Healing from Affair Recovery, Overcoming Sex Addiction, and Navigating Betrayal Trauma Therapy.
Betrayal trauma is real, and it's not your fault. This practice exists to help survivors of relationship betrayal find safety, clarity, and a path toward lasting recovery.
What Is Betrayal Trauma?
Betrayal trauma occurs when someone we depend on for safety, security, or survival violates our trust in a fundamental way. Unlike general relationship difficulties, betrayal trauma activates a survival-level response — affecting how you sleep, think, work, and connect with others. It's not simply being hurt or disappointed. It is a psychological injury.
Common sources include the discovery of a partner's infidelity, hidden pornography use, secret financial deception, or other forms of relational betrayal. If you're experiencing hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbness, or an inability to trust your own perceptions — you may be living with betrayal trauma.
You are not overreacting. What you are feeling has a name.
How I Can Help
Individual Therapy
I provide a structured therapy specifically tailored for betrayal trauma. Following an assessment appointment, we can ascertain whether this approach is suitable for your recovery journey.
Couples Therapy
For couples navigating the aftermath of betrayal — whether you are deciding to rebuild or seeking clarity about the future of your relationship.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure video therapy available for clients who need flexibility, privacy, or who are not local to the office. Same quality of care, from wherever you are in California.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Specializing in Betrayal Trauma Recovery
Robyn Firtel, LMFT, has more than 28 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She specializes in betrayal recovery for couples, individuals, and families.
LMFT · Certified Betrayal Trauma Specialist · 28 Years of Clinical Experience
Taking the First Step Is Enough.
You don't have to have all the answers before reaching out. A free consultation is a chance to ask questions, share what you're going through, and see if this is the right fit — with no obligation or pressure.