Finding out that your partner has been unfaithful is often an incredibly unsettling and overwhelming experience. In the aftermath of an affair, many individuals experience symptoms akin to PTSD. For this reason, our unique and highly effective couples therapy program for healing after infidelity blends couples therapy techniques with components of trauma therapy. 

 

Our highly effective therapy model - designed specifically for couples who have experienced infidelity - can help you heal yourself and your marriage.

 

Treatment involves three cores phases:

 

Phase 1: How do we cope with the pain? 

First, we will manage the immediate fallout. Dr. Reto will help you tackle some of the initial dilemmas that arise after an affair (e.g., Do we tell our family and friends? What do we do if the affair partner contacts us?) She will also work with you on developing healthy coping skills to manage your emotions and communicate with each other without causing more harm.

 

Phase 2: How did this happen? 

Many couples find themselves unable to stop wondering where things went wrong in their marriage. Dr. Reto will work with you to gain an understanding of what factors contributed to vulnerability to an affair. The emphasis is on clarity and understanding, not blame.

 

Phase 3: Can we move forward? 

The third component of healing is figuring out how to move forward. If you decide to stay together, you will establish new boundaries and habits to move forward happier and healthier, without letting the infidelity define your relationship.