Betrayal is an incredibly painful, distressing experience, especially in a long-term relationship or marriage. Broken trust, infidelity, and dishonesty can shake the foundation of your partnership and impact your emotional, mental, and physical health. These events can lead to trauma, making it difficult to feel safe and secure in your relationships. However, recovery is possible with betrayal trauma therapy at Woodland Pathways Counseling in Atlanta, Georgia. I offer empathetic, trauma-informed care to help individuals heal after betrayal.
The Effects of Betrayal
When a partner breaches your trust, the emotional wounds can linger, shaping how you view yourself and show up in your relationships. After betrayal, individuals may experience trauma symptoms such as:
Persistent feelings of sadness, rejection, or anger
Flashbacks and intrusive thoughts
Difficulty trusting others
Appetite changes
Anxiety or emotional numbness
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Physical symptoms like headaches
Left unaddressed, these symptoms can lead to depression, self-doubt, and emotional withdrawal. The good news is that therapy can help you navigate this challenging time.
Therapeutic Techniques for Betrayal Trauma
Woodland Pathways Counseling offers evidence-based betrayal trauma therapy. Through these methods, individuals can process their emotions and regain a sense of emotional stability. My approaches include the following modalities:
EMDR therapy – As a certified EMDR therapist through EMDRIA, I use EMDR to help clients process painful memories and reduce emotional distress. Attachment-focused EMDR therapy addresses relationship wounds by repairing attachment security and rebuilding trust.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – Identifies and restructures unhelpful thought patterns to promote healthier perspectives.
Ego state work (IFS) – IFS helps individuals navigate inner emotional conflicts and integrate wounded parts of the self.
Therapy is an invaluable part of recovering from betrayal, providing a path toward emotional clarity and restoring your ability to trust yourself and others.
Guiding You Toward Healing and Happiness
Healing from betrayal trauma is a deeply personal process, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Take the first step and reach out to a betrayal trauma therapist in Atlanta, GA, at Woodland Pathways Counseling. You can also get the care you deserve from the comfort of your home with my telehealth therapy options.