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...
There’s Too Much Pressure From My Family, From Work…How Do I Manage the Anxiety? – Atlanta anxiety Therapy
In today’s fast-paced world, there seems to be expectations from culture, media, and ourselves that paint a picture of how we should be handling the needs of those around us. We feel sick to our stomach, wring our hands, lose sleep, and exhaust ourselves trying to be...
Need An EMDR Therapist? Tips for Finding Your Best Fit From An Atlanta EMDR Counselor
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...
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...
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...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.