Infidelity Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
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I help couples start again after infidelity, betrayal, or addiction. Navigating the aftermath of betrayal or addiction is challenging, but it's also an opportunity for profound personal growth and strengthening of the relationship. My approach focuses on rebuilding trust, enhancing communication, and fostering emotional intimacy, whether you choose to stay together or not. I help couples communicate their feelings and needs effectively, facilitating a deeper understanding and empathy between partners.
I help couples start again after infidelity, betrayal, or addiction. Navigating the aftermath of betrayal or addiction is challenging, but it's also an opportunity for profound personal growth and strengthening of the relationship. My approach focuses on rebuilding trust, enhancing communication, and fostering emotional intimacy, whether you choose to stay together or not. I help couples communicate their feelings and needs effectively, facilitating a deeper understanding and empathy between partners.
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Stevie J Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT, CSOTP, CCPS
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53228 (Online Only)
Dealing with life's stressors can be overwhelming when faced alone, but the encouraging news is that you already have the necessary tools within you to overcome these challenges. My role is to help you uncover these resources and guide you towards positive transformation. With over 5 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in assisting clients in regaining their strength and purpose in life. My areas of focus include addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression in adults, particularly those battling with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
Dealing with life's stressors can be overwhelming when faced alone, but the encouraging news is that you already have the necessary tools within you to overcome these challenges. My role is to help you uncover these resources and guide you towards positive transformation. With over 5 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in assisting clients in regaining their strength and purpose in life. My areas of focus include addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression in adults, particularly those battling with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
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Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.
Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.
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Caitlin Myles Weber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I help individuals and couples with their sex lives, relationship structures, conflict and communication, systemic oppressions, parenting, grief, family conflicts, infertility, pregnancy, perinatal, infidelity, trust building, life transitions, depression & anxiety.
I practice sex therapy, individual therapy, and couples therapy in southeastern Wisconsin. I also specialize in family building, queer families, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. I help clients ages 15-75 with issues in individual mental health, sex and sexuality, relationships, and family dynamics. Areas in sexuality I help people with include dissatisfaction with sex, sexual pain, desire and arousal issues, out of control sexual behavior, difficulty with orgasm, healthy sex after trauma, polyamory, swinging, kink, gender & orientation discovery. Health at Every Size aligned, ace spectrum affirming, neurodivergence specialized.
A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I help individuals and couples with their sex lives, relationship structures, conflict and communication, systemic oppressions, parenting, grief, family conflicts, infertility, pregnancy, perinatal, infidelity, trust building, life transitions, depression & anxiety.
I practice sex therapy, individual therapy, and couples therapy in southeastern Wisconsin. I also specialize in family building, queer families, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. I help clients ages 15-75 with issues in individual mental health, sex and sexuality, relationships, and family dynamics. Areas in sexuality I help people with include dissatisfaction with sex, sexual pain, desire and arousal issues, out of control sexual behavior, difficulty with orgasm, healthy sex after trauma, polyamory, swinging, kink, gender & orientation discovery. Health at Every Size aligned, ace spectrum affirming, neurodivergence specialized.
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Judy Lauwasser-Bruett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53224 (Online Only)
Has your relationship been shaken by an affair? Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, confused? Do you worry and wonder if you and your relationship can survive the overwhelming sense of betrayal? An affair rocks the foundation of a relationship. No one thinks it can happen to them or that they can survive the intense emotions of infidelity.
Has your relationship been shaken by an affair? Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, confused? Do you worry and wonder if you and your relationship can survive the overwhelming sense of betrayal? An affair rocks the foundation of a relationship. No one thinks it can happen to them or that they can survive the intense emotions of infidelity.
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I also work with same- and opposite-sex couples seeking to address a variety of problems and goals, including: relationship difficulties; conflict; lack of intimacy/feeling disconnected; infidelity, separation, divorce; disagreements about values, important life decisions, parenting style; improving communication; building a strong, loving relationship; adjusting to life events (marriage, cohabitation, child birth, etc.
