I have been asking for couples counseling since my RAH started his program but was warned by everyone to wait while he had his head cleared. It took awhile for me to realize all that he had to deal with getting sober.
He has 5 1/2 months and we just started counselling and it is good b/c RAH is able to think things through more clearly. I also have had time to learn more about his recovery process, and how his drinking caused problems for us. As a result of just this part, we had less to discuss.
However, since we are planning to move back in together and spending more time together, old issues creep up. These are the things we can talk about in therapy and resolve. - which is what can happen now that my RAH can think and see clearly.
I guess what I am saying that there is much to learn from your RAS - believe me I thought I did my research but I still learned a lot from my RAH. If you can take things slowly and see a therapist who is familiar with Alcoholism and recovery go for it.