Why You Keep Running from Your Wounded Self (IFS Explained)
June 5, 2026
Key Takeaways IFS Exile Explained: The Wounded Part You Keep Running From In Internal Family Systems (IFS), the exile is the wounded part of you
MAKING THE WORLD
Safe for LOVE
The 7 Keys to a Phenomenal Relationship
Todd Creager is an Expert Sex, Passion & Intimacy Therapist in Orange County.
Now Accepting New Clients
Making the World
Safe for Love.
Expert Sex, Passion & Intimacy Therapist in Orange County.
Helping couples overcome crisis, rebuild connection, and create relationships that actually thrive.
30+
Years in Practice
90%
Infidelity Success Rate
4
books Published
Do Any of These Sound Familiar?
Thousands of couples, just like you, have come to me and saved their marriages.
From healing from trauma through EMDR therapy, to overcoming infidelity, Todd has helped countless couples overcome the issues they face — increasing their connection and communication.
90%
Success rate helping couples survive and thrive after infidelity. As a relationship and marriage therapist with over 30 years of practice, I have seen it all — and I have a very high rate of success.
We Are in a Crisis
Feeling hopeless? Couples on the brink of divorce, dealing with infidelity or other extremely challenging problems have come to me and saved their marriages.
We Want It Hotter
We all crave passionate, deep intimate connections. A healthy sex life is the glue that helps you through the tough times — and it can be reclaimed.
We Want More Intimacy
If you've been married a while, intimacy can fade. I help couples stay connected and in communication through effective sex therapy counseling.
Break Free from Toxic Patterns
Many people unconsciously repeat painful patterns from their past. I help you rediscover your true self and build relationships that actually nourish you.
How to Work With Todd
There's a path forward — wherever you're starting.
Whether you're ready to sit with a therapist or want to begin on your own terms, Todd has built a way in for every couple.
Primary — Most Couples Start Here
1-on-1 Relationship Therapy
Experienced relationship therapy specializing in couples counseling, marriage, and intimacy — in-person in Huntington Beach or virtually via Zoom. It's important to find working solutions for each individual couple.
- ✓ Couples & individual therapy — in-person or virtual
- ✓ Infidelity, sex therapy, intimacy, communication
- ✓ EMDR Therapy for trauma and PTSD
- ✓ Toxic relationships & addiction recovery
- ✓ Currently accepting new clients
Self-Paced — Start Today
Online Programs & Courses
For couples not yet ready for therapy, or who want to supplement their sessions with structured, expert-led content they can move through at their own pace.
- → Heal Infidelity Inside Out (7 modules)
- → Infidelity First Aid Kit — $97, start today
- → Loving & Connecting Masterclass
- → Divorce Proof Your Marriage Program
Client Testimonials
What couples are saying.
★★★★★
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Todd magically and with acute awareness of all of the details brought my family back together. My husband and I had been struggling with a major family issue for almost 4 years and after 10 hours of intensive counseling, my mom is back in our life in a more connected and loving way than I ever thought possible. Todd's style is razor sharp and yet gentle keeping in mind that everyone comes from their own place with their own experience. I got my mom back and I am forever grateful.
30+
Years in Practice
About Todd Creager
Orange County Marriage & Sex Therapist.
Mr. Creager is educated and trained as a Marriage and Sex Therapist and spends much of his time helping partners in long-term relationships learn how to create passionate, alive and nourishing interactions. He provides unique and powerful insights that lead to powerful breakthroughs which result in his clients getting closer to realizing their full potential.
He has developed the gift of helping couples and individuals move past their resistance to have the relationships and love they crave.
- ● LCSW + LMFT — 30+ years clinical experience in Orange County
- ● Expert keynote speaker — relationships, sex, team-building
- ● Author of 4 books including #1 Amazon bestseller
- ● Host of the Love, Sex & Infidelity Podcast
- ● In-person (Huntington Beach) + virtual via Zoom
Check Out Todd's Latest Articles
Why Trying Harder Makes Your Marriage Worse
May 28, 2026
Key Takeaways Why Trying Harder Makes Your Marriage Worse The more you try to force closeness, the more exhausted and disconnected both of you become
What Your Jealousy Is Actually Protecting You From
May 21, 2026
Key Takeaways What Your Jealousy Is Actually Protecting You From Jealousy in relationships isn’t about control or insecurity — it’s a protective part of you
Ready to Begin?
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Whether you’re in crisis or simply want a stronger, more passionate relationship — Todd has helped thousands of couples get there. A free 20-minute consultation is the first step.