
Joe Zappala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
5480 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Thank you for visiting my profile. I am the founder and clincial director of Wondrous Heights Counseling (WHC). I have offices located in both Chevy Chase and Gaithersburg MD. I specialize in working with children and adult who are dealing with grief, loss, and difficult transitions. I also assist client's who struggle with anxiety and depresson. Client's appreciate my supportive and non-judgemental approach to therapy.
My approach is to provide support with insight and clear feedback to help people address current challenges and long-standing issues. I use a variety of methods which include Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Client Centered Therapy to help people bring resolution to a wide variety of concerns.
I take a strength based approach when working with client's so that they can feel empowered and validated. I provide a non-judgmental therapeutic approach so that clients can speak freely. Please email or call me about setting up an initial consultation.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $200
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicaid
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Joe Zappala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 15561 Joe Zappala
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Men's Issues
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Video Game Addiction
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Wondrous Heights Counseling
5480 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 949-2389Email me
Additional Location
13-15 East Deer Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 949-2389Nearby Areas
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Joe Zappala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C