How to set boundaries-tips for the holiday season from a black therapist in atlanta
What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are lines or limits that can be set for someone to feel comfortable in their personal space. Those limits can be mental, physical, and/or emotional but are different for every person. Boundaries can be a way to protect your well-being...
3 Tips For a No-Pressure New Year by An Atlanta Counselor
The new year is quickly approaching, and people are gearing up to make plans for change. However, the New-Year-New-You mindset can set us up for feeling shame and guilt if we perceive that we “failed.” What if this year, you set intentions that may not feel so black...
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...
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...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.