Rachel Russo is a Relationship Coach and Writer in New York City. She has a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University and her MS in Marriage & Family Therapy from Iona College.

Rachel is an “It” girl on a mission to save the world-one relationship at a time, as she whole-heartedly believes that relationships are the building blocks of society. She’s had quite the ball promoting self-love and relational bliss, ever since she pursued a “unique social work opportunity” in a gig as a Matchmaker with an online dating start-up company, over four years ago. As she heightened her understanding of the dating industry as a Matchmaker for Great Date Now and a recruiter for Master Matchmakers, she developed a special place in her heart for those who suffer from unhealthy, unsatisfying relationships. She currently enjoys coaching singles and couples in navigating the modern day world of on/offline dating and relationships.

Her profound understanding of human nature and gender dynamics, coupled with her previous practice of psychotherapy at The Training Institute of Mental Health and St. Francis of Assisi Counseling Center, have given Rachel the ability to connect and empathize with people of all different cultures, ages, genders, races, and sexual orientations. In addition, her past clinical experience fosters the creation of a safe, warm, and effective coaching relationship.

Rachel is a Featured Relationship Expert on Real Beauty Is.com and Beauties On The Go.com , as well as the New York New Relationships Examiner on Examiner.com. In addition to writing articles and her women’s self-help blog at www.loverachelrussomft.com, Rachel also writes marketing copy and content for those in helping professions like psychotherapy and coaching. Often called “the next Carrie Bradshaw,” Rachel is flirting with many ideas for the columns and books of her future. For more about Rachel, check out her official website at www.rachelrusso.com