- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Stress and grief support
About Stephen
Stephen Chop is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LCSW credentials in Virginia and Pennsylvania. He supports adults and young adults with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, trauma and grief.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on naming difficult emotions, noticing patterns that keep problems active, and building practical coping steps. He also works on career pressures, compassion fatigue, ADHD challenges, and issues tied to adoption, abandonment, and caregiving stress.
In sessions he listens for how feelings and actions get stuck. He helps people see repeated interaction patterns and try different responses. Work can include short-term skills for crisis moments and longer conversations about values, goals, and relationships.
Stephen has longstanding experience with mood disorders including bipolar conditions and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns. He also addresses eating and body image issues, domestic violence aftermath, and first responder stress. He brings particular attention to fatherhood issues and control or emptiness concerns where these come up.
People can expect practical guidance alongside discussions about meaning and connection. His practice emphasizes clear goals, step-by-step strategies, and attention to everyday functioning. To start, readers are invited to follow the site’s matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
How Stephen integrates EFT and other approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions that drive their patterns. It is often used when attachment and recurring interaction styles feel stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions consistent with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each client to decide which method or combination fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasize emotional bonding, values-based behavior change, or skills practice.
Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists typically adapt exercises so they work well over distance and so progress can continue between sessions.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy with approaches from ACT and CBT to help name emotions, change interaction patterns, and build practical skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults on emotional and life-transition issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is LCSW-C in Maryland and holds LCSW credentials in Virginia and Pennsylvania. His primary practice location is Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.