INFIDELITY HURTS
- Did you learn that your spouse cheated?
- Are you suspicious or hurting?
- Do you feel surprised, foolish, and hurt after an affair?
- Are you feeling ashamed or guilty over hurting your spouse?
- Were you involved in a relationship that went too far?
- Do you want to save your marriage?
- Maybe you aren’t sure if you want to stay married.
- Are you in love or confused with an affair partner?
- Is pornography hurting your marriage?
AFFAIRS DO NOT HAVE TO STEAL YOUR SECURITY
No one ever wakes up one day intending to light their marriage on fire. Unfortunately, affairs happen. They usually start with small steps of confiding in someone outside the marriage and then escalate slowly. As the extra-marital relationship grows in intensity and intimacy, the marriage suffers and diminishes. This pattern is increasingly common but no less painful.
If you are reading this, you may be experiencing the hurt and pain that comes after an affair. Maybe you are the partner that was cheated on; you have the horrible feeling like you’ve been laid open and aren’t sure what was real and what was a lie. If you are the partner that had an affair, you may be feeling guilt or shame that can go along with having an affair.
The good news is this: You can recover; Your marriage can be better; This isn’t automatically the end; You can do something NOW. We can help you decide how to move forward and rebuild your life and maybe your marriage.
OUR THERAPISTS CAN HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE STORM
Our marriage therapists are highly trained and engage in continued specialized training to help people recover from affairs. Dr. Cline even wrote his dissertation on methods that help marriages recover.
Each client and marriage is unique. We carefully listen to you and your partner to understand your exact situation. With our specialized training and decades of experience, we use a combination of the best scientifically researched tools and techniques to help you quickly.
Contact us if you are worried about your marriage or an affair. You can ask any questions you have or set up an appointment. Don’t let this get worse, and don’t expect it to get better on its own. Our staff makes it easy for you to get started. We love our work and want to help you. We have a safe place waiting for you to stop this affair and heal together.
Yes, healing and rebuilding a stronger relationship after an affair is possible with dedicated effort and professional guidance. For many couples in the Springfield, MO area, the discovery of infidelity feels like the end, but it doesn’t have to be. Affair recovery counseling provides a structured, safe environment to navigate the intense emotions of betrayal, anger, and grief. The goal is not just to “get over it,” but to understand the root causes, develop profound empathy, and build a new foundation of trust and communication, creating a relationship that is more resilient and honest than before.
Rebuilding trust after infidelity is a complex process that therapy can guide you through step-by-step. Our approach to couples counseling focuses on creating transparency and accountability. We help the unfaithful partner understand the depth of the hurt caused and learn how to answer questions honestly and patiently. For the betrayed partner, therapy provides a space to process the trauma and express feelings without judgment. We facilitate difficult conversations, teach new communication skills to prevent future secrets, and help you create new agreements and boundaries for your relationship, forming the essential building blocks for trust to grow again.
Our affair recovery counseling process is designed to guide you from crisis to connection. Initially, we focus on stabilization—managing the immediate emotional fallout and establishing ground rules for communication. From there, we work with you to explore the “why” behind the affair, looking at underlying issues in the relationship or individual struggles that contributed to the breach. The final stage is dedicated to building a new, stronger relationship dynamic. This involves creating a shared vision for the future, deepening emotional intimacy, and implementing lasting communication strategies to safeguard your renewed partnership.
This is a completely valid and common question. The pain of betrayal is immense, and it can feel unfair that you also need to participate in the repair work. However, affair recovery is a relational process. While one person is responsible for the act of infidelity, therapy is not about placing blame. It’s about healing the profound wound within the relationship. Your presence is crucial for expressing your pain, having your questions answered, and ensuring your needs for safety and trust are central to the healing process. It empowers you to be an active participant in deciding what the future of your relationship will look like.
Taking the first step is the most courageous part of the healing journey. If you and your partner are ready to explore recovery from an affair and serve the communities of Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, and Republic, MO, the process is simple. You can reach out to our practice directly through our website’s contact form or by calling our office. We will schedule an initial consultation to discuss your situation, answer any questions you have about our approach to infidelity counseling, and ensure we are the right fit to help you begin the difficult but rewarding work of rebuilding your relationship.