Chalice Kopacki , LMSW

Chalice Kopacki is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 15 years of experience in a range of clinical and care settings. She has worked across healthcare, hospice, academic, and mental health environments, bringing a broad perspective to her counseling practice. Over the past four years she has concentrated primarily on counseling, supporting adults while also drawing on prior experience with children and families.

In addition to clinical work, Chalice serves as a professor and academic advisor, helping college students with career exploration, job searching, and interview preparation. Her professional background blends direct care and education, which informs a practical, empathetic approach to helping clients navigate life transitions, grief, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, addiction, trauma, and other challenges.

Chalice emphasizes ongoing support, encouragement, and attentive listening, working from a non-judgmental stance and valuing collaboration with each person she meets. She strives to respond promptly and to respect clients time. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Chalice draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic space where the client s values and goals guide each session. This approach focuses on understanding the person s perspective and building a collaborative relationship that supports personal growth and decision making.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, often useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Chalice works collaboratively to determine what fits best for each individual. She tailors methods to the client s needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support continuity of care across locations, and accommodate different communication preferences while working with licensed professionals and therapists.