Specialty

Infidelity & marriage restoration.

Compassionate, specialized support for couples healing from infidelity and rebuilding their marriage after betrayal — whether the affair is recent or long past.


Ann Marie Godines, MS LPC
Gottman CertifiedInfidelity & Restoration
Our Approach

Healing after betrayal, step by step.

As a Gottman Certified and Christian Licensed Professional Counselor in Corpus Christi, Ann Marie offers in-person infidelity therapy and marriage restoration counseling five days a week in a private, discreet setting. Whether the affair is recent or long past, she helps couples navigate the pain of broken trust, process complex emotions, and work toward renewed connection — or clarity about the path forward.

Discovering an affair, or living with the aftermath of one, can shatter a relationship's foundation. Marriage restoration therapy provides a structured, safe space to address the wound of infidelity, understand what led to the betrayal, and decide whether — and how — to rebuild. Healing is possible, and many couples emerge stronger with the right support.

  • Gottman Method for Affair Recovery
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Christian & Biblical Integration, On Request
  • Trauma-Informed Care
Why Seek This Therapy

When betrayal has shaken the foundation.

Overwhelming feelings of betrayal, anger, grief, or shame. Difficulty trusting again. Communication breakdowns and emotional distance. A desire to rebuild the marriage after an affair. Uncertainty about whether the relationship can be restored. Impact on children, family, and spiritual life.

What A Session Looks Like

Early sessions focus on safety, emotional regulation, and understanding the full impact of the betrayal. Sessions take place in a cozy, confidential private practice setting — ideal for couples who need discretion during this vulnerable time.

As trust begins to rebuild, the work shifts toward creating new patterns of connection, transparency, and mutual care. Many report reduced emotional intensity and clearer hope within the first several weeks of consistent work.

Our Approach

Evidence-based methods, compassionately applied

Ann Marie combines evidence-based methods with compassionate, faith-sensitive care.

1

Gottman Method for Affair Recovery

Research-backed tools specifically designed to help couples process the trauma of infidelity, rebuild trust, and create a new relationship foundation.

2

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Helps partners understand attachment injuries and re-establish emotional safety.

3

Christian & Biblical Integration

Available upon request. Scripture, forgiveness principles, and spiritual guidance can be woven into the healing process for couples who desire a Christ-centered approach.

4

Trauma-Informed Care

Sensitive to the deep emotional impact of betrayal while pacing the work carefully.

Common goals of this work: processing the emotional trauma of the affair, rebuilding trust step by step, improving honest communication, addressing underlying relationship patterns, deciding whether to restore the marriage or separate with greater clarity, and strengthening the relationship beyond where it was before.
Why Choose This Practice

A clear path toward genuine healing.

Top-rated marriage counselor

Recognized by Three Best Rated® every year from 2022–2026, with deep respect for the sacredness of marriage alongside clinical expertise.

Not about quick fixes or forced forgiveness

This is about creating a clear path toward genuine healing and restoration — or peaceful closure if that is the healthier choice.

Discreet, private setting

A non-clinical environment that makes it easier for couples to be fully honest during this difficult season.

Frequently Asked Questions

About infidelity counseling

Can a marriage really recover after an affair?

Yes. Many couples successfully restore their relationship when both partners are willing to do the hard work of healing, transparency, and rebuilding trust.

Do both partners need to attend?

Ideally yes. Couples therapy is most effective when both people participate. Individual sessions can also support the process when needed.

Is faith part of the counseling?

Biblical integration and spiritual support are available when requested. Many couples find strength in combining clinical tools with their faith.

How long does affair recovery therapy take?

It varies. Some couples see significant progress in a focused series of sessions; deeper restoration often takes longer. We work at a pace that feels sustainable.

What if we're not sure we want to stay together?

Therapy can help you gain clarity. The goal is not to force a particular outcome, but to support honest exploration and healing either way.

Payment & sessions: Private pay rate is $75 per session. Insurance accepted includes United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and TriCare. In-person sessions only (no court testimony or legal services provided).

Ready to begin healing after infidelity?

Contact us today to schedule a confidential intake. Healing and hope are possible.