Expert-Backed Advice for Couples Moving in Together- Redfin

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Rachel Dack

It was an honor to be selected by Redfin as a top relationship expert and be featured in their recent article: Expert-Backed Advice for Couples Moving in Together: 14 Tips for a Smooth Transition | Redfin. If you are moving in with your partner, this article is for you!

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How to Date With Confidence in 7 Steps

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Rachel Dack

I love empowering my clients and helping them date in more confident and mindful ways. This article offers 7 steps to help you be more confident on dates.

Click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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8 Common Relationship Problems Most Couples Face

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Rachel Dack

Are you wondering if your relationship problems are “normal” and if all couples fight like you do? I wrote this article to normalize common relationship problems that many couples experience.

Click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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6 Ways Not to Lose Yourself in a New Relationship

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Rachel Dack

Potential clients often contact me after realizing they have a pattern of losing themselves in new relationships, ditching the rest of their lives for their partners, or making “bad” choices as a result of feeling infatuated early on. They often feel regretful, sad, and angry when things don’t work out. I wrote this article to address some of these patterns and help you make sure you are not losing yourself in a new relationship.

Click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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How to Be Proactive in Dating (7 Tips From an Expert)

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Rachel Dack

It’s important to bring an empowered and proactive approach to dating. After all, you can’t expect to meet someone new by simply sitting on your couch every weekend. You have a huge role in the type of partner you attract and how well your dating life is going.

Click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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7 Questions to Ask Yourself If You Keep Picking the Wrong Partners

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Rachel Dack

If you find yourself picking the wrong partners over and over again, this article is for you! You can gain awareness around your patterns and potential roadblocks by reflecting on these seven questions.

Click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Balancing Dating, Politics, and the Pandemic

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Rachel Dack

I wrote this article back in mid-January 2021. Let’s just say there was a lot going on and many people were struggling to handle dating during the COVID-19 pandemic and lots of other heated current events.

For my eight tips on how to take care of your mental health, click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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7 Easy Ways to Mix Up Your Dating Routine in 2021

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Rachel Dack

For most single individuals, dating in 2020 felt like unprecedented territory as COVID-19 completely shook things up. 2021 is finally here! It’s an opportunity to revamp your dating life, set new goals, and increase your motivation to go after what you want.

For my tips on how to mix up your dating routine in 2021, click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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How to Get on the Same Page as Your Date About COVID-19 Safety

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Rachel Dack

If anxiety about COVID-19 is interfering with your dating life, but you’d like to continue dating and meeting new people, know that you can take action to get on the same page and date as safely as possible.

For my tips on how to communicate with your date during COVID-19 and plan comfortable dates, click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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8 Safe Fall and Winter Date Ideas During COVID-19

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rachel Dack

There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dating landscape. If you are wondering how to keep up with dating during the pandemic and winter months, know there are a lot of fun things you can do outside or virtually.

For my 8 safe fall and winter date ideas during COVID-19, click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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6 Ways Not to Lose Yourself in a New Relationship

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Rachel Dack

If you feel like you can’t get enough of the new person in your life, this article is for you. It can be so tempting to let the early stages of dating distract you from the rest of your life and it can be challenging to manage intoxicating feelings for someone new, but it is really important to ensure you don’t lose yourself in your new relationship.

For my six tips on not losing yourself in your new relationship, click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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5 Tips to Ensure You Have Healthy Relationship Standards

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Rachel Dack

On your search for a partner, it’s important to find a healthy middle ground between having unrealistically high standards and not being selective enough. Ensuring you have healthy standards is an essential part of successful dating.

To learn more about developing and applying healthy and appropriate standards, click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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5 Tips for Breaking Up During COVID-19

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Rachel Dack

Breaking up is hard enough. Add in a pandemic and lots of potential logistical challenges.

Click here to check out my tips for breaking up during COVID-19 and read my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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6 Relationship Tips After Having a Baby

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Rachel Dack

Did you know that many parents/couples report a decrease in marital satisfaction after having a baby? Having a baby is a massive identity shift that changes your relationship with your partner.

These changes don’t have to be a negative thing. With healthy expectations, stress management and decision-making tools in place, and mutual effort, you can ensure that you and your partner stay connected during this life-changing and emotional time.

Click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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5 Tips for a Healthy and Thriving Sexual Relationship During COVID-19

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Rachel Dack

Many people in relationships are reporting a decrease in sex drive or frequency of sex due to the stress of COVID-19. Since stress plays a major role in sexuality, including sex drive and desire, it makes sense that some couples are struggling with sex during the pandemic. After hearing many clients share their concerns with me, I decided to write an article on how to have a healthy sex life during COVID-19.

Click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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5 Strategies to Thrive in Your Relationship or Marriage During COVID-19

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Rachel Dack

Even the happiest of couples are in new relationship/marriage territory due to COVID-19. Life feels far from normal as social distancing and quarantines continue. Therefore, it’s important to find ways to not only survive but thrive during the coronavirus pandemic.

Click here to check out my latest article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships. 

Take care,

Rachel Dack, MS, LCPC, NCC

www.racheldack.com

Welcome to Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s blog, written by Rachel Dack, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (L.C.P.C.) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Rachel provides psychotherapy and dating support/relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing RachelDackCounselingLLC@gmail.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Check back for more valuable resources, dating/relationship advice and mental health tips!

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