Rachel Khan-McCroy, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 11 years in practice

Rachel Khan-McCroy is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who centers sessions on the person in front of her.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 085913 · expires June 2026
LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC05906600 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1871138792 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Rachel

Rachel Khan-McCroy is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who centers sessions on the person in front of her. She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her style is collaborative and practical, helping people name what feels hard and build small, useful skills.

With 11 years of clinical experience, she brings work with a wide range of concerns into each session.

Background and approach

Rachel uses client-centered methods to follow a person's priorities. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior therapy skills to stabilize strong emotions. Her approach is straightforward and supportive.

She listens for strengths and helps people rehearse new ways of handling stress. Sessions often include problem-solving, mindfulness practices, and concrete skill-building tailored to the person’s life. Rachel also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.

She is comfortable working with challenges connected to cancer, aging, and long-term medical issues. People who prefer remote options can meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. She offers care in English and accepts international clients, using flexible session formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Rachel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Rachel names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and builds the conversation around what matters most to them. It helps people gain clarity and feel heard before moving into techniques for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical exercises and homework to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like depression or anxiety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can be useful when strong emotions or relationship patterns make daily life harder.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online formats support regular work without a commute. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and demonstrations of skills. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not an option. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief coaching-style touchpoints. These options make therapy more flexible for different routines and needs.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Rachel commonly address?

She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment and family of origin issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her work is collaborative and client-centered, with practical skill building. Sessions mix mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior therapy skills as needed.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs how she supports people with complex grief, trauma, and mood concerns.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds LCSW credentials in New Jersey and New York and practices from New Jersey.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

She sees people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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