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Rachel Margolin, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with over 25 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I am a LGBTQ+ affirmative. I have worked with clients with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, loss of a loved one, trauma, and physical and sexual abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. My clients are the experts' of their life experiences, so I work hard to listen to their needs and meet them just where they are. Together we work to overcome their challenges. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling.

It takes courage to ask for help so I applaud you for taking this first step. Please know that I am here to support and empower you and move you towards a more fulfilling and happier life.

I look forward to hearing from you and working with you!

Professional experience

27 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: 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

Services offered

Video
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License information

PA LCSW CW015815

NJ LCSW 44SC05348500

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rachel Margolin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I felt comfortable sharing my intrusive thoughts with Rachel within our very first session because she is just so non-judgemental. Each session after that continued to feel like a weight lifted off by telling her everything on my mind. She really listens to your worries and points out the concrete ways you are putting more effort into bettering yourself than you realized. Rachel helped me come up with helpful responses to my negative and unwanted thoughts, which helped me have more normal, calm, present days. I am so thankful for her!

Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

My therapy experience has helped me feel affirmed in my own health. I feel like an active participant in solutions moving forward thanks to my therapist guidance.

Written on Jul 29, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Rachel is the kind of therapist everyone would want to have. She listens to, empathizes with, and respects her clients. Rachel reinforces your gut feelings while helping you think outside the box. I truly enjoy her style of therapy.

Written on Jul 06, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Rachel constantly meets my needs and understands me

Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 6 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

I don't know how i would have come this far without the help of Rachel

Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 5 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

I have been very happy to have sessions with Rachel. She encourages me to be my most authentic self and to feel better in my own skin. I have had some challenges in my life, and she helps me to get through them.

Written on Apr 27, 2025 after therapy with Rachel for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning lgbt