Welcome!
My name is Rachel Dack and I am a psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in Maryland. I use a variety of therapeutic methods to help my clients gain the self-acceptance, self-awareness and confidence necessary for positive changes, greater meaning and purpose and healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I offer psychotherapy, relationship consulting and coaching and holistic wellness services.
One of my major goals is to help you find your most authentic self and your inner strength, creativity and meaning while enhancing the quality of your relationships. I will help you live out your values while supporting you in creating self-care practices and discovering your own gifts, strengths and skills. I believe that you possess what it takes to create the life you want and my job is to help you find, utilize and enhance your strengths.
My Philosophy
Relationships and connections with others are essential and are key to our survival. Positive relationships allow us to feel a sense of validation and belonging in the world. Most important, though, are our relationships with ourselves. This relationship with self is what must be developed and nurtured as it will lead us in giving back to the world in a healthy, gratifying way. A healthy relationship with ourselves is what leads to self-fulfillment, a positive self-image and an ability to cope with the twists and turns of life. It allows us to say “yes” to our visions, hopes and values, despite judgment or criticism from others. A healthy relationship with ourselves generates feelings of gratitude and appreciation about the life that we have and all of the experiences we have received. It creates inspiration to give to others and to give to ourselves in compassionate ways. Trusting ourselves is what guides us through our hardships with feelings of perseverance, optimism and hope.
This relationship is rooted in holistic wellness – taking care of our bodies (physically, medically, nutritionally, spiritually, etc), listening to our heart and intuition, gaining an awareness and understanding of our emotions, connecting with the world and feeding our minds. With this frame of mind, our hearts, souls and bodies will feel loved and cared for and we will be able to give to others in a whole new way. After all, how can we truly and deeply love others if we don’t love ourselves?
As we become more in tune with who we are, we are able feel peace within and experience genuine satisfaction in our relationships with others. The positive energy that we feel is passed on to the people who we are connected to, initiating and maintaining a cycle of positivity. As Plato states, “Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.”
Let’s Connect!
I hope that you will explore my website, which includes recommended readings, resources, special topics for healing, Journal Jumps and my Blog. Please contact me by email at Rachel@Racheldack.com and let me know how I can be a part of your journey toward health, happiness and healing. I look forward to speaking with you!
Best,
Rachel Dack, L.G.P.C.
