Psychodynamic therapy addresses trust issues after infidelity by providing a therapeutic relationship in which the patient's trust responses can be examined in real time. The therapist offers consistency, reliability, and honesty over an extended period, and the patient's reactions to that consistency become the material of the therapeutic work. When the patient doubts the therapist, tests the relationship, or anticipates disappointment, those moments reveal how the betrayal trauma continues to operate. Examining them within a relationship that does not confirm the patient's worst expectations is what allows the trust system to gradually recalibrate.
Dr. David Steinbok provides psychodynamic psychotherapy from his Boca Raton, Florida office. His practice is private-pay with monthly statements for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. The office has no receptionist and is designed for complete privacy and discretion. To schedule an initial appointment, call (561) 362-9952.
