Jaunai Staton, LAMFT (she/her)
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Clinical Areas of Focus:
Infidelity and Affairs
Race-Related Stress
EMDR & Trauma Therapy/PTSD
Couples Therapy
Premarital Counseling
New Parents
Family Therapy
Do you feel unseen or misunderstood by the person you love most—especially after a betrayal? Are childhood wounds—emotional neglect, chaos, or criticism—still shaping the way you fight, shut down, or cling in your adult relationships? For some, these patterns are compounded by racial trauma stress—navigating the weight of discrimination, microaggressions, and systemic inequities while trying to maintain healthy connections.
When life has been marked by trauma, grief, or emotional neglect, it changes the way we connect. It can feel like you’re always on guard, avoiding hard conversations, or reacting before you’ve had time to process. You might have learned to protect yourself from overwhelming emotions, but now those same protections are creating distance with your partner, your children, or the people you care about most.
I’m An NJ Therapist Who Specializes in Affair Recovery and Trauma
I specialize in two deeply connected areas: affair recovery & betrayal trauma and inner‑child/attachment healing. I work with both couples and individuals. Whether you’re the betrayed, the unfaithful partner, or the wounded inner child, we’ll move beyond blame and silence toward understanding, accountability, and repair. Because so many present‑day conflicts are rooted in patterns formed in childhood, we’ll gently trace where those patterns began and practice new ways to respond—with clarity, compassion, and self‑leadership.
You’re Asking Yourself “Should I Leave My Partner?”
I specialize in discernment counseling for women who feel stuck between staying and leaving, whether that’s a quiet unease six months into a marriage, or years of built-up doubt. I won’t push you toward a decision. My job is to help you slow down and get clear on what’s really driving the disconnect:
- Unmet needs
- Mismatched expectations
- Cultural pressure to stay no matter what
- A relationship that’s simply run its course
You’ll leave our sessions with real clarity about who you are and what you want, on your own terms.
My Approaches To Therapy
My approach is integrative and tailored to you, drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), Solution‑Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma‑informed, attachment‑based care. You can expect gentle accountability and practical tools between sessions. Together, we can:
- Rebuild trust and emotional safety after infidelity
- Create a clear affair‑recovery plan (boundaries, transparency, pacing)
- Identify triggers and heal inner‑child/attachment injuries
- Develop co‑regulating communication that fosters closeness (not defensiveness
- Strengthen self‑worth and resilience—in and outside your relationship
- Navigate conflict without losing emotional connection
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Healing from betrayal and early wounds is possible. Your past shapes you, but it doesn’t have to define your future.
Get To Know Me
I’m A Cisgender, Black, Female Therapist in New Jersey
I understand how important it is to work with someone who comprehends the complexities of racial issues and their impact on mental health. Working with me through racial trauma and stress means addressing the mental and physical impact that racism and discrimination have had on you and your experiences. I acknowledge the unique stressors faced by marginalized communities. Therefore, I incorporate cultural competence and sensitivity into the therapeutic process. I also enjoy learning from each of my clients, honoring all individual and collective experiences.
Outside of session, I enjoy writing, creating content, rollerblading, and painting—bringing play and creativity into life keeps me grounded and present.
My Education and Experience As A Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (NJ LAMFT) with a B.B.A. from Berkeley College and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University.
I chose this work because I’ve seen how betrayal and early wounds can quietly run a relationship—and how relief shows up when we slow down, name the pattern, and repair it together. In session, I’m warm, steady, and direct. We go at a compassionate pace, make space for both partners’ realities, and practice skills you can use the same day.
Evidence-Based Online Therapy In NJ
I offer secure telehealth sessions across New Jersey. If you’re ready to begin, whether on your own or alongside your partner, reach out. The first step toward repair and reconnection starts with a conversation.
