Therapist profile
Rachel Chernow, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Rachel
Rachel Chernow is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes. Rachel also addresses relationship and family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.
She frames early sessions around building a reliable working relationship. Rachel listens for the practical problems behind strong emotions and helps people name what feels overwhelming. Sessions are straightforward and focused on things people can try between meetings.
Her approach combines client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. That mix is used to break down worrying thoughts, shift unhelpful behaviors, and build calmer responses to stress. Rachel will collaborate on goals and suggest small experiments to test new ways of coping.
Rachel has worked in private practice and community settings and holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She draws on that breadth of experience when helping people sort through family conflict, parenting strain, and transitions such as separation or caregiving changes.
People who choose to work with her can expect a steady, practical focus: clear goals, skills to practice between sessions, and regular review of progress. The emphasis is on manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist offers nonjudgmental attention and works with clients to clarify goals and priorities; this helps when relationships or caregiving roles feel confusing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and replace them with behaviors that lead to clearer results, useful for anxiety, depression, and mood issues.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity to stress and improve sleep and emotional regulation. These exercises are short and can be used between sessions to steady daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match the client's goals, preferences, and everyday demands. This is a joint process that may shift as needs change.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking because formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home routine, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time that might otherwise block attendance.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people handle parenting strain, family problems, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation issues, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in private practice and community-based settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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