Rachel Khan-McCroy, LCSW

Rachel Khan-McCroy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed to practice in New Jersey and New York, bringing 11 years of clinical experience to her work. She centers care on people navigating trauma, grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions, and she draws on a range of clinical methods to meet each person where they are.

Her background includes supporting individuals who have experienced incarceration, veterans, people living with HIV/AIDS, and those affected by substance use, as well as people receiving palliative or end-of-life care. She has also worked with people facing post-traumatic stress, complex grief, bipolar disorder, postpartum mood concerns, disordered eating, and addiction. Across these areas, she emphasizes respect for each person’s expertise in their own story and prioritizes collaborative care.

Rachel adopts trauma-informed practices alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, harm reduction, narrative approaches, and journaling to help clients identify strengths and develop personalized coping skills. Her practice also attends to related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and relationship challenges, and life changes like separation or caregiving for aging loved ones.

Clients can expect a supportive, collaborative therapeutic relationship in which the therapist reflects strengths, helps clarify goals, and works with individuals to find practical, meaningful strategies that fit their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Rachel integrates client-centered therapy into her online practice, which focuses on creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the process and personal strengths are highlighted. This approach is helpful for clients seeking empathy, validation, and a supportive framework for self-exploration.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can be effective for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood-related concerns.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are incorporated when needed to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be particularly useful for people coping with intense emotions, relationship challenges, or histories of trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Rachel works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time to ensure the work remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access care in formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. For many people, remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing life, work, and family responsibilities.