There are few things that hurt as much as betrayal by a loved one, and within that, infidelity stings especially sharply. Toms River, NJ, may have one of the lowest divorce rates in the country, but that doesn’t mean couples aren’t free from the burdens of infidelity.
Infidelity cuts deep, and for many couples, it is the end of their relationship. The goal of Lifebulb’s couples therapists is not to tell you what is best for your relationship. Instead, it’s to offer the hope of healing through structured, proven therapy techniques—in whatever way healing looks like for you.
Recovery from infidelity is possible if both partners are willing to both forgive and change. Lifebulb’s couples therapists are here to show you how.
The decision to stay together after infidelity is not one to take lightly. Meet with a therapist who gives your situation the weight and attention it deserves. Meet with a Toms River Couples Therapist today.
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You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Aimee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping adults find calm, clarity, and confidence through times of stre...
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Andrew has been a therapist for nearly two decades, specializing in family counseling and individual counseling across all ages. After graduating from New York University in 2008, he began his clini...
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Gina is a licensed clinical social worker with an MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work. Her practice fosters the idea that all individuals have the ability to heal the self through res...
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Meredith Wymer is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing medication management across the lifespan. In addition to her current work in the outpatient mental health se...
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Hi, I’m Alexis Holmes, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping you navigate your mental health journey. I specialize in providing medication management grounded in safe, evidence-based...
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My name is Megan Shane. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have experience working with adults and families in the field of mental health and ...
The Gottman Method for Healing from Infidelity
The Gottman Method is one of the most effective types of couples therapy. It focuses on building trust, intimacy, and respect between two people. The Gottman Method’s Four Horsemen of Divorce (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling) and how you heal from them are often quoted in other therapy modalities and can be immensely helpful as you heal from infidelity.
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Short-Term Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on attachment theory and how past relationship trauma might impact your relationship now. It is a good option for couples whose infidelity is rooted in shame, trauma, and low self-esteem. As a short-form therapy, you can expect to spend 8-20 sessions in EFT.
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Building Empathy and Understanding
Imago therapy is a great option for couples who are not meeting one another’s needs. Infidelity is often the final breaking point of a relationship that has been cracking for quite some time. Imago Therapy focuses on building understanding and empathy between couples, so you can better meet one another’s needs.
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Recognizing Unhelpful Thought Patterns
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is common among therapy types. Regardless of what therapy modality your Toms River couples therapist uses, CBT will likely be a part of it. CBT teaches us how to recognize unhealthy, negative thought patterns. For example, “They made me angry, so I’ll get back at them through cheating.” Dismantling these harmful thought patterns will help you build healthy relationship dynamics.
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