- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and recovery
- Self esteem support
About Barbara
Barbara Chopyk is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. She has eight years of clinical experience and supports people who are struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and career concerns. She encourages a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about what they are feeling.
Barbara aims to make sessions feel approachable and practical. She listens first, then works with people to set clear, manageable goals. People can expect conversations that focus on next steps and coping strategies rather than long theoretical explanations.
Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns, including attachment issues, codependency, chronic health challenges, and the effects of abandonment and adoption experiences. She also addresses coping with natural or human-caused disaster as part of her practice. Barbara draws on several therapeutic methods to match the work to each person’s needs.
Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the Gottman Method, and Narrative Therapy. These approaches are used to help people manage symptoms, process difficult memories, and strengthen patterns that support daily functioning.
Barbara is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT often focuses on small, practical steps to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to build everyday routines.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. EMDR involves guided attention and structured processing to work through past events that continue to cause distress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Barbara will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, they may reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid needing to be on camera when that is preferable. Discussing practical needs during the first scheduling steps helps match session length and cadence to everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Barbara commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and career difficulties. Her additional focus areas include attachment issues, chronic illness, codependency, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Barbara uses clear, goal-focused work that is grounded in collaboration. She aims for practical strategies and space to talk through difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns. That experience includes helping people navigate trauma, anxiety, and life transitions.
What credentials and location information are listed?
Barbara holds LCSW credentials in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and practices from Pennsylvania. The abbreviation LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Barbara?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to her availability.