Therapist Blog

10 Ways to Begin Healing from Betrayal and Infidelity

The term "betrayal trauma" was first used by psychologist Jennifer Freyd in the 1990s. Dr. Freyd is a pioneering researcher in the field...

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What is Betrayal Trauma

Betrayal trauma refers to the psychological harm that results from the violation of trust by a significant other, close friend, or...

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How to Regain Trust After Infidelity

Earning back trust after intimate betrayal is critical to healing your relationship. Although it takes time and can be challenging, there...

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Pelvic Pain: Reducing Its’ Impact on Your Life

Michelle Taylor, PsyD, LMHCA Living with pelvic pain can be profoundly challenging to deal with on several levels. An individual’s sexual...

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The Critical First Step in Healing from Intimate Betrayal Trauma

Victoria Schroder, PsyD, LMHC Discovering infidelity in a relationship can feel like the world as you know it is crumbling down around...

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Behaviors Make Sense Even When They Don’t

Keri Clark, PhD, LPsy It is very hard to understand behaviors when they are hurting us. Whether it is our own self-destructive patterns...

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Am I a Sex Addict?

James Olsen, JD, PhD, LMHC, CST, DST When people are suffering as a result of their sexual behaviors it is understandable that they want...

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Chronic Pain: Taking Back Control

Michelle Taylor, PsyD, LMHCA According to the Institute of Medicine (2011), 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain...

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Five Reasons Betrayal Hurts So Badly

Shira Olsen, PhD, CST, DST A partner affected by intimate betrayal experiences a level of pain that is indescribable. The hurt is so...

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