Supporting your kids through a Divorce- Advice from an Atlanta Therapist
Divorce. It is such a harsh word for something that is almost too normal. Divorce happens in about half of marriages in the world. It is frowned upon, but at the same time, it is also a very normal thing in some families. Divorce can be very smooth and...
My Spouse and I Can’t Agree on Holiday Traditions and It’s Causing Conflict. Help! By An Atlanta Couples Therapist
While the holiday season is often referred to as “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” several people experience the opposite. Sometimes the holiday season feels more like “The Most Anxious Time of the Year” or “The Busiest Time of the Year.” Couples can easily feel...
5 Tips to Help Reconnect Busy Couples – by an Atlanta Couples Therapist
Whatever stage of life you and your spouse find yourself in, you probably have something competing for your attention. It could be kids’ activities, work obligations, family commitments, or regular commitments for your hobbies. Unfortunately, even the good and...
3 Ways to Show Up for Your Teen When It Feels Like They Don’t Like You – Tips from An Atlanta Counselor
The teen years are a time of extensive development, both in the body and in the brain. Watching your child begin to transition into an adult using their unique gifts and personalities can be extremely rewarding. However, those developmental changes may also bring...
Why Gottman Method is So Helpful at Reducing Conflict – An Atlanta Couples Therapist Explains
Fighting with your partner can be exhausting, damaging, and isolating. Whether the conflict is constant or you keep fighting about the same issue, you wish that it would just stop. Or that your partner would give in. You’ve reached your limit and are accepting you...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.