Therapy for Infidelity & Broken Trust
When trust is shattered, healing is possible — but it takes time, courage, and support.
When the Foundation Breaks
Few experiences cut deeper than betrayal in a relationship. Whether it was emotional or physical infidelity, discovered suddenly or slowly unraveled — the pain can feel overwhelming.
You may be:
Even if trust feels lost, healing is possible — with space, guidance, and a commitment to working through the pain together.
How Therapy Can Help After Betrayal
In the aftermath of infidelity, many couples feel lost. Therapy creates a safe space where the betrayed and the unfaithful partner can both be heard — without judgment.
We’ll work on:
- Understanding what led to the breach of trust
- Processing painful emotions in a constructive way
- Rebuilding emotional safety and honest communication
- Identifying patterns that need to shift — in both partners
- Clarifying whether the relationship can or should be repaired
Whether your goal is repair, closure, or clarity, therapy helps you move forward with more insight and less reactivity.
My Approach to Trust Repair
I approach infidelity with compassion, not condemnation. Every relationship has its own story — and my role is to help both partners understand that story more deeply.
Using emotionally focused and integrative couples therapy techniques, I help you:
- Reconnect with honesty and empathy
- Slow down reactivity and foster self-awareness
- Rebuild safety without rushing forgiveness
- Explore whether — and how — to repair the relationship
There’s no one-size-fits-all outcome. Some couples rebuild. Others part peacefully. My goal is to help you find the clarity and strength to choose your path intentionally.
"You don’t have to decide everything today. Therapy helps you find the clarity — and courage — to move forward."
What Clients Say
“Before working with Irene, I didn’t even realize how anxious I was all the time. She helped me slow down, breathe, and feel like I wasn’t broken — just burnt out.”
What Clients Say
“I used to feel like my mind never shut off. Now I feel like I have actual tools that work. And I know I’m not alone.”
What Clients Say
“Irene helped me realize I don’t have to say yes to everything. Learning to set boundaries changed everything.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do both partners need to attend sessions?
Ideally, yes. However, individual sessions can also be helpful if only one partner is ready or willing to begin.
Q: What if the affair is still ongoing?
We can still begin therapy. Often, the first step is gaining clarity about the relationship and your own emotional state.
Q: Is forgiveness the goal?
Not necessarily. The goal is understanding, emotional healing, and informed decision-making. Forgiveness may come in time — or it may not.
Q: Will you take sides?
No. My role is to support both partners in understanding what happened, how to heal, and what comes next.
Q: Do you offer virtual couples sessions?
Yes — I offer in-person sessions in Newport Beach and virtual sessions throughout California.
Schedule a Free Consultation
Infidelity doesn’t have to be the end — but it does mark a turning point. If you’re ready to begin the process of repair, I’m here to walk beside you.
Maria Irene Alvarez de Schwartz, LMFT 155789
(949) 385-3689
Newport Beach Office
1000 Quail St., Suite 220
Laguna Beach Office
333 3rd St #6
Online Therapy
California Residents Only
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