Infidelity Counseling
in Pasadena
Rebuild Trust & Heal After Betrayal
In-person Sessions
Connect with your partner in a supportive, confidential environment where you can work through the pain of betrayal face-to-face with your therapist.
Virtual Sessions
Virtual sessions make it easier to stay consistent and connected, even when emotions are high or schedules are tight.
Infidelity Counseling: What to Expect
Healing from infidelity begins with understanding — not judgment.
In your sessions, your therapist will help both partners explore what led to the betrayal, how it impacted each of you, and what needs to change to rebuild trust.
You’ll work together to:
- Create a safe, structured space to talk openly about what happened.
- Identify the emotions and unmet needs driving disconnection.
- Develop tools for honest communication and emotional regulation.
- Rebuild trust through transparency, empathy, and accountability.
Our therapists use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, two evidence-based approaches proven to help couples recover from betrayal and strengthen their emotional bond.
Meet Our Dedicated Team of Infidelity Counselors
Our Pasadena-based therapists specialize in helping couples heal after betrayal, rebuild trust, and rediscover connection. Each member of our team is trained in evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method — tools proven to help couples move through crisis toward deeper understanding and intimacy.
Couples in Pasadena Trust Us To Help Rebuild Their Relationships
EXCELLENT Based on 22 reviews Posted on Charles IrvinAugust 22, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris T is the best therapist ever! He runs the practice with his wife, Andrea, who is also amazing. I would recommend working with anyone on their team.Posted on John Sloan, LMFTJune 10, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the good fortune of training with Chris early in my career. He is compassionate, thoughtful, and brings deep knowledge and experience to the work. I am so grateful for the time I spent at California Integrative Therapy. He hires exceptional therapists and I do not hesitate to refer clients to this practice. The therapists there bring a breadth of experience and a variety of approaches to the work--whether you're looking for couples therapy, treatment for depression or anxiety, or healing from trauma, I highly recommend you give them a call.Posted on Danielle WeeksJanuary 21, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris is a wonderful therapist. So knowledgeable, present and intuitive. He's had a profound impact on the quality of my life.Posted on Lauren BowmanApril 8, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lots of therapists have the tools to provide good therapy, but some have a natural gift, and Chris definitely does. You couldn’t find anyone better at guiding you through tough conversations while providing necessary insight. He’s just excellent at what he does.Posted on MaryhelenFebruary 13, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris is an amazing therapist. He listens in a way that allows you to feel seen. I feel that Chris has the knowledge, insight, and compassion to get anyone on the other side of what they may be going through. He is truly living his life’s purpose. He is a gift.Posted on Adrienne GlasserFebruary 7, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris is a wonderful somatic therapist. He is kind, compassionate and assertive when it is in the best interest of a client. He is able to co-create changes quickly with those that he sees. As a fellow therapist I highly recommend him.Posted on Juli BarryJune 15, 2021Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris is an amazing therapist. His broad knowledge of the human brain proved invaluable in helping me through my ASD son’s teenage years. He taught me how change my own thinking and redirect my impulse reactions. I have a wonderful relationship with my adult son because of Chris’s support. I returned to working with Chris during a horrific divorce and once again he pulled me through the morass. I am now a happier, healthier person, confident of my own power and self-worth. Dr. Chris Ticknor provided the tools I needed to get here. I highly recommend him!
The Benefits of Infidelity Counseling
Infidelity counseling helps you and your partner process the pain of betrayal, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally. It’s not just about repairing what was broken — it’s about creating a stronger, more transparent, and honest foundation for your relationship moving forward.
Through therapy, many couples rediscover empathy, learn to communicate with vulnerability, and rebuild a sense of closeness that once felt lost. Whether you choose to stay together or part ways, the goal is healing — individually and as a couple.
Starting infidelity counseling is a big step toward clarity, growth, and emotional peace. Contact us to schedule your initial consultation and begin rebuilding your relationship with the support of an experienced therapist.
frequently asked questions about Infidelity Counseling in Pasadena
We know beginning therapy after an affair can bring up a lot of uncertainty. Here are some common questions to help you understand what to expect and feel more comfortable taking the first step with one of our experienced therapists.
Infidelity counseling is a form of couples therapy focused on rebuilding trust, repairing emotional wounds, and understanding what led to the betrayal. It provides a safe, structured space to process emotions and begin healing — individually and as a couple.
Yes. Many couples are able to rebuild and even strengthen their relationship after infidelity. Healing takes time and honesty, but with the right support, partners can move past blame and toward understanding, forgiveness, and reconnection.
It’s common for one partner to feel unsure about attending therapy after an affair. You can still begin the process individually — often, one person’s participation helps open the door for joint sessions once safety and readiness develop.
Every couple’s journey is different, the process of fully rebuilding trust often takes time, depending on the depth of the hurt and each partner’s commitment to healing.
No. Our therapists don’t take sides or assign blame. Their role is to guide both partners toward understanding, accountability, and communication, helping you each feel heard and supported throughout the process.
That’s completely okay. Therapy isn’t about forcing reconciliation — it’s about helping you both gain clarity, heal emotionally, and make decisions that align with your values and well-being.
Yes. All sessions are completely private and HIPAA-compliant, whether you meet in-person or virtually. Your therapist will create a safe environment where you can speak openly and honestly.
Yes. We provide secure virtual sessions so you can attend from home or anywhere in California — ideal for couples balancing work, family, or living separately during the healing process.
Even if the affair happened months or years ago, its impact can linger in subtle ways — through distance, resentment, or unresolved mistrust. Therapy can help you process what’s still beneath the surface and rebuild emotional closeness, no matter how much time has passed.
Absolutely. Emotional affairs can be just as painful and destabilizing as physical ones. Therapy focuses on understanding why the emotional connection developed, addressing the underlying needs, and helping both partners rebuild emotional intimacy and safety.