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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC

Helena Zappolino

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC (she, her)

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Bethesda, MD 20814
Let's Connect (240) 980-1879
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You shouldn’t have to teach your therapist about your culture before you can talk about your life, your relationships, or what’s weighing on you. I work with Black, multicultural, and LGBTQIA+ adults, individually and in couples, who want their identities and lived experiences truly understood from the start. In sessions, we slow down the stuck spots: mapping recurring conflicts for couples, exploring your triggers for individuals, and trying out practical tools you can use right away. I offer standard couples sessions plus 90-minute intensives for deeper, focused work. Fully virtual and licensed in MD, NJ, PA, CT, NC, and SC.
I work with couples to understand recurring conflict patterns, strengthen communication, and practice repair in ways that support emotional safety. I also support individual adults in exploring relationship patterns, managing stress and anxiety, and developing insight and skills for healthier connections and self-regulation.
People say I’m warm, steady, and straightforward, never pushing fixes but always walking alongside with intention and honesty. Therapy is discovery: healing wounds, strengthening bonds, and clarifying what matters most to you. If this resonates, reach out for a brief consult to see if we’re a good fit.
Take the first step to help. Call or Helena Zappolino now - (240) 980-1879

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bethesda, MD 20814

(240) 980-1879

Baltimore, MD 21218

(786) 244-7347
Our practice is fully virtual to help make sessions more convenient and more accessible to all.
I specialize in Couples Counseling, Racial Identity and Marital and Premarital 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (240) 980-1879
Photo of Helena Zappolino, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Bethesda, MD 20814

(240) 980-1879

Baltimore, MD 21218

(786) 244-7347
Our practice is fully virtual to help make sessions more convenient and more accessible to all.
I specialize in Couples Counseling, Racial Identity and Marital and Premarital 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $185

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP: Cigna
  • EAP:United Health/Optum
  • Humana
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Health/Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (240) 980-1879
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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (240) 980-1879

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC13050 Helena Zappolino
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Connecticut 46.005703 / 2022
  • License: Maryland LC13050 / 2022
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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (240) 980-1879
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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (240) 980-1879

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Couples Counseling
  • Racial Identity
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (240) 980-1879
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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (240) 980-1879

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Feminist
  • Imago
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 980-1879
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Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (240) 980-1879

Location

Primary Location

Bethesda, MD 20814

(240) 980-1879

Additional Location

Baltimore, MD 21218

(786) 244-7347
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Our practice is fully virtual to help make sessions more convenient and more accessible to all.
Photo of Helena Zappolino, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (240) 980-1879
"
Our practice is fully virtual to help make sessions more convenient and more accessible to all.
Photo of Helena Zappolino, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Helena Zappolino
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (240) 980-1879