Couples Reconciliation Therapy for Intimate Betrayal

Is Couples Therapy Available for Sex Addiction and Porn Addiction Healing?

The pain of infidelity, impulsive or compulsive sexual behavior (sex addiction or porn addiction), or pornography conflict strike at the very foundation of the relationship.  When betrayal is present, there is a fracture of trust that will not heal on its own.

When a relationship is harmed by sexual behaviors or infidelity, connection, safety, and trust must be rebuilt.  Couples must learn to build emotional closeness, restore trust, effectively communicate, and increase their own and each other’s satisfaction in the relationship.  The skills couples learn will help them with potential conflicts in the future so they can feel confident and prepared to address issues as they arise.

Rebuilding trust requires transparency, honesty, consistency, emotional authenticity, and genuine growth and change.  Having empathy for your partners pain is crucial to healing the relationship. Your partner needs to know that you understand the trauma that your behaviors have caused them and feel remorse.

At PBH, we understand the complexity of issues surrounding the disclosure of sexual secrets, the damage of lost trust, the struggle to develop true intimacy, and the pain and isolation stemming from the shame of sexual betrayal.

The benefits gained during treatment are immense and often pay vast dividends throughout the couple’s relationship.