Addiction & Recovery-Focused
Couples Therapy

A specialized form of couples therapy that helps partners navigate the unique challenges of addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention while rebuilding trust and intimacy.

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Relationship Recovery for Couples Affected by Addiction

Therapeutic support designed to help couples break relapse cycles, address codependency, and stabilize recovery.

Best for

Couples impacted by addiction, relapse cycles, codependency, betrayal, or recovery-related stress.

Session format

Couples sessions · In person or Virtual.

Typical cadence

Weekly or biweekly · Typically 12-20 sessions.

Session length

60-90 minutes.

Often combined with

Individual therapy, family Therapy, DBT, CBT, Trauma Therapy, Peer Support, 12-step or SMART Recovery.

Evidence base

Supported by research in addiction recovery, relational therapy, and relapse prevention.

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What Is Addiction & Recovery-Focused Couples Therapy?

This therapy is designed for couples where one or both partners struggle with substance use or behavioral addictions.

It provides tools to:

Joint Relapse Prevention

Develop relapse prevention plans that include both partners

Address Codependency

Navigate codependency, enabling, or resentment

Rebuild Trust & Teamwork

Rebuild safety, respect and teamwork in recovery

Strengthen Relationship Resilience

Foster long-term relational resilience

How It Helps Couples in Recovery

Supports heading, trust, and teamwork while strengthening recovery together

Strengthens relapse prevention

Strengthens relapse prevention

Partners work as a team to identify and manage triggers

Improves Communication

Improves Communication

Teaches practical skills for managing stress and conflict

Reduce codependency

Reduce codependency

Encourages healthy independence alongside partnership

Supports long-terms recovery

Supports long-terms recovery

Creates a shared vision for a healthier relationship

What to Expect in Addiction & Recovery Focused Couples Therapy Sessions

Learn to communicate openly, rebuild trust, and support each body other's recovery

Assessment phase

Exploring the impact of addiction and current relationship dynamics.

Skill-building sessions

Communication, boundary setting, and problem-solving.

Relapse planning

Building shared accountability and safety nets.

Integration

Restoring intimacy, trust, and shared recovery goals.

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Who benefits from This Therapy?

Designed for Couples Seeking Healing, Stability, and Stronger Connection

Couples therapy supports partners who are navigating emotional disconnection, recurring conflict, trust issues, or the aftermath of addiction and relapse. It helps couples rebuild safety, improve communication, deepen empathy, and strengthen their bond. Whether a relationship is in crisis or simply in need of healthier patterns, this therapy offers a structured, compassionate path toward renewed partnership and long-term resilience.

Addiction Challenges

Addiction Challenges

Couples where one or both partners struggle with addiction

Healing After Relapse

Healing After Relapse

Partners healing after relapse, betrayal, or secrecy

Breaking Codependency

Breaking Codependency

Relationship affected by enabling, codependency, or lack of boundaries

Rebuilding Intimacy & Trust

Rebuilding Intimacy & Trust

Couples seeking to rebuild intimacy and trust in recovery

Preventing Relapse Together

Preventing Relapse Together

Partners wanting to prevent relapse and strengthen long-term resilience

Why TruPaths Highlights Recovery
Focused Couples Therapy

Because strong relationships create a foundation for lasting recovery

TruPaths highlights this approach because addiction impacts not only individuals but also their relationships. Recovery-Focused Couples Therapy gives partners the tools to heal together, reduce relapse risk, and create lasting connection.

FAQs about Addiction & Recovery-Focused Couples Therapy

No. Therapy supports couples even if only one partner struggles with addiction.
It’s common for partners to be at different stages of readiness. Couples therapy can help create understanding, set healthy boundaries, and encourage motivation for change without forcing recovery prematurely.
No. Couples therapy complements, but does not replace, individual therapy or treatment programs. Each partner benefits from having their own therapeutic support alongside joint sessions.
Coverage varies by provider and plan. Many insurance plans may cover couples therapy if it’s considered part of a broader treatment plan. It’s best to check with your insurance provider for details.
Yes. By improving communication, emotional regulation, and relationship stability, couples therapy can reduce stressors that often contribute to relapse, supporting long-term recovery for both partners.
Yes — therapy can be a powerful tool for rebuilding trust after addiction. Addiction often creates patterns of secrecy, broken promises, and emotional disconnection, and therapy provides a structured, supportive environment for healing those wounds.

Find Recovery Options Offering Addiction & Recovery-Focused Couples Therapy

Recovery is not just an individual journey it’s a shared one. Couples therapy focused on addiction and recovery helps partners rebuild trust, prevent relapse, and create a healthier, stronger future together.

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