Christmas is touted as “the most wonderful time of the year” according to a popular carol. But for many people, Christmas feels awful and the holiday season feels dark. If you find yourself feeling down on Christmas, you’re not alone. Our Atlanta depression...
It’s healthy for everyone to have some alone-time. Some people need to be alone to recharge. Some people even prefer their own company. Maybe it’s easier to be alone – relationships come with expectations to manage, and who has time for that when you’re busy...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapeutic treatment that has steadily gained popularity in recent years and for good reason. EMDR has proven to be especially hepful for treating issues such as: Post-traumatic Stress DisorderAnxiety...
How can talking about my problems make them better? It’s a common question for our Atlanta Counselors. And, we get why it’s asked. After all, when you talk to friends, it seems like it just stirs up all the pain and you never seem to get anywhere. So, why...
Most everyone has experienced it at least once – that feeling of worry, uneasiness, racing thoughts and dreaded “what if’s”. Life tosses all kinds of things our way that make even the calmest person stressed out. If you experience bouts of anxiety, you know that they...
You’re ready. You’ve made the decision to go to an Atlanta counselor. Now what? If you’re like most people, the idea of finding a counselor sounds a little overwhelming. Where do I start? Will I find someone I like? Will they understand me? These are questions most...
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.
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