- Rachel Dack is a Licensed Psychotherapist and a Nationally Certified Counselor who is passionate about helping others achieve positive wellbeing and partake in healthy, satisfying relationships with others. Rachel offers psychotherapy for individuals (children, adolescents and adults), couples and families in her Bethesda, Maryland office. Rachel also serves as a relationship coach for adults who are looking for love and would like support with dating, intimacy and relationship building. Services are offered in Rachel's office or over the phone.
Author Archives: Rachel Dack
Ten Ways to Tame First Date Anxiety- eHarmony Guest Blog
Anxiety is a natural part of life. Each of us experiences some degree of worry in our lives. A level of worry leads to healthy choices, such as wearing a seat belt, taking vitamins and looking both ways before crossing … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, confidence, coping skills, couples, dating, dating advice, dating tips, eharmony, fear, first dates, health, love, negative thoughts, rejection, relationships, self-care, worry
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4 Words No Man Wants to Hear from a Woman
There is a lot to navigate in the dating world. Sometimes decoding the words of others creates confusion and discomfort, especially during a breakup. Often times woman use the dreaded “Let’s just be friends” phrase to end her relationship with … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Relationships
Tagged dating, dating advice, friend-zoned, friends with benefits, grief, intimacy, let's just be friends, love, move on, relationships
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One Thing to Never Forget During Your Quest for Love- eHarmony Guest Blog
As a psychotherapist and relationship coach, I work with single adults looking for love and navigating the dating world. My clients often come to my office feeling worn out and overwhelmed by the dating process. They may contemplate giving up … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Positive Energy, Self-care
Tagged dating, dating tips, eharmony, empowerment, exercise, love, relationships, self care plan, self-care, time for self, wellness
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Five Strategies to Determine if Your Date is Right for You!
On your search for Mr. Right, there’s potential to get caught up in the fantasy of love and romance, the superficial stuff, his looks, etc. When you are caught up in the above, it becomes difficult to get to know … Continue reading
Health and Wellness Benefits of Living Life with Gratitude
Happy Sunday! I have always been a big fan of gratitude. In fact, my family and friends know me to be someone who writes lengthy thank you notes for specific occasions and just for fun. I tend to stock up … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Well being, Gratitude Groove On, Happiness, Positive Energy, Reflection
Tagged benefits of gratitude, counseling, give thanks, grateful, gratitude, mental health, mental health blog, mental health tips, mood, psychology today, psychotherapy, rachel dack, rachel dack counseling's mental health blog, sleep, thankful, wellness
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Set Yourself Up for Personal Effectiveness and Success in 2013
Hey there! Happy Almost 2013! I recently read the Psychology Today article, Five Big Discoveries about Personal Effectiveness in 2012, which offers valuable neuroscience research about personal effectiveness and success. Dr. David Rock speaks about the importance of distractions, breaks and … Continue reading
Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- 15 Tips to Beat the Holiday Blues
This time of year is portrayed as a time of celebration, giving, gratitude, parties and cheer and for many, it is. Although there is holiday joy in the air, the holidays can also bring on enormous amounts of stress, loneliness, … Continue reading
Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- Handling Adversity Video: “Carrots, Eggs or Coffee Beans”
Happy Sunday! I came across this video, Carrots, Eggs or Coffee Beans, on Flickspire. I think it is absolutely worth watching and I am excited to share it with you. I hope that you will check it out and come back to … Continue reading
Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- Mindfulness for Children
Mindfulness for Children I came across this article, “5 Tips to Teach Children Mindfulness and Meditation,” by Lorraine Murray and wanted to share it with you. The article supports parents, adults and educators in teaching children mindfulness techniques that are … Continue reading
Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- Shifting Our Thoughts and Our Focus Away From Things and Back To Our Relationships…
The above image offers us a powerful message. It brings our attention to the (sometimes) distorted nature of our society and asks us to rethink the ways we relate to people and things. It stirs up questions such as- How … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged alcohol, blog, community, connections, cravings, creating, emotional wounds, feel connected, humanity, mental health blog, objects, overeating, psychotherapy, rachel dack, rachel dack counseling llc, rachel dack counseling's mental health blog, relationships, self-reflection, shifting our thoughts, shopping, spending, things, touch our hearts, urges
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Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- Soak in your Surroundings & Present Moment Awareness
See the excerpt below for a wonderful reminder about present moment awareness and the benefits of soaking in the joy and art that life has to offer and paying attention to surroundings and the world around. Remember to listen to … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Well being, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Positive Energy, Reflection
Tagged art, environment, joshua bell, joy, mental health blog, metro station, moments, music, present moment awareness, psychotherapy, rachel dack, rachel dack counseling llc, surrounding, washington d.c., washington post
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Happy Almost 2012!
2011 is coming to a close and we have the chance to embark on a new year with new beginnings, new attitudes, new choices and new relationships. We have a special opportunity to reflect, grow, learn, let go and approach … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Positive Energy, Reflection
Tagged 2011, 2012, acceptance, baggage, grateful, gratitude, growth, healing, health, joy, kindness, learning, loss, mistakes, new beginnings, new year, peace, psychotherapy, relationships
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Stay Grounded and Present for the Holidays! Soak in the Joy!
Sometimes it feels as though time is moving faster and faster. As we cram our schedules with work, play, fun, chores and other to-do’s, it is common to forget the importance of staying grounded and being conscious of our breathing, … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Positive Energy
Tagged acceptance, anticipation, anxiety, body and soul, breathing, compassion, fun, gratitude, grounded, holidays, mindfulness, new year, present moment, reflect, savor, soak in, worry
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