- 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.
Category Archives: Happiness
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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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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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- 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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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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Paddling Through the Journey of Life
Hello there! I received the message below called “Different Ways of Navigating” from www.DailyOm.com and thought that it offered some insightful wisdom about life and the inevitable struggles, waves and difficulties we all face from time to time. It offers … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Reflection
Tagged dailyom, environment, human, journey, life, paddles, paths, rachel dack, rivers, struggles, tools
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Complicated Minds, Complicated Lives
Many times we complicate things more than we need to. We analyze and analyze our past life events, situations that we are presently in and our decisions for the future. While it is important to make well-informed and thought out decisions, sometimes … Continue reading
Enjoying the Journey of Life
Life is a journey. We are always moving, changing, evolving, growing and experiencing. There are windy roads, rough waves, dark skies just as there are smooth rides, calm waters and clear blue skies in our forecasts. Seemingly harsh conditions in … Continue reading
Be Inspired: 10 Quotes on Peace
Create your own health, healing and homeostasis by finding inner peace and calmness. A peace of mind allows you to continue the journey of life despite discord, stress, disturbances and pain. Peace begins within and spreads to others through smiles, … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Positive Energy
Tagged calmness, eckhart toll, gandhi, happiness, healing, health, homeostasis, inner peace, peace, peace of mind, power of love, quotes, strength
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Mood Boosters
Part of the human experience is encountering a variety of emotions and managing mood changes. We all have moments of happiness, sadness, annoyance, frustration and relaxation and sometimes our negative moods can be difficult to snap out of. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Positive Energy
Tagged exercise, gratitude, healthy snack, hope, human experience, journal, mental vacation, mood boosters, music, nature, optimism, triggers
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