Stephen Chop

Stephen Chop is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and depression. He works with adults and young adults who are facing career pressure, parenting strain, relationship conflict, or mood disorders. Stephen uses a straightforward, compassionate approach to help people take small, practical steps forward.

In sessions he focuses on clear goals and usable skills. He helps clients learn to recognize unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and practice acceptance when change is slow. He draws on several evidence-informed methods to match the person and the problem rather than use a single fixed plan.

Stephen’s background includes licensure in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania as a licensed clinical social worker. That long experience gives him a steady, calm perspective when clients bring complex histories like trauma, addiction, or grief. He also supports people dealing with first-responder stress and caregiver burnout.

He often helps people working through issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, and control problems. He guides clients through mood disorders including bipolar presentations and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns, always aiming for practical coping strategies and clearer day-to-day functioning.

Sessions emphasize collaboration. Stephen works to build self-compassion, reduce reactivity, and strengthen problem-solving. People leave with concrete tools they can use between visits.

How his approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them find their own solutions.

Stephen will work with each person to decide which approach or combination fits best. Finding the right method is a collaborative process based on the client's goals, challenges, and what feels most helpful in early sessions. He adjusts strategies as progress is made and as life circumstances change.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins between office visits. It can also help people continue consistent work during life changes while staying connected with a licensed professional who helps tailor the approach to real-life needs.