Stephen Chop, LCSW-C, LCSW - Therapist in Maryland

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy

About Stephen

Stephen Chop is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW-C) in Maryland and holds LCSW credentials in Virginia and Pennsylvania. He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions. He also supports people dealing with workplace stress, social anxiety, mood disorders, and parenting concerns.

He uses common-sense strategies in sessions and focuses on what is practical for everyday life. Conversations are aimed at understanding what matters to the client and finding steps that fit their routine. He draws on methods that help people notice patterns, adjust unhelpful thoughts, and practice new behaviors.

Stephen often addresses trauma, grief, addiction, relationship and family problems, and challenges related to identity and purpose. He also works with issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and first responder stress. When relevant, he looks at attachment and abandonment concerns and supports people navigating adoption, foster care, or fatherhood issues.

His approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Those methods guide how he structures sessions, sets goals, and practices new skills with clients. He frames therapy as a collaborative process to build practical coping strategies.

Stephen practices from Maryland and speaks English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and stress that interfere with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing specific skills to change them, which can help with panic, social anxiety, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try together. That plan can change as sessions progress to better fit what helps most.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer sessions that focus on skill practice and homework, while others use the time for deeper conversation and emotional processing; he adapts methods to those aims.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Body imageCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, ADHD, and related issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, collaborative conversations that focus on small, doable changes and skills you can try between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 30 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker across three states.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is listed as LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW in Virginia and Pennsylvania, and practices from Maryland.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.