Meet Vanessa Cardenas – Relationship Coach and Betrayal Recovery Specialist

Vanessa Cardenas, Relationship Recovery Expert, holding a crystal ball with a heart inside, symbolizing the journey of healing and transformation—because every heart deserves to beat with purpose again.

How I Became a Relationship Recovery Expert and a Betrayal Recovery Specialist

My Journey

I’m Vanessa Cardenas, a Relationship Reset Expert and Betrayal Recovery Specialist dedicated to helping individuals and couples reconnect, rebuild trust, and create lasting change in their relationships. My work draws from a professional foundation in I/O Psychology from Baruch College, two decades of executive leadership, and years of guiding clients through complex emotional landscapes.

A Path Shaped by Experience

After discovering betrayal in my 20-year marriage, I made a decision that changed everything: to stay, to do the work, and to rebuild from the inside out. That experience taught me how to hold space for heartbreak, navigate repair, and find strength in the most uncertain places.

Today, I remain in that marriage ~ wiser, clearer, and deeply committed to the tools that made our reset possible. That lived insight shapes every session, every strategy, and every piece of guidance I share.

How I Work

Relationship pain often reveals where we are being invited to grow. Whether you're facing the shock of betrayal, the ache of disconnection, or the quiet burnout of trying too hard for too long, we start with where you are.

I offer grounded, personalized support designed to help you find clarity, restore emotional safety, and take real steps toward the life and connection you deserve. Every session is guided by care, strategy, and steady encouragement.

What I’m Here to Offer

My mission is to walk with people through the most tender parts of their relationship story and help them create something stronger on the other side. Whether you're ready to stay, unsure of the future, or simplyneed someone to listen without judgment, you are not alone.

This is the work of rebuilding from the inside out ~ with skill, with honesty, and with hope.

Vanessa Cardenas providing heart-centered betrayal recovery coaching, emphasizing self-love and trust.

Customized Healing Programs: Tailored Support for Lasting Change

Vanessa Cardenas, Betrayal Recovery Specialist, holding Dr. Seuss' book 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' on the about page, symbolizing the journey of healing and personal growth.
Healing Programs

Personalized Coaching for Individual Healing

Receive one-on-one support tailored to your specific journey. Together, we’ll create a safe space to explore your emotions, rebuild trust, and reclaim your sense of self.

Supportive Group Coaching for Collective Healing

Join a supportive community of individuals on similar journeys. Through guided group sessions, you’ll find connection, shared experiences, and the encouragement needed to heal together.

Exclusive Membership for Ongoing Guidance and Resources

Gain access to an exclusive membership program offering comprehensive betrayal recovery courses, live group sessions, and curated resources. This ongoing support ensures you have the tools and guidance you need at every step of your healing journey.

Empowering You to Rebuild Self-Worth and Confidence After Betrayal

Healing and Transformation

My mission extends to helping individuals rebuild their self-worth and foster deeper, more meaningful connections. Whether you’re dealing with intimate partner betrayal, self-sabotage, or business-related betrayal, I provide compassionate support to help you break free from fear-based patterns and rediscover authentic communication and trust.

It’s time to reclaim your voice, heal from the pain of betrayal, and embrace a future filled with connection and confidence.

Contact me today to begin your journey toward healing and transformation.

My Credentials: Educational Background, Training, and Certifications in Healing

Psychology Degree: Baruch College, NYC

Certified Post-Betrayal Transformation Coach: Post-Betrayal Transformation Institute

Certified Post-Betrayal Transformation Support Host: Post-Betrayal Transformation Institute

Certified Trauma Coach

Certified Life Coach

Certified 6-Phase Meditation Trainer

Mental Fitness Instructor

Professional Affiliations and Roles

C-Suite Executive: Healthcare Corporation

Founding Member: West Point Toastmasters

Alumni: Speaker Nation

Keynote Speaker and Event Emcee

Administrator: Betrayal, Cheating, and Heartbreak Support Group


Moderator: Humans Navigating Betrayal Facebook Group (15K members)


Moderator and Group Expert: Divorce Support Group for Women Facebook Group (30K members)

Vanessa Cardenas, Betrayal Recovery Specialist, showcasing her extensive professional qualifications, including a degree in Industrial Psychology, certifications in Post-Betrayal Transformation Coaching, Trauma Coaching, Life Coaching, 6-Phase Meditation Instruction, Mental Fitness, One Talk Workshop, MBO Program, and memberships in Speaker Nation and West Point ToastMasters, as well as experience as a Keynote Speaker and Event MC.

Vanessa combines her extensive professional qualifications, including her background in Industrial Psychology, certifications in Post-Betrayal Transformation Coaching, Trauma Coaching, Life Coaching, and Meditation Instruction, with her personal journey to help others find healing and transformation.

My Mission

I believe relationships ebb and flow, too often we become complacent partners, unable to string together meaningful words. My mission is to resurrect the art of communication and resuscitate the heart yearning for connection, helping individuals and couples transform their relationships into spaces of trust, intimacy, and authenticity.

Through our Initial Foundation Sessions, clients discover HOPE (Hold On, Pain Ends) and receive a curated roadmap tailored exclusively to their unique relationship needs. I focus on providing compassionate, actionable guidance - saying what needs to be said, not just what's easy to hear - because

...every heart deserves to feel seen, heard, and deeply connected.

Vanessa Cardenas

Relationship Reset Expert | Betrayal Recovery Specialist

A professional portrait of Vanessa Cardenas, Relationship Recovery Expert and Betrayal Recovery Specialist, offering personalized support in Westchester County and nearby areas, including 10566, 10524, and The Atrium at Charles Point. Vanessa is dedicated to helping individuals and couples rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and cultivate thriving relationships
Vanessa Cardenas, Betrayal Recovery Specialist based in Westchester County, serving clients in 10566, 10524, 10514, 10510, 10591, 10520, and surrounding areas.

© Copyright 2017-2025. Understanding Ear LLC. All rights reserved.