Betrayal Trauma Therapy
Resolve Betrayal Trauma in 1-5 Sessions with accelerated resolution therapy
Stop Living in Survival Mode…
It's 3am and you're wide awake again after a nightmare, mental images of the infidelity playing on repeat in your mind. You flinch when your partner’s phone buzzes with a text notification, your chest immediately tightening. During a normal conversation at dinner, vivid imagined scenarios of what happened hijack your thoughts. You feel like you're going crazy, swinging between numbness, sadness, and rage that comes out of nowhere.
Your body feels constantly on edge, scanning for threats that may not even exist. You've become a detective in your own relationship, obsessively monitoring their email and social media. When they're ten minutes late responding to a text, your heart races. You lie awake scanning for signs of deception. Simple activities like watching TV get interrupted by intrusive images during what should be intimate moments. You startle at normal sounds. You feel nauseous at reminders of the affair: a restaurant, a song, even their cologne.
You don’t recognize this hyper-aware, exhausted version of yourself. This betrayal-related nightmare cycle has hijacked your nervous system.
You’re experiencing symptoms of betrayal trauma (AKA: post-infidelity stress disorder) like…
Intrusive thoughts and flashbacks — Vivid, unwanted memories of the betrayal that feel like they're happening all over again
Hypervigilance — Constantly scanning for signs of deception, checking phones/emails, or being overly alert to potential threats in the relationship
Sleep disturbances — Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing nightmares related to the betrayal
Emotional numbing — Feeling disconnected from emotions, relationships, or activities that once brought joy
Anxiety and panic attacks — Sudden onset of intense fear, racing heart, or physical symptoms when triggered by reminders of the betrayal
Trust issues and relationship avoidance — Difficulty trusting others, withdrawing from relationships, or feeling unable to form new connections
Physical symptoms — Headaches, stomach issues, muscle tension, or other unexplained physical problems that developed after the betrayal
This isn’t as good as it gets. You can feel like yourself again.
You’ve Done the work to feel Better…
Whether you're rebuilding your relationship or starting over on your own, you've processed it verbally until you're exhausted.
Maybe you've tried couples therapy, individual therapy, betrayal trauma support groups, anxiety medication, or countless podcasts about healing from infidelity. You've read every book, joined online communities, attended workshops. You've done all the right things.
But despite months of progress and effort, those trauma symptoms persist. You still wake up with racing thoughts. You still feel triggered by everyday situations, whether you're working on your marriage or starting over as a single person.
This is exactly when Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) becomes most effective: it addresses the neurological impact of betrayal that “talking about it” only scratches the surface of.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy: 1-5 Sessions for Betrayal Trauma Relief…
What Makes ART Different From other approaches?
While traditional therapy focuses on talking through the betrayal and understanding it, ART targets the actual images, emotions, and sensations stored in your brain that trigger you. Using guided eye movements similar to REM sleep, ART works directly to reprogram how distressing memories are stored in your brain so they no longer trigger automatic physical and emotional reactions.
Think of it like reorganizing a filing system in your brain. Right now, betrayal-related memories are filed in your "immediate threat" folder, causing your nervous system to react as if danger is present every time they're accessed. ART helps move these memories into a different filing system: one labeled “past events that no longer require emergency response.” The facts remain the same, but your brain's automatic reaction changes completely.
And this neurological change is automatic, not something you have to consciously choose or work at maintaining.
ART vs. EMDR
Both ART and EMDR use eye movements to process trauma, but ART offers several advantages for betrayal trauma:
ART:
More structured and directive approach
Focuses on replacing disturbing images with positive ones
Typically faster results (1-5 sessions vs. 6-12+ for EMDR)
No homework or between-session processing required
Each session is complete in itself
EMDR:
Less directive, more free-association based
Focuses on desensitizing traumatic memories
Requires stronger therapeutic relationship building
Often requires more sessions for complex trauma
What to Expect: Neurological Changes…
After 1-5 ART sessions, many people who have experienced betrayal trauma describe their healing journey like this:
You used to jolt awake at 3am, your heart racing as your mind replayed that discovery moment over and over. Now your nervous system naturally stays calm through the night. When you walk past the hotel where it all happened, you notice your chest stays relaxed and your hands remain steady. Your body has rewired its automatic response to that trigger.
Your phone lights up with a text and instead of that familiar surge of panic, you feel curious about who's reaching out. You're not forcing yourself to stay calm anymore; your nervous system has learned a new response. You've stopped that compulsive ritual of checking their laptop when they're in the shower. The urge simply isn't there because your brain no longer processes their privacy as a threat.
During dinner conversations, your body stays relaxed instead of automatically scanning their face for deception. That mental movie of them together has lost its emotional charge and stopped playing on repeat when you're trying to focus at work. You can shower peacefully because you don’t worry about who they’re texting when you’re not around.
