Michael Porter, LICSW
Licensed Sex & Love Addiction Therapist
Infidelity Therapy
Specialized counseling to process betrayal trauma, stop destructive secrecy, and guide couples or individuals through the aftermath of an affair.
Healing After Infidelity & Secret Sexual Behavior
The discovery of an affair, hidden acting-out, or ongoing infidelity creates intense emotional shock, anger, and grief. Whether the infidelity stems from chronic sex addiction or relationship breakdown, expert clinical intervention is critical to stabilize the immediate crisis.
Therapy provides a neutral, highly confidential framework to address the root causes of the breach, evaluate whether sex addiction is present, and determine the necessary steps toward individual and relational healing.
Phases of Infidelity Recovery:
- Crisis Stabilization & Immediate Safety: Halting all ongoing deception and establishing clear boundaries.
- Betrayal Trauma Processing: Validating the hurt partner's pain, anxiety, and hypervigilance.
- Root Cause Assessment: Evaluating if compulsive sex addiction or intimacy deficits fueled the behavior.
- Restoration or Transition: Rebuilding genuine trust through transparent disclosure or guiding a respectful separation.
Support for the Betrayed Partner & The Acting-Out Partner
We offer both individual therapy for each partner as well as conjoint couples sessions. The unfaithful partner must take full accountability and actively engage in sobriety/behavioral changes, while the betrayed partner receives dedicated care for trauma symptoms.
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Call Michael Porter, LICSW at (978) 578-5298 for a free confidential consultation to discuss your situation and explore treatment options.
Infidelity Recovery — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions about healing after an affair or discovery of secret sexual behavior.
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