After Infidelity
Dr. Mel McGee explicitly lists infidelity and relationship issues as primary clinical specialties in her counseling practice. Her approach to helping couples navigate the aftermath of an affair combines evidence-based psychological frameworks with faith-aligned pastoral guidance.
Core Focus of After-Infidelity Sessions
When working with couples recovering from a breach of trust, Dr. McGee's structured sessions generally target the following stages of reconciliation:
De-escalation and Crisis Management:
Providing a structured, neutral space to process the initial shock, anger, and devastation of discovery without tearing the relationship further apart.
James 1:14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.
Addressing the Root Causes:
Moving past surface-level blame to explore underlying systemic issues, behavioral patterns, or communication breakdowns that preceded the infidelity.
Malachi 2:13 And this second thing you do. You cover the Lord’s altar with tears, with weeping and groaning.
Covenant Restoration:
Integrating biblical truths and pastoral wisdom to explore what a marital covenant means, how grace and truth operate together, and how to genuinely give and receive forgiveness.
Psalms 55:22
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you.
Practical Rebuilding Tools:
Implementing targeted strategies for rebuilding transparency, re-establishing safety, and learning new conflict-resolution and communication habits.
Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible with God.
Logistics & Session Formats:
Flexible Environments:Couples can attend sessions through secure online teletherapy or in-person.
Cost: Her standard average rate for dedicated individual or couples therapy is listed around $70 per session, with accessible sliding scale options available depending on the onboarding platform used.
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
