Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) | Betrayal Trauma Support
Being betrayed can shatter more than a relationship—it can disrupt your sense of safety, trust, identity, and connection. If you’re grieving what happened, questioning yourself, feeling angry or numb, or stuck in a loop of “how could this be?” you’re not alone. Healing is possible, and you deserve support that understands betrayal trauma at the depth it deserves.
I’m a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), trained to help individuals and couples move beyond crisis and toward recovery with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care.
What Betrayal Trauma Can Feel Like
Intrusive thoughts or images you can’t “turn off”
Hypervigilance, anxiety, or feeling on edge
Shame, self-blame, or “what’s wrong with me?”
Emotional flooding (rage, panic, grief) or emotional shutdown/numbness
Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or functioning at work
Relationship strain, emotional distance, and communication breakdown
Feeling “let down,” unsafe, or unable to trust yourself or your partner
You may be struggling with both the event and the meaning your mind and body attached to it.
Betrayal trauma often shows up as:
As a CPTT, my approach is trauma-informed and relationship-centered. We focus on:
Stabilizing the nervous system so healing can actually happen
Validating your emotional reality (without minimizing, rationalizing, or rushing you)
Rebuilding trust in a paced, measurable way
Supporting accountability, repair, and emotionally safe communication
Addressing patterns that keep pain repeating—so recovery is sustainable
Creating a practical path forward, whether you’re rebuilding the relationship or making clear decisions
Healing doesn’t require you to “get over it.” It requires a therapeutic process that helps you regain control, safety, and self-trust.
How CPTT Therapy Helps
I support clients who are experiencing betrayal trauma such as:
Infidelity / sexual betrayal
Lying, secrecy, or hidden relationship behaviours
Trust violations that impacted intimacy and security
Partners who want to repair after betrayal (and those who need clarity to decide what’s right)
Individual therapy and partner/family involvement can be discussed based on your needs and safety.
Who I Work With
In our first conversations, we’ll focus on:
Your story and what you’re carrying now
Your safety concerns, triggers, and emotional/physical responses
Your goals—what “healing” means to you
A clear plan for stabilization, accountability/repair, and next steps
Sessions are grounded, structured, and compassionate—especially when emotions are intense or communication feels impossible.
What to Expect in Therapy
Betrayal is not just a “relationship issue.” It’s trauma. CPTT emphasizes the emotional and nervous system realities of betrayal so clients don’t get stuck in cycles of:
retraumatization
confusion and minimization
pressure to forgive before healing is possible
trust rebuilding that doesn’t feel safe
Instead, we build a framework that supports real recovery.
Why CPTT Matters for Betrayed Partners
Nervous system stabilization (so you can think clearly and feel safer)
Validation without minimization (your reactions make sense after betrayal)
Trust-building and repair planning with clear steps
Accountability and emotionally safe communication
Reducing retraumatization cycles (including re-triggering patterns)
Decision support: rebuilding the relationship, setting boundaries, or moving forward with clarity
Healing is not about “forgiving quickly.” It’s about creating conditions for recovery that actually feel safe enough to do the work.
Together, we work on:
Start Your Healing Journey
If you’ve been betrayed and feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to begin, I’m here to help.
Request a consultation to discuss your goals, safety, and whether CPTT-informed therapy is a fit for you.
If you’re in immediate danger or need urgent support, please contact local emergency services or your local crisis hotline.