Rachel Chernow, MD, LCPC

Rachel Chernow is a licensed clinical counselor practicing in Maryland who brings a warm, relationship-focused approach to therapy. She holds professional credentials of MD and LCPC - MD indicating a medical degree and LCPC standing for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and has built a career working in both private practice and community-based settings. She earned a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University and has accumulated over a decade of clinical experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment challenges, and other mental health concerns.

Rachel believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change. She cultivates rapport through a calm, caring presence and collaborates with each client to tailor a treatment plan to their needs. Her work integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic insights, and she also incorporates mindfulness-based practices when helpful to support emotional regulation and present-moment awareness.

Clients seeking assistance with stress, addictions, relationship or family difficulties, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, or life transitions will find a clinician who emphasizes compassion, practical skills, and individualized care. Rachel welcomes the step of reaching out and is prepared to support clients when they are ready to begin therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rachel Chernow draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT, and mindfulness practices to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and helps clients explore their goals and values while feeling heard. CBT provides practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness practices teach techniques for staying present and noticing internal experience, which can support emotion regulation, coping with cravings, and managing intrusive worries.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rachel works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions so the therapeutic plan fits the individual. Over time, the approach can be adjusted based on what is most helpful and what progress the client wants to make.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily demands, and allow clients to receive care from licensed professionals without traveling to an office. For many people, the convenience and consistency of online sessions support steady progress toward their goals.