by Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC, LMHC, CPCS - Atlanta Counselor and Therapist - Founder | Apr 30, 2021 | Depression, Family, Mental Health, Trauma
Of all the emotions we deal with, grief is perhaps one of the most intense and intensely personal. While we know that loss is a part of living, when it happens, most of us aren’t really prepared for the cascade of emotions that comes. No one really “teaches” us how to...
by Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC, LMHC, CPCS - Atlanta Counselor and Therapist - Founder | Apr 13, 2021 | Depression, Mental Health, Uncategorized
If you’re experiencing depression, you’re not alone. Depression is one of the most common mental health issues. There are various therapies and treatments that can be used to help relieve symptoms. And, those treatments are often successful in managing depression....
by Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC, LMHC, CPCS - Atlanta Counselor and Therapist - Founder | Apr 29, 2020 | Depression, Mental Health, Trauma
Speaking about the grief people are experiencing during Coronavirus feels heavy, and I fear I will not say half of what people need to hear. I apologize for that, as I wish I could say all the right things. I also acknowledge that maybe no one really can. This comes...
by Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC, LMHC, CPCS - Atlanta Counselor and Therapist - Founder | Feb 8, 2019 | Depression, Mental Health, Personal Development
Control. We do it for a reason. Life has taught us to. We do it because we love, because we care, because we fear…. We control because it makes sense. There are a few characteristics of control though, that just aren’t helpful. I’ve found myself learning about some...
by Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC, LMHC, CPCS - Atlanta Counselor and Therapist - Founder | Aug 22, 2018 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
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...
by Mikela Hallmark, MS, LPC, LMHC, CPCS - Atlanta Counselor and Therapist - Founder | Jul 27, 2018 | Depression
Are you struggling with feelings of depression? Just can’t seem to get your spirits lifted, or find motivation to get things done? Unsure how to get yourself moving in a forward direction? Here’s a quick tip: Practice gratitude journaling. Every day write down five...