I just found out my partner cheated. What do I do? Advice from Couples Counselor in Riverside, CA

I just found out my partner cheated and I don't know what to do. Is what I'm feeling normal? Am I crazy to want to stay? Can people recover from cheating?

IECC’s Stephanie Gross, AMFT couples counselor in Riverside, CA, answers these questions and helps you set priorities and focus for the immediate crisis after discovery of an affair. Read more on Forgiving your partner after Infidelity

Stephanie "Steph" Gross,

AMFT has a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Cal State Fullerton. She came into the field with a passion for working with couples and helping couples heal from infidelity and helping individuals heal from trauma. She is kind, gentle, smart, and determined. Steph is not intimidated by even the hardest cases. She knows how to work with patience to help couples in complicated situations find their way to more ease, happiness, and connection. Steph loves her animals, her family, her motorcycle, and any opportunity to see more of this beautiful planet.

Rebecca Williams, LMFT,

is a committed licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Riverside, CA, with a Master’s degree from Loma Linda University. She helps individuals and couples heal emotional wounds, strengthen relationships, and build lasting, fulfilling connections.

Rebecca has advanced training in addiction treatment, family therapy with teens, and multiple evidence-based couples therapy approaches. She has also spoken on topics including faith transitions, the coming-out process, wellness, and leadership. Committed to lifelong learning, she continually expands her expertise to provide the highest quality care for her clients.

Drawing from both her professional experience and her love of hiking and backpacking, Rebecca understands that meaningful change requires courage, persistence, and support. She partners with clients as a compassionate guide, helping them navigate challenges, repair relationships, and reach their personal and relational goals.