Betrayal Trauma & Affair Recovery Therapy in Fort Lauderdale
Betrayal leaves a mark that conversation alone can't reach. Through Gottman-based couples work and EMDR, we work with what's actually stuck in the relationship, and in the body so trust has room to be rebuilt.
Who Is Betrayal & Affair Recovery Therapy For
Affair recovery therapy in Fort Lauderdale is for you if:
You're a couple navigating the aftermath of an affair; recent or years ago, disclosed or discovered
You're not sure yet if you want to rebuild or separate, and you need space to figure that out together
You've already decided to stay, and you're ready to actually rebuild, not just move on and hope it doesn't come back up
Why Halo Therapy Group
We approach affairs systemically, understanding that betrayal doesn't happen in isolation. It ripples through your whole relational world. How you parent, how you show up with extended family and how you function day to day. Healing has to account for that whole picture, not just the two of you in a room.
This systemic lens is strengthened with Gottman Method training, including specialized work in Treating Affairs and Trauma. So the process isn't just thoughtful, it's structured and research-backed.
And because betrayal is, at its core, a trauma. This work is held with a trauma-informed approach throughout, drawing on our training in EMDR to help address what's stuck at the nervous system level when individual trauma responses show up alongside the couples work itself.
Betrayal Trauma vs. Affair Recovery What's the Difference?
These terms are related, but not the same, and it matters which one describes you:
Affair recovery is couples work, you and your partner, working through the affair together, side by side.
Betrayal trauma is what an individual carries. The mistrust, hypervigilance, and pain that betrayal leaves behind, whether that betrayal happened in a relationship, a friendship, or a family. If you're processing betrayal on your own, with or without your partner in the room, our Individual Trauma Therapy may be the better starting point.
Not sure which fits? Reach out, and we'll figure it out together.
You're In This Together
Affair recovery therapy isn't about taking sides. While the hurt partner's pain is often the most visible, the partner who had the affair frequently carries their own weight. Shame, guilt, and fear that if left unaddressed, can stall the recovery process entirely.
At Halo Therapy Group, both partners' experiences matter in this process. Healing happens when both of you feel seen, heard and acknowledged.
Not sure if you need individual support first? Learn more about Individual Trauma Therapy →
Commonly Asked Questions About Affair Recovery & Betrayal Trauma
How long does affair recovery therapy take?
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Every couple is different, but affair recovery is typically a longer-term process; often spanning many months to over a year. The pace depends on both partners' willingness to engage and the depth of work needed to rebuild trust.
What if my partner isn't ready for couples therapy yet?
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That's common, and it doesn't mean recovery is off the table. Starting with individual sessions, for either or both of you can be a helpful first step while building toward couples work.
Will you tell us whether to stay together or separate?
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No. Affair recovery therapy isn't about being told what to do, it's about helping both of you process what happened and make a clear, informed decision about your future, whatever that looks like.
Do you only work with couples, or can individuals come too?
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Both. Many clients move between individual and couples sessions depending on what's most helpful at different stages of recovery.
Is it normal to still feel angry or distrustful during this process?
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Yes. Healing isn't linear, and difficult emotions resurfacing, even well into the process, is a normal part of recovery, not a sign that it isn't working.
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EMDR Therapy
When insight isn't enough, EMDR helps your brain and body process experiences in a new way.
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Couples Therapy
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and change the patterns keeping you disconnected.
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Trauma & Anxiety
Heal from the lasting effects of trauma, stress, and anxiety.
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Individual Therapy
Every person's story is different. Explore the approaches we use to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
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Adult ADHD
Support for adults navigating executive functioning challenges and life after diagnosis.
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Phone: (561) 299 - 5860
Email: hello@halotherapygroup.com
Address: 805 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301