Rhonda Marie Stalb, LMFT

Rhonda Marie Stalb, LMFT My therapy services are for you if….
1. You are ready to make the changes you desire for your life and relationships
2. Thank you for your cooperation.

I help faith-filled married Christian couples restore trust after betrayal trauma so they can experience true intimacy and strengthen the connection in their marriage. You are willing and able to invest the money and time it takes to get your best results out of therapy.
3. You are willing to actively participate in the process of therapy and follow recommendations. My therapy services are NOT for you if…
1. You’re looking for a quick fix for your problems
2. You’re not willing to take responsibility for your part of the process (i.e.do the work)
3. You’re therapist shoppin ‘n’ hoppin (jumping from therapist to therapist when therapy gets uncomfortable and difficult). My clients are serious about wanting to work through their problems. They are committed to the bumpy road to recovery. They are willing to risk the pain of growth. Ghosting and no shows do not work and will not be tolerated. Cancellation Policy
A 24 HOUR NOTICE MUST be given for any rescheduling and/or cancellations. A FULL session fee charge will be ENFORCED if a 24 HOUR NOTICE is not given for reschedules and cancellations and for no call/no shows.

💡 The A-Ha Moment That Changes Everything 😲You thought if you prayed harder, loved deeper, or tried just *one more thin...
03/07/2025

💡 The A-Ha Moment That Changes Everything 😲

You thought if you prayed harder, loved deeper, or tried just *one more thing*, he would change.
You thought the late nights overthinking, the secret phone-checking, the gut-wrenching fear—would eventually stop.

Then one day, it hit you. 🎯

💡 An A-HA moment. 💡

Not the kind that brings immediate relief… but the kind that shakes you to your core.

👉 This isn’t just in your head.
👉 This marriage is struggling, and pretending isn’t fixing it.
👉 You can’t keep living in fear, waiting for the next betrayal to break you.

That moment? It’s painful. But it’s also the beginning of something powerful.

Because now you see it. And when you see it, you can heal it.

The truth is, healing starts when we stop running from the truth.

So ask yourself:

❓ What have I been avoiding in my marriage because I’m scared of what it might mean?
❓ How much longer am I willing to live with this weight on my heart?
❓ What would I tell my best friend if she was living my story?

A-ha moments aren’t comfortable, but they are necessary. They open the door to healing, hope, and transformation.

💬 Drop a "💡" in the comments if you've had a moment like this before. And if you're in the middle of one right now… you don’t have to walk through it alone. Send me a DM—I see you, and I’m here.

⭐️ National Be Heard Day: A Shoutout to the Dreamers & Doers! ⭐️To every small business owner out there—this one’s for y...
03/06/2025

⭐️ National Be Heard Day: A Shoutout to the Dreamers & Doers! ⭐️
To every small business owner out there—this one’s for you.

You had a vision. A calling. A dream that wouldn’t let go.
You prayed about it, wrestled with doubt, and wondered, God, is this really for me?
And yet… you showed up anyway.

💡 You launched that business.
💡 You stepped into the unknown.
💡 You poured your heart, time, and energy into building something that matters.

Some days, it feels like no one sees you.
Like you’re speaking into the void.
Like you’re working twice as hard for half the results.

But hear me: God sees you.
Your work matters. Your obedience matters. And your voice deserves to be heard.

So today, let’s lift each other up! 🙌🏽

🎉 Tag a small business you love in the comments!
💬 If you’re a small business owner, drop your business name and what you do—I’d love to support you!

Let’s celebrate each other, share the love, and remind the world that small businesses aren’t just businesses… they’re callings. ✨

What I Do to Overcome the Fear That Won’t Let You Rest One of the most common stumbling blocks women face when they fir...
03/06/2025

What I Do to Overcome the Fear That Won’t Let You Rest

One of the most common stumbling blocks women face when they first start healing from betrayal is the obsessive thoughts that won’t stop haunting them.

You know the ones…

📱 Who’s he texting?
⏳ Why is he home late again?
💭 Does he still love me? Or is he just staying out of obligation?

You want to trust again, but your mind won’t let you. The pain is real, the fear is suffocating, and the worst part? You feel crazy for even thinking this way.

And I get it. I know what it feels like to wake up at 2 AM, heart pounding, mind racing with worst-case scenarios. To finally decide you’re going to fight for your marriage, only to feel like you’re drowning in doubts and insecurities.

Here’s what I do when that happens (and it works every time for me and my clients!):

1️⃣ Call it what it is.
This isn’t “you being crazy.” This is trauma. This is broken trust trying to make sense of what happened. Naming it helps you stop shaming yourself.

