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MD, LCPC

Rachel Chernow, MD, LCPC

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Rachel

Rachel Chernow is a licensed clinical counselor (MD, LCPC) practicing in Maryland who focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 13 years of clinical experience, she brings a warm, attentive presence to the therapeutic relationship and emphasizes building strong rapport as the foundation for change. Rachel integrates evidence-based tools with empathic listening to address concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma, sleep difficulties, and ADHD.

Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practice to tailor treatment to each person's needs. She has practiced in both personal and community settings, and adapts techniques to support coping with career pressures, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, and caregiving stress.

Rachel aims to collaborate with clients to set realistic goals and develop practical skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and moving through difficult life changes.

Approaches and Accessibility in Online Therapy

Rachel uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work; this approach helps people clarify their goals, feel heard, and build the therapeutic alliance needed for change. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a skills-focused approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for addressing anxiety, mood symptoms, and addictive patterns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Rachel partners with clients to explore which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting techniques over time based on progress and feedback. This conversational method helps clients feel involved in shaping their care and ensures that interventions remain practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy with Rachel is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or life transitions, and they allow clients to access therapy from home or work with fewer logistical barriers.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, sleeping issues, ADHD, and relationship or family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style emphasizes a warm, collaborative relationship combined with client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness techniques to create practical, tailored plans.
How long has she practiced clinically?
Rachel has 13 years of experience as a clinical therapist and has worked in both independent practice and community-based settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds MD and LCPC credentials with licence number LC3315 and practices in Maryland.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English

What Rachel can help with

Rachel Chernow works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, and depression.

How Rachel approaches therapy

Rachel's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Rachel is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 13 years of clinical experience.

Rachel has a Master's degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University.