What He’s NOT Telling You: The Truth About Therapeutic Disclosure with Expert Dan Drake

Welcome to Hey Tabi! Many survivors and betrayed partners have been ambushed with what they were told was a therapeutic disclosure of their partner's problematic sexual behavior or addiction. What actually happened was not therapeutic, was not a full disclosure, and left the partner more traumatized. In this episode, I sit down with Dan Drake, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, CCPS-S, a leading expert in sex addiction recovery and therapeutic disclosure. We dive into what therapeutic disclosure should actually look like, especially for betrayed partners.Topics we cover:✅ What a structured therapeutic disclosure process SHOULD look like✅ Common mistakes therapists and individuals make during disclosure✅ The role of polygraphs in disclosure—helpful or harmful?✅ Why waiting too long to disclose can create more trauma✅ How betrayed partners can regain agency and safety✅ The difference between addiction and abuse in relationships✅ The impact of faith-based communities on disclosure and healing✅ How disclosure affects relationship recovery vs. dissolutionThis conversation is essential for betrayed partners, therapists, coaches, and anyone navigating the impact of sexual betrayal. If you’ve ever wondered how to heal after betrayal, this episode provides guidance, hope, and professional insights.🔗 Resources Mentioned:📖 Full Disclosure Series by Dan Drake & Dr. Janice Caudill🌿 Banyan Therapy Group🛠️ Kintsugi Recovery Partners#BetrayalTrauma #TherapeuticDisclosure #SexAddiction #HealingFromBetrayal #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #ChristianCounseling #HeyTabiPodcastWanna say hi? Send a text!👍 If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help others who need this information!📖 Order Body & Soul, Healed & Whole: An Invitational Guide to Healthy Sexuality After Trauma, Abuse, and Coercive ControlWanna support Hey Tabi? Buy me a coffee here - https://buymeacoffee.com/heytabi📩 Connect with Tabitha & The Journey and The Process:💻 Tabitha's Website - www.tabithawestbrook.com📲 Tabitha's Instagram - www.instagram.com/tabithathecounselor🎙️ Podcast Homepage - https://heytabi.buzzsprout.com💻 The Journey & The Process Website - www.thejourneyandtheprocess.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel & watch podcast episodes there🚨 Disclaimer: This podcast is not therapy and is intended for educational purposes only. If you're in crisis or need therapy, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.Need to know how to find a great therapist? Read this blog post here.