Welcome to Decoding Relationships, where 20+ years of expertise meets you on your personal & relationship journey.

We provide the highest quality counseling for couples, individuals, youth, and families across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington D.C.

If you are reading thisCongratulations on taking the first step towards a healthier, happier you. Your courage is commendable. We look forward to helping you make new and refreshing changes to your life.

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Book a Session

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

    LPC Resident, MA, RIC

    THERAPIST (RESIDENT IN COUNSELING)

  • Elizabeth Greene

    LPC Resident, MEd, LMHPe, RIC

    THERAPIST (RESIDENT IN COUNSELING)

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Join any of our Drop-In Virtual Group Sessions

2 NEW COUNSELING SUPPORT GROUPS:

  • Narcissistic Abuse Support Group

  • Mental Wellness Teen Support Group

OPEN SPOTS NOW AVAILABLE ($50 per meeting):

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 upcoming January. Led by our counselors, we offer a positive, supportive space for sharing, education, and encouragement.

Coaching & Counseling Packages

Pre-Marital & Just Married! Package

Includes six sessions (55-minutes, $100 per session) with one of our clinical resident therapists for new couples to learn healthy approaches for a happy marriage.

Facilitated by one of our trained therapists, engage in structured lessons on The Top 10 Reasons Why Married Couples Argue (designed by Jen Parrella) and participate in fun, collaborative discussions that will bring you and your partner closer together.


Life & Relationship Package

Includes a six sessions (55-minute, $100 per session) with one of our clinical resident therapists for individuals looking for coaching in decision-making, career paths, relationships, family, and more.

Difficult decisions ahead? Need support with wellness or work-life balance? Facing challenges with friends, family, or workplace? Meet with one of our trained therapists and receive personalized support in any area of life.

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

  • Communication

  • Codependency

  • 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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