Why the Holidays Can be Sad for some people-Explained by an atlanta therapist
This time of year, between October and December is a time that a lot of people look forward to. It is a time that can bring joy, comfort, cool weather, and being close to loved ones. It is a time that can bring tradition old and new. The Holiday Season can bring a...
Is there a Crisis Among Student-Athletes and their Mental Health? An Atlanta Therapist for Young Adults Explains
In the past year, there has been a rise in the number of college athletes who have taken their lives. As a mental Health Therapist for young adults in Atlanta, I know that anxiety and depression are among the common mental health illness, but disordered eating,...
Athletes and Mental Health: The Silent Suffering of Athletes- Explained by aN Atlanta Therapist for Young Adults
Let’s talk about athletes and mental health. If you or someone you know has ever been an athlete- whether in High School, College or beyond- you many know that the moment you make the team is a feeling like no other. There is excitement, anxiousness, bliss and...
My life is great, but I feel sad- could I be depressed? Signs of High functioning depression from an atlanta therapist
You are successful at work, and your relationships are going great. You have a pretty active social life, considering the last couple of years of a pandemic! Things are going good…but you feel sad, and wonder “could I be depressed?” Maybe you try to “snap”...
I’m struggling with body image in the new year- is body positivity even possible? An Atlanta Therapist for Young Adults Weighs in
It’s that time of year again- the diet industry is in full swing making us all feel guilty for our Holiday celebrations. With all the messages from the media, and friends and family talking about their new year diets, it makes sense to be struggling with body...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.