10 Effects of Depression on Relationships

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Rachel Dack

Depression impacts the quality of your life and relationships. Specifically in romantic relationships, depression can make quality time with your partner less enjoyable and create feelings of hopelessness about where your relationship is going. Depression can also affect your relationship in a variety of other ways.

Learning how to take care of yourself, communicate with your partner and not let your mental health ruin your relationship will lead to healthier, more successful romantic relationships.

Click here to learn how depression affects relationships and how to manage depressive symptoms for greater relationship health, 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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

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

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How to Get Over a Breakup — 10 Coping Tips (For Yourself & Friends)

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Rachel Dack

The end of a relationship can be devastating, leading to changes in routine, mood, interest in activities and hobbies, and other physical symptoms, such as poor sleep quality and loss of appetite.

Are you wondering what you can expect and how long it takes to heal from a breakup? Wondering how to handle and grieve the loss of a relationship? Wondering how you can help yourself and friends during breakups?

I hope you will click here to check out my advice on how to get over a breakup 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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

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

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A Comprehensive Guide to Couples Counseling

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Rachel Dack

This article, written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships, serves as a guide to couples counseling (aka couples therapy, marital therapy, premarital counseling, relationship counseling).

It discusses 15 issues commonly addressed in couples counseling, as well as the benefits of receiving couples counseling from a trained psychotherapist, and what you and your partner can expect. Click here to read the whole article.

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

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

 

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7 Tips for Dating After Divorce

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Rachel Dack

Dating after divorce may be uncharted territory, but it is absolutely possible to have a successful, happy and healthy dating life post-divorce. I hope you will check out my latest article, featured on www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resources for dating and relationships, discussing 7 tips for dating after divorce.  Click here to access the full article.

Happy dating,

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

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

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The Ultimate Relationship Anxiety Resource (Causes, Effects & Strategies)

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Rachel Dack

Many of my clients experience relationship anxiety, which can directly interfere with their ability to build and maintain healthy intimate relationships. Through the teaching and use of coping skills, anxiety management strategies, and mindful dating methods, we work to ensure that relationship anxiety isn’t running the show or causing blockages in achieving their dating and relationship goals.

So, what is relationship anxiety? What are the symptoms, causes, and best ways to manage it?

Click here to access the full article, as featured on 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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

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

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7 Ways to Connect with Your Date- eHarmony

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Rachel Dack

Have you ever had difficulty connecting on a date? Or felt absolutely nothing sitting across the table from a potential partner? Or have you ever felt a strong connection to someone, but the feeling was not mutual?

Or what about the opposite? Have you ever experienced an instant “click” or connection on a date or a feeling as if you had always known this person?

This article, as featured on eHarmony, includes seven strategies to promote greater connection in dating.

Click here to read the full article.

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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Dating Someone with Depression

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Rachel Dack

As a psychotherapist and relationship coach, I am passionate about spreading mental health awareness and promoting positive and healthy relationships.  When I was asked to write an article about dating or being in a relationship with someone experiencing depression, I was really excited about the opportunity because depression is so common (unfortunately!) and while depression may make a relationship more complicated, it does not have to cause a relationship to end. Having healthy coping skills, accurate information (we need to debunk all of the myths floating around!), and effective ways to communicate and support your partner is key for handling depressive symptoms and sustaining relationship health.

Click here to read my advice on dating someone with depression on 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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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5 Ways to Cope with Dating Frustrations- eHarmony

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Rachel Dack

Are you feeling impatient or frustrated with your dating life? Does it seem like it is taking forever to find your ideal match? Does love seem far away?

This article, as featured on eHarmony, includes five healthy statements to use, remember and recite during dating frustration and impatience.

Click here to read the full article.

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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4 Strategies to Connect with your Desire for Love- eHarmony

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Rachel Dack

Can you imagine yourself in a healthy and happy relationship or do you find yourself avoiding the answer?

If you are looking for a loving relationship, but find it easier to picture your future without one, this article is for you.

Click here to read the full article, including four strategies to connect with your desire for love, as featured on eHarmony.

Happy Tuesday,

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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5 Signs You Are Trying to Change Your Partner- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Rachel Dack

Flawed thinking and the desire for perfection may leave you feeling unsatisfied with yourself and with your partners. On the other hand, self-acceptance is the means to achieving a happy life just as acceptance of your partner is the path to relationship satisfaction.

Turning your dates and partners into projects is a roadblock to love. Click here to read the full article, including five signs you are trying to fix your date or partner (and why you shouldn’t), as featured on eHarmony.

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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What Men Want in a Woman

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Rachel Dack

What do men want in a woman?

Below are seven qualities based on research and my experience working with male clients looking for love:

  1. Intelligence
  2. A sense of humor
  3. Kindness
  4. Ability to show mutual attraction
  5. Dependability
  6. Emotional stability
  7. Responsiveness

Click here to learn more about each desired quality and to read the full article written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships.

Happy Dating,

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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How to Get Over a Guy You Never Dated

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Rachel Dack

Getting over a guy you are interested in but never dated may feel just as painfully overwhelming as getting over an ex. The grief process can be difficult, especially if you are not sure how he fits into your life or if you are close friends.

Click here to read the full article, featuring advice on how to move on, grieve, assess his role in your life and stop thinking about him, 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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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Two Things to Know About Texting and Dating- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Rachel Dack

While texting has become a primary method of connection and communication in many potential or new relationships, an overreliance on text messages can be problematic for your dating and relationship life.

Trends on texting and dating intrigue me and prompted this piece I wrote for eHarmony. Click here to learn about two major problems associated with too much texting during the dating process.

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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5 Ways to Become a More Available Dater (Part 2)

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Rachel Dack

My last article discussed five signs that you are not an available dater.  These signs include:

1. You’re not interested in partners who treat you right

2. You’re a serial dater

3. Your words don’t match your actions

4. You’re too busy with everything else

5. You refuse to mentally let your guard down

If any of these signs resonate with you, click here for part 2 on five ways to increase your availability and become a more available dater.  This article was 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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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When Dating Gets You Down: How to Keep the Hope Alive- eHarmony Guest Blog

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Rachel Dack

I hope you will check out my latest dating and relationship advice for eHarmony.

Click here to examine your thoughts around dating and to learn how to date in a more positive way without letting the past or fear-based thinking bring you down.

Enjoy and Happy Thursday,

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

 

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5 Signs You’re An Unavailable Dater (Part 1)

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Rachel Dack

If you are not open to love, it can’t exist in your life.  All too often my single clients buy into cognitive distortions and engage in behaviors that they believe bring them closer to love or protect them from getting hurt, but really these thoughts, feelings and actions just hinder their ability to connect and date effectively.

Click here to learn more about what it means to be an unavailable dater and how being unavailable interferes with your ability to find a great partner, written for www.datingadvice.com, a leading online resource for dating and relationships.

P.S.- Stayed tuned for part 2 on how to become a more available dater, which features five strategies to increase your availability.

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 relationship coaching services to individuals and couples in her Bethesda, Maryland office and over the phone.

Please connect with Rachel by emailing Rachel@RachelDack.com, calling 301-655-8462 and following Rachel on twitter. Check back for more great resources, relationship advice and mental health tips!

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