Specialized 

RelationshiP  Therapist Services

Professional, evidence-based counseling designed for measurable change.

Overview of services

At Struggling Couples - Michael Borash LPC, our clinical services are organized around the relational and individual issues that most commonly undermine wellbeing. We offer targeted therapy for couples and individuals facing marriage problems, trust issues, infidelity, life transitions, and communication breakdown. Services are evidence-based, confidential, and designed for measurable change. We provide virtual sessions and secure telehealth counseling for clients across Virginia and beyond.

Why specialized services matter

Relationship distress is rarely a single event; it’s a pattern that often deepens over time. Specialized counseling addresses not only surface conflicts but also underlying patterns, attachment injuries, and communication styles that sustain distress. Using proven interventions helps couples and individuals make meaningful, lasting changes rather than temporary fixes.

Primary services and who they help

Marriage Counseling

Marriage Therapy

For couples struggling with repeated conflicts, diminished intimacy, or seeking repair after an incident like infidelity. Ideal for partners who want guided, practical work on partnership dynamics.

Infidelity

Counseling

A phased, clinically guided approach to processing betrayal, establishing accountability, and rebuilding trust over time.

Individual

Counseling

Focused one-on-one therapy for personal issues—depression, anxiety, past trauma, attachment wounds—that impact relationship functioning.

Family

Counseling

Sessions that include parents and children to improve communication, address conflict, and reinforce healthy family interactions.

Relationship Counseling Relationship Therapy

Broader support for intimate relationships outside traditional marriage labels—partners seeking improved communication, alignment of life goals, or help with sexual/relational issues.

Virtual Marriage Counseling / Telehealth Services

Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for clients who prefer remote care.

Re-Marriage Counseling and Blended Families

Practical strategies to navigate parenting differences, loyalty conflicts, boundaries, and step-family stressors.

Why each service is effective

Marriage counseling uses structured tools to break negative cycles, improve empathy, and create new patterns of interaction that support closeness.

Relationship counseling emphasizes aligning values, clarifying expectations, and solving practical conflicts before they become identity-level problems.

Infidelity counseling follows a research-backed sequence to manage crisis, ensure safety, and guide trust restoration effectively.

Individual counseling addresses the internal patterns—shame, avoidant tendencies, attachment injuries—that often sabotage relationships.

Telehealth maintains continuity of care and increases access for couples with scheduling constraints or geographic distance.

Service delivery methods

Initial intake

Tailored therapy focused on the individual’s concerns and how they affect relationships.

Couples sessions

Joint work to address interactions and practice new skills in a supervised setting.

Family sessions

Multi-member sessions to resolve dynamic, recurring family-level problems.

Telehealth

Secure online sessions using HIPAA-compliant platforms to protect confidentiality.

Key benefits clients can expect

  • Faster conflict de-escalation and more constructive problem-solving
  • Restored emotional safety and improved levels of trust
  • Practical tools for communication, repair after conflict, and emotional regulation
  • Greater clarity on relationship goals and decision-making
  • Personalized plans for ongoing growth, not just crisis management

How we tailor treatment

Treatment is never one-size-fits-all. We begin with a comprehensive assessment to identify relational patterns, emotional responses, and practical barriers to improvement. After assessment we create a structured plan with:

  • Short-term goals (e.g., reduce daily arguments, implement a weekly check-in routine)
  • Medium-term goals (e.g., rebuild trust after infidelity; improve intimacy)
  • Long-term goals (e.g., build resilience, prepare for remarriage, or transition out of an unhealthy relationship)

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

  • Do you offer emergency sessions?

    While we are not an emergency service, we prioritize high-need situations and will work to schedule timely appointments when crises emerge. If there is a safety concern, please call emergency services or a crisis line immediately.

  • Are sessions confidential?V

    Yes. Counseling is confidential except in specific legal or safety exceptions (risk of harm to self or others, or court-ordered disclosures). We discuss confidentiality at intake.

  • Can couples who live apart or travel still do therapy?

    Yes. Our telehealth services allow separated or geographically distant partners to participate in joint sessions.

  • What if only one partner wants counseling?

    Individual therapy is an excellent starting point. We also equip single partners with skills and strategies to invite the other partner into counseling when readiness increases.

How to choose the right service

or ongoing relationship conflict

Marriage or relationship counseling

Couples sessions

Infidelity counseling with trust repair protocol

For personal issues affecting relationships

Individual therapy

For blended family stress

 Re-marriage counseling and family therapy

For convenience or geographic barriers

Telehealth sessions

Contact

Describe whether you prefer in-person sessions in Fairfax or secure telehealth.

Complete a brief intake questionnaire before your first appointment to help expedite the assessment process.