Chelsea Ostop, LISW-CP

Chelsea Ostop is a licensed clinical social worker who builds therapeutic relationships grounded in consistency and trust. She practices as an LISW-CP, a credential indicating she is a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide clinical care, and brings six years of experience as a licensed practitioner alongside ten years of experience working with the intellectually disabled community.

Chelsea focuses on supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, domestic abuse, and life transitions, and she is also certified in Nurturing Parenting and Trauma-Focused CBT. She typically uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients explore patterns, set goals, and develop practical coping strategies. Her approach emphasizes compassion, empowerment, and collaboration so clients can move toward their goals at a pace that suits them.

Chelsea aims to create a dependable, welcoming environment where individuals and families can address stressors, grief, relationship concerns, ADHD, and a range of other challenges. She values each person’s willingness to begin the therapeutic process and offers supportive guidance to help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and identify meaningful change. Prospective clients are invited to reach out to learn how she can assist in their journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people who want support in exploring feelings, building self-esteem, and strengthening relationships by emphasizing empathy and collaboration.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify unhelpful patterns and develop practical strategies for change. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many life transition challenges.

Motivational interviewing is a goal-oriented, collaborative method that helps people clarify their motivations and resolve ambivalence about change. It is often used when someone wants support setting and following through on personal goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Chelsea works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains aligned with each person’s priorities.

Online therapy with Chelsea is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity in care, access support from home, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.