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. Teens have been part of my counseling experience from the beginning. I have worked with teens with a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, family problems, LGBTQ counseling, 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 towards a more fulfilling and happier life.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem, Motivation
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...
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
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
NJ LCSW 44SC05348500
PA LCSW CW015815
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 Teen Counseling might be different.
I made more progress in two sessions with Rachel than I did in 8 sessions with my previous therapist. She hits a great balance between challenging my problematic and self-defeating beliefs while being supportive and uplifting.
I find that I’m better educated in knowing myself, my life and my difficult situations, I’m also able to handle life better. Rachel is absolutely wonderful.
Rachel is by far the most understating person. I would not have been able to navigate some of the hardest points in my life without her. She is my rock
Rachel is absolutely wonderful and I am so thankful to work with her! She is kind, responsive, gives wonderful perspective, and is simply a great human :). Thanks for all you do, Rachel!
I am always happy when I have a session with Rachel. She is able to help me through any difficulties I am having. I have made a lot of progress since I started talking to her.
Rachel listens to us and gives us productive feedback. She is engaging and we feel that with her help we will develope our skills in understanding, communication and building a strong foundation as a couple. She puts in the energy and is 100% engaged during our sessions. We appreciate her wisdom.
My therapist has been helping so much!
Rachel is awesome with my daughter! I need not say more! Love you Rachel!!
She is truly amazing!
Rachel has been so instrumental to our relationship. She has helped us to communicate better, love each other better, and meet our children where they are. We are better spouses and parents because of Rachel.
Rachel is easy to talk to and a good listener. She is relatable and makes you feel comfortable.
I don't know where is be if it weren't for Rachel
We always look forward to our sessions, even when we’re not excited about what we need to discuss. Rachel is awesome at respecting our boundaries and we always come out feeling glad we spoke with her.
Rachel was, from the get-go, super genuine and warm. Rachel made me feel seen- I never felt like therapy was work with her. Every session, she met me at my own pace and I was able to make attainable goals. I would recommend Rachel to anyone struggling to find a down-to-earth therapist. Rachel is an all-around cool person.
Joined in 2018 and Rachel has been with me ever since. She is professional, kind, compassionate, and has given me so many tools to help me succeed in conquering my anxiety. I can’t say enough amazing things about her.
We’re only a few sessions in, but so far my partner and I are both very happy with our experience with Rachel. She’s been really supportive and encouraging.
Rachel Margolin is a great person to talk to and very understanding
I had concerns about feeling uncomfortable talking about personal issues but she was very easy to talk to pretty much immediately.
Rachel is kind and supportive. She listens without judgment and provides a thoughtful perspective.
Rachel has done an excellent job of helping me recognize my depression triggers and how to avoid and/or overcome them. She has also shown me how to improve my lifestyle so that I do not experience the triggers as often as I used to. Rachel has helped me to look at things differently so that I can appreciate the things in my life more.
Rachel is a wonderful therapist. Very supportive, patient, knowledgeable and effective.
She’s been extremely helpful
I feel really safe and good talking to her
Rachel truly cares. There are not enough words to even begin to describe how much of a help and blessing she has been.
Rachel if a great listener and offers sounds advice and insight
Amazing changes in my life and it’s bc of Rachel. Thank you.
The best therapy I’ve ever received, They let you be wide open and be yourself . Don’t hesitate my therapist has no clue how much she has gotten me through my troubles . Your in your own home , comfortable so you can relax .
She is very understanding and supportive, and she checks in with you.
She is caring, respectful, honest, and incredibly professional (in a warm, welcoming way).
Rachel has been a blessing to myself and my family.
Understanding, interactive listener, easy to talk too
I have not-positive experiences with therapists in the past. Rachel has changed that. A true professional who knows her stuff and interacts with insight and compassion.
She has been great match for me.
My therapist always talks me through the issue of the day and I leave having a plan to move forward. She listens ,remembers everything which helps me connect the dots for a clear understanding of how to deal with my concerns. I leave every session feeling good .
