Linda M. Price, Psychologist in Newport Beach, 92660

Linda M. Price, Ph.D.

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Psychology, Coaching
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Marriage and Family Therapist - 97740

My Approach to Helping

BETRAYED BY A LOVED ONE ~~ There is no greater pain in a relationship or marriage than being betrayed by the person you completely trusted and cherished as your best friend. If you have discovered that your partner has Betrayed you by having an emotional or physical affair, the relationship as you knew it has forever changed. Intense feelings of anger, hurt, and humiliation now control the interactions between the two of you, and both of you may feel as though the damage is so severe the relationship can't be saved. Please know there is hope for recovery, hope for rebuilding trust, and hope for rekindling safety and love. Time alone will not the heal the damage caused by a Betrayal -- there must be shown a willingness to change and then consistent change in behaviors and attitudes must occur.

Because the relationship has been severely damaged, there is the possibility that more damage can occur if recovery is put off. The hurt partner will want to push for "why" to understand and make sense of how this could have happened so that the hurt and anger go away -- but all the explanations do not heal the pain. The partner who has created the Betrayal will feel completely inadequate to explain exactly what happened that caused the infidelity. There may seem like there is no end to the suffering that now takes place daily. I understand -- as a psychotherapist who specializes in helping couples who are in crisis, I have witnessed the explosion of emotions, and then the healing calmness that can occur after consistent and genuine work begins, behaviors and attitudes start to change, and the precious gift of time begins to fade the wounds.

I encourage you to let me help you through this most difficult time in your life. For an appointment or to answer any questions you might have, please call, email or text me.

More Info About My Practice

If you are unable to personally come into the office, I offer phone sessions at a reduced amount. I have set aside Friday mornings for phone sessions, and would welcome the opportunity to help you.

I accept cash, check and all major credit cards. My regular hourly fee is $150.00.

I would like to share with you one of my favorite sayings -- perhaps this statement will help just a little with your day: "Courage is not always a lion's roar.......Sometimes courage is that quiet voice at the end of the day saying...I will try again tomorrow."

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

Betrayals and Affairs -- I specialize in helping individuals and couples when their relationship or marriage has suffered a betrayal. Affairs are the most difficult traumas to recover from, and my private practice specializes in helping individuals and couples during this period of crisis. I use proven methods to reduce the emotional explosions and create an atmosphere where behavior and attitude changes can occur and healing and recovery can begin. My years of training and thousands of studies of couples who have suffered a betrayal show that time alone will not fix this problem – it takes hard work and a willingness to allow repair of the damage to occur. If I could reassure you today of only one thing -- it would be "don't lose hope" on yourself or your relationship -- healing and recovery are possible. I've help guide others just like yourself through this difficult time in their life, and I would be honored to help guide you.

On the Fence About Going to Therapy?

If you are hesitant about coming in for help, I understand and am sensitive to how difficult this can be. It is not easy to discuss with someone you don’t know very personal and intimate information. Perhaps you’re not sure if therapy will even help. Has it helped others in your life? If the answer is “no”, then your expectation that I can help will be very low. In addition, you may have “fixed” many problems in your life and may pride yourself on your ability to solve problems without the help of outside sources. What is your personal view of people who need to seek “therapy”? Please know that seeking therapy does not indicate “failure” or “weakness’ in your abilities; rather, it shows a willingness and determination to face your problems, find help, and not hide from the difficulties you are now facing. In fact, your greatest strength is in your ability to state “I need help.” Let my many years of training and experience carefully guide you through this very difficult time.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
Family Therapy
Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

Teens
Adults
Elders

Languages I Speak

English

Groups I Work With

Relationship Issues, Marriage Counseling, Survivors of Abuse, Self-Esteem Building, Anger Management, Pain Management for Cancer Patients, Panic Attacks, Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Substance Abuse