What No-one Tells You About Conflict – by an Atlanta Couples Therapist
What comes to mind when you hear the word “conflict?” Do you see a picture of someone you know? Do you relive a situation that you observed early in life? Maybe the idea of conflict brings up an unpleasant bodily sensation. Your stomach may drop or your...
I Feel Down on Christmas – Tips from an Atlanta Depression Therapist
Christmas is touted as “the most wonderful time of the year” according to a popular carol. But for many people, Christmas feels awful and the holiday season feels dark. If you find yourself feeling down on Christmas, you’re not alone. Our Atlanta depression...
Thanksgiving With My Family Gives Me Anxiety – An Atlanta Anxiety Therapist
For some people, Thanksgiving is a time of gathering and gratitude. Families get together, delicious food is eaten, games are played, and the sounds of the parade and football games fill the house. And our Atlanta anxiety therapists know, this is not the case for all...
We Fight Way Too Much. How Do We Fix it? – Atlanta Couples Therapist
Conflict is inevitable and healthy. It signals that something needs to change and if we view conflict as an opportunity for connection, it can draw us closer to one another. As an Atlanta couples therapist, I’ve seen many different conflict styles. Here are some...
I Tend to Withdraw When There’s Conflict. Is That Bad?- Atlanta Couples Therapist
Conflict can feel scary and unpredictable. When we sense it coming on, we can often feel transported back to another time when conflict didn’t go so well, and that can make us shut down and withdraw. Our Atlanta couples therapists are familiar with this dynamic....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.