2️⃣ Take control of your thoughts.
The enemy wants you stuck in fear. But 2 Corinthians 10:5 says we can take every thought captive. When the lies hit, replace them with truth: God has not given me a spirit of fear. He is my refuge. My worth is secure in Him.

3️⃣ Stop carrying this alone.
Isolation is the devil’s playground. Healing happens in safe spaces—with God, with a trusted counselor, and with people who get it. You don’t have to walk this road alone.

💬 I worked with a woman who felt trapped in obsessive thoughts after her husband’s betrayal. She believed she would never feel peace again. But through intentional healing, prayer, and real tools, she found freedom. Her husband did the work too. Now? They’re rebuilding stronger than before. IT IS POSSIBLE.

You are not alone in this. You are not crazy. And you can heal.

🔥 If you’re ready to break free from these thoughts and finally feel peace again, send me a DM right now. Let’s take the first step together. 💛

His Phone Was My Worst Nightmare I grew up seeing faithful wives—secure, confident in their marriages. I wanted that. I ...
03/05/2025

His Phone Was My Worst Nightmare

I grew up seeing faithful wives—secure, confident in their marriages. I wanted that. I wanted to trust my husband the way they trusted theirs.

So I spent hours trying to convince myself I wasn’t crazy. But his phone. It was my enemy.

The way he turned it over when I walked into the room. The way he kept it glued to his hand. The notifications he never mentioned. The way he’d hide it when I sat next to him.

I told myself I was overreacting. I wanted to believe I was overreacting.

But the gut-wrenching feeling wouldn’t leave. The thoughts took over:
❌ Who is he texting?
❌ Why does he delete messages?
❌ What is he hiding?
❌ Am I not enough?

Marriage was supposed to be built on trust. But I felt like a detective, piecing together a puzzle I never asked to solve.

Instead of sleeping peacefully next to my husband, I laid awake, feeling like I was in a war I couldn’t win.

Then one day, I realized—this wasn’t just about his phone. It was about my heart. My shattered trust. My desperate need for security. My fear of being unloved, unseen, abandoned.

So I stopped chasing answers in the glow of his screen and started seeking peace in the presence of God.
It wasn’t instant. It wasn’t easy. But slowly, I reclaimed my sanity. When I let go of control and leaned into the One who actually can, I found freedom.

And now? I don’t live in fear anymore. His phone doesn’t control my emotions. My peace isn’t held hostage by his actions.
I knew I had a good man when he willingly gave up his smartphone for a basic phone—to rebuild trust.

But my security? It’s not in a man. It’s in God. If He can hold the stars in place, He can hold our marriage together—when we surrender to Him. Have you ever felt this way? You're not crazy. You're not alone. You don’t have to stay stuck.

DM me if this spoke to you. I see you. I hear you. I’m walking this journey with you.

If you’ve been here for a while, you know I believe in acknowledging progress—even the small wins. But here’s the truth…...
03/05/2025

If you’ve been here for a while, you know I believe in acknowledging progress—even the small wins. But here’s the truth… I haven’t been taking my own advice. 🙈

I’ve been keeping a big success story to myself, telling myself:
💭 This isn’t important enough.
💭 Nobody really cares.
But today, I’m getting real with you…

For the first time in a long time, I feel like I can breathe again. The obsessive thoughts, the constant need to check his phone, the ache of wondering if I’d ever feel safe in my marriage again—it doesn’t control me like it used to.

I won’t sugarcoat it. The pain was unbearable at times. The doubts felt bigger than my faith. But I kept going. I did the work. I set boundaries. I stopped stuffing down my pain just to keep the peace. And guess what? I’m finally seeing change.

And my husband? He’s stepping up. He’s owning his mistakes, having the hard conversations, and doing what it takes to rebuild trust. (He even willingly traded his smartphone for a basic flip phone!!)

Saying this out loud feels surreal because 11 months ago, I thought my marriage was over. But after 13 years together, we refused to give up. We went to the Focus on the Family Marriage Intensive, had setbacks, and even I had to have a major attitude adjustment. 😅

And in the past two weeks alone, I’ve seen so many wins:
✨ I went an entire week without obsessing over “what ifs”—and it felt like freedom.
✨ My husband told me, “I don’t just want to get your trust back—I want to be the man God is calling me to be and love you the way He says to.”
✨ We’ve prayed together—really prayed—more than ever before.
✨ And one of the sweetest moments? We laughed together… and it felt real.

Healing is possible. Redemption is real. God is still writing stories of restoration.
Now, I want to hear from YOU! Drop a win (big or small) in the comments! 👇 Let’s celebrate together. 🎉

Let’s clear a few things up… 🤔 There’s a lot of chatter about marriage, betrayal, and healing within the Christian comm...
03/04/2025

Let’s clear a few things up… 🤔

There’s a lot of chatter about marriage, betrayal, and healing within the Christian community. And honestly? Some of it is downright harmful.

