Rachel Khan-McCroy

Collaborative, practical therapy for major life challenges

LCSW New Jersey

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Rachel

Rachel Khan-McCroy is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. She centers the conversation on each person's story and works collaboratively to identify strengths and coping skills that fit everyday life.

Background and approach

Rachel uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and elements of DBT and mindfulness for emotion regulation.

The Gottman Method also informs her work with relationship patterns and communication. Her practice addresses trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

She also supports people managing abandonment issues, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues tied to family of origin. Rachel has worked with people facing cancer, chronic pain, eating difficulties, and the effects of domestic violence and separation.

Rachel has 11 years of professional experience and holds LCSW credentials in New Jersey and New York. She emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance and helps people build practical skills like distress tolerance, clearer communication, and better routines.

Sessions are offered in English and can include short skill-focused work or longer exploration depending on what someone needs. Rachel aims to meet people where they are and help them move toward clearer coping and healthier patterns.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Rachel often blends the Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy depending on what each person needs. The Gottman Method gives a way to notice communication patterns and practice clearer interactions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building trust so people can make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Rachel collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation, and she adapts tools over time based on progress and feedback. This lets sessions stay practical and relevant rather than locked into a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, skill reminders, or when writing helps someone process. These options help fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health-related schedules while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rachel commonly address?

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

What is Rachel's therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining listening and reflection with practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and the Gottman Method to address thinking, feeling, and communication patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Rachel has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns such as PTSD, complex grief, mood disorders, disordered eating, and addiction-related issues.

What credentials and location information should I know?

She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and is licensed in New Jersey and New York, and she practices out of New Jersey.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for online work.

Which session formats does she offer online?

Rachel provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

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 Rachel?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace 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

Licensed in

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English