- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Depression
About Rachel
Rachel Chernow is a licensed clinician based in Maryland who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addiction, and parenting strains. She brings 13 years of experience to conversations about grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Rachel aims to make first sessions feel calm and straightforward so parents and individuals can talk about real day-to-day struggles.
Her style centers on building a strong working relationship. She creates a warm, caring presence and listens closely before suggesting next steps.
Background and approach
Rachel adapts her approach to each person's needs rather than using one fixed method. She uses client-centered ideas to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are introduced to help change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Mindfulness practices are woven in to improve attention and reduce reactivity. Rachel trained in clinical counseling and holds an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential. Her experience includes independent practice and community-based settings, giving her a practical perspective on common life and parenting pressures.
When someone reaches out, she works collaboratively to set goals and build concrete skills. Sessions typically mix talking, skill practice, and real-life homework to help people manage emotions, communication problems, and parenting challenges. The aim is steady progress and usable tools for day-to-day life.
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rachel helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rachel lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Rachel’s approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship. In online sessions this means time is spent understanding what matters most and shaping goals around daily life and parenting demands. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches clear tools to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing difficult reactions. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress and parenting triggers.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose which methods to try first and adjust them based on progress, needs, and preferences. Goals and techniques are reviewed together so the plan stays practical and relevant to home life.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skill demonstrations. Phone works well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can suit quick updates, brief coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options increase flexibility and help people keep consistent momentum toward their goals.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, sleep issues, grief, anger, and many related concerns such as communication problems and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-focused. Rachel emphasizes a strong working relationship and combines client-centered listening with practical CBT and mindfulness strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience and has worked in both independent practice and community-based settings, bringing a practical approach to common life and parenting pressures.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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