Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck, LMHC, CST, CSAT

08/21/2025

Dr. Jake Porter and I discuss my new book Betrayal Trauma Anger.

Betrayal trauma anger isn't just a "secondary emotion"—it's real, righteous, and disorienting. In this video, Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck and I unpack why this ki...

08/21/2025

I am so excited to share my new book Betrayal Trauma Anger. It is a valuable resource for the betrayed partner, betraying partner, and helping professionals.

There are so many reasons to be angry after the devastating discovery of being betrayed and deceived by the person you trusted the most with your heart, your body and mind, and your life. Eighty-four percent of betrayed partners who participated in a survey reported the anger they experienced ...

05/08/2025

I'm so excited to be speaking at the first annual CSBD Conference in Tennessee. Use this code for a 20% discount SPEAK4CSBD

04/13/2025

Please join me as I speak with 40 other Therapists, Coaches, and Thought Leaders at the 2025 Choose Connection Summit!

💔 Relationships are under pressure like never before. Burnout. Betrayal. Disconnection. But there is another way forward. One rooted in healing, wholeness, and courageous connection.

Register is now open!

An online event for couples seeking to heal from the trauma of betrayal.

07/17/2023

WeTonglen is a safe community for Betrayed Partners of S*x Addicts. I was honored to give a presentation today on What to Expect on the Healing Journey after Discovering Betrayal.

05/31/2023

Thank you to all who have taken the Betrayal Trauma Anger Survey and who have passed it on to betrayed partners. If you have not taken the survey, but would like to, please do so today. I will be closing the survey tomorrow morning.

Hello, I am Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck and I am conducting research to gather information for a book on the topic of Betrayal Trauma Anger. The purpose of this survey is to gather subjective information related to the experiences people have had / are having relating to being betrayed by their intimate....

05/21/2023

Hi Everyone, I am writing a book on the topic of Betrayal Trauma Anger and have created a survey to collect data. If you are 18 years old and have experienced being betrayed by an intimate partner, will you please consider taking the survey. All participants are anonymous. Thank you all so much for your ongoing help, encouragement, and support.

Hello, I am Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck and I am conducting research to gather information for a book on the topic of Betrayal Trauma Anger. The purpose of this survey is to gather subjective information related to the experiences people have had / are having relating to being betrayed by their intimate....

04/24/2023

Christine Hammond and I had a short conversation about S*xual Narcissism. You may want to listen when you are alone and the kids are not within earshot as it is an adult conversation. If you or someone you know has some of these experiences, I recommend you seek a S*x Therapist to help you move from unhealthy to healthy.

Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck, a guest expert, explains what sexual narcissism is and how it differs from regular narcissism. She also discusses the behaviors of sexual narcissists in relationships, such as lack of empathy, pushing for sexual encounters, and gaslighting. The episode emphasizes the importan...

04/03/2023

I am so excited to one of more than 25 speakers at the Betrayal Healing Conference April 10th thru the 14th. Get your free ticket and join us!

April 10 - 14, 2023 Receive guidance from 25+ experts on how to heal from sexual betrayal so you can get off the emotional rollercoaster, gain confidence, and figure out your next steps during this free online event. GET YOUR FREE TICKET Watch this short video to learn more Play Video GET MY FREE TI...

02/06/2023

Have you ever considered relationship counseling as a romantic gift?

Roses, chocolate, and jewelry are all great gifts – but if you want to give your wife the ultimate gift of romance – give her the gift of Counseling. What could possibly be more romantic than saying, “I love you and value our marriage so much that I want to do everything I can to make it even ...

01/16/2023

I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become, Carl Jung

Orlando Abuse Recovery Counselor - Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck provides a caring, non-judgmental, and solution focused counseling approach for victims of abuse.

01/03/2023

Please remember your mental heath as you think about 2023 goals! And please be kind and gentle with yourself about 2022! Sometimes just surviving one day at a time is a significant achievement and to be celebrated!