My approach to psychotherapy is focused on building a strong and collaborative relationship with you, the client, working with you to provide immediate symptom relief and make sustainable change. My style is warm, curious, and engaged. I provide a safe and confidential space for you to share your story. I am influenced by the psychodynamic tradition, focusing on how you relate to yourself and others. As you begin to feel understood, accepted, and more deeply known in therapy, a trusting therapeutic relationship develops. This results in greater self-understanding and leads to change, including immediate symptom relief and longer-term transformation.
I also work with same- and opposite-sex couples seeking to address a variety of problems and goals, including: relationship difficulties; conflict; lack of intimacy/feeling disconnected; infidelity, separation, divorce; disagreements about values, important life decisions, parenting style; improving communication; building a strong, loving relationship; adjusting to life events (marriage, cohabitation, child birth, etc.
My approach to psychotherapy is focused on building a strong and collaborative relationship with you, the client, working with you to provide immediate symptom relief and make sustainable change. My style is warm, curious, and engaged. I provide a safe and confidential space for you to share your story. I am influenced by the psychodynamic tradition, focusing on how you relate to yourself and others. As you begin to feel understood, accepted, and more deeply known in therapy, a trusting therapeutic relationship develops. This results in greater self-understanding and leads to change, including immediate symptom relief and longer-term transformation.
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Julie Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CGT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Not accepting new clients
My practice focuses on couples' issues, including premarital, newlyweds, long term relationships, affairs/betrayals, addiction/recovery, sexual dissatisfaction, transition to parenthood, and transition to retirement.
Are you living in a distressed or conflicted marriage? Connection with a skilled and compassionate therapist can help couples work through conflict and ease communication problems. I work with couples facing these issues, as well as infidelity, substance abuse, and lack of intimacy. I believe that by learning new skills, you can deal with problems in a healthier way. Relationships can grow through crisis, and deep healing is possible.
My practice focuses on couples' issues, including premarital, newlyweds, long term relationships, affairs/betrayals, addiction/recovery, sexual dissatisfaction, transition to parenthood, and transition to retirement.
Are you living in a distressed or conflicted marriage? Connection with a skilled and compassionate therapist can help couples work through conflict and ease communication problems. I work with couples facing these issues, as well as infidelity, substance abuse, and lack of intimacy. I believe that by learning new skills, you can deal with problems in a healthier way. Relationships can grow through crisis, and deep healing is possible.
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Cathy E Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Waitlist for new clients
They seek my help because of relationship distress or dissatisfaction, separation and divorce, affairs, family problems, depression, anxiety, difficulty with life transitions, problems related to addiction, trauma, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, and parenting concerns.
Relationships...with others and ourselves... are at the core of human experience. I work to empower couples, individuals, and families to live lives of meaning, connection, love, and happiness. I have dedicated training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for relationship healing. Grounded in research and regarded as the most effective approach to couple therapy, EFT works to help partners rekindle feelings of love, connection, security, and happiness. The goal is reconnection. I also utilize Brainspotting, one of the new generation therapies, to promote a more rapid and deeper processing, integration and healing from a variety of psychological problems.
They seek my help because of relationship distress or dissatisfaction, separation and divorce, affairs, family problems, depression, anxiety, difficulty with life transitions, problems related to addiction, trauma, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, and parenting concerns.
Relationships...with others and ourselves... are at the core of human experience. I work to empower couples, individuals, and families to live lives of meaning, connection, love, and happiness. I have dedicated training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for relationship healing. Grounded in research and regarded as the most effective approach to couple therapy, EFT works to help partners rekindle feelings of love, connection, security, and happiness. The goal is reconnection. I also utilize Brainspotting, one of the new generation therapies, to promote a more rapid and deeper processing, integration and healing from a variety of psychological problems.
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Brigid Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT-IT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Your time in therapy is valuable, and I’m here to help you grow in the ways you deem most important. My work with individuals, couples, and families includes difficulties with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity development, trauma, ADHD, autism, and relationship issues. I also help couples and families with communication, disconnection, infidelity, parenting, and more. Together we will explore the significant relationships in your life, and using your inherent strengths, we will develop insight and strategies to bring the change you seek.
