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CO Portrait of Chelsea Ostop

Chelsea Ostop

Supportive care grounded in practical strategies

LISW-CP South Carolina

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Chelsea

Chelsea Ostop is a South Carolina licensed social worker who helps people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and the many stresses that come with life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes steady, trusting relationships as the foundation for change and offers a compassionate space where clients can explore coping skills, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Her clinical experience also includes work with individuals affected by domestic violence and a decade supporting people with intellectual disabilities.

Chelsea draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and motivational approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. She values collaboration and empowerment, guiding clients toward practical strategies for managing symptoms such as mood instability, ADHD-related difficulties, and isolation.

Her aim is to meet clients where they are and help them build tools to reach personal goals while honoring each person’s pace and experience.

Online Therapy Using Collaborative, Evidence-Informed Approaches

Chelsea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also incorporates client-centered techniques that prioritize empathic listening and the client’s own goals, creating a supportive environment for exploration and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Chelsea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best. Together they will review goals, preferences, and practical needs to shape a plan that feels doable and aligned with the client’s values.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and adapt session formats as needs change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chelsea commonly address?
Chelsea works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns, among other related challenges.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her work blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to develop practical coping skills and collaborative goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience and additionally spent ten years working with the intellectually disabled community.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LISW-CP credential with license number SC LISW-CP 14503 and practices from South Carolina.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and therapist availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageDomestic violenceIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English