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....
Is There a Magic Solution for our Relationship? By An Atlanta Couples Therapist
Relationships are hard. Two different people, each with a set of hopes, dreams, history, triggers, and baggage are trying to get their needs met. Our Atlanta couples therapists love what we do. Did you know that most couples wait for an average of 6-7 years to seek...
I’m Told I’m Codependent. How Else Am I Supposed to Be? – Anxiety Therapy in Atlanta
When I ask you to picture a codependent relationship, what comes up? Do you picture one spouse shouting to the other, “Please don’t leave me! I can’t live without you!” Or do you think of someone who can’t function on their own and needs someone else to manage...
How Am I Supposed To Feel? Facts About Grief from An Atlanta Grief Counselor
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...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.