Your time in therapy is valuable, and I’m here to help you grow in the ways you deem most important. My work with individuals, couples, and families includes difficulties with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity development, trauma, ADHD, autism, and relationship issues. I also help couples and families with communication, disconnection, infidelity, parenting, and more. Together we will explore the significant relationships in your life, and using your inherent strengths, we will develop insight and strategies to bring the change you seek.
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Krissy Roguszka
Counselor, LPC, NCC, ADHDCCS, CSTIP, ADHDPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53219
Krissy has dedicated her career specializing in: grief, ADHD, infidelity, and behavioral addiction.
I enjoy working with adult clients who are interested in learning about their past and how it affects their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Often, these negatively impact and affect interpersonal relationships. I provide skills to my clients, which allow them to learn effective coping strategies. I assess what individuals would like to gain out of coming to therapy and customize their treatment to help them succeed in meeting their needs and goals. Please contact me by email to set up your first appointment.
Krissy has dedicated her career specializing in: grief, ADHD, infidelity, and behavioral addiction.
I enjoy working with adult clients who are interested in learning about their past and how it affects their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Often, these negatively impact and affect interpersonal relationships. I provide skills to my clients, which allow them to learn effective coping strategies. I assess what individuals would like to gain out of coming to therapy and customize their treatment to help them succeed in meeting their needs and goals. Please contact me by email to set up your first appointment.
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David C Low
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSE, MA, LPC, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Are you concerned that your relationship is drifting apart and you can't seem to get back that romantic love, friendship, closeness, emotional connection, comfort, support, and intimacy? Do you feel stuck again and again in similar misunderstanding and hurtful arguments, not being able to resolve your differences? Have your efforts to solve your relationship problems left you feeling so resentful, checked out, disheartened, disappointed and worn down and you are realizing that you are tired of feeling so alone and don't want to keep living like this? If you answered, “yes” to any of the above, I would like to help.
Are you concerned that your relationship is drifting apart and you can't seem to get back that romantic love, friendship, closeness, emotional connection, comfort, support, and intimacy? Do you feel stuck again and again in similar misunderstanding and hurtful arguments, not being able to resolve your differences? Have your efforts to solve your relationship problems left you feeling so resentful, checked out, disheartened, disappointed and worn down and you are realizing that you are tired of feeling so alone and don't want to keep living like this? If you answered, “yes” to any of the above, I would like to help.
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Milwaukee, WI 53217
Do you miss the closeness you once had? Are the pressures of Covid-19 stressing your relationships? Afraid divorce may be on the horizon? I can help you regain a close loving relationship. Learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully and effectively, even when strong emotions are involved.
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i'm committed to empowering men and couples by teaching the skills, methods, and perspectives necessary for living a more balanced, connected, and fulfilling life. i am dedicated to providing personalized guidance as you navigate the highs and lows of your life and relationships. my approach is non-judgmental and collaborative, empowering you to actively participate in the process and take ownership of yourself and relationship dynamics.
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My goal is to meet all clients where they are at on their journeys. Through the use of a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness, my clients have found peace and success in moving forward through difficult life situations. Each client has a unique story; I am determined to discover the story and assist the client in exploring the possibilities of a well balanced life. In providing a safe place to explore the feelings of disappointment, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction, current and former clients have discovered these temporary vices prevent the client from moving forward.
My goal is to meet all clients where they are at on their journeys. Through the use of a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness, my clients have found peace and success in moving forward through difficult life situations. Each client has a unique story; I am determined to discover the story and assist the client in exploring the possibilities of a well balanced life. In providing a safe place to explore the feelings of disappointment, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction, current and former clients have discovered these temporary vices prevent the client from moving forward.
