Stephen Chop, LCSW-C, LCSW

Stephen Chop is a licensed social worker with 30 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and midlife concerns. He focuses on practical strategies for coping with mood shifts, work pressure, relationship strain, and changes in family life. Stephen writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person. He aims to help people regain a sense of purpose and steadier day-to-day functioning.

Stephen uses clear, goal-focused conversations to uncover what’s getting in the way. He helps clients name emotions, try small behavior changes, and practice new ways of handling difficult moments. Sessions often combine problem-solving with reflective work about values and goals. The approach is collaborative and paced to the individual.

He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to shape a plan that fits each person. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas also inform his work with strong emotions and relationships. Those methods are used as tools rather than labels for the person in the room.

Stephen has supported adults through grief, addiction concerns, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD-related struggles, and career transitions. He works with people on issues like abandonment, attachment, body image, and forgiveness. His experience includes helping first responders and fathers cope with role-related pressures.

Stephen holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW licenses in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.

How specific methods translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take small steps toward those values while tolerating uncomfortable feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transition work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It works well for panic, social anxiety, and mood challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s goals guide the work; this supports self-exploration and building confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stephen collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He combines tools from different approaches when that makes sense, and checks in often to adjust the plan based on progress and feedback.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or family obligations, shorter sessions for quick check-ins, and the ability to meet without travel. The original profile did not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain consistency and fit therapy into busy days without sacrificing depth.