Betrayed Partner Counseling in Cincinnati

Counseling for partners of someone with a sexual addiction or infidelity.

If your partner has had an affair or has dealt with a sexual addiction, it can leave you feeling betrayed and hopeless. But there is hope! Come in person in North College Hill (directions) or do telehealth via our secure video platform (clients must be in Ohio). Click here to contact a counselor

Should I reach out for betrayal trauma counseling?

You may consider seeking counseling if you’re feeling generally stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking, have no safe space to process the betrayal, or find yourself struggling to keep up with your day to day needs. Betrayal is something that can feel overwhelming, all-encompassing, and yet totally secret. Betrayal trauma counseling can be a space to talk about the impact the betrayal has had on your life. If you aren’t even quite sure the impact it has had, counseling can be a safe place to dig deeper and figure that out.

If you’re feeling like you are mostly past the betrayal but still feel unsettled, counseling can provide you with the opportunity to get to the root of what is going on. Are you feeling resentful? Are you feeling ashamed? Are you feeling isolated? Is the trust broken? Is your identity shaken? These are all common realities when it comes to betrayal trauma, we can work through it all!

If you’re feeling in the trenches still, we can be a support for you! It can feel incredibly isolating to walk through betrayal- even in the midst of still being in a relationship with the person that hurt you. There can be a hesitancy to reach out to others in order to protect your partner’s reputation, your own identity, or for other reasons. There can be a hesitancy to reach out to your partner in order to protect their hearts, out of fear of how they might respond, or in order to avoid conflict. That’s where counseling comes in- we are unbiased, on your team, and educated around how to walk through this with you!

If you’re still on the fence about reaching out, feel free to schedule a consultation! There’s a reason you have come here: maybe you’re looking for hope for your current situation or healing from the past that you thought you moved on from. Whatever the reason may be, we have trained counselors ready to help you in whatever way you need right now. Entering into counseling can seem overwhelming or not worth it, but your healing and restoration is worth it! Every time.


Tips for betrayed partners

Be safe.

Your safety is of the utmost importance. If you feel unsafe or like you are suffering abuse, take the necessary steps to ensure your safety. Reach out to a trusted friend or family member and connect with the right professionals.

Slow down.

Betrayal causes trauma, and trauma is very taxing on the mind and emotions. Sorting through it all will take a lot of energy, so make a conscious effort to pull back from activities that aren’t critical. Reduce your stress load as much as possible, and free up your emotional bandwidth to focus on counseling, healing, and recovery.