For example, here are 4 common MYTHS I hear all the time:

💬 MYTH #1: "If I just pray harder, my marriage will fix itself."
Yes, prayer is powerful. But faith without works is dead (James 2:26). Healing requires action—courageous conversations, boundaries, accountability, and sometimes professional help.

💬 MYTH #2: "Good Christian men don’t cheat."
Infidelity doesn’t just happen in "bad marriages" or with "bad people." It happens in church pews, worship teams, and Christian homes. Sin is real, and so is brokenness. Ignoring it doesn’t make it disappear.

💬 MYTH #3: "If I forgive, I have to forget."
Forgiveness doesn’t mean pretending it didn’t happen. It means releasing bitterness, but it doesn’t erase the consequences. Trust is rebuilt and earned with consistent trustworthy behavior over time, not automatically restored.

💬 MYTH #4: "If he really loved me, he wouldn’t have done this."
Love isn’t the issue—wounds, temptation, hidden struggles, and a lack of accountability are. Betrayal is not always about a lack of love; it’s about unhealed brokenness that needs to be confronted so you can deal with it.

Unfortunately, these made-up tales are doing more harm than good. Not only do they feed you false hope or shame, but they make you doubt yourself, your worth, and your ability to rebuild, heal, and move forward.

My advice? Cling to truth. Don’t let shame keep you silent. Get support, seek wisdom, and know that God’s plan for your marriage is not destruction—it’s redemption. God sees you and He’s Got you and because He’s got you…. You’ve got this! 👏✨ Because He Lives you can face tomorrow!

📢 Comment below: Which myth have you heard the most?

Be the 1%💔 “Most marriages don’t survive this.”💬 “Once trust is broken, it’s never the same.”😞 “People don’t really chan...
03/01/2025

Be the 1%

💔 “Most marriages don’t survive this.”
💬 “Once trust is broken, it’s never the same.”
😞 “People don’t really change.”

That’s what "they" say. 🤷‍♀️

But what do you believe?

Because it doesn’t matter what happened in someone else’s marriage.

It doesn’t matter how small the percentages are for success.

The only thing that matters is WHAT YOU BELIEVE is possible for you.
“With God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26)

We don’t have to fall into the trap of what the current culture says about marriage.

We need to believe what God says about marriage.

✨ Do you believe God can restore what was broken?
✨ Do you believe healing is possible—even after this?
✨ Do you believe you don’t have to stay stuck in pain forever?

It starts with choosing to believe something different. It starts with deciding that YOU will be the 1%—the wife who heals, the marriage that overcomes, the woman who refuses to let betrayal define her future.

What do you believe? Drop it in the comments. 💛

Ready to take the first step toward real healing? The Breaking Free Thought Transformation Bundle is here to help you renew your mind and step into peace—one day at a time.

👉 LINK IN THE COMMENTS 👈

📢 Want to know the number one thing wives say BEFORE they start the Breaking Free Thought Transformation Bundle?💔 “I don...
02/28/2025

📢 Want to know the number one thing wives say BEFORE they start the Breaking Free Thought Transformation Bundle?

💔 “I don’t think I’ll ever be able to trust him again.”

They lie awake at night, their minds racing. Wondering if he’s really changed… if they’re just being paranoid… or if they’re being played for a fool. The fear of looking stupid for staying is just as strong as the fear of walking away.

And funnily enough, the #1 thing those very same women say AFTER they commit to the work inside the Breaking Free Thought Transformation Bundle?

✨ “I never thought I could feel this kind of peace again. But I do.”😊

It didn’t happen overnight. It wasn’t instant. But day by day, thought by thought, they broke free from the cycle of fear and overthinking.

Your mind doesn’t have to be a war zone. Your heart doesn’t have to stay hardened. There is a way forward.

Ready to take the first step? Just Grab Breaking Free Thought Transformation Bundle. 👉LINK IN COMMENTS.👈 I can't wait to help you. xo

My 3 Biggest Goals (and Why They Matter to YOU) Every few months, I sit down and ask myself: ❓ Am I really helping the ...
02/27/2025

My 3 Biggest Goals (and Why They Matter to YOU)

Every few months, I sit down and ask myself:
❓ Am I really helping the women I’m called to serve?
❓ Am I creating resources that bring real healing—not just surface-level fixes?
❓ Am I holding space for the wives who feel unseen, unheard, and stuck in silent suffering?

So today, I want to share 3 big goals I’m working toward—and how they impact YOU.

💛 1. Helping more women break free from obsessive thoughts. I know what it’s like to wake up in the middle of the night, heart racing, mind spinning:
📱 Is he texting her?
🚗 Where is he right now?
😔 Am I stupid for staying?

