- Warm supportive presence
- Goal oriented work
- Practical skills focus
About Rachel
Rachel Chernow is a licensed clinical professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She practices from Maryland and brings 13 years of counseling experience to each session. Rachel emphasizes a warm, caring presence and aims to build strong rapport from the first meeting.
She uses straightforward conversation to help clients understand what's happening and to set clear goals. Sessions often focus on practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier. Rachel draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the client's experience central and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her background includes a master's degree in clinical counseling and years in both private practice and community-based settings. That mix of experience informs a flexible, down-to-earth style. She will listen closely to each person's situation before suggesting a plan.
Rachel works collaboratively with clients to tailor an approach that fits their needs and preferences. She pays attention to common concerns such as relationship strain, codependency, parenting stress, grief, sleep problems, and work-related burnout. The focus is on usable tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
If someone feels unsure about starting, Rachel treats that as a normal part of the process and offers steady support to move forward at a comfortable pace.
How Rachel’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
The client-centered approach keeps the client's experience and goals at the center of care. It involves listening closely, reflecting what matters most to the person, and shaping sessions around their priorities. This helps with relationship issues, parenting stress, and feelings of emptiness.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. In short sessions clients practice new ways of thinking and small behavior changes that reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping like substance use. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice present-moment experience and reduce reactivity, which supports stress management and emotion regulation.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which combination of methods to use and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. It also lets clients try short check-ins when life is hectic or choose longer sessions when more time is needed.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Rachel address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered with focus on practical steps. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her clinical background?
She has 13 years of counseling experience and has worked in both private practice and community-based settings, bringing a range of real-world experience to sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Rachel holds the LCPC credential in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.