Articles for Healing from Betrayal Trauma, Relationship Crisis and Sex Addiction

Betrayal trauma from infidelity, pornography use, or emotional affairs can leave you feeling lost, anxious, and disconnected from yourself and your partner. In this compassionate and informative article, I offer insight into how sex therapy helps individuals and...

Many couples find themselves feeling emotionally distant, sexually disconnected, or unsure how to talk about their needs. Whether the struggle stems from communication breakdowns, mismatched libidos, sexual anxiety, or betrayal trauma, sex therapy offers a safe and...

Infidelity and sex addiction can shake the very foundation of a relationship, leaving partners feeling overwhelmed, betrayed, and uncertain about the future. When you first uncover the truth, it may feel as though your world has collapsed. The pain is real, and the...

Infidelity isn’t just a betrayal—it’s a psychological wound that can leave you feeling stuck in anger, even when you want to move forward. This lingering pain isn’t random; it’s your mind and body reacting to a deep breach of trust. The person you once relied on for...

Healing a marriage when trust is broken after betrayal is one of a relationship's hardest journeys, but I want you to know that recovery is possible. I’ve spent over thirty years helping individuals and couples rebuild trust. While every journey is unique, healing...

Traditional talk therapy is often insufficient for individuals experiencing betrayal trauma caused by infidelity or compulsive sexual behavior. This article explores alternatives to talk therapy like EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and...

This article explores the journey of healing from betrayal trauma, a form of emotional pain caused by a partner’s actions, such as infidelity, addiction, or emotional unavailability. The discussion delves into the roots of betrayal trauma, highlighting how it often...

Betrayal trauma can leave you feeling shattered, but healing is possible through small, intentional steps. As a counselor with over 30 years of experience, I’ve found that physical activity, quality sleep, balanced eating, deep breathing, social support, and...

In "Turning Wounds into Wisdom: My Journey Through Betrayal Trauma," I share my personal experience with betrayal, particularly through infidelity and addiction. Betrayal trauma shattered my sense of trust and self-worth, but over time, I realized that it wasn’t my...

This article dives into six common obstacles to seeking therapy, offering realistic strategies to overcome each one. From exploring affordable options to finding specialized approaches for betrayal trauma, it highlights how therapy can provide tools to navigate this...