Rachel Margolin, LCSW

Experienced LCSW for relationships and anxiety

LGBTQ+ affirmative care
Warm interactive style
Video and phone sessions

About Rachel Margolin

Rachel Margolin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience providing therapy and life coaching. She practices as an LGBTQ+ affirmative clinician and has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, bereavement, trauma, and histories of physical or sexual abuse. Rachel works from a perspective that honors each person's expertise about their own life, listening carefully to individual needs and meeting clients where they are in the process of change.

Her counseling style is described as warm and interactive, blending cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive techniques to tailor sessions to specific concerns. She combines practical strategies with empathic exploration so clients can address symptoms, understand patterns, and build skills for healthier relationships and daily functioning. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced training in clinical assessment and psychotherapy.

Rachel emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, encouraging people to take the first steps toward change while offering support, guidance, and tools to help them move toward a more fulfilling life. She welcomes contact from those interested in learning more about working together and the options available for beginning therapy.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

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 shameInfidelityIsolation / 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 Internal Family Systems

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 credential LCSW. License details: PA LCSW CW015815, NJ LCSW 44SC05348500.

In which languages does Rachel Margolin provide therapy?

She 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Support

Rachel integrates evidence-informed methods to address emotional and relational concerns in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses - it supports work on intimacy, trust, parenting, and family issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client as the expert in their own life - this approach fosters self-esteem, insight, and personal growth across a wide range of concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Rachel collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as work progresses. Licensed professionals can offer these approaches through online formats that maintain clinical rigor while fitting into everyday life.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage ongoing work between meetings, and maintain continuity of care across distance.

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