Licensed clinical social worker recordMaryland
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 08624
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904014807
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW025669
- NPI
- 1346839651
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
These details come from information Stephen supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Stephen
Stephen Chop is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland, and also holds LCSW licenses in Virginia and Pennsylvania. He has 30 years of practice helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career concerns, and relationship and family issues.
He focuses on practical coping skills for mood disorders, workplace stress, and life changes. He works with adults and young adults on problems such as panic, social anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and parenting strain. He also addresses issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to fatherhood and caregiving.
In sessions he uses straightforward, action-oriented methods. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and take values-based steps. He also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused ideas to build clear communication and stronger emotional awareness.
Stephen favors short, concrete exercises you can try between sessions. He helps people develop skills for day-to-day life, such as stress management plans, practical coping steps, and ways to reduce conflict at work or home. He discusses realistic options for change rather than long theoretical talks.
His background includes long experience with mood disorders and complex emotional problems. That experience informs how he supports people through parenting stresses, career shifts, and recovery from trauma. To begin, people complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session to set goals together.
BHow sessions work
How Stephen's approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions typically include exercises to clarify values and small, practical steps to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments; online CBT often uses worksheets, behavioral experiments, and brief homework tasks to track progress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening and reflecting the person's experience to strengthen emotional awareness and choice.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stephen discusses different methods with each person and recommends what to try based on goals, strengths, and daily demands. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to prioritize and how to structure sessions going forward.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in his biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins around work breaks, use audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited, or keep notes and worksheets electronically for quick follow-up. These practical features aim to fit therapy into a busy life while using the therapist's chosen methods.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, workplace and career concerns, addictions, grief, trauma, parenting strain, ADHD, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skill-focused work drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy depending on the need.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of professional experience working with adults and young adults on mood, stress, and complex emotional issues.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW licenses in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals and priorities.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers