Couples Therapy & Couples Support

Helps couples build trust, understanding, and deeper connection

A therapeutic approach that helps partners strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and build resilience together especially when facing challenges like addiction, trauma, or mental health struggles.

Quick Overview

Best for

Relationship conflict, communication struggles, infidelity, addiction recovery, trauma

Cadence

Weekly or biweekly · 10–20 sessions depending on goals

Session format

Couples sessions with or without individual follow-ups · In person or Virtual

Session length

60-90 minutes

Often combined with

Individual Therapy · Family Therapy, Group Programs, Recovery Coaching

Evidence base

Supported by decades of relationships science, attachment theory, and recovery research

What Is Couple Therapy?

Couples therapy (also called couples counselling or relationship therapy) focuses on helping partners improve their relationship while navigating personal or shared challenges. It provides:

Better Communication

Tools for communication and conflict resolution

Heal Trust Issues

A safe space to process resentment, mistrust, or past hurts

Support Each Other

Support in managing addiction, trauma, or mental health

Grew Together

Strategies for parenting intimacy, and shared goals

Forms of Couples Therapy & Support

Different approaches to strengthen and nature relationships

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Helps couples identify emotional needs and reduce conflict cycles

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Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Build friendship, intimacy, conflict management, and shared meaning

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Imago Relationship Therapy

Helps partners explore childhood wounds that shape adult conflict

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Couples Narrative Therapy

Helps patterns co-author healthier ways of connecting

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Couples

Supports relationships impacted by trauma, mood disorders

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Schema Therapy for Couples

Helps break unhealthy cycles of conflict and foster healthier dynamics

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Internal Family Systems for Couples

Builds compassion and deep connection by healing inner wounds

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Recovery Focused Couples Therapy

Addresses trust, boundaries, and codependency in recovery

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How Couples Therapy Helps in Recovery

Rebuilds trust, connection, and emotional safety in relationships

Improves communication

Reduce arguments and misunderstanding.

Strengthens intimacy

Calms fight-or-flight activation.

Supports Recovery

Provides tools for navigating addiction or trauma together.

Reduce relapse risk

Encourages accountability and shared responsibility.

Creates long-terms resilience

Partners learn to work as a team against life's stressors.

Who Benefits from Couples Therapy & Supports

Helps couples facing stress, conflict, or emotional disconnection

Managing Conflict and Distance

Couples experiencing frequent conflict, or emotional distance

Healing from Addiction Together

Partners impacted by addiction, recovery, or relapse

Balancing Parenting and Partnership

Partners balancing stress, caregiving, and partnership

Building Stronger Connection

Couples wanting to strengthen connection and prevent breakdown

What to Expect in Sessions

Guided conversations to rebuild understanding, trust, and connection

Assessment

exploring relationship history and current struggles.

Skill-building

learning communication, conflict resolution, and empathy tools

Therapeutic dialogue

Practicing safe, structured conversations in-session

Homework

Daily or weekly exercises to reinforce new skills

Integration

Applying progress to parenting, intimacy, and recovery routines

Why TruPaths Highlights Couples Therapy

Promotes healing and growth through connection and empathy

TruPaths Highlights this therapy because relationships play a central role in recovery and wellbeing. Strong, supportive partnerships can transform the healing journey for individuals and for couples as a unit.

FAQs about Couples Therapy

Do we both have to attend every session?

Yes, through some therapists also schedule occasional individual check-ins.

Is it only for married couples?

No, couples therapy isn't limited to married partners. It's designed for any two people in a romantic relationship—whether dating, engaged, cohabiting, or married—who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, or strengthen their connection.

Can therapy help if only one partner struggles with addiction?

Yes. When we partner faces addiction, it affects the entire relationship. Couples therapy helps both individuals understand the impact of addiction, set healthy boundaries, and work toward recovery together. It can also complement individual therapy or rehab treatment.

How long does it take to see change?

Every couples is different. Some notice improvement within a few session, while deeper issues may take longer to resolve. Consistency, honesty, and a willingness to practice new skills between sessions often speed up progress.

What if one partner is unwilling to participate?

It's common for one partner to be hesitant at first. If that's the case, the willing partner can still attend therapy individually. This can help you develop tools to manage relationship challenges, improve communication, and sometimes encourage the other partner to join later.

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Healing together is possible. Couples Therapy provides tools for communication, intimacy, and resilience turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

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