Partner Betrayal
Discovering that your partner or spouse has betrayed you by engaging in sexual behavior in secrecy can be devastating and so overwhelming that you may feel shocked, numb and a have sense of derealization. You may feel intense feelings of anxiety, panic. You may not know what to do, or where to turn for help.
There is no pain worse than finding the person you trusted and depended on the most is the very person that has shattered your life with lies and betrayal. It may feel unimaginable that you can get through this time and put your life back together. You may begin to question, “How did this happen to me?”,“How did I not know about this?”, “Who can I tell about this”?, “What do I tell my family, my whole marriage was a lie”?
These are responses to a stressor that is traumatic in nature. I will provide you with a safe, confidential, respectful environment, so you may process your feelings, gain education and gently guide you as you face the challenges in the future.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma occurs when you are overwhelmed by events or circumstances that cause intense fear and feelings of helplessness. It can cause extreme anxiety, being easily startled, or flashbacks of the event. You may experience physical symptoms, changes in sleep, appetite. You may difficulty trusting others at a time you need help.
I use EMDR Therapy to assist with processing these events. It may be useful to reduce your symptoms and feel less distressed by them.
Take this free test to learn if you are bonded on the basis of betrayal: