Helena ZappolinoLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LCMHC (she, her)
Bethesda, MD 20814
About
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.
