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Infidelity counseling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed for couples grappling with the aftermath of one or more partner’s infidelity. It offers a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where both individuals can delve into the underlying reasons behind the breach of trust, openly express their feelings, and collaboratively strive to mend their relationship. The overarching objective of infidelity counseling is to either facilitate a path to reconciliation, should both partners desire it, or guide them through the process of separation or divorce with clarity and empathy.
Infidelity counseling combines various therapeutic techniques, such as individual and couples therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches for changing destructive thought patterns, communication skills training for conflict resolution, Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to rebuild trust, narrative therapy to reframe relationship narratives, and mindfulness practices for managing intense emotions. These methods work together to foster self-awareness, emotional healing, and the reconstruction of trust, leading to a healthier, more resilient relationship.
Infidelity counseling at Thriveworks Arlington, VA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of sessions needed for infidelity counseling can greatly vary based on the specific needs of the individuals or couples involved and the complexity of the issues being addressed. Thriveworks infidelity counseling in Arlington, VA typically includes multiple sessions spanning from several weeks to several months, with the exact number of sessions decided in consultation with the therapist while considering the progress made during therapy and the therapeutic goals.
Counseling has helped many people find healing after infidelity, whether they reconcile with their partner or not.
The infidelity counselors at Thriveworks Arlington know that adultery can be a painful and traumatic experience, and they are ready to offer the support and guidance people need to recover from infidelity.
In theory, cheating is a simple concept: someone in a committed and exclusive relationship broke the relationship’s rules. Those rules may have been codified in marriage vows, or they could have simply been agreed-upon by both partners. In either case, fidelity was the expectation, and in either case, infidelity unleashed a world of hurt.
The theory of infidelity is simple, but unfortunately, the reality never is. Counselors often label different types of infidelity to help couples sort through what happened.
Counselors also consider the circumstances that may have led to the affair. While excuses do not help the person who conducted the infidelity or the uninvolved spouse, understanding the affair can help people chart a course toward healing. Sometimes, people engage in illicit relationships because of a deficit in their spouse, themselves, or their marriage. This is an internal and personal reason to commit adultery. The deficit can be real or perceived, and recovery may require the spouse who cheated to pursue therapy. Cognitive behavior therapy can help the spouse process any untruth or negative beliefs that they feel justified the affair and replace them with true, positive beliefs.
Whether or not to seek professional help after infidelity is a difficult decision. Talking about the intimate and painful details of your relationship takes courages. The therapists at Thriveworks Arlington, VA know that going to therapy can be hard, but we also know that therapy has helped many people communicate with their significant other in a healthy way, regardless of whether they are continuing the relationship or not.
If your relationship or marriage is struggling after adultery, know that the challenge is normal and real. Many couples have found the help they needed for infidelity recovery through counseling.
If you are considering therapy, it may be helpful to know what you can expect from Thriveworks Arlington, VA. If you call to make an appointment:
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