She is great.
Rachel is a great therapist. She is very capable, and has the ability to understand and listen deeply to her clients.
Rachel is great! Haven’t been with her long. But so far, she’s amazing!
Rachel makes you feel comfortable. She makes you feel that whatever you are going through & the emotions that you have are valid. Rachel will give her input & advice if you ask .
I highly recommend her for sure.
Rachel is an ideal therapist match for me. She allows me to set the tone for each session and is compassionate and encouraging. It's been a very positive experience so far.
She’s the best!
Rachel is an amazing person to work with! She has always been there for me and is super responsive. She always looks out for my best interests and I trust her immensely.
she takes the time to listen, understand, and take in what you are saying to give the best advice possible. i’ve had 2 sessions so far and i can tell we are going to have a great bond. i’m glad i chose this program
I've had two sessions with Rachel so far and she's been very helpful. I'm a goal-oriented person and her approach has been what I've needed. We seem to work really well together and teen counseling has been a huge blessing. I've wanted to talk to a therapist for a while, but Covid has made it hard, and being able to communicate online and through video has been wonderful. I would definitely recommend Rachel to anyone needing a therapist.
Rachel makes me feel very comfortable. I feel like she is like my second mom because I can tell her anything and I always get a caring but objective response. She is very empathetic and I recommend her to anyone looking to speak with a therapist!
Rachel has been an amazing asset during COVID. It really helps to talk things through once per week.
She is fantastic.. great listener n gave me some great advice
I have been speaking with Rachel for two years now and I love her so much. It takes me a while before I actually open up with therapists/counselors about my past traumas. But with Rachel she was very patient and it was easy for me to confide in her. She understands me and my life. She takes my needs and emotions seriously. I feel heard and safe when talking to Rachel. I feel myself healing when talking to Rachel, even amidst all of the healing I still have left to do.
Very caring and supportive, helps me worth through issues and see the positives I so often discount. I’ve made many insightful realizations and steady steps towards improving myself with her help and guidance.
Wonderful to speak with
Rachel is wonderful. My 15-year-old daughter has been working with her for a couple of months. She really looks forward to talking to her and always finds the sessions useful. As a parent, I find that Rachel returns emails quickly, is flexible about scheduling and goes out of her way to be kind and considerate.
Rachel is so easy to talk to. She’s caring, understanding, kind and compassionate. She has been so helpful and brings me a different perspective.
I love Rachel. She understands my words so we can talk about my problems not my identity
When I finally took the step to reach out for help, I was uneasy. I didn’t know what to expect and was worried about people thinking I’m “crazy.” Rachel has been so wonderful- seriously. She has a calm, humorous, and kind vibe. She listens to me and genuinely helps me feel better by assisting me navigate through my emotions and thoughts. It’s been a little over a month and I feel so much better. I’m thankful for her, truly.
She’s amazing. Truly cares.
Rachel margolin has been essential in helping me through my transition. Its nice to feel like i have someone i can trust with some topics and not feel like she feels forced out of obligation. The only thing i have to say which isnt bad but i feel like i talk to much and wish she would talk a bit more. But thats just something i prefer
Rachel is great.
She is a wonderful counselor. Kind and compassionate.
Rachel is confident and thoughtful. I had given up hope in myself and she held hope for me.
Rachel listens and provides thoughtful information to really think through. Very helpful in working thru problems.
I am so grateful to have been connected with Rachel. Rachel is extremely empathetic, intelligent and perceptive. Rachel instantly created a warm and supportive environment where I am able to speak freely. She knows when to let a thought linger and when to ask questions to push your thinking. Rachel has made a lasting impact on my life even in our short time working together.
I loved working with Rachel. She truly cared and that's rare to find.
Rachel is absolutely fantastic. She is patient, kind, and gives you third party perspectives into some of the most difficult personal issues. I was in a dark place just 6 months ago, and she has helped me gather myself, see myself in a different light, and helped me overcome past relationship turmoil and familial traumas. She has a very caring, nurturing disposition, and I’d recommend her to anyone. Thank for helping me see the light in myself, Rachel! I’m sure she has changed many lives and will continue to do so for years to come.
