Dr. Henry Apencha, MD, LCPC

Licensed in Maryland · 9 years in practice

Dr. Henry Apencha uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress and strong emotions.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC8225 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1417519182 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Henry

Dr. Henry Apencha uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress and strong emotions. He works in Maryland and brings nine years of professional experience to sessions.

He meets clients where they are and focuses on clear, doable steps toward feeling better. He helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, bipolar mood challenges, parenting strain, and anger. In sessions he listens closely to what matters most and helps build on the client’s existing strengths.

Background and approach

He treats each person as the expert on their own life and aims to make therapy understandable and manageable. Dr. Apencha holds an MD and is an LCPC, and he uses that clinical background to shape practical plans for change.

He prefers straightforward conversations about habits, thoughts, and routines that get in the way of daily life. Sessions focus on tools people can use between meetings to reduce distress and increase resilience. He offers several formats for meetings, so people can choose what works with their schedule and communication style.

International clients may be seen when appropriate. Starting therapy begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client’s availability. People who are nervous about beginning can expect a calm, structured process.

The first sessions look at immediate concerns and set small goals. From there the plan is adjusted to reflect progress and changing needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Henry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Depression
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Dr. Apencha uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage distress. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and shifting them toward more balanced thoughts; this can reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how everyday situations are interpreted. Another approach targets behavior and routines, helping people build small, manageable habits that improve mood and reduce stress over time. These methods are useful for worry, depression, anger management, and coping with grief.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients are encouraged to try specific tools between sessions and to give feedback so the approach can be tailored to their needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls enable face-to-face discussion and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth, live chat offers a quicker check-in, and text messaging supports brief ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dr. Apencha address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, anger, depression, self-esteem concerns, and bipolar mood challenges.

What is his therapeutic style?

His approach is evidence-based and practical, focusing on clear steps, coping tools, and building on the client’s strengths.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional experience working with individuals on emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region are associated with his practice?

He holds an MD and is an LCPC, and he is licensed to practice in Maryland.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients when appropriate.

What session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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