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Rachel Chernow, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC in Maryland - Stress and Mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness practice
About Rachel
Rachel Chernow is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 13 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
Rachel uses clear, direct conversation and practical strategies in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses client-centered methods and mindfulness practices to support awareness and moment-to-moment coping.
Her training includes a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She has worked in private practice and community-based settings across Maryland. That experience includes helping people with mood disorders, adjustment challenges, and complex life changes.
In the room she focuses first on building a working relationship. From that foundation she and the client set specific goals and try structured steps toward them. Sessions may include thought records, behavioral experiments, communication practice, and mindfulness exercises depending on the issue.
People who contact her can expect straightforward planning and practical tools. She encourages collaboration on what to try next and adjusts methods based on how a person responds. The emphasis is on finding workable strategies for everyday life.
How her approaches adapt to online sessions
Rachel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tries specific exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday habits. She also draws on client-centered techniques that focus on listening and responding to what each person brings, helping clients set their own goals. Mindfulness therapy is used to build attention and reduce reactivity through short, practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which approach or combination of approaches to try based on that person’s goals and how they respond to initial steps. The plan is adjusted over time using concrete feedback from the client.
Confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time and allowing check-ins during breaks. They also allow for shorter focused sessions when a quick skill rehearsal is helpful, and phone options can work when a lower bandwidth option is needed. Check the booking details to see which formats this therapist currently offers.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through practical exercises like thought records and behavioral experiments.
What is her professional background?
She has a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University and has worked in both private practice and community-based settings for 13 years.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the LCPC credential in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions 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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