Helping individuals and couples rebuild trust, restore communication, and strengthen emotional connection.
Since 2017, I have helped individuals and couples rebuild trust, restore communication, and strengthen emotional connection after infidelity and relational rupture. As a Relationship Reset Expert and Betrayal Recovery Specialist, my work centers on helping you create the steadiness, clarity, and emotional grounding needed to rebuild a relationship that feels safe and connected again.

Infidelity shatters more than trust. It disrupts safety, identity, communication, and the emotional foundation a relationship rests on. Most couples enter this season overwhelmed, unsure of what happens next, and afraid of making the wrong move.
Couples coaching after infidelity is not about rushing forgiveness or “getting over it.” It is about stabilizing each partner, understanding the emotional landscape, and rebuilding with clarity and intention.
You may be carrying shock, confusion, grief, anger, or numbness. One partner may be desperate to repair while the other feels guarded or unsure. Both of you are hurting in different ways.
My role is to bring steadiness, structure, and direction to something that feels disorienting. You do not have to navigate this alone.

Rebuilding trust does not begin with grand promises or pressure to “move on.” It begins with emotional stabilization. Before you rebuild the relationship, you both need to find your footing.
In our work together, you will learn how to:
understand the patterns beneath the rupture
calm emotional overwhelm so communication becomes possible
rebuild emotional safety through steady, grounded steps
address the questions, fears, and insecurities that betrayal uncovered
hold accountability without losing your sense of self
begin a new relationship, rather than trying to revive the old one
Healing after infidelity happens through a sequence, not a sprint. Each step builds the foundation for the next.
If you want to explore next steps, you can begin with an Initial Foundation Session
Communication after betrayal often becomes reactive or shuts down. One partner may ask for details to make sense of the story. The other may feel flooded, defensive, or ashamed. Both are often scared of saying the wrong thing.
Our sessions help you:
speak honestly without escalation
understand emotional triggers and how to navigate them
rebuild safety through clarity, truth, and consistency
strengthen communication patterns that support long-term repair
When communication becomes calmer and clearer, the relationship has room to breathe again.

If this aligns with what you are navigating, you can learn more about how I support individuals and couples during an Initial Foundation Session.
This is not therapy and it's not surface-level coaching. It is structured, trauma-informed Relationship Reset guidance rooted in psychology, emotional regulation principles, my lived experience rebuilding my own marriage after betrayal, and the work I’ve done with clients since 2017. Everything I teach is anchored in the HOPE Roadmap, my signature framework that brings stabilization, truth-organizing, boundary-setting, and grounded direction to moments that feel overwhelming and disorienting.
You will not be pushed, rushed, or judged. Instead, you’ll be guided through a steady, clear process that helps you regulate emotionally, understand the real story between you, and make decisions from clarity rather than fear. This approach gives couples the structure and steadiness needed to repair trust, rebuild connection, and create a new foundation, not a recycled version of what broke.
If you are ready to begin, you can book your Initial Foundation Session or contact me directly

"I help individuals and couples who want a clear, realistic approach to healing the patterns that keep them disconnected"
Whether you stay together or eventually choose separate paths, clarity matters. Couples coaching after infidelity gives you the space and structure to understand:.
what happened and whyNavigate emotional triggers without losing yourself
what is possible for the relationship
what each partner needs to feel safe
what boundaries, changes, or commitments support repair
what a new relationship between you could look like
You cannot rebuild on top of confusion. This work brings clarity to the complexity.
For a complete overview of all support options, visit the Understanding Ear Services page.
I work with couples across Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, New York City, and nationwide through virtual sessions. Clients describe my approach as steady, compassionate, honest, and grounding.
My guidance blends professional training with the lived experience of healing and rebuilding my own marriage after betrayal. This allows me to support couples with a depth of understanding that is both practical and emotionally grounded.
You can begin with an Initial Foundation Session, where you will receive your HOPE Roadmap and a clear next-step plan.
Start here: Schedule a session
Explore additional resources:
• Visit my About Me page where I share my training as a certified betrayal recovery specialist
• Read my blog on rebuilding trust after betrayal

If you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or facing betrayal, and you're ready to actively work toward healing, coaching can offer structure, insight, and guided progress.
Look for certifications in trauma-informed or post-betrayal coaching, psychological qualifications, experience with infidelity recovery, and client success stories, qualities Vanessa embodies.
Yes, relationship coaching can help you identify emotional triggers, understand their roots, and develop personalized strategies to communicate and self-regulate more effectively.
Life coaching addresses your personal goals broadly; relationship coaching focuses specifically on communication, trust, emotional safety, and healing within your relationship.
Absolutely, virtual sessions provide flexibility, privacy, and accessibility, especially when facilitated by an experienced coach like Vanessa.
Frequency depends on your needs, most clients begin with weekly or biweekly sessions, then adjust as they progress with guidance and trust-building support
I support individuals and couples in Westchester County, Putnam County, the Hudson Valley, and nationwide through virtual sessions.
To learn more about my background and approach, you can visit the main Understanding Ear homepage.


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