She listens and advises very well. She is supportive and gives great advice.
Rachel had been extremely supportive!
Rachel always looks out for me. Aside from our sessions ,a simple message can be very uplifting when you need it most and she has an instinct for when that is needed. Highly recommended!!
Rachel is very patient, an excellent listener and actively engaged in our conversations. She always offers to be available if anything crops up between appointments, which I appreciate. I have made great progress working with her and am looking forward to continuing our conversation into the New Year. Highly recommended.
Rachel is kind and empathetic and the best therapist I have ever had!
Rachel was magnificent. She was an absolute pleasure getting to know and work with. I recommend her! I worked with Rachel for 4 months. We focused on my anxiety/ocd, slight depression, grief after the loss of a loved one, and how to re-motivate my positive thinking. I can not say enough good things!
Rachel has been a wonderful support to have. She listens well, gives real and unbiased feedback, remembers our previous conversations, and checks in with me between sessions without me having to reach out first. Her responses are prompt and I’ve never had an issue with scheduling with her each week. This has been my first experience with online counseling and thanks to Rachel it has been a pleasant, helpful one that I would recommend to anyone.
I’ve only been in contact with Rachel for a brief period of time, and I have not had any type of therapy in years. I am pleased with the level of care and attention Rachel gives to me during our phone calls. It’s been really nice being able to connect with her each week about the current events of my life- almost like a weight being lifted off of my shoulders. Thank you Rachel!
Rachel is great - kind, supportive, non-judgmental, and very responsive. Really happy to have been matched with her, as she clearly really cares about helping her clients and gives great, practical feedback.
In such a short amount of time, I’ve had a lot of stress in my life that I felt like I was on the verge of a mental breakdown. I never understood how talking with a therapist could help people but I was willing to try anything at this point. All I can say is WOW, I have no words. I’ve only had 2 sessions so far and Rachel has helped immensely. I highly recommend!!!
Rachel is very helpful and reliable
Rachel is a kind, smart, supportive counselor who has helped change my life for the better.
Rachel is wonderful. She is extremely respectful that I am to shy/nervous to video chat or call (something needing to be worked on). Just messaging her is such a relief for myself; not having others to speak to. It feels like I am talking to a friend. I cannot recommend her enough!
Rachel's help has been instrumental during one of the toughest periods in my life. Rachel is an excellent listener and is able to facilitate productive therapy sessions while still allowing for enough space to come to your own conclusions. I would recommend Rachel to anyone who needs to methodically analyze a tough situation.
She’s great!
Rachel puts you at ease. You feel listened to, respected and empowered. She gently offers solutions and tools that have helped me feel more in control.
Rachel was an invaluable resource to me in a time of great need. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She's a great listener and offered several ways to help me through a difficult period. I cant thank her enough!
In the short time I have been speaking to Rachel, I have already felt comfortable with her and look forward to continuing sessions with her
Rachel is very understanding and a very good listener. She answers in a timely manner and is very easy to talk to.
Rachel was my only hope in a time of complete disparity, loneliness, and hopelessness. Without her, I’m not sure if I would be here writing this message today. Couldn’t thank her enough, and anyone who appreciates a laidback approach to counseling will enjoy her techniques and personality
Rachel is warm, thoughtful and kind. Never judgmental and always make sure to let me know I am heard. She is amazing!
Amazing session. I can't wait to continue working with Rachel, I feel she's so compassionate and incredibly intelligent.
Rachel was a lifesaver when I was going through some difficult times with my husband. Her incredible availability and responsiveness was amazing. She was highly supportive.
Rachel has provided me with support that has been eye opening and invaluable to guiding me through a difficult situation in my life. Thank you Rachel.
My counselor is intelligent, professional and understanding. She is a great resource and very helpful.
Rachel was easy to talk to and very intuitive. I felt she provided direct feedback and tangible next steps in loving forward. Highly recommend.