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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.
Category Archives: Reflection
How to Handle Rejection in the Dating World
Dating is the means to achieving what you ultimately want: to be loved and valued by someone you also love and value. Unfortunately, along the way to meeting this special person, there is enormous potential for rejection, making dating a … Continue reading
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Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, being single, dating, dating tips, digital romance, discomfort, don't give up on love, don't take it personally, humiliation, love, mr. right, ms. right, rachel dack, rejection, relationship advice, relationships, sadness, shame, singlehood
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Are Your Own Thoughts Creating a Barrier to Finding Love?
I am a huge believer that our thoughts, attitudes and beliefs shape our world and the way we see ourselves and others. What we focus on in our minds expands into our lives and therefore, as a psychotherapist, I am a … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged behaviors, cognitive beliefs, core beliefs, dating, dating advice, dating tips, eharmony, love, love life, mind shifts, rachel dack, relationships, self-esteem, self-fulfilling prophecy, thoughts
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How to Learn the Dance of Dating (and get rid of the “dating game” approach)
I cringe every time I hear someone describe dating as a game. When I think of a game, I think of rigid rules and the idea of conquering or winning. I picture players racing to score, trampling on the opposing … Continue reading
Ten Ways to Increase Your Self-Esteem- eHarmony Guest Blog
Do you ever feel as though you’re waiting for someone to love and appreciate you? Do you feel “less than” because you are single and other people in your life are in relationships? Do you find that you wait for … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged accomplishments, appreciation, dating, eharmony, empowerment, happiness, love, psychotherapy, rachel dack, relationships, self-care, self-esteem, self-love, singlehood, true happiness
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How To Tell You Are Ready To Date Post-Breakup
Breakups commonly bring a variety of feelings, including shock, sadness, confusion and loneliness. These feelings may be mixed with relief and clarity about what works and doesn’t work in relationships. The time post-breakup is incredibly important for healing, grieving, learning, … 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
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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- 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- 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
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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
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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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Attract anything and everything…even traffic light colors!
On my morning commute, I like to play a little game with my mind and the universe. As I leave my parking spot and hit the streets, I approach a series of traffic lights. The first light comes along fast … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Emotional Well being, Inspiration, Mindfulness, Positive Energy, Reflection
Tagged game, gratitude, green, law of attraction, mindfulness muscle, rachel dack, red, traffic lights, yellow
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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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A Few Thoughts on Weather and Balance
I know that I am not alone when I say that I experienced my first earthquake on Tuesday. It was a scary and unsettling experience and I feel as though my body is still trying to regroup and become balanced … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Emotional Well being, Reflection
Tagged anxiety, balance, earthquake, fear, hurricane, natural events, rejuvenation, weather
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