couples + affairs
Rebuild
When trust is broken, it’s not just the bond that shatters—it’s the sense of reality, safety, and shared meaning that held it together.
Ask about RebuildThe moment betrayal is revealed—whether through confession or discovery—can unravel everything. What once felt solid now feels unstable. You question what was real, what’s left, and whether anything can be rebuilt. It’s not just the act itself—it’s the secrecy that corrodes the foundation. Relationships don’t thrive in the dark. They need truth, transparency, and shared ground.
REBUILD is an intensive experience for couples navigating the aftermath of betrayal—often through affairs, but always through secrecy. It’s designed for those standing in the wreckage, unsure where to begin, but willing to try.
Using the Gottman Trust Revival Method, this package guides couples through three evidence-based phases: Atone—creating space for accountability, transparency, and emotional repair; Attune—relearning how to listen, respond, and reconnect; and Attach—rebuilding intimacy and shared meaning with new foundations.
This isn’t therapy—it’s a time-bound, skills-based intensive package for couples who want to move forward with clarity, courage, and care. Because Couples Intensives aren’t based on medical necessity, it’s not covered by insurance and is offered as an out-of-pocket investment.
A focused conversation
What you'll learn
- Atone: Creating space for accountability, transparency, and emotional repair
- Attune: Relearning how to listen, respond, and reconnect
- Attach: Rebuilding intimacy and shared meaning with new foundations
The framework
Gottman Trust Revival Method
This intensive experience is organized around the source-backed framework named above, within a private, time-bound workshop.
Programme details
90-minute sessions
Pre-program
Fill out Gottman Relationship Check-up
Investment
$1250 per couple
- 01SESSION 1: Discuss assessment results, Four Horsemen
- 02SESSION 2: Phase 1 - Atone
- 03SESSION 3: Phase 2 - Attune
- 04SESSION 4: Phase 3 - Attach
- 05SESSION 5: Recap and Access to Builder
*One (1) allowable rescheduling for late cancellations or missed appointments.
A private workshop—not therapy.
This is a time-bound, skills-based intensive experience. Because Couples Intensives aren’t based on medical necessity, it’s not covered by insurance and is offered as an out-of-pocket investment.
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Meet Dr. Athena Dacanay
Dr. Athena Dacanay
Licensed Psychologist
10+ years in practice
I aim to foster emotional and intellectual safety—where you feel seen, heard, and gently challenged. I’m collaborative, quietly Socratic, and adaptive, shifting my approach to meet your evolving needs. I work with adults, couples, and families navigating OCD and anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and questions that may call for psychological evaluation. Together, we consider the whole person—not only symptoms, but also the relationships, experiences, strengths, and settings that shape daily life.
I hold a PhD in Educational Psychology from Ball State University and a Master of Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. I am licensed as a psychologist in North Carolina and Illinois, with active PSYPACT APIT authorization. My clinical training includes ERP through the IOCDF Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), S.P.A.C.E. with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, and Gottman Method Level 3 training.
I offer in-person care in Asheville and telehealth across North Carolina and participating PSYPACT states.
PhD in Educational Psychology
Ball State University
Master of Family Life and Child Development
University of the Philippines, Diliman
ERP training through BTTI
S.P.A.C.E. trained by Dr. Eli Lebowitz
Gottman Method Level 3 Trained
Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina and Illinois
Active PSYPACT APIT authorization
Member: IOCDF, OCD North Carolina, WNCPA, and NCPA
- OCD
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Psychological Evaluations
Adults — often educated or working in professional settings, many with families — frequently seeking therapy during transitions such as new work, raising children, loss, or adjusting to new roles, or seeking to learn better ways to cope with difficult or even traumatic experiences. Couples and parents are welcome. You do not need a diagnosis or crisis to begin.
My therapeutic approach is grounded primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I also incorporate Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet each client's unique needs.
In Person or Online
Office Location
ICF Psychological Services 1095 Hendersonville Road, Suite A-4 Asheville, NC 28803
Our Asheville office is a thoughtfully designed space for focused conversation, reflection, and meaningful work. If you prefer to meet remotely, telehealth appointments are available through HIPAA-compliant video platforms, including Zoom and SimplePractice, allowing you to connect from wherever works best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
You don't have to choose alone.
Share your relationship goals and we can talk through the right stage, current availability, and practical details.
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