Dr. Ruja Shrestha — CBT Specialist

CBT for Addiction Recovery in Couples — Kathmandu

Discover 20 articles on rebuilding intimacy, trust, and connection after addiction. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT to help couples recover together in Kathmandu.

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Rebuilding Intimacy After Addiction | Nepal

Addiction damages intimacy in relationships. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples rebuild emotional and physical intimacy during recovery.

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Rebuilding Trust After Addiction | Nepal

Trust is often shattered by addiction. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples rebuild trust through transparency, consistency, and cognitive restructuring.

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Communication Strategies for Recovery | Nepal

Addiction damages communication patterns in relationships. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT to help couples in Kathmandu develop healthier communication during addiction recovery.

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Setting Boundaries Around Addiction Recovery | Nepal

Healthy boundaries are essential for addiction recovery in couples. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help partners set and maintain effective boundaries.

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Relapse Prevention as a Couple | Nepal

Relapse prevention is more effective when couples work together. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples develop shared relapse prevention strategies.

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Sharing Recovery Journeys Together | Nepal

Couples who recover together build stronger relationships. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples share their recovery journeys meaningfully.

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Addressing Codependency Patterns | Nepal

Codependency often develops in relationships affected by addiction. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples recognize and change codependent patterns.

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Sexual Avoidance After Addiction Discovery | Nepal

Sexual avoidance is common after addiction is discovered. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples reconnect sexually after addiction-related betrayal.

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Working Through Resentment in Recovery | Nepal

Resentment is a major barrier to relationship recovery after addiction. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples process and release resentment.

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Forgiveness Process in Couples Recovery | Nepal

Forgiveness is a process, not an event in addiction recovery. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples navigate forgiveness at their own pace.

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Being a Supportive Partner in Recovery | Nepal

Supporting a partner in recovery requires balance and skill. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help partners provide effective support without enabling.

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Self-Care for the Non-Addicted Partner | Nepal

The non-addicted partner in a couple affected by addiction often neglects their own well-being. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to prioritize self-care for partners.

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Co-Regulating Emotions in Recovery | Nepal

Emotional regulation is crucial for couples in addiction recovery. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples co-regulate emotions and reduce conflict.

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Rebuilding Romance After Addiction | Nepal

Romance often fades during addiction but can be rebuilt. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples rediscover romance and playfulness in recovery.

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Honesty and Transparency Practices | Nepal

Honesty is the foundation of recovery for couples. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples develop practical honesty practices.

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Planning a Future Together in Recovery | Nepal

Addiction recovery opens the possibility of building a shared future. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples create meaningful future plans together.

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Reconnecting with Shared Values | Nepal

Addiction often causes couples to lose connection with their shared values. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples rediscover and align with their core values.

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Couples Support Groups in Nepal | Kathmandu

Support groups provide community and accountability for couples in recovery. Dr. Ruja Shrestha provides information and CBT support for couples seeking group support in Kathmandu.

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Sexual Reconnection Exercises for Couples | Nepal

Structured exercises help couples rebuild sexual connection after addiction. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT-based exercises in Kathmandu for sexual reconnection.

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Maintaining Recovery as a Couple | Nepal

Long-term recovery maintenance requires ongoing effort from both partners. Dr. Ruja Shrestha uses CBT in Kathmandu to help couples sustain recovery together.

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