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
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Jennifer Parrella
MS, LPC, LCMHC, LCPC, NCC
FOUNDER, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, & HEAD THERAPIST
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Chelsea Cornett
MA, LPC (Accepts Insurance)
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
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Elizabeth Greene
MEd, LPC (Accepts Insurance)
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
We offer a variety of counseling services fit for your specific needs.
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Our treatment plan is specialized to every couple, and guaranteed to identify the dysfunctional communication and behaviors within the relationship. Then, we teach couples how to replace those unhealthy behavior patterns with healthier, more connected, lasting interactions.
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We help families overcome struggles. Whether it is adult children and parents, sibling relationships, or parenting children and teens, we help correct problems in communication within families and extended families to save the long-standing relationships we hold dear.
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We specialize in providing individual and mental health counseling to protect and promote psychological stability, growth, and wellness. Our credentialed counselors are trained in diagnosing and treating all types of mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. Our approach is supportive and collaborative to help each individual achieve their desired goals.
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Problems associated with employment can take a great toll on our happiness and personal self-worth. Our approach to workplace counseling evaluates the root of stressors at work and teaches tools for emotional wellness and improving the workplace experience.
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We provide evaluation, guidance, and support for individuals facing life stressors such as moves, career changes, goal planning, personal development, decision making, healthier living, relationship issues, friends and family problems, and more.
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We offer therapeutic support for those going through breakups nd legal separation. We specialize in counseling pertaining to custody, legal separation and divorce, including court-ordered therapy, collaborative divorce therapy, and co-parenting therapy. We also offer child, teen, and individual counseling support during times of separation and divorce.
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
Narcissistic Personality
Parenting
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Sleep & Insomnia
Sexless Marriage
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Trauma & PTSD
Women’s Issues
Listen to Decoding Relationships by Jen Parrella or watch Therapy with Jen on TikTok.
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