Heal After Infidelity.
Betrayal Trauma & EMDR
Therapy in Toronto
When betrayal cuts deep, whether through infidelity, emotional deceit, or broken promises, it leaves more than just a broken heart. It can fracture your sense of self, safety, and trust.
At Altitude Psychotherapy, I offer specialized EMDR therapy for women in Toronto and across Ontario navigating the emotional and psychological aftermath of betrayal trauma. You don’t have to carry this alone.
What Is Betrayal Trauma?
Betrayal trauma happens when someone you deeply trust, often a partner, violates that trust in a way that leaves lasting emotional and physiological wounds. It’s not “just heartbreak.” It can feel like:
- Reliving the moment of discovery repeatedly
- Feeling anxious or hypervigilant, even in safe spaces
- Difficulty trusting others, or yourself
- Physical symptoms like a racing heart, tight chest, or sleeplessness
- Mood swings, emotional shutdowns, or self-blame
These are normal responses to a traumatic experience. And like all trauma, they deserve to be treated with care.
What Is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused therapy designed to help the brain reprocess painful memories, so they lose their emotional intensity.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR:
- Doesn’t require you to relive or retell every detail
- Uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping) to support healing
- Helps you file the memory differently, so it no longer feels like it’s happening in the present
This is especially powerful for betrayal trauma, where the pain isn’t just emotional, it’s somatic. The trauma lives in your body, your reactions, and your sense of safety.
Therapy Modalities
Virtual Therapy / Phone Therapy
Embrace the ease of attending therapy from wherever you feel most comfortable. Our online sessions deliver accessibility and convenience, all without sacrificing quality of care.
Ideal for clients seeking flexibility, enhanced privacy, or those with mobility challenges. This approach works well for individuals who value discretion, have limited access to transportation, or prefer therapy from the comfort of their home.
- Enhanced Comfort: Many clients feel more at ease discussing personal topics in a familiar environment, leading to more openness in the therapeutic process.
- Time and Travel Savings: By eliminating the need to commute, clients save valuable time and reduce transportation costs, making therapy more convenient and cost-effective.
- Continuity and Consistency: Virtual sessions make it easier to maintain regular appointments, regardless of location, ensuring uninterrupted care.
Therapy for Women Healing From Infidelity, Betrayal, and Relationship Trauma
Healing is more than talking. With EMDR and trauma-informed counseling, we’ll move at your pace to rebuild trust, ease anxiety, and strengthen resilience.
What Healing Can Look Like
- Feeling safe in your own skin
- Reconnecting with your sense of self
- Building relationships based on trust and respect
- Letting go of constant hypervigilance
- Living without the weight of constant reminders
How EMDR Can Help You Heal from Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal can leave you feeling shattered, unsafe, and unsure if you’ll ever trust again.
This article shares how EMDR therapy helps women in Toronto and across Ontario process the pain of infidelity, calm the triggers, and feel whole again.
Start Your Healing Journey Today - Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation
You may feel shattered, but you are not broken. With the right support, you can move from survival to strength. I offer secure online EMDR sessions for women across Toronto and Ontario.