Infidelity & Betrayal Trauma Therapy

What is Betrayal Trauma?

Trauma is defined as an experience that causes psychological injury or pain. Depending on the severity of the trauma; physical effects, like panic attacks or severe anxiety, may occur. When a person turns to something or someone other than their spouse for intimate connection, their spouse may experience trauma that mirrors the symptoms of PTSD. This is often referred to as Betrayal Trauma.