“It felt like our entire world shattered.” That’s how many couples describe the moment they discover infidelity. Whether it was an emotional or physical affair, the betrayal of trust cuts deeply — leaving pain, confusion, and uncertainty about the future.
But healing is possible. At Ascension Counseling, we help couples navigate the difficult path from heartbreak to hope, rebuilding trust one step at a time.
Understanding the Impact of Infidelity
Infidelity doesn’t just affect one partner — it changes the entire emotional landscape of a relationship. Feelings of anger, guilt, shame, and grief can surface all at once, making it hard to communicate or know what to do next. Our goal is to help both partners process what happened, rebuild emotional safety, and decide together what healing looks like.
How Affair Recovery Counseling Helps
Affair recovery counseling provides a structured and supportive space to:
Express emotions safely without judgment
Understand the root causes and triggers that led to the affair
Rebuild trust through honesty, transparency, and accountability
Improve communication and emotional connection
Explore forgiveness, boundaries, and rebuilding intimacy
Whether you’re the partner who was betrayed or the one seeking forgiveness, counseling offers guidance and hope as you both rebuild your foundation.
Who Can Benefit
This service is for couples who are:
Struggling to recover after an emotional or physical affair
Unsure if they want to rebuild or separate
Seeking tools to restore trust, respect, and communication
Ready to heal together and create new patterns of connection
Infidelity can happen in relationships of all kinds — new or long-term, married or not. Every couple’s story is unique, and so is the healing process.
What to Expect in Counseling
You’ll work collaboratively with a compassionate therapist to:
Explore what the affair means for each of you
Identify and rebuild your emotional safety
Learn new communication and trust-building techniques
Develop a shared vision for moving forward — together or individually
Our therapists draw on research-based approaches, including Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), to support your recovery process.
Rebuilding Starts Here
Healing after betrayal isn’t easy — but with guidance, patience, and commitment, you can rediscover emotional closeness and rebuild a stronger foundation.
If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing and hope, we’re here to help.
Serving couples in Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta. Contact Ascension Counseling today to schedule your Affair Recovery & Infidelity Counseling session.