 sessions
Assessment & Stabilization
Comprehensive evaluation of your situation, crisis management, and establishing immediate safety and stability.
Understanding & Processing
Deep exploration of contributing factors, trauma processing, and developing insight into relationship patterns.
Rebuilding & Integration
Systematic trust rebuilding, communication enhancement, and creating your new relationship foundation.
Investment in Your Relationship
Transparent, value-based pricing for comprehensive care
Session Fees
Insurance & Payment
- Some insurance plans accepted
- Superbills provided for reimbursement
- Payment plans available
Value Perspective
Relationship recovery is one of the most significant investments you can make. The cost of specialized therapy is modest compared to the value of saving your relationship, your family's wellbeing, and your future happiness.
What's Included
- Comprehensive assessment and treatment planning
- Between-session exercises and resources
- Crisis support as needed
- Ongoing progress monitoring
"The question isn't whether you can afford therapy—it's whether you can afford not to try."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our services and approach
How long does betrayal recovery therapy typically take?
Do both partners need to be committed to the process?
What if we're not sure we want to stay together?
How soon can we start therapy after discovery?
Will individual therapy be necessary alongside couples work?
What insurance do you accept?
Ready to start your healing journey?
Take the first step toward rebuilding trust and creating the relationship you both deserve.
Begin Your Healing