Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rachel
Rachel Chernow, MD, LCPC, helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, or life changes. She writes and talks plainly with clients to build trust. Rachel aims to make the first steps feel manageable and practical.
Rachel has practiced as a licensed clinical counselor in Maryland for 13 years. She earned her training in clinical counseling and has worked in both independent practice and community settings. Her background includes work with mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, grief, and caregiving stress.
Background and approach
In sessions she focuses first on the relationship. Rachel creates a warm, caring space and listens to what matters most to the person in front of her. She then works collaboratively to set goals and choose techniques that fit each person’s situation.
Her methods draw from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness therapy. That means conversations are grounded in the client’s experience, focused on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and include attention to present-moment awareness when useful. Rachel often helps people manage difficult emotions like anger, cope with grief or loss, address sleep problems, and rebuild steadier daily routines.
She also supports people dealing with career stress, parenting strain, and problems with self-esteem. Sessions tend to be practical and goal oriented while still allowing time to process feelings. Rachel works alongside clients to track progress, adjust plans, and build skills that carry into everyday life.
What Rachel works with
Everything Rachel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rachel's practice.
- 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.
Approaches for online care and flexible support
Client-centered therapy centers on the person’s experience and priorities. It emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so people can talk through what matters most and set goals that resonate with them.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It is useful for anxiety, anger, sleep problems, and mood changes because it gives clear strategies to practice between sessions.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and helps people notice emotions and urges without reacting immediately. This can be helpful when learning to pause during anger, reduce rumination, or manage stress symptoms.
Rachel works collaboratively to find which approaches fit each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions are used to try techniques, adjust the plan, and agree on practical steps to work on between meetings so progress is steady and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations and nonverbal cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between live sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family responsibilities, and daily life while keeping the focus on clear, usable strategies.
Questions people ask about Rachel
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, grief, sleep problems, and life changes among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, behaviors, and present-moment awareness.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and has worked in both independent practice and community-based settings supporting people with mood disorders and other challenges.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in Maryland and lists MD and LCPC as her credentials.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.