Addiction affects more than just one person. It reaches into relationships, disrupts communication, and weakens trust between loved ones. At the Mars & Venus Counseling Center and the Centers for Counseling in NJ, we work with couples and families impacted by substance use, alcohol addiction, compulsive gambling, and other forms of dependency. Our goal is to support healing at both the individual and relationship level.
When addiction is part of a romantic relationship, it often brings emotional distance, resentment, and repeated conflict. Whether one or both partners are struggling with addiction, couples therapy can offer a structured, supportive space to begin rebuilding. We help couples work through the impact of addiction on their connection and provide tools to improve communication, restore honesty, and rebuild emotional intimacy.
Couples counseling in addiction recovery is most effective when the addicted partner is also receiving individual treatment. As sobriety begins to take hold, therapy for the couple becomes a place to process what has happened, make sense of emotional pain, and move toward trust again. When both partners commit to healing, we guide them toward working together rather than in opposition.
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Addiction can affect every member of a household. Parents, children, and siblings often carry the emotional weight of a loved one’s substance use. At the Mars & Venus Counseling Center and the Centers for Counseling in NJ, we provide family counseling throughout Northern NJ and surrounding areas to help families heal together.
Family therapy gives loved ones a safe place to talk, listen, and understand how addiction has affected everyone involved. When families come together in counseling, they can build healthier communication habits, create more supportive home environments, and reduce feelings of isolation and confusion.
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Each family is different. That’s why we tailor every treatment plan to your family’s needs, considering emotional dynamics, past trauma, and the role each person plays in the recovery journey.
Whether you’re a couple trying to navigate addiction recovery or a family looking for guidance, we are here to help. Our licensed therapists work with clients across Hudson County, Bergen County, Passaic County, Essex County, and other areas in Northern New Jersey. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions for your convenience.
If addiction has affected your relationship or family life, reach out today. Let us help you take the next step toward healing, stability, and deeper connection.
