- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practices
About Rachel
Rachel Margolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Pennsylvania with 27 years of experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addictions, anger, and several other life pressures. Rachel describes herself as LGBTQ+ affirmative and has supported clients through loss, trauma, and abuse.
Her style is interactive and client-centered. She treats the person as the expert on their life and listens for practical goals. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. Conversations tend to be direct and steady rather than full of jargon.
Rachel blends several approaches to match what a person needs. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to look at patterns of thinking and behavior. She uses attachment-informed work to address how relationships and early experiences shape current reactions. Mindfulness and acceptance-based practices also appear in her work when someone wants tools for strong emotions.
Clients who come for help with anger get concrete strategies to notice triggers and respond differently. For relationship and parenting concerns she helps people clarify boundaries and communicate more clearly. When grief, shame, or low self-esteem are present, sessions include both practical coping skills and time to process feelings.
She frames therapy as a collaborative effort. People who prefer a straightforward, respectful approach and clear behavioral steps may find this style a good fit. Rachel speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania.
How Rachel uses different approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger that comes from avoidance or rigid thinking. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change how someone feels. It is practical for stress, anxiety, and reactive anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and communication, and it can help when anger is tied to fears of rejection or closeness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying specific skills, checking whether they help, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice communication skills in real time and bring session insights straight into daily life. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and format preferences during the matching process.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Rachel works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, grief, addictions, anger, and many related concerns listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered, interactive approach that focuses on listening, setting practical goals, and trying concrete steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience as a therapist and life coach working with a broad range of difficulties.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and she practices out of Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.