Rachel Margolin, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in relationships and anxiety
- LGBTQ+ affirmative care
- Collaborative therapy style
- Life coaching experience
About Rachel Margolin
Rachel Margolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience spanning more than two decades as both a therapist and a life coach. She holds an LCSW credential, which signifies licensure to provide clinical social work services, and she is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Rachel offers LGBTQ+ affirmative care and has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, grief after the loss of a loved one, trauma, and histories of physical or sexual abuse.
Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives. Rachel listens closely to each person and meets them where they are, collaborating to address immediate concerns and build lasting coping skills. She draws on a blend of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches, tailoring methods to the needs and goals of each individual.
Rachel encourages the courage it takes to seek help and focuses on supporting and empowering people as they move toward more fulfilling, satisfying lives. She welcomes connection from those ready to explore change and growth and looks forward to hearing from prospective clients.
Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives. Rachel listens closely to each person and meets them where they are, collaborating to address immediate concerns and build lasting coping skills. She draws on a blend of cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches, tailoring methods to the needs and goals of each individual.
Rachel encourages the courage it takes to seek help and focuses on supporting and empowering people as they move toward more fulfilling, satisfying lives. She welcomes connection from those ready to explore change and growth and looks forward to hearing from prospective clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Rachel Margolin have?
Rachel Margolin has 27 years of experience.
Is Rachel Margolin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her licenses are PA LCSW CW015815 and NJ LCSW 44SC05348500.
In which languages does Rachel Margolin provide therapy?
Rachel Margolin provides therapy in English.
Where is Rachel Margolin located?
Rachel Margolin is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Rachel Margolin as my therapist?
You can work with Rachel Margolin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Rachel Margolin work with international clients?
Rachel Margolin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rachel Margolin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed steps toward a meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and challenges that involve avoidance or getting stuck in unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections and emotional responses, which can help with relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, and parenting concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads the pace and focus of work - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rachel Margolin works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive ongoing support from licensed professionals in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.