When you're intimate, those intrusive images of them with the affair partner no longer hijack the moment: your brain has processed and filed away those memories differently. You drive past their workplace and simply see a building, not a source of threat. Your conversations flow naturally because your nervous system isn't constantly scanning for danger signals.
You can walk into restaurants you used to love and your body feels neutral there; the emotional charge around those places has been rewired. When you talk about vacation plans, you feel genuine excitement because your nervous system has learned that future experiences don't carry the weight of past betrayal. Your ability to trust your own instincts has returned because your threat-detection system has recalibrated.
You've stopped being hypervigilant, automatically cataloging every detail, because your nervous system no longer perceives normal relationship interactions as potential threats. Most importantly, you feel like yourself again — the confident, present person you were before the betrayal, naturally focused on your own life and future because your nervous system supports that focus.
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Investment & Logistics
Sessions: $700 for 90 minutes | Timeline: 1-5 sessions | Format: 100% online
No insurance | Complete privacy
FAQs: Trauma Therapy for Betrayal & post-infidelity stress Disorder…
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This is for people who have experienced a significant betrayal from a spouse/partner, parent, or someone else close to you. The resulting trauma symptoms are significantly interfering with your life and you want fast results without months of traditional talk therapy.
ART can help you experience real relief in just 1-5 sessions instead of the 12-20 sessions typically required with traditional approaches.
If you've read through the relevant Therapy Service page and the information doesn't answer your question, or if you want to double-check that this service is the right fit before scheduling, please use the Contact Form below to reach out to me.
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I'm so glad you're interested in working together!
I don't offer consultation calls due to my scheduling constraints.
Instead, I've included comprehensive information about working with me on my website so that you can get all your questions answered immediately.
I am also in the process of adding video content to my Therapy Service pages as an alternative way of consuming the information (and so that you can get a feel for what it's like to work with me on video!).
Of course, there will always be unique circumstances. If you don't know which service best fits your situation, or you have a question that isn't answered on the Therapy Service pages, please feel free to reach out via the Contact Form below.
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Unfortunately, no. I live in Mexico, and therefore ALL of my work is 100% online. I use HIPAA-compliant video software to meet with clients, so we’ll be able to see each other during the session.
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My fee is $700 for a 90-minute ART session. For ART intensives, please see session pricing options HERE.
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Most issues are resolved in just 1-5 sessions, depending on complexity. Simple issues like needle phobia or a single traumatic incident typically only need 1 session, while more complex issues like complex PTSD, social phobia, or OCD may take 4-5 sessions.
Each session is 90 minutes long, and we'll typically meet weekly to start. This gives us enough time to complete the full ART process without feeling rushed.
For clients who want faster results, ART intensives are also available. An intensive is 4+ hours in one day and can address multiple "scenes" or complex issues all at once. There is a cost difference for intensives, but they allow you to complete your entire treatment in a single day or a weekend, rather than spreading it across several weeks.
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No, I am not in network with any insurance company. (You may sometimes see my name on outdated provider lists, but I left insurance networks in 2022.)
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Yes, but please be aware that insurance reimbursement varies significantly by plan, and my 90-minute sessions may not fit standard insurance session length expectations (typically 60 minutes). You are responsible for paying at the time of service, and my record system will email you a Superbill automatically once per month (by request only).
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When you schedule a session, payment is required at the time of booking to hold your spot. For any additional sessions I schedule for you, your card will be automatically charged within 24 hours prior to the appointment time. Credit cards are securely stored in your private client chart.
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I am currently seeing ART clients on Thursdays from 6am to 4pm Pacific Time. I will be opening additional session options as they become available.
ART intensives are available outside of my typical Thursday schedule but will need about 2 weeks' notice to arrange.
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Once you request a session either via email or using the self-scheduling widget above, I will send you over your new client forms. (These forms come from my electronic record system, not my email.) You’ll be responsible for reviewing and digitally signing them at least 72 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment to avoid an auto-cancellation. If you don’t receive these forms, please reach out to me at allyson@bridgetownclinical.com.
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Please use my self-scheduling link HERE to schedule your first session.
hi there
I’m ALLYSON
Trauma Therapist for Betrayal & Post-Infidelity Stress Disorder
I’m not the type of therapist who believes you need to spend months or years in therapy to heal from betrayal trauma.
That’s why I offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to my clients who have experienced a betrayal.
ART is a refreshing alternative to traditional talk therapy — it is structured, focused, efficient, and designed to create meaningful change in just 1-5 sessions.
One thing that sets ART apart is its ability to resolve painful, upsetting experiences without requiring you to relive the experience or rehash the details. In other words, unlike in traditional talk therapy, you actually don’t have to talk about the experience at all (weird, right?).
By working with your brain's natural healing processes, you and I will address your painful emotions, images, sensations, and experiences — all while keeping you firmly anchored in the present. You’re in control every step of the way.
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Ready to resolve your betrayal trauma? Book your first ART session HERE.
If you have any questions that aren’t already answered on the contact page, please send me a message using the contact form. I look forward to hearing from you!