- 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.
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Ten Ways to Tame First Date Anxiety- eHarmony Guest Blog
Anxiety is a natural part of life. Each of us experiences some degree of worry in our lives. A level of worry leads to healthy choices, such as wearing a seat belt, taking vitamins and looking both ways before crossing … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Dating, Emotional Well being, Love and Intimacy, Relationships, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, confidence, coping skills, couples, dating, dating advice, dating tips, eharmony, fear, first dates, health, love, negative thoughts, rejection, relationships, self-care, worry
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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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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
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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Nourish Yourself into Full Bloom
I’m a believer that the relationship that we have with ourselves is by far the most crucial in developing a sense of wellness and healthy connections with others. We understand others through gaining an understanding and awareness of ourselves; we give back to others by learning to take care of our own needs; and when we truly love ourselves, we are able to love others in a genuinely satisfying way.
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Posted in Acceptance, Emotional Well being, Happiness, Inspiration, Positive Energy, Relationships
Tagged acceptance, adversity, awareness, baby plant, bodies and souls, fears, gaining insight, gift, hope, lemon tree, lemons, marriage, more alive, nourish our minds, relationships, self-love, sense of wellness, stronger, understanding, wedding
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The Task of Trust- Who is Worthy of Your Trust?
We have the somewhat difficult task of meeting and interacting with many different people in a variety of settings and situations. We naturally evaluate how a new person may fit into our lives and we gather information about a person based … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Well being, Relationships
Tagged assessing trust, characteristics of trustworthy people, cooperative, emotional safety, experiences, genuine, honest, i am not worthy of your trust, i am trustworthy, integrity, intentions, physical safety, physical violence, protect ourselves, relationships, reliable, responsible people, safe, the task of trust, trustworthy, untrustworthy people, what makes some deserving of our trust, who is worthy of your trust?
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Life is Complicated…
Life is complicated…It is healthy to view life as is.
It is unhealthy to view life as all good or all bad. Life experiences may be fun, exciting, annoying, frustrating, difficult, enjoyable and anxiety-provoking all at once. It is part of the human experience to feel- we may feel good (positive) or bad (negative) and we are supposed to feel a bunch of emotions in between. It is important to allow ourselves to feel and make sense of our experiences, interactions and relationships without reacting to all emotions. Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Well being, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged emotions, experiences, hope, life, life as is, life is complicated, mind trap, mindfulness, open mind, perspective, relationships
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Healthy Parenting in the New Year
It’s the beginning of a new year. Now is the time to reflect on your parenting relationships and set intentions about the parent that you want to be. Check out some tips for healthy parenting below. 1. Take care of … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Well being, Inspiration, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged children, parent, relationships, skills, strengths, support, value
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Journal Jump 14
Relationships with others are incredibly powerful and contribute to the way we feel about ourselves. Some of our relationships offer us support, joy and comfort while others may challenge us, disappoint us or leave us feeling drained. Continue reading
Stability, Seasons and Snow
So the question becomes how do seasonal changes relate to stability? The answer lies in the reality that life changes every second and in many cases, without our consent or a signal of warning. Weather, time, seasons and relationships are constantly transforming and we cope best when we are able to adapt to these inevitable parts of life with acceptance and strength. Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Reflection
Tagged acceptance, relationships, seasonal changes, seasons, snow, stability, stable, strength, time, weather, winter
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The Act of Appreciation
As the holidays approach, we are reminded to give thanks, but ideally we would remember to feel and express gratitude each day. There are endless possibilities for showing gratitude for those who enrich your life, including your teachers, family members, colleagues, friends, boss, coffee barista, dog walker, etc. Find ways to act on your appreciation daily- you will feel happier and so will they! Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude Groove On, Happiness, Inspiration, Positive Energy, Reflection, Relationships
Tagged appreciation, give thanks, gratitude, happiness, relationships, thank you, thankful
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