Rachel Khan-McCroy, LCSW

Rachel Khan-McCroy is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a practical, person-focused approach to therapy. She uses clear, compassionate conversation to help people manage grief, trauma, depression, and big life changes. Rachel works from New Jersey and speaks English. Rachel centers sessions on the person's own experience and goals. She helps people identify strengths, learn coping skills, and make small changes that add up. Her work draws on client-centered ideas plus cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to address mood, self-esteem, and trauma-related concerns. She has more than a decade of professional experience in social work. Over the years she has supported people facing complex grief, PTSD, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, addiction, and challenges linked to chronic illness and caregiving. That background informs how she plans treatment with each person. In practice Rachel uses skills-based work alongside reflective conversation. That can include identifying thought patterns, practicing grounding or breathing skills, and building routines that ease day-to-day stress. She also incorporates relationship-focused methods when communication and connection are part of the struggle. People looking for help with aging and geriatric issues will find her experience relevant to caregiver strain, illness-related distress, and life transitions tied to aging. To begin, she asks questions to understand each person’s needs and then co-creates a plan that matches those goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person's lead. It helps when someone needs a calm space to tell their story and identify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical techniques for shifting unhelpful patterns. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and self-esteem work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel will work with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences. That may mean combining reflective conversation with skill practice like thought records, grounding exercises, or mindfulness practices to see what fits best.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and let people keep continuity of care across locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and easier access during caregiving or medical appointments. Licensed professionals tailor session rhythm and content so therapy supports everyday routines rather than replacing them.