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Chris D’Arpa, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Chris D’Arpa joined the Healthy Foundation Group team in July 2023 after receiving a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland. He specializes in clinical behavioral health and is a Substance Use Disorder Intervention Fellow (SUDIF). His undergraduate education background is in public policy and social justice. 

Before his work with the Healthy Foundations Group, Chris worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor for a residential integrated treatment program for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (ITCOD).


Chris utilizes a person-centered approach to help his clients work towards goals determined by them. He works with evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Chris values a solid therapeutic alliance and works to build trust and collaboration throughout the therapeutic process. 



Chris D’Arpa, LMSW

4350 East West Hwy, Suite 1025

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

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Phone: 301-970-4099

Fax: 301-970-4098

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