You don’t have to rush.
Healing is possible, one step at a time.
These 6 topics are designed to help couples heal infidelity with compassion and care. Together we work together over time to navigate these topics to create a healing journey.
Topic 1: Creating Safety
We begin by making sure both partners feel safe enough to move forward. We clarify boundaries and take things slowly.
Topic 2: Sharing the Pain
The hurt partner is given space to share their feelings while the other partner listens with care and empathy.
Topic 3: Understanding How the Affair Happened
We explore the emotional needs and vulnerabilities that were present before the affair—with understanding, not blame.
Topic 4: Rebuilding Trust
Trust is rebuilt through consistency. We create agreements that support honesty, reassurance, and emotional security.
Topic 5: Reconnecting Emotionally and Physically
Closeness returns slowly and with consent. We practice emotional presence, gentle touch, and appreciation.
Topic 6: Creating a New Future Together
We co-create new relationship agreements and ways to stay connected moving forward.
Healing is not a path you walk alone; it is a journey we choose to take together, step by step, hand in hand, & heart to heart.
Experience the Power of Dialogue
This method fosters connection even across long-standing divides. The Dialogue process helps you:
David deBardelaben-Phillips is passionate about helping couples build stronger, healthier relationships. He thrives in sessions where he can facilitate open communication, foster emotional intimacy, and guide partners toward deeper understanding and connection.
David has specialized training to work with couples. He is a Certified Imago Relationship Facilitator, Certified Exceptional Relationship Mentor, and has completed Gottman Level 1 training, as well as being an Advanced Certified Core Energetics Practitioner.
Beyond technique, David genuinely enjoys seeing couples heal and thrive, celebrating each milestone—big or small—as they move toward a more fulfilling partnership.
David is the Founder and President of Heart to Heart Couples Counseling & Energetic Awakenings in Cleveland, OH. He is a leader in mind, body, spirit healing. David works with clients to identify roots causes that prevent them from being their full self and helps them to take actions to achieve personal transformation. His main goal is to help each client Live Life Fully! In his private practice, David works with individuals, couples, and groups. He is also a workshop leader and group facilitator for many organizations and is a senior faculty member at the Institute of Core Energetics based in NYC.
