Time apart
Deployment or extended separations can make it harder for couples to maintain closeness and adjust to being together again.
Mental Health & Addiction Treatment for Military Spouses and Families
Military life can affect the entire family, from managing time apart and frequent moves to navigating relationship changes and personal stress. If you're a military spouse or adult family member looking for support, NuView offers outpatient mental health and substance use treatment in Los Angeles.
NuView is in network for the TRICARE West Region through TriWest, subject to your specific plan and any applicable referral or authorization requirements. You can reach out for yourself or explore treatment options for a family member.
Clinically reviewed by Linda Whiteside, MA, LPCC | Updated 16 September 2026
Who in the Family Is Eligible?
TRICARE coverage may extend to eligible family members of service members, military retirees, and National Guard and Reserve members.
Coverage depends on the military sponsor's status, the family member's eligibility, and the applicable TRICARE plan.
The relationships that may qualify include:
Spouses
Married spouses who meet TRICARE eligibility requirements.
Children and adult dependents
Eligible biological children, adopted children, stepchildren, and other dependents who meet the program's eligibility criteria.
Families of military retirees
Eligible spouses and dependent children of retired service members.
National Guard and Reserve families
Eligible spouses and dependent children of qualifying Guard and Reserve members.
NuView provides treatment for adults. Eligible spouses and dependents who are adults can use their TRICARE benefits here, and our admissions team can confirm what applies.
Treatment Options for Spouses and Adult Family Members
NuView offers outpatient therapy and counseling for military spouses and adult family members with mental health and substance use concerns.
- Individual Therapy: Support for personal mental health concerns.
- Couples Therapy Help with communication and relationship challenges.
- Family Therapy: Support for family relationships and communication.
- Group Therapy: Peer support facilitated by a clinician.
- Medical Services: Oversight from a psychiatric provider and clinical team as part of your care.
- Case Management: Help coordinating treatment and accessing resources.
Therapy and substance use treatment at NuView is provided through our structured outpatient programs, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), with telehealth for eligible California residents.
If you're seeking care specifically for yourself, explore TRICARE mental health treatment or TRICARE drug and alcohol treatment options at NuView.
Relationship and Family Challenges During Military Life
Military transitions can change how families communicate, divide responsibilities, and stay connected. Some common challenges include:
Frequent relocations
PCS moves can disrupt support networks, routines, and family stability.
Changing family roles
A spouse or family member may take on additional responsibilities during a deployment, creating tension when routines change again.
Communication difficulties
Stress and different expectations can lead to recurring arguments or make it harder to discuss emotional needs.
Couples and family therapy can provide a structured setting to address these concerns, improve communication, and work through changing family roles. NuView's admissions team can help you explore available outpatient services based on your needs.
For additional resources, explore our page on treatment and support for Veterans.
What to Expect: Costs & Copays
Your out-of-pocket costs depend on your TRICARE plan, beneficiary status, network requirements, and the type of treatment you receive. Deductibles, copays, and other cost-sharing requirements may differ between beneficiaries.
Our admissions team can verify your benefits and explain the costs that may apply before treatment begins, so you have a clearer understanding of your options.
For additional information, visit the official TRICARE costs and fees page.
How to Verify Your Benefits
Before you begin treatment, our admissions team can help clarify how your TRICARE coverage applies to care at NuView.
We'll review:
Eligibility:
Whether your TRICARE coverage is active and you qualify for benefitsPlan and network:
Which TRICARE plan and regional network apply to your coverageBehavioral health benefits:
Which mental health or substance use services may be coveredLevel of care:
Whether the recommended treatment program may be covered under your planReferral or prior authorization:
Whether a referral or prior authorization is requiredOut-of-pocket costs:
Any applicable deductible, copay, or coinsuranceGetting Started
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Contact NuView
Speak with our admissions team about your needs or those of a family member. - 02
Verify your TRICARE benefits
We'll review your coverage, network, and applicable requirements. - 03
Complete a confidential assessment
Our clinical team will learn more about the concerns and treatment needs of the person seeking care. - 04
Begin treatment
Once the appropriate level of care and any required authorization are confirmed, treatment can begin.
Benefits verification is complimentary and does not obligate you to enter treatment.
The Personal Impact of Military Life
Being part of a military family often means learning to live with uncertainty, adapting to change, and carrying responsibilities that others may not always see. There can be pride in the life you've built alongside your loved one, but also loneliness, worry, and moments when the weight of it all feels difficult to express.
You don't have to minimize those feelings or compare your struggles with what someone else may be experiencing.
Your experiences matter, too.
Military family counseling is one way families can acknowledge these challenges, but recognizing your own needs is important in its own right.
You can care deeply for your family while making room for yourself, too.
Frequently Asked Questions About Military Family Treatment
Eligible military spouses may be able to access covered outpatient mental health services through TRICARE. The services available and any referral requirements depend on the spouse's eligibility and specific plan.
TRICARE covers certain mental health services for eligible beneficiaries, including qualifying dependents. Coverage depends on the individual’s eligibility, plan, and applicable requirements. Our team can help verify how benefits may apply to treatment at NuView.
Yes. NuView provides outpatient mental health treatment for eligible individuals, including support for trauma, depression, and anxiety. Family members can contact our admissions team to discuss available programs.
TRICARE covers family or conjoint therapy when it’s medically or psychologically necessary to treat a mental health disorder. It covers marriage counseling only when it’s necessary for the treatment of a diagnosed mental disorder. Our team can help clarify whether a recommended service may be covered under your plan.
Your treatment is protected by HIPAA privacy rules. Our admissions team can explain what information is shared for insurance verification and authorization, and what stays private.
Yes, NuView is in network for the TRICARE West Region through TriWest. However, eligibility, network access, and authorization requirements depend on the specific plan and circumstances. Our admissions team can verify your coverage before treatment begins.
An adult son or daughter may qualify for TRICARE as a dependent, depending on eligibility requirements and the specific plan. Contact our admissions team to help determine what coverage may apply.
It depends on your TRICARE plan and the type of care. Some services need a referral or authorization, and some don’t. Our admissions team checks what applies to your spouse’s coverage before treatment begins.
Verify Your TRICARE Benefits Today
Finding the right support for yourself or a family member can feel complicated when you also have insurance requirements to navigate. NuView's admissions team can help clarify your TRICARE benefits, explain the verification process, and discuss treatment options based on your needs.
Insurance verification is complimentary, confidential, and obligation-free.