- Client-centered approach
- Skill-based tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Rachel
Rachel Khan-McCroy is a licensed clinical social worker with experience helping people navigate trauma, grief, and major life changes. She uses a supportive, collaborative style and focuses on building coping skills and boosting self-esteem for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
She draws on client-centered work to follow each person's lead and on cognitive behavioral tools to spot patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical behavior ideas are used to teach practical skills for managing intense emotions. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help with grounding and attention.
Rachel has worked in settings that included palliative care, substance use, and people affected by incarceration and HIV/AIDS. That background informs her approach to complex grief, chronic illness, and trauma-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with eating issues, addiction, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
People who are coping with relationship ruptures, abandonment, or divorce will find a focus on communication and repair. She also helps those managing caregiving stress, aging concerns, and chronic pain by identifying what is most helpful day to day.
Rachel is licensed in New Jersey and New York as an LCSW, and she has around 11 years of clinical experience. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients. Confirm current session options before booking.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience first and focuses on listening, empathy, and following what matters most to the client. This approach helps people tell their story, feel understood, and decide what to work on next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and problems like distorted body image.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when someone wants concrete tools to cope day to day.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow work on skills between meetings. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to teach grounding, practice CBT exercises, and guide DBT skills in ways that match a client's schedule and goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Rachel focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes among other related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is supportive and collaborative, using client-centered listening alongside CBT and DBT techniques to build skills and reflect strengths.
What professional background informs her work?
She has experience in palliative care, substance use settings, and work with people affected by incarceration and HIV/AIDS, which shapes her approach to complex grief and trauma.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licensure in New Jersey and New York and practices out of New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options when you schedule.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.