Infidelity therapists in Woodland, CA
Browse Infidelity therapists in Woodland, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Infidelity
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
Infidelity does not have to mean the end of a relationship.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Woodland, CA
Online in Woodland, CA
Infidelity
Chris Tickner
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
When one partner cheats, the other can be left in a world of confusion, terror, trauma, and anxiety. There are few things more difficult to overcome than infidelity. Sometimes it is the straw that breaks the camel's back. Other times it is the very thing that starts a process of healing and reunification. I work with couples every day who are trying to find their way back from betrayal. It is possible! It takes hard work though and dedication to the relationship. The person who cheated needs to do some very deep exploration of themselves to figure out why they strayed. They need to be to explain their behavior in a way that makes sense to their partner such that they can begin to forgive and trust again. This can take a long time. Couples therapy can really help to make this go much smoother and more quickly. Sometimes, out of the worst crisis, a new relationship emerges, one that is happier, more stable, more open, and more loving.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Woodland, CA
Online in Woodland, CA
Infidelity
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Infidelity, Betrayal & Relational Crossroads
Conscious Navigation Beyond Crisis
Discovering, navigating, or disclosing infidelity is among the most emotionally intense crises a relationship or individual can experience. The aftermath often brings a storm of conflicting emotions—shock, grief, rage, guilt, and profound uncertainty about the future.
In these moments of high stakes and vulnerability, you do not need moralizing lectures or rigid dogma. My practice offers a discreet, highly supportive, and strictly non-judgmental space to help you step out of reactive chaos and consciously evaluate your path forward.
Neutrality, Discretion & Multi-Faceted Care
Infidelity dynamics are rarely simple. Over decades of clinical practice, I have worked comfortably across every position within these relational complexities:
Couples Rebuilding After an Affair: Guiding partners through the delicate process of crisis stabilization, honest disclosure, processing emotional trauma, and—when both partners are committed—rebuilding trust and intimacy from a new foundation.
Individuals Navigating an Active or Past Affair: Providing a safe, confidential space for individuals who are currently involved in an affair, or have had one in the past, to gain clarity on their primary relationship, understand the underlying drivers of their choices, and make intentional decisions about their future.
Partners Healing from Betrayal: Supporting individuals whose spouse or partner has been unfaithful, helping process the traumatic breach of trust, rebuild self-esteem, regulate nervous system stress, and clarify personal boundaries.
Individuals Involved with Married Partners: Offering an objective, empathetic environment for those navigating the emotional complexities, boundary issues, and crossroads of being in a relationship with someone who is committed elsewhere.
A Grounded Framework for Healing & Clarity
Whether our work takes place through individual therapy or couples counseling, my approach emphasizes emotional safety, radical honesty, and strategic clarity:
Stabilization & De-escalation: Quieting the acute "fight-or-flight" alarm triggered by betrayal so you can think clearly rather than react out of panic or pain.
Understanding the Root Drivers: Examining the individual and relational vulnerabilities that contributed to the affair—without excusing betrayal, but seeking the depth of insight necessary for real healing or closure.
Intentional Decision-Making: Helping you answer the ultimate question: Is this relationship capable of being transformed into a healthier, higher-functioning partnership, or is it time to uncouple with dignity?
Whatever your role or circumstances, our work provides the calm, expert guidance needed to navigate this crossroads with integrity, self-respect, and emotional clarity.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Woodland, CA
Online in Woodland, CA
Infidelity
Shila Vardell, AMFT
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Infidelity can leave a relationship feeling as though it is hanging on by a thread. We can't change what has happened in your relationship but we can explore and understand what happened. We can have open conversations that help you to move forward toward a healthier version of your relationship.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Woodland, CA
Online in Woodland, CA
Infidelity
Relationship Therapy Center - serving individuals and couples in CA online and in the Sacramento area
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist
Infidelity counseling is couples therapy after cheating - whether that is emotional affair, porn addiction or a physical affair. Healing a marriage after an affair involves couples therapy where they betrayal is processed, trust is rebuilt and a new marriage can be formed. Even though painful, many couples do recover and build a strong relationship moving forward.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Woodland, CA
Online in Woodland, CA
Infidelity therapists in Woodland, CA Statistics
Infidelity therapists in Woodland, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (50%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Christian |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |