Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapy
Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapy
Green Pastures Healing & Recovery
Discovering sexual betrayal, infidelity, or compulsive sexual behavior in a partner can shatter your sense of trust, safety, and identity. Partner betrayal trauma is not simply “hurt feelings”—it is a traumatic emotional injury that impacts the body, mind, and spirit. You may feel shocked, angry, numb, hypervigilant, confused, or deeply alone. All of these responses are normal.
Partner betrayal trauma therapy provides a safe, validating, and steady space for you to make sense of what happened, process the trauma, and begin restoring internal safety and clarity—regardless of what your partner chooses.
What Is Partner Betrayal Trauma?
Partner betrayal trauma occurs when someone you trusted violates relational commitments through:
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Infidelity
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Sexual acting out
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Pornography or compulsive sexual behavior
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Emotional affairs
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Chronic deception or secrecy
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Boundary violations
This trauma impacts the nervous system, emotional functioning, sense of self, and expectations of safety. Many betrayed partners experience symptoms such as:
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Intrusive thoughts
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Hypervigilance
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Difficulty concentrating
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Anxiety or panic
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Sleep disruption
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Flashbacks or obsessive searching
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Loss of self-worth
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Grief, anger, or numbness
Your reactions are not overreactions. They are trauma responses to a profound relational injury.
My Clinical Approach
My work with betrayed partners is grounded in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and gentle but steady therapeutic guidance. I combine warmth and validation with clear structure and education to help you regain stability and reclaim your voice.
I believe that your partner’s behaviors do not reflect your value, worth, desirability, or “enoughness.” You are not responsible for someone else’s sexual acting out, secrecy, or choices.
While I personally integrate faith into my understanding of healing and restoration, I honor the religious or non-religious presentation of every client. Faith is never imposed—only incorporated when it aligns with your beliefs and goals.
What Therapy for Betrayed Partners Looks Like
Therapy sessions may include:
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Establishing emotional and physical safety
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Understanding trauma responses and nervous system dysregulation
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Processing the betrayal and its impact on your identity and relationships
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Rebuilding internal trust, intuition, and clarity
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Setting boundaries based on your needs and values
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Addressing triggers and intrusive thoughts
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Restoring your sense of worth and agency
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Understanding the difference between abuse, betrayal, and addiction
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Navigating decisions about the relationship, healing, and next steps
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Integrating faith, hope, and meaning when desired
Whether reconciliation, separation, or uncertainty, the focus is on helping you heal and regain your footing.
Who This Therapy Is For
Partner betrayal trauma therapy is supportive for individuals who have experienced:
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Infidelity or affairs
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Sexual addiction or compulsive sexual behavior in a partner
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Chronic lying, secrecy, or double lives
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Emotional affairs
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Discovery or disclosure trauma
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Spiritual or religious confusion around betrayal
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Difficulty knowing what to trust or how to move forward
You do not need to have all the answers to begin this process. Healing starts with safety and clarity.
A Space That Is Both Safe and Empowering
I offer a therapeutic environment that protects your emotional well-being while also empowering you to regain your voice, your intuition, and your internal compass. You will be supported, validated, and respected—never blamed, minimized, or pressured into decisions.
Session Format
Partner betrayal trauma therapy is provided in individual sessions and may be combined with couples therapy if appropriate and desired. Your safety and well-being always guide the structure of care.
Getting Started
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, numb, angry, or unsure how to move forward, you are not alone. Reaching out does not mean you must make a decision—it simply means you do not have to walk through this alone.
You may contact me through the website form or email me directly at:
Audreymalacaracounseling@gmail.com
I strive to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Thank you for considering Green Pastures Healing & Recovery as a place for support, clarity, and healing.