About infidelity
This page features therapists who focus on infidelity and relationship repair. You can browse listings below to compare therapists by approaches, credentials, languages, and experience.
Use the profiles to identify clinicians whose focus and style align with what you need, then read more about common therapy patterns and how online options work.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether infidelity is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has infidelity among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for infidelity
Angela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRoseanne Jackson, LCSW, LCSW-R
Ref 54688
Compassionate, practical help for big life stressors
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingSiyue Zhang, AASW
Ref 243585
Calm, practical therapy focused on real-life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Mandarin
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Russian
View listingJennifer Hughes, NCPS
Ref 187476
Warm, practical therapy for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingYumi Lemaster, LCSW
Ref 2633
Skilled, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWilliam Signey, BACP
Ref 113870
Practical, person-focused counselling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingRoselyn Robertson, BACP
Ref 202372
Sensitive, practical counselling for life’s difficult moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJonetta Wakely, LPC
Ref 124539
Practical, listening-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingWendy Mayfield, BACP
Ref 100144
Practical, steady support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJonathan Stuart, NCPS
Ref 175272
Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingChris Sergeant, BACP
Ref 104855
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingKianni Johnson, LMHC
Ref 279980
Practical therapy for strong emotions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingBrittany Elledge, LPCC, LMHC
Ref 11729
Practical, client-centered support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDawn Nunney, NCPS
Ref 97317
Compassionate person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingEmma Skoglund, LCSW
Ref 342061
Evidence-based guidance for relationships and trauma
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLiisa Hiltunen, PACFA
Ref 317033
Calm practical therapy with coaching focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDominique Johnson, LMFT
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Restoring connection and healthier relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingKatelyn McCrady, LPC
Ref 345230
Calm, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingCarol Broad, NCPS
Ref 128573
Calm, practical counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
Ref 108724
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJames Hagins, LPC
Ref 233524
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Grief, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingShawn Alyea, LPC
Ref 14872
Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingTammy Russell, LMHC
Ref 181426
Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJennifer Blaney-Sutton, BACP
Ref 225637
Collaborative psychotherapist for adult challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingAnnie Taylor, NCPS
Ref 153305
Experienced client-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingAnna Gilmore, BACP
Ref 109642
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating Languages: English
View listingNicholas Taylor, BACP
Ref 242465
Practical person-centred counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingMarilee Frazier, LPC
Ref 257654
Compassionate counselor for adults seeking practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJill Malcolm, BACP
Ref 231136
Gentle practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJennifer Mcpherson (Norman), BACP
Ref 161239
Experienced relationship and trauma counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMatt Lightfoot, NCPS
Ref 193161
Person-centred counsellor who values meaning and choice
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingAngela Winter, BACP
Ref 175271
Counselling focused on rebuilding confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMark McConnell, BACP
Ref 208651
Practical support for stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDawn Redwood, NCPS
Ref 137085
Client-centred counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, ADHD Languages: English
View listingLouis Blea, LPC
Ref 277410
Practical, strengths-focused counseling for common struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDale Thompson, LCSW, CSW
Ref 341301
Practical, experienced help for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDarla McAdams, LPC
Ref 58935
Practical, person-focused counseling in Missouri
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingFarah Southwell, LPC
Ref 203059
Practical, experienced therapist for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Haitian Creole
View listingSally Smith, LPC
Ref 338970
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingIjeoma Nweze, BACP, NCPS
Ref 203170
Compassionate counsellor for everyday challenges
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English, Igbo
View listingRutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW
Ref 124510
Practical, compassionate therapy for real-life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingKerrie McCabe, BACP
Ref 128546
Compassionate counsellor blending listening with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDonna Khan, LMSW
Ref 29669
Experienced social worker focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDawn Meadow, LPC
Ref 76208
Calm, practical counseling for lifes hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJosephine Sultana, AASW
Ref 309775
Compassionate social worker blending therapy and lifestyle care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Sleeping Languages: English
View listingLoire Bennett, LMHC
Ref 25344
Experienced Florida LMHC focused on practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingTeneka Gerido, LPC
Ref 203172
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMore about infidelity
Understanding Infidelity and How It Affects People
What infidelity means and why it matters
Infidelity can take many forms - a single encounter, an ongoing affair, emotional intimacy outside the partnership, or digital interactions that breach agreed boundaries. Regardless of the specifics, infidelity often shakes the foundations of a relationship because it involves trust, expectations, and the meaning you attach to your partnership. When a boundary is crossed, you may find yourself questioning the relationship narrative you had built together, wondering about motives, or feeling unstable about the future.
Emotional and relational consequences you might notice
When infidelity occurs, people commonly report intense emotions such as anger, grief, shame, humiliation, or numbness. These reactions can present differently depending on your role - whether you were betrayed, were the one who betrayed, or are dealing with complex co-parenting arrangements. You may notice changes in sleep, appetite, concentration, sexual desire, or daily functioning. On a relational level, infidelity can amplify long-standing conflicts, interrupt communication patterns, and shift how you and your partner relate to safety and intimacy. Understanding these effects is a first step toward deciding whether you want therapy and what goals you would set.
Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy Focused on Infidelity
Indicators that professional support could help
You might consider therapy if the emotional impact of an affair is interfering with your ability to work, parent, or maintain relationships. If intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, or constant checking of a partner's messages are becoming part of your daily routine, therapy can offer tools for managing those responses. You may also benefit from therapy if attempts to talk with your partner lead to repeated arguments, if you feel stuck in cycles of blame, or if you are unsure whether to stay in the relationship.
When therapy is useful for individuals and couples
Therapy can be a space for an individual to process what happened, to explore patterns that contributed to the situation, and to rebuild a sense of personal stability. For couples, therapy often focuses on addressing the betrayal's aftermath, improving communication, and clarifying expectations going forward. You may attend separately at times and together at others - many people find this combination helps each person be heard while also working on shared goals. If parenting, legal, or logistical concerns accompany the affair, a therapist can help you manage those topics without replacing legal or financial advice.
What to Expect in Therapy Sessions for Infidelity
Early sessions - assessment and goal setting
At the start of therapy, you and the clinician will typically review the history of the relationship, the nature of the infidelity, and immediate concerns such as safety or urgent decisions. The therapist will ask about your emotional and physical well-being, any support systems you have, and what you most want to change. From there, you will collaborate on goals - you might want to reduce anxiety, improve communication, make a decision about the relationship, or learn how to manage triggers. Clear goals help shape how sessions proceed.
Ongoing work - processing, skills, and repair
Therapy often involves a mixture of emotional processing, behavioral work, and practical skill building. You may spend time exploring feelings of betrayal and loss, learning communication techniques to express needs and boundaries, and practicing ways to rebuild trust gradually if you decide to stay together. Therapists may guide conversations about accountability, remorse, and steps to prevent repeated boundary violations. If you are the partner who breached trust, you may work on understanding the factors that led to that choice and on repairing harm. If you are the betrayed partner, you may focus on managing intrusive thoughts and reclaiming a sense of safety in day-to-day life.
Common Therapeutic Approaches Used for Infidelity
Relationship-focused models and individual therapies
Therapists working with infidelity often draw from relationship-focused models that emphasize interaction patterns, attachment styles, and emotional regulation. Some clinicians list approaches such as emotion-focused therapy or systemic couple therapies among their methods. Others bring individual-oriented tools like cognitive-behavioral techniques to help you manage anxiety, intrusive thinking, and depression symptoms that can accompany betrayal. Because infidelity affects both emotion and behavior, clinicians commonly integrate strategies that address both aspects.
Additional modalities you may encounter
Depending on the clinician, you might come across therapists who list narrative approaches, trauma-informed methods, or somatic-informed work among their approaches. Some clinicians include techniques that focus on eye movement desensitization or exposure strategies as part of broader therapy for people who find the event highly distressing. When reading profiles, note that a therapist listing a particular approach does not guarantee a formal certification - it signals that they use that method in their practice. Think about which approach feels most compatible with how you process emotions and make changes.
How Online Therapy Works for Infidelity and Choosing the Right Clinician
What online therapy looks like for this specialty
Online therapy can offer flexibility if meeting in-person feels difficult due to schedules, distance, or the desire for more privacy around appointment logistics. Sessions typically occur by video or phone and follow many of the same structures as in-person work - assessment, goal setting, and intervention. You should plan for a quiet, comfortable environment where you can speak openly, and you may use text-based messaging between sessions for scheduling and brief check-ins depending on the clinician's practices. If couples therapy is part of your plan, online sessions can bring both partners together even when they are in different locations, though some therapists suggest in-person visits for work that requires hands-on support.
Practical tips for selecting a therapist
When choosing a therapist for infidelity, consider several practical factors. Look at a clinician's professional credentials and how long they have worked with relationship issues. Review the approaches they list and think about whether you want someone who emphasizes emotion processing, behavioral skills, or systemic work. Check which languages they speak if that matters to your comfort and expression. Read profile summaries and clinician statements to gauge whether their tone and values resonate with you. It can also help to read about their experience with related issues like betrayal trauma, attachment concerns, or sexual health, while remembering that a therapist listing an approach does not imply formal certification in that approach.
Making the first contact
When you reach out to a therapist, you may want to ask about how they structure sessions for infidelity work, how they balance individual and couple time, and what they see as typical milestones in therapy. If you are seeking online sessions, ask about the platform they use and how they handle privacy for electronic communication. You do not need to disclose every detail in an initial message - a brief description of your main concerns and a question about how they work with similar issues is often sufficient to see whether you feel comfortable moving forward. Trust your instincts about whose tone and approach feel like a potential fit - a constructive therapeutic relationship is built on clarity, respect, and a sense that you can be heard as you navigate this difficult experience.