Beverly Hills, MI Adultery Counseling

Therapy in Beverly Hills, MI for Infidelity, Adultery, and Cheating


Most likely, you have heard these lyrics describing how one woman responded to adultery. Do you recognize these words?

“I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up four-wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seats
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights
I slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats”

Most likely, you could sing along with Carrie Underwood because “Before He Cheats” is one of country music’s most popular songs of all time. People tend to resonate with the song because it captures the intensity of adultery. Singing about taking revenge on a cheater is understandably cathartic. But there are healthier, more helpful responses to infidelity. Many people see a therapist in the aftermath of an affair to help them find healing, whether the relationship is reconciled or not.

Thriveworks Beverly Hills, MI therapists understand that adultery can be traumatizing. They have guided many people toward healing, regardless of whether the relationship survives or not.

Infidelity and Its Many Shades

Cheating seems like a simple concept: someone in a committed relationship breaks the rules. The relationship may be a marriage, but it could also be a long-term relationship. Either way, fidelity is the clear expectation for both partners. The concept of infidelity is simple but, unfortunately, the reality is almost always more complicated. Therapists often label affairs to help couples understand what happened.

Emotional Affairs
An emotional affair is a bond formed outside of the marriage or committed relationship that inhibits connection within the relationship. Emotional affairs are different than close friendships that support a couple. In contrast, emotional affairs can involve lies, secrecy, flirting, innuendo, fantasy and other actions that break down trust.

Sexual Affairs
Adultery can also have almost no emotional component. Examples of sexual-only affairs include one-night stands, pornography addictions, visits to strip-clubs, soliciting sex, and more. Sexual addiction may be a factor in sexually-drive affairs.

Sexual and Emotional Affairs
Often, infidelity combines emotional and sexual components. Long-term liaisons may begin as emotional affairs that turn sexual.

Circumstances of Infidelity

Spouses who are caught in their infidelity may offer an abundance of excuses for it, none of which are helpful to them or the uninvolved spouse. The reality is that cheating is a choice and a hurtful choice regardless of the reasons why a person made that decision.

However, understanding the circumstances of the affair can help couples understand how to pursue recovery. Each affair and each couple is unique. Exploring why and how the adultery happened can give couples valuable information to make important decisions. Counselors often speak about two circumstances that may lead to an affair: Deficit and Context

  • Deficit – Sometimes people commit adultery because of a deficit in themselves, their spouse, or their marriage. This deficit can be real or perceived, and it is a very personal, internal reason to commit adultery. Recovering from an affair that was committed because of real or perceived deficit may involve Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The spouse who committed adultery may benefit from therapy that can help them address negative belief systems and develop healthy coping strategies.
  • Context – Some contexts lend themselves to developing illicit relationships and make choosing adultery easier. One example of context is work environment. Many people first form relationships that turn sexual at their place of employment or conduct one-night stands while traveling for work. Recovering from an affair that was conducted under these circumstances may require boundaries and accountability.

Affairs can, of course, combine context and deficit. A skilled therapist can help couples sort through the circumstances of the affair and find the right path toward healing, whether that means saving the marriage or pursuing separation.

Appointments for Infidelity Recovery Therapy

Reaching out for help after an affair can be a difficult decision to make. Talking about pain and betrayal to a therapist takes courage. The therapists at Thriveworks Beverly Hills understand how hard it can be, especially to make that first call.

If your marriage or relationship is floundering after an affair, know that many couples have found the help they need through counseling. Thriveworks Beverly Hills, MI has appointments available, and our office has done our best to make scheduling that first appointment as easy as possible.

These are the experiences you can expect when you call our office…

  1. A person will answer your call.
  2. You may be able to see your therapist within 24-hours.
  3. We do not keep waitlists.
  4. We work with many insurance providers.
  5. If you need an evening or weekend appointment, our therapists have them available.

Is it time for you to start processing an affair? Call today to get started.

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Andrea Golden is easy to talk with and goes or of her way to give a balanced perspective.
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Lindsey is great!

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I had the honor of working with Lindsey at a previous job and she is one of the sweetest individuals I have ever met. Lindsey listens intently to everyone and is open to people from all walks of life. Lindsey is knowledgeable and passionate about advocating for mental health. This makes Lindsey a great leader and counselor. I would refer anyone I know to Lindsey!
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I’ve known Tammy Wagstaff for quite some time. She was very helpful to me for finding my strengths and improving my working and personal relationships. She is a good listener and is able to “see” my point of view . I would highly recommend this counselor
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*****I have been a patient of Sandra's for nearly 2 years now and I really can't say enough good things about her work with me. She is a true Christian counselor and that was exactly the perspective I needed to guide me down the path God was trying to lead me. She definitely strengthened my faith and made many of life's big problems seem like small speed bumps when looking at the big picture!! I highly recommend Sandra Q. if you are looking for the someone who honestly cares about you and the journey you are on. Remember, there’s ultimately only one way to peace in your life, and that’s to walk daily with the Prince of Peace, Christ Jesus!! *****
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I really enjoyed meeting Melissa.