This is NOT the thought life God wants for you. I’m committed to creating content and tools to help you stop the spiral and find true peace again from the Prince of Peace! (JESUS) ❤️

💛 2. Giving wives a safe space to heal (without shame or judgment)
So many Christian wives feel like they have to suffer in silence because…
❌ “Good Christian women don’t talk about this.”
❌ “If I tell anyone, they’ll judge me.”
❌ “If I admit how much this hurts, I’ll look weak.”

Let me tell you something. You are a warrior with God on your side! And I’m committed to making sure you never have to fight this battle alone.

💛 3. Creating resources that don’t just ‘inspire’—but actually help you heal
There are enough posts out there telling you to “pray about it.”
Yes, prayer is powerful. But you also need real, tangible steps to rebuild your trust, reclaim your peace, and restore your heart.

That’s why I’m pouring my energy into creating digital products and resources that don’t just talk about healing—but actually lead you there with Biblically anchored and scientifically proven strategies.

Now, your turn: What’s one big goal you have for yourself this month? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to cheer you on. 💛

Are You Addicted to Pain?This might sting. But sis, I need to ask you something…Are you actually healing? Or are you jus...
02/27/2025

Are You Addicted to Pain?

This might sting. But sis, I need to ask you something…

Are you actually healing? Or are you just feeding the pain?

1️⃣Checking his phone every day.
2️⃣Replaying the past over and over.
3️⃣Searching for proof that he’s still the man who hurt you. (It's WAY TOO EASY to build a case up in your head against your spouse when you allow the enemy to have a hay day with your mind!) This is not the way to rebuild trust in your marriage.
4️⃣Letting your thoughts spiral into worst-case scenarios. (Yeah!🙋‍♀️ I needed a serious attitude adjustment here)😬

I say this with all the love in my heart❤️ —you will NEVER find peace by chasing and shopping for pain. 😢

He did what he did. That’s the truth. But what you do now? That’s on you. Stay bitter or get better.

Will you choose healing? Or will you keep choosing the cycle?

Will you let his past define your future? Will you Let Unforgiveness and Bitterness Poison you?

Or will you finally let God be the one who writes your story?

Because He is the one who can deal with this far better than we can.

💬 If this is hard to hear, it’s probably exactly what you needed. Let’s talk about it in the comments.

💔 They broke your trust… so now what?Everyone says, “Just forgive and move on.” Or worse, “Once a cheater, always a chea...
02/26/2025

💔 They broke your trust… so now what?

Everyone says, “Just forgive and move on.” Or worse, “Once a cheater, always a cheater.” But what if neither of those feel right? What if you want to trust again—but you don’t know how?

Infidelity doesn’t just break hearts—it shatters your sense of safety. And rebuilding trust? It’s not about pretending it never happened or stuffing down your feelings with a forced smile. Real healing takes truth, action, and God’s grace.

So if you’re stuck between “I love them” and “I don’t know if I can do this”… this blog is for you. Because trust isn’t rebuilt overnight, but it can be restored. ❤️

Tap the link in my bio to read more. You are not alone in this. 🙏

We all know failing is part of success – but let’s be real… some failures hit so hard, they make you question everything...
02/25/2025

We all know failing is part of success – but let’s be real… some failures hit so hard, they make you question everything.

I learned this the hard way after discovering that trust in marriage isn’t always what it seems.

Nothing prepares you for that gut-punch moment when you realize the person you vowed to do life with has been hiding things from you. The late-night phone checks, the secret conversations, the “just a friend” excuses—until one day, the truth explodes in your face. And suddenly, you’re left standing in the wreckage of everything you thought was real.

When these types of betrayals hit, it’s easy to spiral—obsess over every detail, overanalyze every word, let fear control your every move. But here’s what I’ve learned (the hard way) that might help you too:

👉 Your gut feeling? It’s not paranoia. Stop gaslighting yourself into silence.
👉 Healing doesn’t start when they apologize. It starts when YOU decide to lean on God, set boundaries, and trust that He will guide your next step.

Mistakes, betrayals, and heartbreak may shake you, but they will never be greater than God’s power to restore, redeem, and make all things new.

If this hit home, I see you. You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.

👉 What’s the hardest lesson marriage has taught you so far? Drop it in the comments or send me a DM. ❤️

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Need help healing from an abusive relationship?

Hey There! I’m Rhonda Marie Stalb, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Relationship Strategist in Madison Alabama. I help motivated married women heal from abusive relationships so they can finally obtain healthy, loving relationships.

Does this sound like you?

You are a Survivor! You’ve been to hell and back fighting for the life you want, but you’re also wondering why you attract people who mistreat and abuse you.