How Can Talking About My Problem Help Fix It? It’s Not Changing the Situation. – Info From an Atlanta Counselor
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...
Help! I Need to Calm Down! Try The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique – Tips from an Atlanta Anxiety Counselor
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...
Finding Your Atlanta Counselor: Tips for A Perfect Fit
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...
Why Does Everyone Tell me to ‘Just Breathe’ When I’m Anxious?- Anxiety therapy in Atlanta
When was the last time you felt anxious? Was it a first date? Teaching your child how to drive? Your most recent job interview? How did you manage the anxiety during that event? Did you call someone and vent? Maybe you just tried to distract yourself until it...
How Do I feel? Happy or Mad. That’s It, but my friends tell me there are more feelings than that. Help.- Atlanta Therapist Who Works with high achievers
Do you feel as though you don’t understand your friends’ emotions? Is it difficult to relate to people who regularly express how they feel? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to verbalize how they are feeling. As an Atlanta therapist who works...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.