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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: Relationships
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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Advice for Women: He’s Not Affectionate Enough
When we partner up, we bring our unique personalities, qualities and preferences to the relationship. This includes everything from our food choices, hobbies, interests, movie selections and bedtime routines. With every new relationship, there are issues to navigate. A common … Continue reading
10 Strategies to Boost Your Mood and Enhance Your Emotional Health- eHarmony Guest Blog
Your mental health is a major component to the quality of your interactions with others. The healthier you are, the more rewarding your relationships will be. Whether you are single, casually dating, in a serious relationship, married, separated or divorced, … Continue reading
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How to Be Yourself on a First Date- eHarmony Guest Blog
First dates symbolize new beginnings, excitement and potential for great love and friendship, although they can also be attached to a variety of fears, anxieties and insecurities. Many people experience challenges in dating, like getting involved with a potential partner too quickly, not … Continue reading
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How to Develop a Healthy Mindset About Singlehood and Love- eHarmony Guest Blog
I am constantly inspired by Dr. Wayne Dyer, who brilliantly stated, “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” If you read my previous article, you also know that I am an advocate for helping single … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Love and Intimacy, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged attitudes, attracting love, beliefs, dating, dating tips, dr. wayne dyer, happiness, independence, lonely, love life, perception, relationship advice, relationship status, relationships, sadness, self-care, singlehood, wellbeing
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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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The Secrets to Attracting Your Ideal Partner
As a psychotherapist and relationship coach, I really enjoy helping my clients increase their self-confidence. A sense of confidence opens up new doors and new beginnings. Operating on an “I can handle this” and “a glass half-full” mentality makes everything … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged attracting love, attraction, confidence, couples, dating advice, dating tips, datingadvice.com, goals, ideal partner, psychotherapy, rachel dack, relationships, self-confidence, self-esteem
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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
Six Reasons Why Your ‘Relationship Picker’ May Be Broken- eHarmony Guest Blog
In dating and relationships, you may look back and determine that you picked the “wrong” partner. Maybe you chose someone who looked good on paper, but was lacking relationship skills or was emotionally unavailable. You might have been blinded by his or her looks, status … Continue reading
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Are You Ditching Your Friends (and Your Life) for Your Date?
Can you relate to the feeling of being completely energized and excited about a great new man or woman in your life? It’s a wonderful feeling to find someone you really like. Often this feeling is accompanied with a desire … 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
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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
Why You Are Not ‘Doomed’ in the Love Department- eHarmony Guest Blog
Too often I hear my clients verbalize that they are “doomed” in finding love because they are single. Of course it is not a simple cause and effect equation, but it seems like the human mind can make it into one … Continue reading
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Five Reasons to Avoid Sex with an Ex (If it is true love and happiness you are looking for…)
On the path to love, it is natural to go through periods of loneliness, anxiety and insecurity. During these times, it is especially common to crave comfort, attention and connection. These emotions are part of the process of dating, break-ups … Continue reading
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