In this episode, I sit down with Annie Finch, LMFT, CSAT, and CADC, a therapist at Riviera Therapy in Santa Barbara,CA who specializes in working with individuals navigating betrayal trauma, especially in the context of addiction. Annie shares her background and breaks down what betrayal trauma is, how it impacts people, and why group therapy can be such a meaningful part of the healing journey.

We also talk about cultural dynamics around shame, how therapeutic approaches like EMDR can help, and what recovery can look like for those walking through deep emotional pain. This conversation is full of wisdom, hope, and reminders that healing and transformation are truly possible—even after betrayal. May you walk away with more insight and clarity on how to navigate thru betrayal trauma, whether this is your story or someone else whom you deepl ...