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Rachel Khan-McCroy

Therapist · New Jersey

Rachel Khan-McCroy, LCSW

Supportive, practical therapy for life transitions

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Skill-based strategies
  • Works with trauma

About Rachel

Rachel Khan-McCroy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with over a decade of clinical experience. She emphasizes a client-centered approach that puts the person's own story and strengths first. Rachel aims to be supportive and collaborative while helping people identify coping skills that fit their life.

In sessions she draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, mindfulness, and elements of relationship work. She helps people facing trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her work also addresses related concerns like chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image, and family-of-origin issues.

Rachel has experience across a wide range of settings and clinical presentations. She has supported people with PTSD, complex grief, mood concerns, disordered eating, substance use, and life-limiting illness. That background informs a steady, down-to-earth approach in the therapy room.

People who meet with her can expect straightforward skill-building alongside reflective conversation. Sessions may include practical exercises, mindfulness practice, and guidance for managing intense emotions. The focus is on skills that can be used between appointments.

Rachel accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The process is aimed at matching needs and preferences with a clear next step.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English

Approaches you can use online

Client-centered therapy focuses on hearing the person's experience and building on their strengths. It means the therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what matters, and helps uncover practical coping steps that feel right for them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that reduce distress and improve mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills help when feelings are intense or when relationships and boundaries are difficult.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and daily life. That discussion guides what techniques are practiced in sessions and between meetings.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also let people choose quieter times of day, use shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera if that feels better. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find that video or phone sessions let therapeutic work continue even when life gets complicated.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachel commonly address?

She works with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like chronic illness and caregiver stress.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using practical skills and conversation to help people identify coping strategies that suit their lives.

What professional background informs her work?

She has about 11 years of clinical experience and has worked with people facing PTSD, complex grief, mood disorders, disordered eating, substance use, and palliative care situations.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and New York and practices from New Jersey.

Which languages are supported and are international sessions possible?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost 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?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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