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Elizabeth Lennihan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
I offer a warm, thoughtful style to create a space for understanding who you are and what brought you to therapy. To me, therapy is a kind of ongoing conversation that builds on that understanding. You come to it with your experience of yourself and your life story. I bring my many years of experience with people and life. It's supported by us working intentionally to quiet your self criticism and reframe what causes you pain to make more exploration possible.
I offer a warm, thoughtful style to create a space for understanding who you are and what brought you to therapy. To me, therapy is a kind of ongoing conversation that builds on that understanding. You come to it with your experience of yourself and your life story. I bring my many years of experience with people and life. It's supported by us working intentionally to quiet your self criticism and reframe what causes you pain to make more exploration possible.
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Whether you are struggling with parenthood, having frequent conflicts with your partner, grieving a loss, trying to establish healthy boundaries with family and friends, or working to understand yourself better — having someone to help support you through that process with empathy, insight, and guidance can be life changing. I have a masters in the field of psychology, am married and a mother of four, and worked in a day treatment clinic for children doing individual, family, and group therapy so I have seen a lot. You are not alone and I have strategies and techniques to start helping you right now.
Whether you are struggling with parenthood, having frequent conflicts with your partner, grieving a loss, trying to establish healthy boundaries with family and friends, or working to understand yourself better — having someone to help support you through that process with empathy, insight, and guidance can be life changing. I have a masters in the field of psychology, am married and a mother of four, and worked in a day treatment clinic for children doing individual, family, and group therapy so I have seen a lot. You are not alone and I have strategies and techniques to start helping you right now.
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Hello! My name is Kayla Veness and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Wisconsin. My approach is gentle yet direct within session so that my clients can feel validated and reach their personal mental health goals. I find great joy working with a variety of clients and I especially enjoy working with couples or adult women.
Hello! My name is Kayla Veness and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Wisconsin. My approach is gentle yet direct within session so that my clients can feel validated and reach their personal mental health goals. I find great joy working with a variety of clients and I especially enjoy working with couples or adult women.
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You are BRILLIANT! I am a client-focused counseling professional with a depth of hands-on experience working with diverse populations in agency, clinical and industry settings. Intuitive and approachable, I possess an innate ability to gain trust and build rapport with clientele while facilitating supportive and nonjudgmental sessions. My work demonstrates a passion for people and a mission of empowerment.
You are BRILLIANT! I am a client-focused counseling professional with a depth of hands-on experience working with diverse populations in agency, clinical and industry settings. Intuitive and approachable, I possess an innate ability to gain trust and build rapport with clientele while facilitating supportive and nonjudgmental sessions. My work demonstrates a passion for people and a mission of empowerment.
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Is your anger getting in your way? Do you miss the closeness you once had with your partner? Are you afraid that the divorce may be on the horizon? Are your children struggling in school? Are you feeling sad? Is your child ignoring you ? Are you worried? Is life over whelming you? ***** If the answer is YES, I CAN HELP YOU REGAIN THE CONTROL YOU ONCE HAD OVER YOUR LIFE. ***** Please visit my website relationship-counseling-milwaukee.com
Is your anger getting in your way? Do you miss the closeness you once had with your partner? Are you afraid that the divorce may be on the horizon? Are your children struggling in school? Are you feeling sad? Is your child ignoring you ? Are you worried? Is life over whelming you? ***** If the answer is YES, I CAN HELP YOU REGAIN THE CONTROL YOU ONCE HAD OVER YOUR LIFE. ***** Please visit my website relationship-counseling-milwaukee.com
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Has your "I do" turned into "I'm not sure"? Or perhaps you've discovered the love you have for your spouse doesn't seem to be enough? Maybe feelings of emptiness are overpowering every area of your life? You want relief from those feelings of loneliness and emptiness, but it seems you can't seem to find it.
Has your "I do" turned into "I'm not sure"? Or perhaps you've discovered the love you have for your spouse doesn't seem to be enough? Maybe feelings of emptiness are overpowering every area of your life? You want relief from those feelings of loneliness and emptiness, but it seems you can't seem to find it.
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Infidelity Therapists
How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.
How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.
How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.
How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.