What Your Therapist Wants You to Know Part 1- By an Atlanta Therapist for Anxious High Achievers
As an Atlanta therapist who has been in practice for over 13 years, I’ve found myself saying the same thing in various ways to many of my clients. There’s a pattern, a natural flow of thought, that many anxious or high performing high achievers experience....
College Athletes- Anxiety After the Sport Explained by an atlanta Therapist
Most athletes spend their whole childhood in a sport. They will play all year, travel, and make it a big part of who they are. Some of those athletes will make it to a professional level and some will not. What do you think happens to those athletes who put a lot on...
Am I a High Achiever, or is it High Functioning Anxiety? An Atlanta Therapist Explains
Could being a High Achiever actually be a sign of High Functioning anxiety? Well, that depends. As an anxiety therapist in Atlanta who works with high achievers, sometimes it can be challenging to spot the difference, especially since many people with High Functioning...
How to Deal with a Panic Attack- Tips from an Atlanta Therapist for Young Adults
Not knowing how to deal with a panic attack can feel very scary. They can be very overwhelming and that feeling can cause more panic in us that we feel like we can’t control. Panic attacks can be sudden and can differ in how long they last but are usually brief. They...
Public Speaking Anxiety Tips From a Therapist For High Achievers
Do you ever get really nervous before giving a presentation? Maybe you fumble over your words or feel a sudden wave of panic? Public speaking can certainly be anxiety-inducing- but it doesn’t have to be! As a therapist for high achievers, many of my clients are in...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.