Betrayal Trauma Recovery

What Betrayal Trauma Recovery does

Betrayal Trauma Recovery (BTR) is a US-based non-profit organization founded by Anne Blythe, M.Ed. that delivers specialized coaching and educational services to women over 18 who have experienced emotional abuse, psychological abuse, or sexual coercion from a male intimate partner (husband or ex-husband). Its service portfolio is anchored by a $125/month subscription granting access to over 68 live, online group sessions per month, supplemented by individually booked one-on-one coaching with BTR-trained coaches and two self-paced video workshops (Clarity After Betrayal and Living Free, priced at $27-$85). The organization is supported by a #1-ranked category podcast distributed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, four authored books/workbooks sold via Amazon, a free 19-type emotional abuse assessment, and free email-delivered meditations — collectively functioning as the primary top-of-funnel acquisition engine.

The technology stack is intentionally thin: BTR operates no proprietary platform, relying on Zoom for live session delivery, Stripe for subscription and one-time payments with SSL encryption and discreet billing descriptors, and Acuity Scheduling for individual session booking. The proprietary value lies in Anne Blythe's trauma-informed coaching methodology, which is grounded in 220+ in-depth qualitative interviews with victims, her 15+ years of lived experience, and a curated content library all read and approved for emotional safety. The 8,000+ clients served over the years are supported by a small team (founder plus four named coaches: Jen, Sharon, Jo, Renee), with global reach enabled entirely by remote, online delivery.

BTR's go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer, monetizing through a mix of recurring subscription (the primary revenue driver), one-time workshop purchases, and pay-in-advance individual coaching sessions that expire after six months. All transactions occur on the BTR.ORG website with Stripe-backed checkout, and no enterprise, reseller, or channel sales motions are in evidence. The organization generates earned media through podcast interviews, press features (logos displayed on the homepage), and organic social engagement across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Name

Betrayal Trauma Recovery

Legal name

Betrayal Trauma Recovery

Website

https://btr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Betrayal Trauma Recovery is a US non-profit providing specialized live group coaching, one-on-one sessions, and self-paced workshops for women victims of emotional abuse and sexual coercion in marriage, monetized via a $125/month subscription and led by founder Anne Blythe, M.Ed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Trauma Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & Somatic Mind-Body Practices (HSADAJAI)

Keywords

• Betrayal trauma recovery
• Online group coaching
• Women's emotional support
• Trauma-informed coaching
• Self-paced recovery workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Centerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Group Session Subscription: Recurring monthly subscription at $125/month providing unlimited access to over 68 live, online group sessions per month. Access is auto-renewed monthly until cancelled. This is the primary revenue driver and is positioned as affordable compared to individual therapy.
2. Living Free Workshop (One-Time Purchase): One-time purchase of the Living Free Workshop at $27 (reduced from $85 full price). Includes video lessons, downloadable workbook, and 13 healing meditations. Non-refundable.
3. Individual Coaching Sessions: Individual sessions with a BTR coach are paid in advance, non-refundable, and expire within six months of purchase. Can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the session start time. Pricing not publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Betrayal Trauma Recovery delivers live online group coaching sessions (over 68 per month for $125/month), one-on-one individual coaching sessions with BTR-trained coaches, and self-paced video workshops (Clarity After Betrayal and Living Free) for women victims of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and sexual coercion in marriage. The organization supplements these services with the #1-rated Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast, authored books, free meditations, and a free 19-type emotional abuse assessment. All services are women-only, delivered remotely via Zoom, and rooted in founder Anne Blythe's specialized trauma-informed methodology.

