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Rachel Dack is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Dating/Relationship Coach, Nationally Certified Counselor and writer who is passionate about helping others achieve positive wellbeing and partake in healthy, satisfying relationships with others. Rachel offers psychotherapy for individuals and couples in her downtown Bethesda, Maryland office. Rachel also serves as a relationship and dating coach for adults who are looking for love and would like support with dating, intimacy and relationship building.
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How Having Sex Changes the Dating Dynamic- eHarmony
My clients often ask me questions about sex and dating as it can be challenging to assess the right time and pace for adding physical intimacy to a new relationship. There is a lot to consider when making decisions around … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care, Uncategorized
Tagged dating, dating advice, dating anxiety, dating coaching, dating tips, eharmony, how sex affects dating, ideal partner, intimacy, mental health, new relationships, online dating, online dating tips, physical intimacy, relationship anxiety, relationship coaching, relationship tips, self-esteem, sex
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Finding Love: 15 Thoughts and Behaviors to Help Guide You There- eHarmony
I wrote this article as an assessment tool for you to use to check in with yourself about your actions, thoughts and feelings around love, intimacy and dating. The article states 15 signs you are ready for love and discusses … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptance, Anxiety, Dating, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged am i ready for love?, anxiety about dating, connection, dating, dating advice, dating support, dating tips, eharmony, finding love, finding the right partner, healthy mind, healthy mindset for love, how to get a date, intimacy, mindful dating, online dating, positivity, psychotherapy, relationship advice, relationship coaching
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How to Get the Spark Back in a Relationship
All relationships go through stages and transitions. It’s natural to have dips in passion and desire and these changes do not necessarily mean something is wrong in your relationship. If you are feeling bored or in a rut or trying … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships
Tagged anxiety about relationships, connecting with your partner, connection, dating advice, dating support, having kids, healthy relationships, how to get the spark back, in a rut, keeping love, moving in together, passion, relationship advice, relationship coaching, relationship help, relationship stages
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Mindful Dating: 5 Ways to Adopt this Mentality
Dating on autopilot, staying in your comfort zone, not acknowledging genuine thoughts and feelings and dating unintentionally generally lead to unsuccessful dating and dating difficulties. Applying a mindful approach to your dating life will make you feel more confident, in … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety about dating, being single, dating, dating advice, dating rut, dating support, eharmony, empowerment, healthy mindset, mindful, mindful dating, mindfulness, online dating, relationship advice, relationship coaching, which online dating sites to try
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10 Good Reasons to Break Up With Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Knowing when to stay in a relationship and when to exit can be an overwhelming and emotionally draining decision. I often work with clients who enter psychotherapy or coaching wondering if they are thinking about a potential breakup in the … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Positive Energy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged breaking up, breakup, date, dating, dating advice, dating help, dating support, dating tips, how to get over a breakup, moving on, personal growth, relationship advice, relationship coaching, should i break up with him, when to end a relationship
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10 Effects of Depression on Relationships
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Love and Intimacy, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged dating, dating tips, dating with depression, depression, depressive symptoms, feeling down, finding love, handling depression, love, mental health, relationship advice, relationship coaching, relationship health, relationship tips
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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
Five Strategies to Determine if Your Date is Right for You!
On your search for Mr. Right, there’s potential to get caught up in the fantasy of love and romance, the superficial stuff, his looks, etc. When you are caught up in the above, it becomes difficult to get to know … Continue reading