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Affair Recovery Intensive · Temecula, CA

There Is a Path Through This.
It Does Not Have to Be the End.

If you are here, something has shaken the foundation of everything you thought you knew about your relationship. You are probably asking the question that brings most people to this page. Is it possible to come back from this? In my experience, yes. Not always. Not without real work. But more often than most people believe when they are sitting in the worst of it.

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You Are Not Losing Your Mind

What You Are Feeling Right Now Is Normal.

If You Were Betrayed

You may be swinging between wanting to fight for your relationship and wondering if you can ever trust again. Between loving your partner and feeling a grief so deep it surprises you. Between wanting answers and being terrified of what they might be. All of that is valid, and all of it deserves support.

If You Were Unfaithful

You may be carrying an enormous weight of shame, guilt, and fear. Afraid you have permanently destroyed something you value. Unsure how to show up in a way that helps rather than hurts. Desperate to repair this but unsure where to even begin. You deserve a space to be honest without fear of judgment too.

Why Now Matters

Why an Intensive Is the Right First Step.

Weekly therapy is valuable. But in the immediate aftermath of betrayal, waiting a week between sessions is often too long. The emotional intensity of this period needs more consistent, concentrated support than a fifty minute weekly session can provide.

The affair recovery intensive is designed specifically for this window. It gives you the focused, immersive experience you need right now, when the work matters most, without the weeks of waiting and the slow incremental pace that can feel unbearable when your relationship is in crisis.

What the Intensive Includes

Not a Single Session. A Two Week Recovery Experience.

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The Four Hour Intensive We begin together as a couple so I can understand your dynamic and where you both are emotionally. Then I meet with each of you individually, so each partner has private space to be honest without the other in the room. We close with skill building and a clear roadmap for the two weeks ahead.
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First Follow Up Session Within two weeks you return for a dedicated follow up couples session. This protects the momentum you built in the intensive and addresses everything that has surfaced since.
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Second Follow Up Session A second follow up keeps you moving forward through the recovery process, so you are never left alone to navigate the hardest stretch on your own.

Three experiences. Two weeks. Support that weekly therapy cannot offer in the same window.

The Work Itself

What We Work On Together.

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Understanding what happened and why. Not to assign blame, but because genuine recovery requires genuine understanding.

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Working through the emotional aftermath. The grief, the anger, the shame, the fear. All of it needs space to be expressed and received before healing can begin.

3

Beginning to rebuild trust. Not by pretending the betrayal did not happen, but by creating new experiences of safety and honesty that slowly replace the old fear.

4

Building a new foundation. One that is more honest, more aware, and ultimately stronger than what existed before.

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I cannot promise you that your relationship will survive this. What I can promise is that with the right support, the right framework, and two people genuinely willing to do the work, recovery is possible far more often than most people believe.

Affair recovery is some of the most sacred work I do. The couples who sit across from me are in acute pain, and they are showing up anyway. That takes a courage I do not take lightly. I am trained in the Gottman Method and I bring that research backed approach to every intensive I facilitate. You are not getting generic advice or empty reassurance. You are getting a structured, evidence based, deeply compassionate experience designed for exactly where you are right now.

Janine Piernas, LMFT
Is This Right for You

This Is for You If…

  • You are committed to giving your relationship a real chance at recovery, even if you are not yet sure it will survive.
  • You want focused, expert support right now rather than waiting weeks for incremental progress.
  • You are willing to do the hard work of being honest, both with your partner and with yourself.
  • You want a therapist who will hold space for both of you without taking sides or rushing the process.
  • You are ready to find out what is actually possible for your relationship.
Investment

A Complete Program, One Investment.

Affair Recovery Intensive
Four hour intensive session plus two follow up couples sessions within two weeks.
$2,000
A 50% deposit reserves your dates. Balance due the day of your intensive. Payment via Zelle. Not covered by insurance.
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A Note on Investment

What It Costs. And What Waiting Costs.

In the aftermath of an affair, waiting a week between sessions can feel unbearable. Every one of those weeks lets the hurt settle deeper and the doubt harden. So the real question is not what recovery costs. It is what staying frozen in this is already costing you both.

The affair recovery intensive is $2,000. Four hours of focused work plus two follow up sessions, so you are never left alone in the hardest stretch.

You are not paying for a single day. You are paying to begin repair while it still feels possible.

Recovery is not easy. But the sleepless nights, the questions running on a loop, the limbo you are both living in, that has a price too. And it compounds with every week you wait.

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From Fellow Clinicians

Recommended by Fellow Therapists.

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Janine specializes in couples therapy and offers intensive sessions that provide deep, focused work over a condensed period of time. These couples intensives are particularly beneficial because they allow partners to step away from daily distractions and immerse themselves in the therapeutic process. Instead of waiting weeks between sessions, couples can address core issues, improve communication, and rebuild emotional connection in a supportive, uninterrupted environment. What sets Janine apart is her grounded presence, clinical insight, and ability to hold space for both partners with empathy and fairness. If you're looking for a couples therapist in Temecula who is truly invested in helping relationships heal and thrive, I highly recommend working with Janine.

Laura Lim, LCSW, PPSC
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Janine is a highly skilled couples therapist with expertise in helping partners navigate complex relationship dynamics. As a fellow therapist, I wholeheartedly recommend her to couples experiencing difficult issues, especially those in crisis. Her expertise in Gottman Method and EFT aids her in helping couples break free from destructive cycles and rebuild trust. Her couples intensives provide an incredible opportunity for those looking to dive deep into their challenges and see meaningful shifts in a short amount of time.

Lisa Franks, LCSW
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions.

Yes. You do not have to have made a decision about the future of your relationship to begin this work. Many couples find that the intensive itself helps them gain the clarity they need. You come in with an open mind and we work from there.
Genuine remorse and a willingness to be honest are important ingredients in recovery. We will talk about where both of you are emotionally during your free consultation so I can assess whether the intensive is the right fit for your situation.
As soon as both partners are willing and able to engage in the process. There is no single right timeline. Some couples come in within days of discovery. Others wait weeks or months. What matters most is that both people are ready to do the work.
That ambivalence is completely normal and does not disqualify you from this process. The intensive can help both of you gain clarity about what you want and what is possible. You do not have to have the answer before you start.
Most couples choose to transition into ongoing weekly or biweekly couples therapy after completing the program, to keep building on the foundation we created together. We will talk about what ongoing support looks like for you at the end of your program.
The first step is a free 30 minute consultation call. We will talk about what happened, where you both are right now, and whether this program is the right fit. A 50% deposit via Zelle is required at the time of booking to reserve your dates.
Ready When You Are

Let's Find Out What Is Possible.

Free 30 minute consultation. No commitment required. Just an honest conversation about what happened, where you both are, and whether this is the right next step for your relationship.
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Janine Piernas, LMFT #105849 · Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist · Gottman Method · Emotionally Focused Therapy
27576 Commerce Center Dr. Suite 204 · Temecula, CA 92590 · (951) 837-3261 · janine@piernastherapy.com
Serving couples in Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, and throughout Southern California · @gettingcloserwithjanine · © 2026 Piernas Marriage and Family Therapy Inc.
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