I’m Told I’m Codependent. How Else Am I Supposed to Be? – Anxiety Therapy in Atlanta
When I ask you to picture a codependent relationship, what comes up? Do you picture one spouse shouting to the other, “Please don’t leave me! I can’t live without you!” Or do you think of someone who can’t function on their own and needs someone else to manage...
If Striving for Perfection is ‘Unhealthy’, then Do you Just Expect Me to Be Lazy? – Tips from An Atlanta Therapist Who Works with CEO’s and Leaders
As a high achiever, you have reached your leadership position by working hard, dedicating yourself to your craft, and setting your goals to exceed standards. In some ways, this has worked out well: You may have financial security and be viewed as a leader/expert in...
Three Months Into the New Year and I’ve already Failed – Tips from an Atlanta Therapist
New Year’s is historically a time for well-intentioned resolutions, a blank slate, and a reset. We enter January determined to not fall into the same behaviors and patterns that, in previous years, kept us from where we want to be. We’re optimistic with our hopes,...
Building A Love that Lasts – By An Atlanta Couples Counselor
Happily ever after. We grow up hearing about it and now and then, we see one of “those” couples. You know, the ones who have been together for an eternity and seem to be more in love than ever. You might find yourself wondering, “Just how do they do it? And how can I...
Sticking With Your New Year’s Intentions, Long After The New Year Has Passed – Tips From An Atlanta Anxiety Therapist
A new year brings with it so much hope and optimism that the next year will be THE year! New hopes, new dreams, and new goals. As an Atlanta anxiety therapist, I hear about it a lot. We start out with all the best intentions but somewhere around early February,...About Us
I'm Mikela Hallmark, founder of Rise Counseling in Atlanta. We love helping people figure out what’s driving discontent, anxiety, worry and disconnectedness. It is our joy to assist clients with overcoming barriers and finding peace, joy, and genuine connection with others.