Why People With Trauma Can Feel So Isolated – by An Atlanta Trauma Therapist
Trauma means different things to different people. The thing that stays the same among all people who survive trauma is this: Trauma changes the brain. The brain begins processing all data differently than it did before the traumatic event. It makes new...
Someone Said That I’m a People-Pleaser, but I Just Want People to Be Happy. What’s Wrong With That? -by An Atlanta Counselor
You’ve always considered yourself a caring person, which seemed like a good thing. You’ve gone out of your way to show up for anyone by doing everything from helping financially to squeezing in time to chat with a hurting friend, even when you’re exhausted. Maybe...
3 Ways to Show Up for Your Teen When It Feels Like They Don’t Like You – Tips from An Atlanta Counselor
The teen years are a time of extensive development, both in the body and in the brain. Watching your child begin to transition into an adult using their unique gifts and personalities can be extremely rewarding. However, those developmental changes may also bring...
3 Tips For Surviving – and Thriving – on Valentine’s Day Without a Partner – by an Atlanta Counselor
Loneliness is piercing, painful, pervasive, and heavy. In the best of times, Valentine’s Day evokes mixed emotions. In a pandemic, it can easily highlight the difficulty of dating in the digital age and provoke feelings of sadness and hopelessness. This...
I Feel Down on Christmas – Tips from an Atlanta Depression Therapist
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...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.