Mindfulness – A Note from An Atlanta Counseling Provider
I was watching a movie the other day and one of the characters said something profound. He was teaching a young athlete about mindfulness. He never called it mindfulness. Instead he taught him concepts that I would lump into a category of mindfulness. He taught the...
Finding Peace – Perspectives From Christian Counseling in Atlanta
Here’s a little story to set up what this Christian counselor in Atlanta will try to teach you about peace. Hear me out. I know you’re tempted to leave the page because you don’t have a lot of time. Hang in there. I wake up the other morning, rush to get ready for...
What’s Triggering You?
Ever get really annoyed, sad, angry or frustrated by a particular song, or scent, or something random and not sure why? You may be experiencing a trigger. Triggers can come from all kinds of things, and usually stem from traumatic experiences. That’s right, you could...
Coping With Anxiety – How to Conquer It
The feeling sweeps over you, and before you know it you’ve succumb to it once more. It’s labeled as anxiety, but that may not seem like a powerful enough word to describe how it feels. Once anxiety kicks in, it can be difficult to think about anything else,...
Have you Experienced a Trauma?
As an Atlanta EMDR counselor I frequently work with people in trauma counseling. When I introduce clients to EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) I usually try to educate them about trauma and core beliefs. I explain that our experiences in life...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.