Decoding Relationships

Expert Online Counseling & Coaching — 20+ Years of Strengthening Relationships & Well-being

We provide high-quality online therapy for couples, individuals, youth, and families across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

If you’re reading this—congratulations on taking the first step toward a healthier, happier you. Seeking support takes courage, and we commend you for it. We’re here to help you navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change in your life.

Start Your Journey Today

Book a Session

Seeking online therapy? Book an appointment or schedule a free phone consultation with one of our therapists.

Watch & Listen Online

Listen to Decoding Relationship by Jen Parrella Podcast or follow Jen and watch her videos on Decoding Relationships’ TikTok

Groups & Packages

Attend our Support Groups or sign up for a Coaching Package. Like us on Facebook and LinkedIn to stay tuned for upcoming events.

Our Therapists

  • Jennifer Parrella

    MS, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC, NCC

    FOUNDER, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, & HEAD THERAPIST

  • Chelsea Cornett

    MA, LPC (Accepts Insurance)

    LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

  • Elizabeth Greene

    MEd, LPC (Accepts Insurance)

    LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

We offer a variety of counseling services fit for your specific needs.

Join our Support Group

DROP IN SESSIONS EVERY WEEK:

  • Narcissistic Abuse Support Group

    • Thursdays at 11am

Check out our calendar or click HERE to learn more about the multiple different virtual group coaching sessions and support groups we are hosting this fall. Led by our counselors, we offer a positive, supportive space for sharing, education, and encouragement.

What sets us apart

Founder of Decoding Relationships, Jennifer Parrella has over 20 years of experience as an individual, couple, and family therapist. Jen’s unique approach has helped couples and individuals tactically solve relationship issues and positively change their lives after traditional therapy practices previously failed.

Jen leads a talented team of therapists that teach her unique method on how to address the root cause of emotional, behavioral, & relationship issues. Our counselors apply the most current research to their approach, including The Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Trauma Informed Perspective, and Family Systems Theory to help individuals, couples, and families build happier, healthier relationships.

“For over 20 years, I’ve helped transform the lives of individuals and couples across the east coast.”

We have the skills & expertise to work with you to overcome a range of challenges, such as:

  • Divorce

  • Eating Disorders

  • Emotional Abuse

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Family Conflict

  • Life Transitions

  • Anger Issues

  • Anxiety

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Collaborative Divorce Counseling

  • Communication

  • Chronic Arguing

  • Depression

  • Infidelity/Affairs

  • Intimacy Men’s Issues

  • Military Counseling

  • Narcissistic Personality

  • Parenting

  • Relationship Issues

  • School Issues

  • Sleep & Insomnia

  • Sexless Marriage

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Stress

  • Teen & Young Adult

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Women’s Issues

Listen to Decoding Relationships by Jen Parrella or watch Therapy with Jen on TikTok.

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