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I really enjoyed meeting Melissa. It was easy to converse with her. She was very professional but completely relatable too. I would definitely recommend Thriveworks!
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Moving with meaning

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Much Gratitude Christine, You're helping me become the best version of myself. The self I've always pictured the vision is clear and I am ready to LIVE!!
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I wouldn’t recommend it – one of the worst therapists I’ve ever seen

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The doctor (PhD) I saw for therapy decided, on the second session, to pay more attention to doing things on his phone than to listening to me. He thought he was hiding what he was doing behind his portfolio, but he was not. I could see the reflection of what he was doing, and he was looking down more than up. He was pretending to listen but didn't do a very good job of that, because when I stopped talking, he would incorrectly try to restate what I said or, make a comment on what I said which turned out to not be relevant because it was clear he wasn't listening. He did not seem to want to be there. It was a horrible experience. I called the next day to complain to the lady on the phone, and got a sincere "I'm sorry" and that's it. When I got the bill (very expensive, by the way), I have been attempting to call the office to pay it over the phone but I keep getting told that the people that do the billing are currently busy and that I should call back. It should not be that difficult for someone to take a credit card number and apply it to my bill, especially a bill I shouldn't have to pay due to horrible service. I hope the other therapists at Thriveworks are better than the one I selected, and actually have interest in helping their patients.
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Couldn’t be happier

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We couldn't be happier with the staff and help we have received for our family at the practice. Christine has been particularly helpful in assisting myself and our family get back on track.
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Comfortable, private space for anyone and everyone in the family to get the personal time and space they need.
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She helped change my life

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Dear Marcy, I can't thank you enough for recommending your therapist Dawn Gaden to me. She has helped change my life. I have always struggled with feeling misunderstood. But recently I fell into a deep depression; beyond something I could resolve myself. Therapy was required for my recovery. Since childhood I have been weary of therapists because I would talk through my problems but I didn't get tools and strategies to handle my problems better. Dawn has changed that. For the first time I leave each appointment not only relieved from having talked my issues through, but more importantly with tools to help me move forward. She has introduced me to methods I had considered silly, but now I could live without. I am proud of the person I am becoming and the journey I have chosen to take. Thank you for all you have done to change my life and my family's future.
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She Inspires Hope

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I found Sandra Quigley on the web while searching for a Christian counselor. I was having a lot of anxiety about making a career change. She not only helped through the anxieties, she also helped me with concerns in my personal life. Sandra's non-judgmental and compassionate approach, made me feel comfortable and hopeful.
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Karen Waldrop

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Ms. Waldrop is an active listener and excellent problem solver. She offers practical resolutions to everyday problems for those suffering with depression, life changes, anxiety, and stress. She provides empathy in a quiet manner with a gentle sense of humor. She is capable to offer a variety of tools for those seeking positive and lasting life changes. If you are seeking someone with whom you can discuss your deepest personal issues in a confidential manner I would highly recommend Ms. Karen Waldrop as your therapist.
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Everything I needed

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I found Sandra Quigley in the back of a magazine (Psychology Today). I desperately needed someone to talk to. Newly retired with plenty of time to allow my mind to take over my life, I felt constantly anxious and very out of sorts. Enter Sandra Quigley- compassionate, non-judgmental, kind, and gentle. She is everything that I needed to heal myself. I had never talked to a therapist before, so this was a new venture. It was very important to me that I find someone with whom I could feel comfortable. Right away, I felt comfortable. I did have assignments; I never was prescribed a single drug. She went out of her way to help me specifically with my issues- finding me articles, books, telling stories. I never felt uncomfortable; I felt and still feel that my time with Sandra is valuable. With Sandra’s help, I have unearthed a much calmer, happier, together self that now wakes up each morning looking forward to the day ahead. We all have our baggage- I never once realized that I could unpack that bag and put my crap away. I now get to walk through life so much lighter!!
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So helpful!

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I really love the helpful and peaceful approach at Thriveworks. I have known Marcy for a long time and her ability to work through tough spots and discuss personalities makes her a lot of fun for me. Time flies when we chat and that is a good thing for a guy like me who is always worried about time. I also love Dawn Gadens video blogs! Wow...so insightful and easy to access. I don't see Dawn in counseling but if she is that good on video I have to believe she is great in person. Give a shot...I bet you will love them.
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