Product overview

Betrayal Trauma Recovery (BTR) is a support organization offering a multi-product service portfolio for women victims of emotional abuse, psychological abuse, and sexual coercion in marriage. The core offerings include live, daily Group Sessions (over 68 monthly sessions at $125/month), Individual Sessions with trained coaches, and video-based Workshops (Clarity After Betrayal and Living Free). Supporting content includes The Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast (ranked #1 in the category), authored books by founder Anne Blythe (Trauma Mama Husband Drama, The Betrayal Trauma Recovery Workbook, How to Set Boundaries After Betrayal, Self Care Checklist), and free resources (Betrayal Trauma Meditation, Emotional Abuse Test). All services are delivered online via Zoom and are women-only, focusing on victims over 18 of emotional/psychological abuse and sexual coercion perpetrated by a male intimate partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Group Sessions Live, online daily support groups for women victims of betrayal trauma, led by professionally trained BTR coaches. Offers over 68 sessions per month at $125/month, available in multiple languages and time zones. Access is auto-renewed monthly until cancelled.
• Individual Coaching Sessions One-on-one coaching sessions with BTR-trained betrayal trauma coaches for personalized support. Sessions are paid in advance, non-refundable, and expire within six months of purchase; reschedulable up to 24 hours before the session.
• Living Free Workshop A video-based workshop teaching strategies for women to establish emotional safety and reduce chaos from an abusive ex-partner. Includes short video lessons, 13 healing meditations, and a downloadable workbook. Priced at $27 (on sale) from a regular $85, one-time purchase, non-refundable.
• Clarity After Betrayal Workshop An online workshop designed to help women identify emotional abuse, understand betrayal trauma, and determine their next steps after discovering infidelity.
• Betrayal Trauma Recovery Podcast The #1 podcast about betrayal trauma, hosted by Anne Blythe, M.Ed., featuring interviews with over 200 women sharing their experiences and expert guidance on betrayal trauma recovery. New episodes released weekly and distributed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
• Trauma Mama Husband Drama (Book) Book authored by Anne Blythe, M.Ed., providing guidance on navigating betrayal trauma and emotional abuse in marriage.
• The Betrayal Trauma Recovery Workbook Workbook authored by Anne Blythe providing exercises for clarity and practical next steps after betrayal.
• How to Set Boundaries After Betrayal (Book) Book focused on strengthening emotional safety through daily boundary practice, authored by Anne Blythe.
• Self Care Checklist (Book) A healing resource for women focused on self-care practices after betrayal in marriage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ women helped over the years through coaching, sessions, and workshops
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe is used as the secure third-party payment processor for all BTR services. Clients' sensitive financial information (credit card numbers) is encrypted and protected with SSL, stored only on Stripe. Charges appear on clients' statements as a discreet URL to protect privacy. Stripe is referenced in the Terms of Service as a key component of the billing infrastructure.
• AbuseVictimFund.orgminorOthersBTR refers clients who wish to donate BTR services to someone other than themselves to AbuseVictimFund.org. This is a referral/charitable pathway rather than a commercial partnership.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationZoom is the video conferencing platform used for all live group sessions. Clients must have a Zoom account and be logged in to access sessions. Video is required to be on throughout sessions for identification and safety purposes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a large online counseling platform connecting users to licensed therapists via subscription. It is a BROAD_INCUMBENT because it serves the same mental-health-and-trauma demand as BTR but with generalist licensed clinicians rather than specialized betrayal trauma coaching.
• Talkspace: Talkspace is an established online therapy and psychiatry platform offering subscription-based virtual mental health care. It is a BROAD_INCUMBENT because it competes for the same women's mental-health-and-trauma wallet share as BTR but with licensed providers across general indications.
• Safe Horizon: Safe Horizon is a large nonprofit providing domestic violence, sexual assault, and victim support services across New York City. It is a BROAD_INCUMBENT because it operates in the same intimate-partner abuse support category as BTR but at a larger, multi-program, partially facility-based scale.

Others

• Crisis Text Line: Crisis Text Line provides 24/7 text-based crisis support across the U.S. and Canada for people in emotional distress. It is an OTHERS peer because it is an enabling crisis-support service rather than a direct coaching or therapy competitor, but its helpline infrastructure overlaps with the abuse-victim population BTR serves.

Direct peers

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 crisis support, safety planning, and resource referrals for victims of domestic abuse. It is a DIRECT_PEER to BTR because both serve women experiencing intimate-partner abuse and explicitly route clients in physical-abuse situations away from BTR's scope and toward hotlines.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and provides education, advocacy, and support resources for sexual abuse victims. It is a DIRECT_PEER because both organizations serve female victims of intimate-partner-related abuse and trauma, with overlapping referral pathways.
• LoveIsRespect: LoveIsRespect provides information, support, and advocacy for young people experiencing dating abuse, including live chat and text helpline services. It is a DIRECT_PEER because it operates an adjacent intimate-partner abuse support service targeting an overlapping female victim demographic.
• The MEND Project: The MEND Project provides recovery coaching, education, and community support for women recovering from narcissistic and emotionally abusive relationships. It is a DIRECT_PEER because it uses the same coach-led, non-therapy support model targeting the same core audience of women recovering from intimate-partner psychological abuse.

Emerging players

• Bloom for Women: Bloom for Women is a faith-based online recovery community and education platform for women healing from sexual betrayal and abuse. It is an EMERGING_PLAYER because it competes directly for the same betrayed-spouse audience with group coaching and online course products.
• Dr. Ramani Durvasula: Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a clinical psychologist and educator who delivers narcissism-recovery content via a major podcast, YouTube channel, books, and online courses. She is an EMERGING_PLAYER because her podcast-and-course distribution model directly overlaps BTR's content-led, self-help acquisition funnel for the same audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BtrOrg
• Facebookfacebook.com/BetrayalTraumaRecovery
• Instagraminstagram.com/btr.org_
• TikToktiktok.com/@btr.org
• Xx.com/betrayaltrauma
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-for-decency

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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